About the Inn

History of the Inn

Originally known as Thompson House this Italianate-style home was built in 1874 as a farm house and home to an early Mayor of Wolfville, George Thompson, who served as mayor from 1897-1902. This registered historic landmark’s most noted occupant was Leslie R. Fairn, an outstanding Canadian architect who designed many public buildings in Nova Scotia and Wolfville. He lived in the house for over 35 years and during that time he supervised the construction of Acadia’s University Hall as well as many other buildings in the community such as McConnell Dining Hall, and Eastern Kings Memorial Hospital. He kept his office and workshop in the Carriage House and raised his family in the Main House.
 
In 1987 the property was purchased by a known Halifax restaurateur, Betsy Harwood.  After extensive renovations the property was transformed into this elegant Inn. The name Tattingstone was a small village in England derived from Betsy’s family tree, where an ancestor had resided in the late fifteenth century.

The Amenities

Whether your stay at Tattingstone Inn is brief or extended the Inn boasts several amenities to enhance your stay. 

During the summer relax on our newly renovated outdoor space where you can indulge in a nice glass of local wine, spirits or craft beer from our bar menu.

On cooler days relax in our cozy living room in front of the fireplace with your favourite book or choose one from our library and savour a warm cup of tea from our selection of regular and herbal flavours.

Changes for our Housekeeping Services for 2020: For your comfort, we want your stay to be as undisturbed as possible. Room refreshes will be postponed for the season however additional amenities like toiletries and towels are available upon request, delivered in protective packaging and placed at the guest rooms door. Arrangements can be made by calling the front desk. 
We've also removed High Touch items: travel magazines, pens, note pads, paper, cotton ball and Q-tip holders in all our rooms.