BLOWNAWAY
Blownaway is a rustic retreat property with a wonderful salt water view and extraordinary location. With large picture windows, vaulted ceilings, pine floors and cabinetry, a Jotul woodstove and two private sleeping areas, Blownaway is ideal for 1 or 2 couples seeking relaxation and a central base for exploring Nova Scotia's South Shore.
The main floor has two large bedrooms with queen-sized beds and water views. The dining room, living room and kitchen are situated between these two bedrooms offering guests great privacy. There are two bathroom areas on the main floor, one with a large bathtub and sink, the other with a shower, and there is another full bath and laundry room downstairs. Blownaway also has a main floor den with a large flat screen TV and DVD. The cottage has 11 screened windows that open easily to let in the ocean breezes. Newly installed air conditioning. High Speed Internet is available.
Blownaway's large deck overlooks the salt water and has a BBQ, outdoor seating with new propane fire table to enjoy the magnificent views.
Whynacht's Point is one of several peninsula's jutting out into St. Margaret's Bay and is known as an extraordinary boating area. Nearly surrounded by salt water, it is widely recognized as a micro-climate that seems to defy fog. Deer, fox and pheasants share "The Point" with osprey, eagles and Great Blue Heron, all of which are often seen from Blownaway. Canoeists and kayakers have water access at the bottom of the lane while Whynacht's Point Road leading to Blownaway offers a peaceful half-hour stroll along the shore.
The area around Whynacht's Point is surrounded by spectacular beaches, historic towns, fine dining, galleries, craft and antique stores. The St. Margaret's Bay cycling / walking Trail is only minutes away and all amenities (grocery stores, gas stations banks, drug stores, liquor store, etc.) are less than a ten minute drive from Blownaway. Guests can also walk to the White Sails Bakery and Deli in ten minutes or so, recently included in "Where to Eat in Canada," where tourtiere, angus burgers, montreal-smoked meat, fish chowder, croissants and sugar pies may be found in abundance.
Blownaway is 15 minutes from sandy beaches, 20 minutes from world famous Peggy's Cove, 30 minutes from downtown Halifax, 40 minutes from Chester, 50 minutes from Mahone Bay, 60 minutes from Lunenburg and the orchards and wineries of the Annapolis Valley. The Halifax International Airport is 35 minutes away.