Description
Circa 1767. This early Colonial-Victorian inn overlooks three mountains, and all the rooms have views of either the lake or the mountains. Many guest rooms feature handmade quilts and some have four-poster beds featuring Mascioni linens from Italy. Guests may relax with a book from the inn's library in front of the sitting room fireplace or walk the seven-acre grounds and enjoy old apple and maple trees, as well as the shoreline of the lake. Adjacent to a 21-acre nature conservancy, there are scenic trails and a stream to explore. Highland Lake is stocked with bass and also has trout. There is beach access to a 200-acre private lake.Publicity and Awards: German Trade, Magazine of the German American Chamber of Commerce, Bedford Record Review, Andover Beacon, WMUR Channel 9.Location: Country, Mountains, Waterfront and Center of 250-year-old historic village.
Photos
|
Rooms & Rates
Rates: $135 to $175
Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Travelers Checks and Debit Cards.
Rooms: This property has 10 total guest accommodations with private bath, 2 with fireplaces.
The types of beds available include King, Queen and Twin.
|
Policies
Minimum Stay Requirements: Two-night minimum on most summer weekends, as well as holiday and event weekends throughout the year.
Cancellation: One night's lodging deposit is required to confirm your reservation.
Acceptance of your reservation is made with the understanding you will be responsible for the entire period reserved. Deposit must be received within one week of making reservation. Deposit is applied to last day of stay. Balance due is payable on arrival. Deposit will be applied to a new date if cancellation is received four weeks prior to arrival date. Reservations made within four weeks of arrival date shall be considered non-cancelable and will be charged to the customer's card. Reservations made with credit cards shall be considered non-cancelable and will be charged to the customer's card. Deposit will be forfeited if arrival is after the date specified or if you leave early and this results in a loss to the Inn. Deposits for Motorcycle Week, NASCAR racing as well as School Graduation and Parents Weekend are full payment - non refundable.
Minimal stay requirements may apply to certain weekends and special event periods.
If cancellation of the reservation is necessary, the non-refundable deposit payment will be returned if the reserved room is resold.
Pets: Innkeepers pets on premises and Upon approval by innkeeper.
Smoking: Outside Only.
|
Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast, Snacks/Refreshments and Meal plans for groups can be arranged upon request.
Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Continental Breakfast, Full Breakfast, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Catered Breakfast, Country Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Picnic Lunches, Gourmet Lunches, Dinner, Gourmet Dinner, Afternoon Tea, Snacks/Refreshments, Banquet Service, Catering Service, Restaurant on Premises, Sunday Brunch, Hors d'oeuvres, Sunday Brunch, Lunch, Box Lunch and Dinners can be arranged upon request.
Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, Ceiling Fans, Clock Radio, Television, Desk, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Mascioni linens, Towels from Italy and Molton Brown of London amenities.
Amenities On Site: Bicycles, Library, Parlor Games, PC, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Swimming, Limited Handicap Access, Laundry Facilities, Gift Shop and Harney & Sons Fine Teas.
Business Traveler Amenities: Desk, Television, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Daily Newspapers, Off-site Dry Cleaning Services, Flexible Check in/out Times, Scanner, Wireless phone and Meeting area.
Transportation Services: Airport Pickup, Train Station Pickup and Bus Station Pickup.
Languages Spoken: French and German
|
Activities
Events Hosted: Family Reunions, Seminars, Meetings, Weddings and Corporate retreats.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Skiing Downhill, Water Sports, NASCAR Track and Greyhound Racing.
|
Recommended Restaurant(s)
The New London Inn (800-526-2791) , The Flying Goose in New London.
|
Historic Interest
First house built in East Andover (1767), on land that was an original land grant from King George. House was built before incorporation of the state, and before the the nation declared Independence.
Historic Awards: National Register (Applied), State Historical Site (Applied) and City Historical Site (Granted).
Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society.
Historic sites nearby: Two Shaker Villages (23 miles)
|
Romantic Interest
 Tranquil rural setting with old growth sugar maples and stone walls, with the steeple from the local church reflecting off the channel of Highland Lake. Mascioni linens, down comforters.
|
| |
|
|
(1 review)