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The front porch of the Old Salt Cottage, with Adirondack chairs

The Old Salt

Step back in time and experience the charm of our private cottage nestled along the foothills of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Whale tours, beaches, hiking trails, scenic vistas, wildlife and birding opportunities are just minutes away.

When you're not out exploring, you can enjoy hearty dinners, rainy day naps, books and board games, embracing the quintessential nostalgia of cottage living. The large farmhouse kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s central island invites leisurely cooking sessions, and heartfelt conversations.

Upstairs, four bedrooms offer peaceful retreats, with a combination of one queen, two double, and one single bed, accommodating up to five guests. In addition to the main-level 4-piece bathroom, a half bath upstairs provides added convenience for guests.

Outside, the cottage’s cozy front porch boasts a beautiful crab apple tree, and picturesque view of Robert’s Mountain, offering a comfortable spot to relax in Adirondak chairs. Complete with a firepit, BBQ, and ambient lighting, it’s the perfect setting for creating treasured memories with loved ones.

The Cottage

The Old Salt Kitchen cooking zone of the kitchen. Stainless Steel appliances, wood countertops, black and white paint finish.

Roses around the cottage address

Day bed in sunny back porch, inviting and relaxing.

Family of black whales cresting the Ocean, in the Gulph of St, Lawrence.

Beautiful view of setting sun shing warm light on ocean cliffs of Cape Breton Island, in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Drift wood art on fireplace mantle, below round mirror.

Aerial view of the Old Salt Cottage between the Red River Road and the Grand Anse River.

Old fashioned Old Salt Cottage with apple blossoms in bloom.

Dishes on open shelving in Old Salt Cottage kitchen.

Two barstools at contemporary kitchen island in old-fashioned Old Salt Cottage.

The dining room at the Old Salt Cottage with seating for 7, dining table and cbinsets. The dining room has sunny windows, and opens to the farmhouse style kitchen.

Large clean bathroom at Old Salt Cottage decorated in greys, white, and blacks.

Living room of Old Salt Cottage with couch, chairs and bookcase.

Adirondak chairs on front porch, apple blossoms.

Adirondack chairs on front porch at Old Salt Cottage

Bedroom with soft lighting and mirrored cabinets

Double bedroom

Double bedroom

Hiker standing at the top of Pollett's Cove, overlooking river, beach and ocean

Cottage Amenities
Everything you Need

Full Kitchen

living room

Dining Room

covered front porch

sunroom

washer & dryer

4 Bedrooms:

1 Queen

2 Doubles

1 single

(Sleeps 5)

workspace

2 Bathrooms

(one half bath upstairs with the bedrooms)

(one full bath downstairs)

linens provided

Fire Pit

BBQ

Games & Books

bluetooth speakers

movie projector

wi-fi

Dates & Rates

November 1 - May 14

$300 per night - $1950 per week

Minimum three night stay

May 15 - October 31

$400 per night - $2660 per week

Minimum four night stay

*Minimum night stays occasionally depend on how bookings line up across our cottage calendars.

The Old Salt Sleeps up to 5 guests

Availability

The Old Salt was a fantastic place to base ourselves for a few days exploring the Cabot Trail. We went down both sides to Cheticamp and Igonish- both, no more than an hour’s drive. So much spectacular scenery rain or shine.

Sarah

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