Monday, April 18, 2011

Henniker House Bed and Breakfast

Henniker House Bed and Breakfast ~ 866-428-3198
Corner of Main Street & Ramsdell Road, Henniker NH
Classic in-town Victorian overlooking Contoocook River. Minutes away from Pats Peak Ski Area and New England College.

Located in the picturesque college town of Henniker, New Hampshire. Henniker House is the ideal base for your New England visit. We’re just minutes away from fishing, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, lakes and skiing.

Walk east to miles of streams, fields and wooded trails for biking, hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Walk west to restaurants, shops and New England College’s gallery.  Or just sit on the deck and let the river soothe you.

Henniker House was built in 1859 on the banks of the Contoocook River, in the foothills of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It was a Birthing Hospital in the 1920s and later served as a residence for World War II veterans attending New England College

A 90 minute drive takes you to historic Boston or just 20 minutes to ConcordNew Hampshire’s capital.  The White Mountains and New Hampshire’s lakes are also easily accessible from Henniker. Pats Peak is less than 3 miles from Henniker . Take a look at our Attractions page for more ideas, photos and links.

B&B since the mid 1980's, Henniker House is a perfect reflection of Jane Austen’s belief that “There is nothing like staying home for real comfort”.

You’ll feel at home in this gracious Victorian guest house and enjoy hearty New England breakfasts in the solarium.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Highland Lake Inn

Highland Lake Inn ~ 603-735-6426
32 Maple Street, Andover, NH
Completely restored 1767 Inn on a picturesque country lane lined with rustic stone walls, and shady sugar maples.
 

This gentleman's farmhouse originally built in 1767 is located in Andover, NH, a stone's throw from Highland Lake, a pristine, spring-fed mountain lake with beach. The Highland Lake Inn is conveniently situated in the center of northern New England, 4 miles from renowned Proctor Academy, 10 miles from Ragged Mountain Ski Resort, and 20 miles from New Hampshire's capital, ConcordNew Hampshire's White Mountains , Vermont's Green Mountains, the Maine Coast, and the city of Boston are all within a 2 hour car ride. The inn's ten guest rooms feature private full bathrooms with distinctive amenities by Molton Brown of London; the most king-size beds and most spacious rooms available in the area, furnished with luxurious Italian linens by Mascioni; flat screen cable TV and Wi Fi access.  In the morning guests are served a full breakfast featuring freshly brewed, micro-roaster's coffee, Harney & Sons Fine Teas, fresh fruit, farm fresh eggs, artisan breads and croissants. Kayak and bicycle rental is available on premises. Innkeepers are fluent in French, German, and some Spanish.

The Highland Lake Inn also serves readily as a gathering place for reunions, weddings, business retreats or family and holiday gatherings. Check out some of the fine art work hanging on the walls of the Highland Lake Inn. Each room has its own full bathroom, flat screen cable TV, and Wi Fi access.