We stayed at this charming B&B for 2 nights, and enjoyed it immensely. Keith was a perfect host and wonderful cook, and he and his wife, Eileen, made us feel like old friends, offering their own warm style of hospitality. Keith gave us many good suggestions on things to see and do while in the area, and his restaurant recommendations were right-on. We were sorry to leave!

We had some difficulty trying to find the B&B. Once we arrived, my husband felt very ill from the moment we entered the house. It was the potpourri and the aroma was overwhelming as if to cover up another smell in the house. The floors in our bedroom was wooden and there were some nails that were protruding a little. We were told that breakfast was at 8am only and that the only place allowed was our bedroom and the dining room. I tried to get on the internet and was unsuccessful with the provided code (I have been working with computers for over 30+ years). I also had to use the edge of the bed as a desk. The bed squeaked when we moved. The sink was in the bedroom. The toilet and shower was in a room the size of a closet. Towels were to be left on the rack in the bedroom. Breakfast was a "souffle?" and pile of spinach leaves, juice and coffee/tea only. I really wanted to be on the road by 7 but we would have missed our "breakfast" since there were no local restaurants open in the area. We had to go out to the highway at a fast food place to eat. The only local restaurant was closed for a private party which was unknown to the owner.

The Lilac Inn is a gorgeous home full of beautiful furnishings. It has a wonderful front porch where you are able to sit and gaze at the lovely gardens. We are a professional couple in our 50's who travelled across Newfoundland utilizing bed and breakfasts - but this is the only place where we didn't feel welcome. The host Keith was rather snooty.

We stayed in Sarah's Room which I had booked 3 months previously. When our host gave us a tour of our accomodations, I noticed that there was no shower, just a clawfoot tub. I asked him about this and his response was "he had a waiting list for his rooms, so if the room didn't make me happy he would refund our money" . The bathroom floor was hardwood, so I felt the need to wipe it down whenever water splashed over it. The room had no blowdryer and we ran out of toilet paper during the night. (there was no extra roll provided) I also wasn't impressed with the sign which requested us to "please remove your shoes" upon entering the Inn. The weather was hot and so was the room - no air conditioning!! They did provide a fan but it was difficult to sleep. There was also no locks on any of the bedroom doors.

On the positive side, Keith did recommend a restaurant called Rosie's where we drove for supper. Their pizza was excellent. Luckily for us the other guests staying at the inn were wonderful folks who provided excellent conversation both in the evening and during breakfast. I would definitely not recommend this B & B because the owner made me feel very uncomfortable. I don't need that aggravation while on holidays.

I'm not a B&B type person. I use my hotel to sleep, shower, use the internet and, if available, eat a free breakfast. I like the impersonal American style hotels, where you get a quick check-in and have minimal interaction with staff and other guests, but these style of accommodations, for whatever reason, are almost double the price of B&Bs in Newfoundland.
So enter the Lilac, one of the only B&Bs in the area near Tera Nova Park. You'll see a couple of signs for it coming off of the TCH into Glovertown, and there's another small sign on the main road directing you to the house. The house stands out as a big, red contrast to the more modest homes surrounding it. The interior is graced with the nic-nacs you may expect from B&Bs and the decor is slightly on the extravagant side.
The host Keith greeted me and immediately sat me down to fill out an information sheet and get info on what I like to do so that he could make some recommendations. I was led to a restaurant and a spot to the east that turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip. Keith also had a lot of interesting insight about Newfoundland and its culture that even I, with my generally anti-social travel preferences, really appreciated.
The room was actually fairly large and had its own private bathroom, which was nice. I had a queen bed, which was strewn with an unnecessary amount of pillows, a must at any B&B, a small TV (with cable) and access to reliable wireless internet. It was a nice setup, and the price was very reasonable.
Breakfast in the morning was some sort of egg and spinach dish. I was asked the day before if I had any food allergies, so I assume that he tailors the breakfasts to meet the needs of the guests. It was very good, as was the coffee, which I always appreciate.
I would strongly encourage anyone on a trip around Newfoundland to stay here for at least two nights. I only stayed one and, in hindsight, I wished I had stayed longer here, simply because there's actually quite a bit to see, and the Eastport region around Glovertown is much more scenic and interesting than what may be evident through tourist web sites and maps. Glovertown is also a nice little town, but still has the basic amenities as far as shops go.