We absolutely loved our stay here.
Margaret upgraded us to a self contained apartment and it was so quirky and fun. The apartment was so comfortable and Margaret couldn’t do enough for us.
Breakfast was delicious in the main house and we enjoyed chatting to Margaret whilst eating.
The house itself was absolutely stunning.
We would most definately come back and stay with Margaret again.
We absolutely loved our stay here.
Margaret upgraded us to a self contained apartment and it was so quirky and fun. The apartment was so comfortable and Margaret couldn’t do enough for us.
Breakfast was delicious in the main house and we enjoyed chatting to Margaret whilst eating.
The house itself was absolutely stunning.
We would most definately come back and stay with Margaret again.
Judith
Reviewed October 15, 2026Reviewed October 15, 2026
Small, historic B&B in a good location. Phenomenal breakfast, hot choices are freshly cooked, lots of fruit, yoghurt, cereal, jams etc. Richard and Thomas are friendly, helpful hosts.
The queen room does have a tiny bathroom with a step up to enter, but works fine. It also has a small roof light with no curtain/blind so if light disturbs you, you may want an eyemask
Small, historic B&B in a good location. Phenomenal breakfast, hot choices are freshly cooked, lots of fruit, yoghurt, cereal, jams etc. Richard and Thomas are friendly, helpful hosts.
The queen room does have a tiny bathroom with a step up to enter, but works fine. It also has a small roof light with no curtain/blind so if light disturbs you, you may want an eyemask
Andrew
Reviewed September 11, 2025Reviewed September 11, 2025
Run by a very friendly, welcoming and engaging couple. Comfy bed, clean room and a good breakfast. An extremely well-run establishment which would be our first choice in the future.
Run by a very friendly, welcoming and engaging couple. Comfy bed, clean room and a good breakfast. An extremely well-run establishment which would be our first choice in the future.
Lovely place. Absolutely wonderful staff. A little far out from the centre of town, but even taking this into account I would definitely stay there again.
Lovely place. Absolutely wonderful staff. A little far out from the centre of town, but even taking this into account I would definitely stay there again.
Kevin
Reviewed November 2, 2026Reviewed November 2, 2026
This motel was really clean and cosy. Two super cosy beds to sleep in and a spotless bathroom. The amenities the room had were perfectly adequate for us for our 1 night stay. It was easy to find and we would recommend it others.
This motel was really clean and cosy. Two super cosy beds to sleep in and a spotless bathroom. The amenities the room had were perfectly adequate for us for our 1 night stay. It was easy to find and we would recommend it others.
Katie
Reviewed October 20, 2026Reviewed October 20, 2026
The Salt Shaker is more a restaurant with four rooms than a hotel. We originally booked for one night but then asked for two. We had to change rooms for the second night but the Salt Shaker team sorted that for us. Both rooms were lovely, bright and clean decor. And the beds were so comfy. We also ate in the restaurant and the food was delicious. Tasty fish stew and lovely lobster rolls. It was very busy but no one appeared to be stressed. If they were then they didn't let it show! This is our...
The Salt Shaker is more a restaurant with four rooms than a hotel. We originally booked for one night but then asked for two. We had to change rooms for the second night but the Salt Shaker team sorted that for us. Both rooms were lovely, bright and clean decor. And the beds were so comfy. We also ate in the restaurant and the food was delicious. Tasty fish stew and lovely lobster rolls. It was very busy but no one appeared to be stressed. If they were then they didn't let it show! This is our...
niamh
Reviewed September 4, 2018Reviewed September 4, 2018
Great location, easy access via bus or car into downtown Halifax and close to Chain of Lakes Parkrun. Nice 5k circular run or walk right out of the door and round the lake. Check out local businesses D & Jo’s bakery for great coffee and North Brewing Co for beer and food.
Great location, easy access via bus or car into downtown Halifax and close to Chain of Lakes Parkrun. Nice 5k circular run or walk right out of the door and round the lake. Check out local businesses D & Jo’s bakery for great coffee and North Brewing Co for beer and food.
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