The Amherst Shore Country Inn is a charming seaside country inn overlooking lush fields and bountiful gardens. A lovingly restored century-old farmhouse, the Inn tastefully combines old and new.

Location

The Amherst Shore Country Inn is located at Lorneville on Route 366, Nova Scotia's Sunrise Trail.

Amherst Shore Country Inn, 20 minutes from Amherst 45 minutes from Confederation Bridge to PEI 1 hour from Moncton, NB 3 hours from the Blomidon Inn 2-1/2 hours from Halifax, NS 4 hours from Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail Yarmouth and high-speed ferry to Maine Close to many other attractions

Driving Directions

We are located on route 366 in Lorneville, Nova Scotia.

When coming from Amherst, Nova Scotia follow highway #6, the Sunrise Trail, (Victoria Street) east towards Pugwash. Approximately 2 miles outside Amherst turn left onto highway #366, the Sunrise Trail Costal Route. The inn is located about 20 miles further along on the left hand side.

When coming from Truro, Nova Scotia, follow highway #104 from Truro to Oxford. Exit highway 104 at Oxord turning right and entering the town of Oxford. This street turns into highway #301.Follow #301 until it ends in Port Howe (across from Chase's Lobster Pound). Here you will intersect highway #6 (the Sunrise Trail) Turn left on highway #6 west. Follow highway #6 for about 1 mile, then turn right onto highway #366 west (Sunrise Trail Coastal Route). We are about 15 miles along highway #366 on the right hand side.

When coming from P.E.I. follow highway #16 from Confederation Bridge to the rotary at Port Elgin. From Port Elgin follow Route #970 to Sunrise Trail Coastal Route, Nova Scotia. Watch out In Baie Verte. Route 970 takes a 90 degree turn to your left (going straight intersects #16 again). Remain on route 970 until it ends. At the end of route 970 you will be in Nova Scotia and intersect route #366 (The Sunrise Trail Coastal Route). Turn to your left and head East on #366. The inn is about 8 miles on the left hand side.

Accommodations & Dining

Accommodations in the Inn include four suites, two junior suites and two guest rooms, each individually uniquely furnished and decorated with a bathroom ensuite, and a panoramic view of the Northumberland Strait, and New Brunswick beyond.

The Inn also has three cottages for rent. The Inn Cottage located just down the driveway from the Inn, and two historic seaside cottages, the Ketchum Cottage and the CMTR Cottage located about two miles from the Inn.

Features

The Beach
The 600 foot beach is just a short walk down the lane and then left along a mowed path across a meadow. At high tide we have the warmest waters north of the Carolinas, at low tide the water can wander out as far as a mile presenting miles of sand flats to explore. Daily high tide tables are available in the rooms.

The Grounds
20 Acres of lawns, gardens, pond and meadow. Snowshoe trails.

Birdwatching
Sandpipers, Blue Herons, Osprey, Ducks, other waterfowl and migratory birds

Beverage Service
The Inn is full licened. Beverages are available from 3:00pm until 5:30pm and at coctail and dinner hours; Our Liquor Licence permits alcoholic beverages not purchased at the inn to be consumed in guest rooms or at the beach picnic tables only. Thank you for your understanding.

Check-in Time
is between 3:00pm and 10:00pm.

Check-out Time
is between 8:00am and 11:00am

Cancellation Policy
There is no charge for any reservations cancelled one week prior to arrival.

Facilities & Information

Smoking
The Amherst Shore Country Inn is a nonsmoking Inn. We and future guests thank you for your cooperation.

Mail & Fax
Fax services and outgoing mail services are available at the Inn.

Miscellaneous
Games and cards are available in the Inn's sitting room.

Pets
Pets are not permitted in the suites or guest rooms.

Children
Children are welcome at the Amherst Shore Country Inn in all the rooms except for suites, which are unsuitable. Please remember many couples at the Amherst Shore Country Inn are retreating. They are enjoying quiet times alone and away from their own children. Crying babies, recklessness, and excessive noise by both children and adults alike can upset other guests.

Parking
Free parking is available to our guests on the Amherst Shore Country Inn grounds, with easy access to either the front door, guest rooms and suites.

Come, be our guest.