Potter's Cottage in Lovely Margaree Valley
Location
Car: Necessary
You’re close to most of the things you might like to see on Cape Breton. The Cabot Trail is two minutes away, and the ocean twenty minutes; there are four spectacular beaches which await you there. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is forty minutes away. You can also use our Potter’s House as base for striking out to other parts of Cape Breton, like the golf courses in Baddeck and Cheticamp, The Cabot Trail, the historic Fortress of Louisbourg, or the excellent hiking trail networks in Margaree and Mabou.
You’re also next to the Normaway Inn, which offers excellent food in its lovely dining room, and features local musical talent most nights of the week, in addition to concerts and dances at “The Barn” a renowned attraction for local residents and visitors alike. There’s another excellent restaurant nearby at Big Intervale Fishing Lodge, and the Dancing Goat Bakery & Cafe for excellent fresh pastries, sandwiches and soups.
Other Activities: Local paved airstrip closeby.
Manager info
Year Purchased: 1955
About: Bell's father built this cottage in the 1950's for his growing family. Bell eventually took the property after her mother and father passed away. By that time, we had already built a house in Chimney Corner, on the coast. We still use the barn on the property during the summers to operate a gallery for our work, Cape Breton Clay, but the barn is far enough from the house to still afford complete privacy.
Why Margaree Valley, NS, Canada:
This cottage is only two minutes from the Cabot Trail, and in one of the most beautiful, pastoral spots on Cape Beton. There are big lawns, lots of flower beds, trees, and a babbling brook which runs beside the property. The cottage is set back quite far from the road, and there is a generous driveway. You will also be close to a number of excellent eateries- good for brunches or excellent dinners. You're also a stone's throw from one of Canada's finest heritage rivers, the Margaree River, renowned world-wide for its salmon and trout fishing.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
In addition to all of the features above, the Potter's cottage is only a couple of minutes from the Dancing Goat bistro, which has gained a reputation Island-wide as the 'go-to' eatery, serving fresh, delicious breakfasts and lunches, along with all kinds of coffees, pastries and other fresh-baked goods. There is also a good general store closeby, which stocks everything you will need, and has its own butchery.
Contact us
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
-
Potter's cottage in the pastoral Margaree Valley
-
Beautiful front door area
-
living room, another view
-
second bedroom upstairs
-
kitchen with slate floors and custom-mad backsplashes by the potter Bell Fraser.
-
chickens on backsplash
-
veranda
-
barn/gallery on other side of the property
-
our other barn in fall
-
Lovely flowers
-
Great Café and Bakery 2 min. away, with excellent coffees, soups and sandwiches.
-
Cape Breton-style music most nights of the week.
-
pottery shop in converted barn across yard
-
living room with satellite TV, movies, sports
-
master bedroom with adjoining bathroom
-
third bedroom with a single and a double bed
-
backsplash by Bell
-
fresh mackeral
-
another view veranda...
-
flower beds
-
lovely cottage
-
Beautiful uncrowded beaches nearby.
-
Lighthouse at Margaree Harbour- Fishing Wharf with lobster available.
-
the potter Bell Fraser and Ryder in the shop....
VRBO #236435
This listing was first published here in 2009.
Date last modified - Saturday, September 24, 2016
Partner Offers
- Response time Within a few hours
- Response rate 100%
- Calendar last updated 09/24/2016