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Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
A tranquil countryside escape where travelers can start their day with a full breakfast and end it sipping local wines by a crackling firepit

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The Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast provides a peaceful retreat in a scenic setting. Guests enjoy a hearty full breakfast each morning and can sample regional wines at the on-site tasting room. The beautiful gardens offer a perfect backdrop for evenings around the firepit.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Room, Garden View

Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Comfort Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Lunenburg, Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast is near the beach. Bluenose II and Ironworks Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and Halifax and Southwestern Railway Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kinsmen Field or Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with cave exploring, horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Lunenburg travel guide
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Map
45 Victoria Road, Lunenburg, NS, B0J 2C0

What's nearby

  • It's a beautiful day in Nova Scotia.
    Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
    Bluenose II
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Interior of the historic St. John's Anglican Church of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
    St John's Anglican Church
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Knaut Rhuland House Museum
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lunenburg Opera House
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    4 min walk
  • Circle K
    5 min walk
  • Lightship Brewing Company
    3 min walk
  • The Barn
    11 min drive
  • Mug & Anchor Pub
    11 min drive

About this property

Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast remodelled in 2025
At Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a firepit and a garden. Sip on a glass of local wine at this bed & breakfast, which boasts a tasting room, winery tours and a vineyard. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property and gas grills
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1914
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during December, January, February, March and April:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STR2526B6141

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Rose & Thistle & Lunenburg
Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast Lunenburg
Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Lunenburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Lunenburg Waterfront, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and St John's Anglican Church. Lunenburg Art Gallery and Bluenose II are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ESNALDO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
George and Rosalie are amazing hosts!...they make you feel like you are in your home... excellent breakfast and meticulously clean and beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast, friendly and helpful hosts, close to historic area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very friendly owners, comfortable room, fantastic breakfast - everything exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliest people, you will truly feel that you are home. Lovely property, great home cooking and wonderful location. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, good conversation with other guests, very friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

The Sherif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Rose & Thistle!! Our room was clean, spacious and bed comfortable. Location was perfect for walking to and from town for sight seeing or dinner and The hosts were both lovely! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Very welcoming host/ess. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! The home was stunning with warmth and character and the hosts were such lovely people. Breakfast was amazing! Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very historic, very kind owners
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful BnB in a great location. A warm welcome on arrival by the owners George and Rose. Wonderful breakfast all home made by Rose. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place with a very helpful staff and absolutely amazing breakfast. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice BnB. Friendly owners. Home is very nice and well situated (only 7 minutes walk from main attractions). Very well furnished with quality products. And the breakfast is just amazing. Would recommend 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at the Rose and Thistle. Hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts, accomodating, quiet, great breakkfast and a veranda to sit out and enjoy the warm evening
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent B&B!

Excellent place to stay. Owners live on site and are very friendly and helpful. We learned a lot about the area and the history of the house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful renovated older house in a good area for exploring Lunenburg and surrounding area. Lovely hosts providing a wonderful breakfast that keeps you going all day. Home baking an added bonus. Bed was comfortable and bathroom freshly renovated. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and willing to talk about the area and the history of the house.

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and clean. Best homemade breakfast we had and the scones are fantastic. Rose and George are great! Definitely a highly recommended place to stay at if you are looking at a place in Lunenbergi
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful lovingly restored house in an excellent location. Hosts are very friendly and gave us great advice on places of onterest in the area. Exceptional breakfast. You'll not need lunch! Thank you for a wonderful stay in Lunenburg.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay in a classic home

Great stay - our host made us feel at home very quickly. Enjoyed the chats, their classic home and the delicious breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely excellent stay at The Rose & Thistle Bed and Breakfast in Lunenburg. From the moment we arrived, the hosts made us feel so welcome… warm, friendly, and attentive. The rooms were spotless, cozy, and filled with thoughtful touches that made our stay extra comfortable. Breakfast was truly a highlight. Each morning started with fresh berries and yogurt, alongside homemade scones and banana bread. Then came a hot breakfast with delicious egg soufflés, perfectly cooked bacon, toast, fresh orange juice, and plenty of coffee and tea. Everything was crafted with care and absolutely delicious. On our last day, we had to hit the road early and Rose even packed us a breakfast to go… such a thoughtful, above-and-beyond gesture. It’s rare to find a place that feels both like a retreat and like home, but The Rose & Thistle manages to be both. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Lunenburg!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character home in Lunenburg that is minutes from the waterfront/harbour. The hosts went out their way to welcome us and they offered three different gluten free baked treats for breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rose and George were fantastic hosts. They were very hospitable and fed us delicious breakfasts. We stayed at their home in Lunenburg for two nights and would stay there again if we're back. They treated us like royalty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, excellent breakfasts
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host, great breakfast and a wonderful time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025