The Telegraph House, built in 1861, was once the office of the first Trans-Oceanic Cable Company from where some of the first telegraph messages in North America were sent. Located in Baddeck, Cape Breton, today this charming Victorian house offers modern motel units and cabins, nestled among the trees just a short distance off the legendary Cabot Trail.
Baddeck offers a variety of restaurants and cafés, unique shops, a boardwalk, a yacht club, tennis court, and sailing tours of the Bras d’Or Lake. We are conveniently located close to the area’s top attractions, such as the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Bell Bay Golf Course.
Our accommodations include:
13 motel rooms
18 inn rooms in the Main Lodge
four cabins
one 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom cottage
All units come with either a single, twin, double or queen-sized bed, ensuite 4-piece bath (some with a whirlpool/air-jet tub), cable, and television.
Guest amenities include:
a sitting room
library
Wi-Fi
decks that offer great views
Onsite Dining
During your stay at The Telegraph House reserve your spot in our onsite restaurant, The Cable Room. Open seasonally from mid-June to mid-October, our 100% gluten free “farm to table” menu selections are made in-house from scratch and/or sourced from local farmers, including all sauces, dressings, aiolis, and our amazing ice cream. We are pleased to offer vegetarian options and vegan dishes as well.
We are a proud member of the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
Cancellation policy: Must cancel 72 hours prior to the day of arrival.
