Lantern Hill & Hollow

We stayed in the main house on the hilltop in the Great Room. Friends stayed in the room next door, the Peony Rose room. It was a little odd in that when we arrived there was no one there -- we just went inside and noted that the rooms had a little sign on the door with our last name and a key left inside. I wish we had understood that that was the case because we felt strange just going inside without someone showing us our room. All that aside, our Great Room was very nice, comfortable beds, and we had a wonderful large roofed deck. There was a gas fireplace, too, but given the warm weather we didn't use it. The facility is right on the water so a stroll on the beach is easy. Also, the landscaping was beautiful -- so well designed and maintained -- it was a pleasure to just look at it all! To get fresh towels and to have our room made up we just needed to put a basket outside the door with our used towels and hang a sign on our door asking for room service. It all went well. It is a lovely place to stay on Cape Breton.

Stayed 2 nights. First night in a room in the main building, which was very nice and modern. Spotless clean and very comfortable bed. Only comment is that there was not even a chair to sit on in the room. There was a balcony but with all the bugs one cannot sit there . Next night we had one of the chalets , that is for disabled people. The chalet was nice, clean and comfortable. With great kitchen diner, and BBQ on the patio. but the shower room needs updating. The location is perfect with access to the beach. Very peaceful and romantic. Great place for families for longer holiday .

A fantastic place in a superb location! This made a wonderful stop for us in the Cabot Trail and it is right on the beach. We stayed in a cottage and the only negative was the lack of anyone there on our arrival. We tried phoning the number at the reception area but it went to voicemail……which was full! Luckily we drove down to the cottages and found our name on the door of one of them. The cottage was excellent - loads of space and great amenities. Wish we could have stayed more than 1 night! We brought food for dinner so don’t know what local restaurants are like. Like other reviewers, don’t follow Sat nav to find it - look for the sign!

Oceania Please stay here. Beautiful setting. You can stay in main house, which we did, or one of the cute cottages. Quiet. Peaceful. Immediate access to private beach. All buildings are well kept and tastefully decorated. Our room had the most comfy king size bed. Fireplace. Well stocked bathroom. I can't say enough on how great this place is! We're from Missouri, USA, and I wish we lived way closer. Thank you Lantern Hill & Hollow. One little FYI...Google will direct you to Reynolds Road...WRONG! It's 2 drive ways ahead of there. Look for the white Lantern Hill & Hollow sign!!

Great quiet little escape. We stayed in the Beachcomber cottage and fell asleep to the sounds of the tide every night. It’s nestled in a quiet neighborhood right on the beach, and they’re trying to keep it a small and peaceful place, which is why they don’t want parties filled with visitors. The room was lovely, plenty of privacy, clean and well maintained. There’s the Bitsy Bean cafe and Periwinkle Cafe just down the street, and a grocery maybe ten minutes. The staff will do a load of laundry for a small fee. It’s -the- perfect quiet place to get away and not have to suffer through a crappy resort. We ate at the Keltic Lodge and checked out the place - it was pretty second rate and not nearly as nice. Would choose Lantern Hill hands down. I’d recommend ignoring most of the negative reviews on here, which sound like they’re written by Karens whining - the rules are very clearly spelled out in the email, very reasonable for a place in a small residential community, and no - no normal person should expect rural cottages to have a generator. As long as you don’t stink of American self entitlement, you’ll love this place for the quiet and peaceful getaway it was designed to be.

Wonderful cabins situated right next to the ocean. The sound of the waves while falling asleep was lovely. The cabin we stayed in was clean, nicely decorated and completely equipped with everything you would ever need. We stayed only one night but this would be an excellent place to stay for a week long vacation.

Delightful inn. Set back from a major road, up on a hill overlooking the ocean. Our room was very spacious with a wonderful view of woods and ocean. We could even enjoy a gorgeous sunrise from our bed, which was super comfortable. The bathroom offered all of the amenities we needed, and there were a sufficient number of outlets from charging phones, etc. There was a nice sitting area and fridge. We never met the owners or front desk staff, which was a little strange. But check in and departure were uneventful.

My wife and I stayed in the Oceana Guest Room for 2 nights while exploring Cape Breton Highlands NP. Pictures and descriptions on the property website reflect current conditions. We very much enjoyed sitting on our balcony, which was secluded from other balconies and had a beautiful view of the ocean. Location is great for exploring the park and is near to excellent hiking trails. Directly on the Cabot Trail. Fronts a beach that is great for a long walk or just sitting in a beach chair and watching the waves roll in. Close to several restaurants and a small grocery store. Property claims to be 4-star and I would say it is as nice as any 4-star hotel I've stayed in. A prior review expressed disappointment about self-catering suites. I can only surmise that there was confusion between the cottages (which are self-catering) and the guest rooms, as I found the Oceana Guest Room exactly as pictured and with the amenities listed on the property website.

WE spent 4 nights in the Moonbeamer small cottage which was very well appointed in a glorious location in a small group by the beach. This is quality accommodation with every piece of equipment you could desire. The area is glorious with views and trails from the Cabot Trail all around and the access road easy and quiet. Contrary to expectations, the food offering in the area does not match the standard of this accommodation. The only walkable dinner option is Crofters Table at Glenghorm which was a disappointment. Everywhere else involves a drive. The best coffee shop/breakfast was Salty Rose's Periwinkle 4 km away. The other local dining options were very ordinary apart from the Purple Thistle at Keltic Lodge where you paid appropriately for quality food. We questioned whether we should have stayed in one of their cottages and had the restaurant to hand. Lantern Hill was a great experience. We brought in breakfast materials and other guests used the available barbecue equipment. The management seem rather distant and hands off on arrival but issues were quickly addressed. The only blemish is the absence of available quality catering which may be less important for others. We would closely consider Keltic Lodge if returning.