Amherst Shore Country Inn

***Dining and Accommodation by the Sea***
—Official Website —
Open Year Round

Welcoming Guests Since 1980

The inn is located in the coastal cottage community of Lorneville on the Northumberland Strait.

It is about halfway between the town of Amherst (30 km) and the village of Pugwash (33 km).

We’re close to the New Brunswick border. (7.5km)

Confederation Bridge to PEI is just 45 km away.

We’re a great stop on the way to/from Cape Breton. It’s 250 km.  About 3 hours driving.

Enjoy Acres of Lawns and Gardens

  • beach onsite
  • seaside gazebo, sun loungers
  • freshwater pond
  • you can walk for miles at low tide
  • horseshoes, corn hole and other yard games

Guest Rooms, Suites and Chalets

  • all with ensuite private bath, telephone, air conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi
  • guest rooms and suites available per night
  • chalets have a two night minimum rate
  • discounts for two or more night stays
  • weekly rates

Maple Season – March 2024
A Special Menu to Celebrate

$65+HST per person for dinner.

$325+HST  – dine and overnight stay for two with breakfast

March Special *** 2nd night free stay with all accommodations.***
2 nights with maple dinner one night, breakfast both mornings from $375+HST per couple

Please note reservations are required.

Gourmet Dining By the Sea

  • open year round
  • reservations required
  • 7:30pm Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun evenings
  • 3 course prix fixe menu
  • cocktail hour 6:30pm
  • local and international wines
  • max table size of 8 (larger groups at 2+ tables)

Bread, Cheesecake Bites, Scones

  • Scratch baked on site and available for pickup
  • Pre Order up to Monday for pick up on Tuesday.
  • Pre Order up to Thursday for pick up on Friday.

Oceanfront Cottages
(Seasonal – mid May to Oct)

We have 3 ocean front housekeeping cottages for rent.

They each have a 1 week minimum stay.  The inn cottage is located here onsite.  The Ketchum and CMTR cottages are located about 4 km away.  They are adjacent to the Tidnish Dock Provincial Beach Park.  Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen complete with dishwasher. Each unit has laundry facilities. Linens and towels are provided.  These cottages are available seasonally from mid-May to mid-October. 

Contact Information

Telephone us at:

1 (800) 661-2724
1 (902) 661-4800

Our Mailing Address:

5091 Route 366, Lorneville,
Nova Scotia, Canada
B4H 3X9

Our Email Address is:

innkeeper@ascinn.ns.ca

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