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“Beautiful Victorian B&B”

Rhodes Manor B & B

5 of 5 stars
Bridgewatertraveller
Bridgewater
Dec 6, 2009

A lovely restored victorian home with gorgeous architecture and beautifully decorated. Our room was very elegant with a large comfortable bed, fine bedding and an ensuite bath with everything a...more

“Great Little Hotel”

Super 8 Amherst

3 of 5 stars
JDTravelCanada
Canada
Nov 24, 2009

Very nice hotel close to highway and everything else. Great hotel for families. Big waterslide, average pool and average breakfast. The price was really good. more

“Exceded my expectations.....Beautiful B&B”

Rhodes Manor B & B

5 of 5 stars
shellster
Edmonton Canada
Nov 4, 2009

From the moment you enter Rhodes Manor you feel the welcoming ambiance.You immediatly notice the incredible decorating Margaret has done in the newly renovated manor.The Honeymoon Suite is very lovely...more

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Rhodes Manor B & B

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RhodesManor
Amherst, NS
Nov 4, 2009

Margaret and I would like to say thank you for your review. Reading words like this makes all we do worthwhile. Thank you more

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