Inns and B&Bs

New Hampshire Country Inns and B&Bs

Your Base for Luxury and Adventure, Year-Round

The many inns and bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs) of New Hampshire have many charming faces in all seasons of the year and in all regions, from the beaches to the lakes to the mountains. Inns may be clapboard Colonials filled with Victorian antiques or mountain lodges offering cozy guest rooms, suites, or cottages. All, however, are places of warm hospitality, comfort, luxury, and romance for couples, families with kids, and groups hosting celebrations.

Country inns in towns of the Lakes region, like Laconia, Meredith, or Wolfeboro, NH, welcome families for swimming in the summer and ice skating in winter. The White Mountains inns in Franconia, Bretton Woods, Lincoln, Jackson, and North Conway, NH are world-famous for stunning scenery and snow sports, while New Hampshire's seacoast inns place vacationers near the salt air and surf. Get out in any weather, including the occasional rainy day, and visit a museum or historic house or classic diner.

Lake Region Inns and B&Bs

A Lakes Region inn or bed-and-breakfast is a great option if you’re looking for a vacation with a little more privacy and personal service. Stay in a 19th-century inn in the middle of town, a fully restored Victorian bed-and-breakfast, a gentleman’s farmhouse, or other cozy quarters. The lake regions of New Hampshire are full of beautiful country inns welcome for year-round enjoyment. This region is made up of Laconia, Meredith, Wolfeboro, Meredith, NH, and many more. Naswa Resort in Laconia, NH, has double suites with a full kitchen and patio, a beachside room with a balcony, or a comfortable cottage with a screened-in porch and lake view. Center Harbor Inn, set on Lake Winnipesaukee, is close to various fun activities for four-season vacations.

Mountain Region Inns and B&Bs

New Hampshire is famous for its stunning mountain inns and bed & breakfasts. Starting in Bethlehem, NH, the Adair Country Inn and Restaurant has all the elements for an idyllic overnight stay, weekend retreat, or couples vacation. The Woodstock Inn Brewery in Woodstock, NH, is a unique mountain inn with various amenities sure to make your White Mountains vacation relaxing. Book a luxurious room, suite, or cottage at the Thorn Hill & Spa Inn in Jackson, NH<, and start planning your ultimate White Mountains experience. Stay in a luxury suite with a gas fireplace and two-person whirlpool tub, a room with a mountain view or a cottage with a porch and forest vista.

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Franconia Inn

White Mountains inn welcomes guests with comfortable accommodations, on-site activities

1172 Easton Road Franconia, NH 03580 603-823-5542

A charming inn whose hospitality goes back a century and a half, with relaxing accommodations and a full slate of activities and amenities: That’s what returning guests love about the Franconia Inn. Individually decorated rooms and suites have space to stretch out and enjoy the White Mountains. On-site amenities include an outdoor hot tub, heated swimming pool, clay tennis courts, game room and a cross-country skiing center where you can access a network of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing. You can also go fat-biking, snow-tubing and ice-skating. Area activities range from alpine skiing at several nearby resorts, hiking, biking, kayaking, antiquing and shopping. Dine at the inn on intimate, candlelit tables, then head to Peaks Pub for a nightcap. Filling breakfasts are served every morning in the beautiful dining room.

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Woodstock Inn Brewery

Perfect for your mountain getaway, inn exudes charm, close to variety of activities

135 Main Street North Woodstock, NH 03262 603-745-3951

Relaxed, rustic with all the comforts of home, the accommodations at the Woodstock Inn Brewery have been winning rave reviews from guests for years. One of New Hampshire’s most visited country inns, the picturesque inn includes over 40 distinctly styled rooms and suites in six buildings, featuring everything from furniture made from logs in Adirondack-style rooms to Victorian rooms with four-poster beds. Many rooms and suites have whirlpool tubs and gas fireplaces, and most include a full country breakfast. Some have mountain and river views. Guests have access to an off-property indoor pool and health club, and area activities include skiing, hiking, biking, antiquing, golfing and tax-free shopping. Or take the tour at the brewery, then settle in for a beer and a burger in the popular bar or pub.

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Inn at Ellis River

Charming riverside inn a delightful location, all year long, for that get-away-from-it-all vacation

17 Harriman Road Jackson, NH 03846 603-383-9339

Nestled in the heart of the Mt. Washington Valley, NH, the Inn at Ellis River is a delightful, tranquil site for vacations and romantic getaways. Its 20 rooms are decorated with antiques and period furniture; most have fireplaces or wood stoves, and many have two-person whirlpool tubs. There's also a romantic cottage suitable for two. The stroll-able grounds feature gardens, a gazebo and Adirondack chairs by the river. Play darts in the game room, or enjoy a glass of wine by a roaring fire. A hearty breakfast, with delicious sweet and savory offerings, is served every morning, as are afternoon goodies. There’s a seasonal heated outdoor pool and sauna. Area activities include skiing and snowshoeing in winter; hiking (to a waterfall!), biking, kayaking in the warmer months, and tax-free shopping all year long.

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Center Harbor Inn

Your day in the Lakes Region can begin with coffee on your private deck or patio with scenic views

294 Whittier Highway Center Harbor, NH 03226 603-253-4347

When you stay at the Center Harbor Inn, your day begins with coffee on your private deck or patio overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the mountains. After your complimentary continental breakfast, head over to the private sandy beach for swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding. Or, in the winter, head to Gunstock Mountain for exceptional skiing, snowboarding and tubing. There are boat excursions, brew houses and wineries, hiking and biking trails and antiques shops to explore. Charming Center Harbor, NH is just a short stroll away, with dining and shopping, and it’s a short drive to the bustling resort town of Meredith, NH. At the resort, you’ll want to take an evening soak in the outdoor hot tub or enjoy conversation around the fire pit.

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Naswa Resort

Your quintessential shore vacation begins when you book a stay at the lakeside resort

1086 Weirs Boulevard Laconia, NH 03246 603-366-4341

Nothing says classic New England getaway quite like a vacation by Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. And nothing says Lake Winnipesaukee vacation like The NASWA Resort, located directly on the lake, where summer guests have been welcomed since 1935. Stay in a comfortable inn room, a suite with a full kitchen and balcony or patio, a beachside room with a private balcony, or a one- or two-bedroom cottage with a screened-in porch. Relax on the private sandy beach (perhaps with a cold tropical drink from the NazBar), explore the lake with a kayak or paddle board, or head out to play golf, catch a concert or play, take a boat tour, or ride on a scenic railroad. Return to the resort to dine at the NazBar & Grill - Blue on the Beach.

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Lakes Region Tourism Association

Experience Lakes Region’s warm hospitality from one of its many welcoming inns and B&Bs

61 Laconia Road Tilton, NH 03276 603-286-8008

Warm ambiance and gracious hospitality envelop visitors when they stay at one of the many inns and bed-and-breakfasts in New Hampshire’s lovely Lakes Region. Each inn or B&B offers something unique: fireplaces, boat ramps, access to a sandy beach, a whirlpool tub, themed rooms, complimentary kayaks and bikes, verandas from which to watch spectacular sunsets. Some feature idyllic grounds with colorful gardens; others show off their Victorian or even 18th-century roots. Many have comfy gathering places, including inviting kitchens and patios with fire pits. Gourmet and cooked-to-order breakfasts give guests the fuel to start their day skiing, boating, antiquing, biking, hiking, snowshoeing or visiting one of the region’s many attractions, from scenic railroads to water parks and Christmas-themed villages.

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