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New England and the bed and breakfast are forever bound and uniquely American. Tucked in bustling cities, small towns, country villages and scenic hamlets from Litchfield and Essex, Connecticut to Cape Cod and Bar Harbor Maine, the New England B&B is the favorite lodging of travelers seeking the special touches of home - away from home.

Spend the night in a Victorian B&B on a windswept Maine cliff, Settle into a colonial-era B&B on the old Post Road in Concord, Massachusetts. Perhaps a cosmopolitan stay in a B&B in Boston or Burlington, Vermont near shopping, galleries, theaters and cafés is more to your taste. New England’s B&Bs provide the familiar raised to a more casual elegance with canopy beds, rustic fireplaces, stunning views of snowy peaks of New Hampshire or Vermont.

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You’ll find New England’s B&Bs in private homes, in character-rich taverns, barns and buildings built in the nation’s earliest days. Enjoy your scrumptious breakfast then head out for some skiing, ice skating and snow sports in winter or some whale watching and languid days at the beach in summer. Most B&Bs are now open year-round and are within easy walking distance to and from historic downtowns. Find your own home away from home right here.

Corner Suite - Inn at Harbor Hill Marina - Niantic, CT

Inn at Harbor Hill Marina B&B

60 Grand Street Niantic, CT, 06357 Phone: 860-739-0331

Enjoy great views with breakfast at Harbor Hill

The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina is a stunning waterfront property overlooking Long Island Sound. The award-winning B&B is open year-round and features 16 uniquely decorated, and newly remodeled suites. Enjoy first-class amenities including king or queen-sized beds, private baths, large soaking tubs, fireplaces and private balconies. All of these features are coupled with complimentary homemade breakfast, a wine and cheese evening reception, free WiFi and the ever-charming New England atmosphere. The Inn also offers seasonal, complimentary evening pontoon rides (weather permitting of course)!

Chesterfield Inn

20 Cross Road West Chesterfield, NH, 03466 Phone: 603-256-3211

Sink into serenity at this elegant, comfortable bed-and-breakfast inn

Escape to the peaceful serenity of nature at the picturesque Chesterfield Inn, celebrated for its relaxed atmosphere, scrumptious dining and personal service. The main inn, a cottage and the Johanna Wetherby Building are set on 10 acres of lawns, gardens and meadows, views that can be seen from oversized windows – which are everywhere. Among the many features of the spacious rooms are cathedral ceilings, gas fireplaces, four-poster beds, private terraces and balconies, exposed beams and whirlpool tubs. Start your day with a gourmet breakfast, then explore area villages, hiking and biking trails and country stores, coming back to the inn for fresh, imaginative dining by candlelight. Some rooms are pet friendly.

ShoreWay Acres Inn

Historic Shore Street Falmouth, MA, 02541 Phone: 508-540-3000 Toll-Free: 800-352-7100

Classic lodgings in a seaside Cape Cod Setting

The classic New England B&B brings tradition to bear on your visit. The principle of preserving great buildings in romantic settings comes with great stories to tell. All of that awaits in four 18th century Sea Captain's houses fully restored that offer traditional furnishings and charm with private bath, cable television, complimentary Wi-Fi, refrigerator, and coffee/tea maker. More up to date amenities on site won’t spoil the scene or your good time so you can enjoy the fitness center and health club, indoor and outdoor pools, his and her sauna, green lawns, lawn games and umbrella tables. Falmouth Village is but a short walk away as are Surf Drive Beach with its views of Martha's Vineyard and Nobska Lighthouse. You’re in the heart of Cape Cod – singular, serene, and relaxed.

Brewster House

180 Main Street Freeport, ME, 04032 Phone: 207-865-4121

Inn’s yummy gourmet breakfast a great start to your day in Freeport

Want to start your day in Freeport with a big smile? Tuck into the made-from-scratch, three-course gourmet breakfast at the Brewster House Bed & Breakfast. From donuts made from local maple syrup to Mile High Eggs, the feast will give you the energy to explore all the area has to offer, from fishing and golf to visiting lighthouses and museums. And don’t forget shopping, at LL Bean and outlets in town, a short three blocks from the late 19th-century inn. Come back to your large, charmingly appointed room, perhaps with a gas fireplace, bay window or four-poster bed. All the rooms have large private baths and ironed linens: You’ll feel you’re in the lap of luxury.

Captain Swift Inn

72 Elm Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-230-4028

Recipe for this 4-Diamond bed-and-breakfast: atmosphere, location, the little touches

What’s the recipe for a AAA 4-Diamond bed-and-breakfast? At the Captain Swift Inn, it’s nine perfectly appointed and completely renovated rooms and suites, some with fireplaces, oversized whirlpool tubs or private decks. It’s the little touches, like pillowtop mattresses, plush robes, fresh flowers and chocolates. It’s sitting rooms with comfy chairs and fireplaces, 24-hour guest pantries and a full-service bar. And it’s a gourmet three-course breakfast (homemade coffee cake, blueberry tarts, sweet and savory entrees) served by candlelight at tables for two or on an adjoining deck. And it’s a perfect location, just two blocks from a charming seaside village with great shops and restaurants, close to arts and recreational venues, wineries and breweries, galleries and antiques shops.

Sugar Hill Inn

116 Route 117 Sugar Hill, NH, 03586 Phone: 603-823-5621 Toll-Free: 800-548-4748

An elegant B&B that exceeds expectations

The Sugar Hill Inn is known for its extra touches of home away from home. After a day of hiking, zipping, climbing or photographing New Hampshire’s numerous scenic places, come unwind with a hot stone massage, a dip in the pool, or small bites and cocktails on the front porch. Your guestroom, suite or cottage features private bath, plush bedding and mounds of soft pillows. There are fireplaces, private porches, wonderful mountain views and free wireless internet and room rates always include a full country breakfast. Dine on fresh from the garden produce, local cheeses and fine wines at candlelit dinners by a cozy fire. Savor the good life and New Hampshire hospitality in this magnificent, couples-only, White Mountains setting.

Newcastle Inn

60 River Road Newcastle, ME, 04553 Phone: 207-563-5685

Country inn ideal location to unwind after an active day in Maine

At this much-loved country inn on Pemaquid Peninsula, mornings begin with the scent of fresh-baked muffins and bacon on the griddle. But a hearty breakfast is just one of the pluses at the Newcastle Inn, where you can relax in luxury linens on a four-poster bed, or enjoy a glass of wine on a private deck or on a cozy outdoor patio along the river and gardens. Want to see what the region has to offer? Ask for your breakfast to go and take a boat to Monhegan Island; visit a maritime, art or railway museum; go kayaking on a river or lake; go mountain biking or hiking; take a brewery or botanical garden tour.

Liberty Hill Farm & Inn

511 Liberty Hill Road Rochester, VT, 05767 Phone: 802-767-3926

Sleep well, eat even better at this warm, welcoming Vermont farm inn

At the Liberty Hill Farm & Inn, people say they get the best night’s sleep of their lives. And they rave about those bountiful breakfasts. At the inn, a fulfilling farm experience for guests is top priority. So feel free to explore the hay loft, milk a Holstein, bottle-feed a calf or just play with the barn kittens. Grab a basket and go berry-picking or pick vegetables you’ll eat that night. Dinners are farm-fresh and served family-style. Breakfasts have it all, from eggs and homemade sausage to baked oatmeal and warm-from-the-oven coffee cake. Rooms are comfy and spotless, and the inn has plenty of nooks and a great porch for reading, talking and playing games.

Liberty Hill Farm B&B is reopening this May - Please follow our link to reserve your stay today!

Jared Coffin House

29 Broad Street Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-228-2400 Toll-Free: 800-248-2405

Island getaway begins in this historic inn in the center of Nantucket

The proud centerpiece of the Nantucket Historic District, the Jared Coffin House combines its heritage with modern amenities as it welcomes guests to its comfortable accommodations. Built in 1845 by Jared Coffin, a successful ship owner during the island’s whaling days, Nantucket’s first mansion, with its brick walls and slate roof, survived a fire the next year that destroyed a third of the town. Today, it features 30 rooms in the elegant main building and 13 next door in the Daniel Webster building. Warm but majestic, with furnishings and decor that reflect its proud heritage, the inn offers guests charming rooms, a comfy library, concierge services, gorgeous grounds, complimentary continental breakfasts and a popular upscale steakhouse, Nantucket Prime.

Waldo Emerson Inn

108 Summer Street Kennebunk, ME, 04043 Phone: 207-985-4250

Breakfast is just the start of your rejuvenating day at this Kennebunk inn

A London-trained chef serves up an other-worldly gourmet breakfast at the Waldo Emerson Inn, in scenic Kennebunk. At this bed-and-breakfast inn, built in 1753 as a home for Ralph Waldo Emerson’s great-uncle, breakfast means everything from homemade granola to cheesy lobster grits and French toast brulee. Four of the six spacious rooms have fireplaces; all have decor that bows to history and comfort. Grab a drink at the honor bar and settle in in the parlor, or pick up your towels and chair at the “beach bar” and head to a nearby beach. Other activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, golf, antiquing, visiting museums and galleries and shopping or dining in charming Kennebunkport.

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1802 House Bed & Breakfast Inn

15 Locke Street Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-5632 Toll-Free: 800-932-5632

Start your day at this gracious inn with a hearty breakfast

If you have dreamed of starting your day with a full English breakfast, your vision has come true at the 1802 House, a peaceful bed and breakfast inn just a half-mile from bustling Dock Square in Kennebunkport. Three-course breakfast options might also include wild blueberry pancakes or a cheese and chive souffle. Fuel up for your day exploring coastal Maine, from Dock Square’s shops, galleries and restaurants to nearby whale-watching voyages or lobster-boat excursions. Visit museums, head to the beach, get in a round of golf (the inn lies along the Cape Arundel Golf Course’s 15th fairway) or a great hike. Come back to your relaxing room or suite, with luxurious linens, a gas fireplace, perhaps even a two-person spa tub.

Inn at Ellis River

17 Harriman Road Jackson, NH, 03846 Phone: 800-233-8309

The comforts of home with hotel amenities in the White Mountains

This award-winning B&B in the White Mountains is set by a sparkling mountain stream at the edge of the classic New England village of Jackson. Choose from any of the Inn’s well-appointed 21 classic rooms, suites and a rustic cottage each offering quiet comfort and decorated with period furnishings. Many rooms have two-person Jacuzzis, and most have fireplaces or wood stoves. Enjoy a hearty country breakfast in the sunny dining room. Unwind in the cozy pub and game room or sitting room while enjoying a beverage from the bar or choose from a selection of coffees and teas. In the winter, after a day of cross-country or alpine skiing, snowshoeing or tubing, enjoy relaxing in our atrium-enclosed hot tub overlooking the Ellis River. Great for weekend getaways, longer vacations, and every celebration.

Inns of Rockport

Several Locations Rockport, MA, 01966 Phone: 978-546-7260

Savor a classic seaside New England experience.

Settle in at one of the charming and affordable Inns of Rockport on scenic Cape Ann. Choose from Victorian inns, owner-operated motels, bed & breakfasts, or modest guesthouses. There are rooms with ocean views and AC, inns with pools and Wi-Fi. Stay within walking distance or a short drive to the rocky coast and its small sandy beaches. Along Main Street, are classic New England homes, art galleries and one-of-a-kind shops to explore and lots of fresh seafood to savor. Rockport’s picturesque harbor includes the little red lobster shack known in American art as Motif #1. There’s always bicycling and hiking, whale-watching and schooner excursions, sea-kayaking, scuba-diving and fishing. Let this scenic village with its classic New England lodgings become one of your favorite seaside destinations.

Pilgrim's Inn

20 Main Street Deer Isle, ME, 04627 Phone: 207-348-6615

Delightful mornings, busy days, relaxing nights at this historic bed-and-breakfast

Wake up to the sound of chirping birds and the aroma of freshly brewing coffee. At Pilgrim’s Inn, overlooking scenic Northwest Harbor and the Mill Pond, your day begins with a gourmet breakfast (blueberry pancakes, cinnamon French toast, homemade granola) served in a rustic barn. Relax at the historic inn by sitting out by the pond, reading in a rocking chair in the library or playing Monopoly in the game room. Or explore the area, perfect for hiking, kayaking, shopping, gallery-hopping or just gazing at the amazing vistas at Acadia National Park or along the rocky coast. Come back to your room or cottage, with water views, high-end linens, wood floors, exposed beams and other amenities of a classic post-and-beam inn.

LimeRock Inn

96 LimeRock Street Rockland, ME, 04841 Phone: 207-594-2257 Toll-Free: 800-546-3762

Cool town, warm welcome: Visitors will find both at this elegant Victorian inn

Down-home warmth in a very cool place: That’s what the elegant LimeRock Inn offers visitors to Rockland, the food and arts capital of mid-coast Maine. The inn, voted best bed and breakfast in Maine by DownEast magazine readers two years in a row, features eight comfortable guest rooms, a fireplaced living room, a lovely informal English garden and a wraparound porch perfect for reading and chatting. Homemade gourmet breakfasts include everything from seafood quiches to Southern-style biscuits. And there is so much to see and do in Rockland, from the Farnsworth Art Museum and gallery-hopping to fine dining, sailing, and European-style shopping. And the mid-coast region is perfect for lovers of lighthouses – and lobsters!

Deerfield Inn

81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA, 01342 Phone: 413-774-5587

Historic inn serves up comfortable surroundings and authentic New England charm

Experience authentic New England charm at the Deerfield Inn, in one of the region’s loveliest towns. Relax with the makings of a scrumptious continental breakfast, including house-made granola, locally made yogurt, fruit and morning pastry, delivered to your room. Then head out to the historic inn’s tree-lined street in historic Deerfield, with its gorgeous 18th- and 19th-century homes and working farms. Area activities include history and art museums, a butterfly conservatory, gardens and the Yankee Candle flagship store. The inn’s 24 comfortable guestrooms are each uniquely appointed with antiques and period reproduction furniture. Enjoy casual dining in a warm atmosphere at the inviting Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern. Please visit our website to see current COVID policies.

Inn at Tanglewood Hall

611 York Street York Harbor, ME, 03911 Phone: 207-351-1075

Comfy, elegant coastal inn perfect four-season getaway

Along the York Harbor coast sits a lovingly restored bed and breakfast inn as exquisite as the morning sun that fills the dining room. At the Inn at Tanglewood Hall, set among lush gardens, you’ll awake in your charmingly decorated room (the inn was formerly a designers’ showcase home), enjoy breakfast (Blueberry-raspberry stuffed french toast? Eggs in a Cloud?) then perhaps stroll along the Cliff Walk path to admire the bold ocean views, head to the beach or plan a day of sightseeing in nearby York Harbor. Whether it’s the floral feast for your eyes in summer and spring, the comforting sound of crackling fireplaces in the winter or the inn’s harvest-home feel in autumn, Tanglewood Hall is a gem for all seasons.

Inn at Tanglewood Hall will be reopening for Memorial Day Weekend - Book your stay today!

Captain Lord Mansion

6 Pleasant Street Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-3141 Toll-Free: 800-522-3141

The only AAA 4 Diamond Kennebunkport Bed and Breakfast

This historic shipbuilder’s mansion was built in 1812-1814 and is the largest home in K’port and it overlooks the Kennebunkport River. It is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood amidst meticulously preserved 17th and 18th century Colonial and Federal period homes. You’re just three short blocks from Dock Square for great shopping, dining, art and antiques. The inn’s spacious guest rooms offer distinctive furnishings and design features, king and queen-size beds, gas fireplaces, heated marble bath floors, flat screen TV’s, and a mini- spa for two. There’s free Wi-Fi, individually controlled heat and newly installed A/C units. Enjoy concierge services, a cozy Day-Spa and a well-stocked wine cellar and each morning a different family-style, multi-course breakfast. The inn is a short distance to bike trails and beaches, sailing, kayaking, scenic cruises and lighthouses.

Granite Inn

546 Main Street Rockland, ME, 04841 Phone: 207-594-9036 Toll-Free: 800-386-9036

Hearty, healthy breakfast at this inn kick-starts your fun day in Maine

You know how you can tell when the breakfast at a b&b is truly superb? You skip lunch. At the Granite Inn, in a national historic district in the fun-to-explore town of Rockland, that breakfast includes everything from fresh-baked scones to seafood quiches, crepes and fruit pancakes. Once you’ve feasted, stroll down to town to check out museums, stores, galleries and historic schooner berths. Come back to the inn (you won’t want lunch) and relax on the front porch, which runs the length of the gray granite building, or in the fireplaced living room. Lots of dining options in Rockland and other coastal towns, then back to your comfy room, perhaps with its fireplace or harbor view.

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Briarcliff Motel

Route 7 - 306 Stockbridge Road Great Barrington, MA, 01230 Phone: 413-528-3000

At the foot of a mountain, this inn has a great location and a fun retro-motor lodge feel

Wake up to fresh mountain air and a day full of adventures when you stay at the Briarcliff Motel, at the foot of Monument Mountain. The inn’s 16 guest rooms have a retro-modern vibe and are super spacious and comfortable, with amazing views, plush-top mattresses and new bathrooms with walk-in showers. Until the continental breakfast returns, guests will receive vouchers for any of the restaurants at the nearby Red Lion Inn. From Briarcliff, it’s a short drive to great outdoor activities from skiing and snowshoeing to hiking, kayaking, golf, mountain biking, ziplining and cycling. Cultural venues include art and history museums, galleries and theaters. Let the Briarcliff staff help you plan a fun day in the Berkshires.

Carriage House Suite Sitting Area - Inn at English Meadows - Kennebunk, ME

The Inn at English Meadows

141 Port Road Kennebunk, ME, 04043 Phone: 207-967-5766 Toll-Free: 800-272-0698

Gourmet breakfasts are just the beginning of your fabulous days at this inn

Guests say the gourmet breakfasts at the Inn at English Meadows are divine, and that’s just one of the features that will make your stay here heavenly. It’s true, those three-course, chef-inspired breakfasts served with style in a bright dining room or amid flowers on the patio are fabulous. But so are the rooms, suites and private bungalow, with luxurious linens, fireplaces and other amenities. One suite has exposed original barn beams (the inn dates to the mid-1800s); two suites overlook a rock garden; the bungalow is surrounded by shady woods and a sunny rolling lawn. Just a half-mile away is Dock Square, Kennebunkport - perfect for shopping, gallery-hopping and dining. Nearby activities range from schooner cruises to golf, museums, hiking and the beach!

Summer Exterior View - Saltair Inn - Bar Harbor, ME

Saltair Inn - A Waterfront B&B

121 West Street Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 207-288-2882

Waterfront inn a great place to stay to explore Bar Harbor, Acadia

Imagine waking up, grabbing a fresh-brewed cup of coffee and taking it down to an Adirondack chair right by the water. That’s possible at Saltair Inn, a waterfront bed and breakfast near enough to walk into bustling Bar Harbor but secluded enough to get a great night’s sleep after a full day of hiking, shopping, biking (or cross-country skiing in the winter). The inn, built in 1887, has eight romantic rooms, some with fireplaces, claw-foot tubs, heated-floor bathrooms or skylights. Full gourmet breakfasts (think blueberry pancakes or eggs Benedict) fuel your busy day in town with its unique shops and restaurants or in nearby Acadia National Park with its 47,000 acres of outdoor adventures.

Hawthorn Inn

9 High Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-236-8842

Camden a jewel, and this inn’s a gem, in the heart of Maine’s midcoast area

Camden has been called the jewel of Maine’s midcoast, and part of its sparkle is due to the Hawthorn Inn, a picturesque, Queen Anne-style home in the town’s historic district, a short walk to the village center, steps from Camden Harbor. Rooms with harbor views, fireplaces and jetted tubs for two, hiking trails outside the door, warm hospitality are all part of the inn’s charm. And so is the two-course breakfast with specialties ranging from rum-raisin pears to Maine blueberry walnut pancakes and spinach and goat cheese frittatas. In the warm weather, breakfast is served in the inn’s lovely garden; in winter, in the dining room and library. Ask the owners for tips on activities, from sailing to skiing.

York Harbor Inn

Coastal Route 1A -- 480 York Street York Harbor, ME, 03911 Phone: 207-363-5119 Toll-Free: 800-343-3869

Oceanfront Inn and Bed & Breakfasts

Our luxurious Inn includes three separate seven room B & B Inns. Historic Oceanfront Inn has been featured on the Travel Channels, "Great Country Inns". Award winning gourmet ocean view dining plus casual fireplaced Ship’s Cellar Pub. Many rooms with fireplaces, Jacuzzi spa tubs, decks and ocean vistas. Outdoor hot tub open year round. Walk to beach, convenient to golf, Kittery Outlet Shopping, whale watching, lobster boat tours, kayaking and area lighthouses. The perfect Maine Coast getaway is just over one hour north of Boston. Open year round with special Innkeeper Packages – perfect for Romance. All rooms include our famous Continental “Plus” Breakfast. See last minute “Internet Specials” on web site.

Tuck Inn B&B

17 High Street Rockport, MA, 01966 Phone: 978-546-7260 Toll-Free: 800-789-7260

Fresh-baked breakfast just one reason you will love this Rockport inn

If your idea of heaven is waking up to the aroma of a freshly baked breakfast, then get your halo ready and check in to the Tuck Inn, a beautiful bed and breakfast in picturesque Rockport, on the tip of Cape Ann. A home-baked breakfast buffet awaits guests each morning, fortifying them before they head out to explore the coastal town’s galleries, shops and beaches. Rooms in the inn, built in 1790 by a sea captain, are furnished with antiques and period reproductions, handmade quilts and local artwork. And the inn’s landscaped grounds in a residential area feature colorful, photo-worthy gardens. But it’s the hospitality and home-away-from home atmosphere that bring guests back every year.

Berry Manor Inn

81 Talbot Avenue Rockland, ME, 04841 Phone: 207-596-7696 Toll-Free: 800-774-5692

Casual comfort, Victorian elegance combine in this Rockland inn

The Berry Manor Inn, in funky and intriguing Rockland, is a celebration of the grandeur of the Victorian era as well as down-home comforts that bring visitors back year after year. Rooms with canopy beds and whirlpool tubs and fireplaces, lovely grounds in a historic residential area away from the main drag and a breakfast to die for elevate this bread and breakfast, honored by Trip Advisor as one of the best in the country. Homemade breakfast items, served at flexible hours, range from Maine blueberry sour cream coffee cake to baked eggs with tomatoes and basil. And there’s always a home-baked pie in the pantry! Enjoy all the area offers, from galleries and golf to skiing, biking and hiking.

Holbrook House

74 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 207-288-4970

Down home comfort, Down East charm at this gracious inn

The Holbrook House welcomes guests with down home comfort – and Down East charm, making it the perfect place for a romantic getaway, family vacation or girlfriends’ weekend. Choose a queen or king room or suite, or cottage, each individually decorated from nautical to Victorian to cozy cottage themes. Some rooms have private entrances, decks or patios or gas fireplaces. Gourmet breakfasts on the sun porch feature fresh fruit and sweet or savory entrees, and homemade afternoon pastries are the perfect reward for a morning spent at awe-inspiring Acadia National Park, only minutes away. A short walk away is the lovely town of Bar Harbor, with a host of restaurants, shops and activities that make up the perfect Maine vacation.

Warfield House Inn at Valley View Farm

200 Warfield Road Charlemont, MA, 01339 Phone: 413-339-6600 Toll-Free: 888-339-8439

Charming upscale retreat in the Berkshire foothills

This enchanting, upscale B&B overlooks the scenic Mohawk Trail and Deerfield River and is adjacent to Berkshire East Mountain Resort. Two guest houses sit on a working farm in the Berkshires foothills. The Main House offers 9 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, a kitchen, public gathering area with TV, a dining room, and DirectTV service for every room. A separate apartment has its own kitchen, living room, work space plus a bath and whirlpool tub. The "Bungalow" is a five room facility that includes king sized and queen sized beds, kitchen, gathering area and dining room adjacent with a 42" TV and three bathrooms.
Nearby towns are rich in history, artisans, architectural wonders and antique shops, myriad recreational activities and adventure. Named "Best Adventure Lodging 2017" by Yankee Magazine.

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Captain Stannard House B&B Country Inn

138 South Main Street Westbrook, CT, 06498 Phone: 860-399-4634

Fortify yourself with this inn’s hearty breakfast before exploring the coast

There’s a lot to see in and around scenic Westbrook, but before you head out from your spacious room at The Captain Stannard House, sit yourself down at the breakfast table and enjoy a fresh morning cobbler, homemade pear bread or lemon cloud pancakes with fresh blueberry sauce and thick-sliced bacon. Only then, after your two-course breakfast, should you take advantage of one of the inn’s many suggested itineraries, including everything from antique and boutique shopping to river excursions, fishing and hot-air ballooning. Come back to play a little pool, put together a jigsaw at the ongoing puzzle table, try your hand at the Baby Grand piano or just find a cozy nook to read the latest bestseller.

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Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront

71 Townsend Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4300

Inn combines Down East hospitality, homage to an elegant Victorian past

A quaint bed and breakfast inn set in the heart of a scenic coastal town, the Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront provides that perfect mix of Down East hospitality and spacious, comfortable, harborside accommodations. Parts of the Victorian inn reach back to the 1870s, and that more relaxed time is evident when you sip your morning coffee on your water-view balcony, outlying islands in the distance, or admire the lovely gardens on the grounds. Stroll into downtown Boothbay Harbor to do some gallery-hopping, to shop in eclectic stores or selecting dining options from traditional Maine lobster shacks to elegant waterfront restaurants. Area activities include cruises to Monhegan Island or past lighthouses, botanical gardens, fishing, hiking and antiquing.