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Jubilee Cottage
Inn
13769 Route 6 (on the Sunrise Trail), Wallace, NS B0K 1Y0
PH: ​902-257-2432
Email: [email protected]

This gracious 1912 Victorian home is nestled on 3 acres overlooking the tidal shores of Wallace Harbour.

Jubilee Cottage is a charming bed and breakfast inn where innkeepers, Herbert & Carol Dee have a most comfortable Bed & Breakfast, offering all the comforts of home, combined with pampering and nurturing touches.

Guests may play the piano, shoot pool, access the internet (wifi); during the warmer months, they may explore Wallace Harbour on our kayaks and meet harbor seals, great blue heron and other wildlife; the Wallace Museum is a treasure trove history; Two renowned golf courses are nearby; walking and hiking trails for the more adventurous abound. Ski Wentworth Valley is only 18 minutes away for winter fun and adventure.

Jubilee Cottage also offers you a panoramic view of picturesque Wallace Harbour.
Sunsets in Wallace are absolutely spectacular.
OUR HISTORY

This Victorian home was built in 1912 by Wallace businessman, Robert Nelson. Mr. Nelson built and operated a general store in Wallace, across from the present Presbyterian Church in 1890.

The house was very big and elaborate for its time. Mr. Nelson built it as a wedding house for a girl he had met in P.E.I. He used only the best materials. It had six large windows unlike any other house in the village.

These windows were brought in by train to Wallace Station and then they were hauled by horse and wagon to Wallace.
Unfortunately for Mr. Nelson, when he asked this lady to marry him, she said “No” and turned him down. Mr. Nelson lived alone in the house and never got married. He died in 1928.

Roy and Roberta Charman moved into this house in 1929. They lived here with their three daughters, Elizabeth, Barbara and Ruth. Mr. Charman died in 1964. After Mr. Charman’s death, Roberta (“Bert”) opened up the home as a guest house.

​Bert spent many hours sitting in front of the big window knitting. Everyone who visited the house loved Bert Charman. The house was vacant for over 3 years after Mrs. Charman died in 1987.

Leslie and Daphne Dominy bought the house in 1991. They were originally from Newfoundland.

They bought this house, renovated it and opened the Jubilee Cottage Country Inn in 1995. The renovating was a big job, mainly due to the house having gone into disrepair after having been empty for so long.

They tried to keep as much of the old house as they could. They had to remove five layers of wallpaper in some rooms and replace some of the windows in order to make it easier to heat.

The six largest windows were left untouched. All three levels of the house have the original hardwood floors. There are two fireplaces, several steep stairways, including one to the attic and old quarry stone steps to the basement.
Many of the doors still lock with skeleton keys.
The Dominys ran Jubilee Cottage as an inn for six months of the year, with three guest rooms.

They also offered fine dining to the public until 2003. Jubilee Cottage Country Inn was then renamed to Jubilee Cottage Inn.
Wallace “by the sea”, indeed “a beautiful place” found us and we moved into Jubilee Cottage
in October 2004 after spending 26 years in Australia.

We continue to run Jubilee Cottage as a bed and breakfast and we have re-opened the dining room, offering public dining once again. Our aim is to reflect our international backgrounds and lifestyles in the stream of health and wellness in our foods. We believe that “Eating for health need not compromise eating for pleasure”.

Mrs. Bert Charman’’s photograph still hangs at the entrance of Jubilee Cottage and her
friendly spirit continues to welcome all visitors.

 Accommodations

BLUE HERON

The memorable Blue Heron room has a queen size bed, 4 piece ensuite bathroom
with a whirlpool bath and also features a fireplace.

This room has a pull out sofa bed for a 3rd person, if required. Room Rate includes full breakfast

​CANADA GOOSE

​The romantic Canada Goose room has a queen size bed,
3 piece ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi and fabulous views to the harbour
​.Room Rate includes full breakfast
​SANDPIPER

The cozy Sandpiper room has a queen size bed, 3 piece ensuite bathroom and
also offers an inviting fireplace.
Room Rate includes full breakfast

​DINING

“Taste the difference” We use grain fed meat and organic produce and vegetables grown by the local farmers whenever possible. Our ever – changing menus revolve around local seasonal produce available.

First to book chooses the theme for the night.
Carol, Herbert & Greg invite you to experience modern fusion dining.
 “Qi Sera” offers set – menu themed dining from 6:30 pm, by reservation.

We are a BYO wine establishment.

“Fire of the Caribbean” 
Experience a varied selection of courses, each with special blends of spices & chilis to tantalize and tease your taste buds.
~ Caribbean curries and Creole fare ~ “bringing some warmth home”
“Now & Zen Asian” 

A medley of dishes from the Far East has been carefully chosen to present an oriental food experience with a difference.
~ Enjoy inviting cuisine from China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.
“Atlantica & Australis” 

A marriage of Nova Scotian and Australian foods combined in a most unique array. Savour “surf and turf” served “tapas” style ~ Delectable seafood, meats, vegetables and salads to tempt all palates.
Sunday Brunch ~ Open for Sunday Brunch 10:30 am – 2 pm by reservation, Sept to June

Our set menu brunch will certainly get you off to a great start… and keep you going all day. Enjoy freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, fresh fruit with natural yoghurt, grilled salmon and salad, frittata, zucchini fritters and a yummy baked blueberry French toast made with maple syrup and delectable mascarpone cheese.
Light lunches & Afternoon Tea ~ Open for light lunch & afternoon tea, by request

Enquire about lunches with specialty smoothies,  Caribbean curry roti wrap, an Aussie burger, dessert & cappuccino… or just a cuppa and a chat!
Reservations required for set menu lunch.



Jubilee Cottage
Inn
13769 Route 6 (on the Sunrise Trail), Wallace, NS B0K 1Y0
PH: ​902-257-2432
Email: ju[email protected]

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