Lantern Hill & Hollow

Lantern Hill and Hollow is a little slice of Heaven ! We stayed in the Moonbeamer cottage and it did not disappoint. It was impeccably clean and tidy and had everything we needed to start and end our days . The grounds were peaceful and the ocean so soothing . The crashing waves lulled us to sleep every night !!! The Housekeeping staff were so accommodating and friendly and even though they were all very busy the staff took the time to answer our questions and give recommendations on where to eat and sights to see . 5 stars from the Harveys

We had an overnight stay here. We arrived in cloud and fog, didn't get the full impact of the view until next morning, but it was worth waiting for. The room was spacious and well furnished, quite luxurious after an overnight ferry from Newfoundland. No catering but we went along to Main Street restaurant and had good food there. If you are doing the Cape Breton trip this is worth a stop over.

We had the cottage with one bedroom and therefore a larger lounge. Spacious and reasonably well equipped, but with a few basic items missing, such as a baking tray. Air conditioning and ceiling fans were useful. Appreciated being able to sit on the veranda looking at the sea. Walks and beaches nearby.

The grounds at Lantern Hill & Hollow are wonderful, and the two-bedroom cabins are attractive and well appointed. That said, I do have some constructive feedback about the property in relation to cost and how it rely to an over all experience . It would be beneficial to have a designated location where guests can exchange used towels for clean ones during their stay. In addition, providing instructions on where to dispose of trash and recycling would be very helpful. Since there is no housekeeping during a stay, you are expected to reuse the same towels for the duration of your stay. I understand that the cabins are smoke-free but that smoking is permitted outdoors. Unfortunately, this became an issue during our stay. The landscaper and members of the cleaning staff smoked daily on the porch of the cabin next to ours, and the smoke regularly drifted into our cabin. Aside from being an intrusion, I also felt it reflected poorly on a property of this caliber. For a property that commands premium rates based on its location, and accommodations, I would not expect to see noticeable rust on the radiators, dead insects in the window casings, or trash piled up around the grounds. Overall, we did enjoy our stay, and there were many things we appreciated. However, considering the amount we paid, the overall quality did not fully meet our expectations or the price point. I reached out to management about this, however I never received a response. As for these reasons I would not return, nor recommend this lodging.

Stayed 3 nights in one of the cottages and it was such a stunning location. The kitchen was used as dining options are limited and a dishwasher would have been appreciated. When you arrive there's an entrance marked office but no-one available there to tell us where we would be staying. Other guests staying in the main building told us there were welcome notes on the doors to help them find their rooms and so it was with the cottages. Only reason not to give 5 stars is that if you're in the hospitality business surely connecting with your guests, however briefly, adds value to the stay.

Stayed here for two nights on a road trip. Our room Oceania was a good size, well equipped and very clean. We had a fabulous view of the sea and enjoyed quiet walks along the beach. Good base for exploring Cape Breton. On arrival there is no obvious reception area. A pre-arrival email advising us of how to access the room would have been helpful.

We stayed one night in the white sands suite which was absolutely beautiful. The most peaceful nights sleep of our entire trip around Nova Scotia. Great location right on the beach.

Excellent room with a nice view of the bay. Good location. Not much open in Cape Breton before the May long weekend, unfortunately.