The Groundswell Pub & Inn Exterior In D'Escousse, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Located on the magical Isle Madame, we are your perfect getaway to visit all of Cape Breton Island. Take a bike trip, go kayaking, or enjoy a great meal overlooking the water. However you decide to spend your time, your vacation at the Groundswell will be a memorable one.

The Groundswell Is Your Home Away
From Home

A lobster boat tied up at a pier in the spring in the afternoon with a red barn and a white house in the background and calm water all around

About Us

Two double beds in a large spacious room with a wooden floor and windows letting in lots of light

One double bed next to a bight window with wallpaper on one wall and a flatscreen tv mounted on the wall opposite the bed

Room with a double bed next to a window and a long red couch with The Beetles art on the wall

The Beatles art on the walls of a room with a window and red couch overlooking trees, grass and a gravel drive

A double bed with a blue headboard in a room with a blue door, yellow chair and one wall papered in wallpaper

Beautiful white room with double bed, bright window and night stand

Loft style room with curved ceiling, pink door and double bed opposite a desk with a chair and a small table

Close up of a double bed with an orange blanket strewn on the edge of the bed with sunlight streaming in

Double bed in a room with two nightstands, The Beatles art, a closet and a red couch

Rooms | Modern & Comfortable

Our newly renovated, private and comfortable rooms are inspired by the Beatles and provide a relaxing atmosphere for your stay. Enjoy all the comforts of home while being surrounded by the beauty and serenity of our Inn.

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Cottage | With Hot Tub & Ocean Views

Our Private Cottage is the perfect getaway for those seeking peace and relaxation. Newly renovated, this cottage offers stunning ocean views and has its own gated drive for extra privacy. It is just steps away from the main Pub & Inn, so you can conveniently enjoy the incredible food, live entertainment and water sport rentals our location offers.

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Outside picture of the patio and hot tub of The Groundswell's Cottage Rental as the sun is setting

Living room of The Groundswell's Cottage with two green chairs, a couch, coffee table and telescope looking out on the ocean through a big bay window

Living room of The Groundswell's Cottage with two green chairs and telescope looking out on the ocean through a big bay window next to a door that leads outside

Beautiful modern kitchen in The Groundswell Cottage with two bar stool style chairs at the island like counter

Open concept space with several large windows and lots of light, with a wooden dining room table and chairs next to the living room with comfortable couch and chairs in The Groundswell's Cottage

A bowl of mussels next to a serving board of scallops on a table outside

A glass of beer on a wooden railing with the ocean blurred in the background

The Groundswell's outside patio dining area overlooking the ocean

Creamy seafood pasta dish with slices of bread on the side

The Groundswell Is Your Home Away From Home

Rooms | Modern & Comfortable

Cottage | With Hot Tub & Ocean Views

The Groundswell Is Your Home Away
From Home