Groundswell Pub & Inn has a garden, private beach area, a terrace and restaurant in DʼEscousse. Among the various facilities of this property are a bar and ski storage space. There is a children's playground and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the inn, the rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a garden view. Selected rooms also feature a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at Groundswell Pub & Inn. The reception at the accommodation can provide tips on the area. Sydney (Nova Scotia) Airport is 129 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for DʼEscousse
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • P
    Peggy
    United States United States
    Breakfast was not provided. Room was nice and roomy.
  • Patrick
    Canada Canada
    Friendly staff - Matthew seemed to be everywhere, all the time. And always with a smile on his face. Great local pub attached to the inn with tasty food and a wide selection of drinks. Room was clean, large, with a nice decor. Comfortable bed....
  • 3m
    Canada Canada
    The Groundswell is a very charming Inn and Pub with excellently maintained rooms with a view. The Restaurant has a great selection of burgers and pasta, including many seafood options. There's also a selection of quality local beers. They are very...
  • Sarah
    Canada Canada
    Stayed in 'The White Room' with spouse and 10yo. Perfect for our needs. Great lively atmosphere (had a commitment in St Peters so didn't stay/eat at Pub) but woke up to a peaceful morning, water view, very relaxed atmosphere. We like independence...
  • Liliana
    Canada Canada
    Room was so nice , clean , comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and the restaurant has a good menu
  • Colleen
    Canada Canada
    Accessibility, cleanliness of rooms and grounds, friendly staff.
  • Croft
    Canada Canada
    Staff were friendly, food was great and they gave me a free upgrade to a bigger room.
  • Mitchell
    Canada Canada
    Matt and his family were great hosts. Our room was pleasant but some needed renovations were in the plans. Our favourite part of our stay was the very tasty food at the pub prepared by chef Colleen and breakfast room service delivered by Matt's...
  • Anna
    Greece Greece
    Unfortunately it was raining when we arrived and raining when we left the next day so we did not have a chance to explore or walk on the beach. Our room was cosy. We loved our evening meal. We had the place to ourselves as the pub was closed for...
  • Timothyeagle
    Canada Canada
    They do not serve breakfast at the Groundswell Inn.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Groundswell Pub
    • Cuisine
      American • Australian • Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Groundswell Pub & Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Packed lunches
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Groundswell Pub & Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This seasonal property is open from April 1 until December 31.

Please note that the on-site bar which offers live music.

License number: RYA-2023-24-06191606270382347-3283

FAQs about Groundswell Pub & Inn

  • Yes, Groundswell Pub & Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Groundswell Pub & Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Skiing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Private beach area
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Bingo
    • Beach

  • Room options at Groundswell Pub & Inn include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Holiday Home

  • The prices at Groundswell Pub & Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Groundswell Pub & Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Groundswell Pub & Inn is 650 yards from the centre of DʼEscousse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Groundswell Pub & Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Groundswell Pub