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      <image:title>COVID-19 - Check-in Procedure</image:title>
      <image:caption>One (1) member from each arriving party is permitted in the office during check-in upon arrival at the premises. The party will be asked a COVID screening questionnaire. Masks are required in the office at all times. Party members will be given a key for their cottage, to be left on the kitchen table upon checkout. Hand sanitizer is provided in each cottage and in the main office. Social distancing on site We limit the number of guests on-site based on public health guidelines, which may change week to week. We ask that arriving parties limit their numbers in respect to local public health guidelines. Rocky Bay Cottages reserves the right to ask parties in excess of these limits to vacate the premises.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>COVID-19 - Cleaning Between Guests</image:title>
      <image:caption>Staff will not enter cottages at any time during guests’ stay but may come to the door to exchange clean linens upon request. All linens are changed, including any unused towels, between parties, using high-grade commercial cleaning products, including recommended COVID disinfectants. Linens are washed in hot water. Guests’ Cleaning Responsibilities Guests are to put used towels in the hampers provided in each cottage. Recyclables and garbage are to be placed in bins at the back of each cottage. Personal laundry is temporarily unavailable.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Plan Your Stay - Fun for the Whole Family</image:title>
      <image:caption>There are plenty of things for the whole family to enjoy while staying at the cottages. Outdoor adventures such as whale-watching, kayaking, hiking and beaching are very popular among our guests. These activities are minutes away, so it won't take long to start enjoying your vacation once you check-in at the cottages. Beautiful sandy beaches are right across the road from Rocky Bay Cottages.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Plan Your Stay - The natural beauty of the area isn't the only thing that attracts visitors from around the world</image:title>
      <image:caption>Many come for the delicious seafood, traditional music and culture that makes Cape Breton one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. Seafood such as lobster is caught daily by local fishermen for you to enjoy, and music fills the air in the night as performers play at a local ceilidh (party).</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Plan Your Stay - Highlands Links is ranked top 100 in the world and is a must for golfers staying in the area</image:title>
      <image:caption>Golf enthusiasts rave about Highlands Links golf course, recently voted top Canadian course by GOLF Magazine (2005). We are five minutes drive from the course, so be sure to check out the links while staying at Rocky Bay Cottages.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Plan Your Stay - Watch out for the wildlife</image:title>
      <image:caption>Wildlife such as moose are often spotted throughout the Ingonish area and Cape Breton Highlands.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Cottages - Cottage 1</image:title>
      <image:caption>Max guests: 4 One large bedroom with one double bed and a smaller bedroom with one double bed. The bedroom has patio doors that open to a deck outside. The four-piece bathroom has a full bath with tub and shower, toilet and sink. The kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker and utensils.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Cottages - Cottage 2</image:title>
      <image:caption>Max guests:2 Holds a maximum of 4 people, and has 2 bedrooms each bedroom with a double bed . The three-piece bathroom has a fiberglass shower unit (no bathtub), toilet and sink. In the living room, you'll find a comfy couch, and satellite television. The kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker and utensils.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Cottages - Cottage 3</image:title>
      <image:caption>Max guests: 2 This cottage has one bedroom with one double bed, and is ideal for the couple that travels light. The living room features satellite tv and wifi. The kitchen is fully equipped with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker and utensils. The bathroom has a 48 inch fiberglass shower.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Freshwater Lake Look-off, only a 9 minute drive from Rocky Bay Cottages.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home - Comfortable and Affordable.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Located on a spacious 2.5 acre lot, each of the cottages features fully equipped kitchens and satellite television. Beautiful views of the bay can be seen from every cottage.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home - Minutes away from all you'll need to have a great getaway.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This includes the hiking trails within Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Highlands Links Golf Course, beautiful sandy beaches and fun-filled boat tours. Kayaking tours are also close by, as well as several great restaurants and fresh seafood.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Welcome to Rocky Bay Cottages, situated on the scenic Cabot Trail.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rocky Bay Cottages is a family-run business that has been in operation since 1990 when the three newly renovated cottages owned by the previous business were moved to the property.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Relax and enjoy nature in your own private cottage by the ocean</image:title>
      <image:caption>The name Rocky Bay Cottages is derived from the rocky cliffs and mountains visible from your cottage steps. The cottages have hosted many weddings and annual family gatherings over the years, becoming a home-away-from-home to our loyal guests. Rocky Bay Cottages are located near the Cape Breton Highlands Park, where you can escape for a day trip to take a walk through the beautiful trails and enjoy the natural beauty of Nova Scotia. The cottages are owned by Thomas Hardy, long time resident of Ingonish.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Everything you need is waiting for you</image:title>
      <image:caption>We take pride in making each cottage comfortable and clean for all of our guests, providing everything you need to enjoy your stay in Cape Breton. Each cottage is fully equipped for you to enjoy your stay with linens, a kitchen, and one of the most spectacular views on offer. Enhancing the property is a large lawn area with picnic tables and lawn chairs. We have the natural beauty of Ingonish with a great view of the ocean and mountains. We can’t wait to welcome you for your stay!</image:caption>
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