Romantic Inns are Pearls of southern Maine

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Romantic Inns are Pearls of southern Maine


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For those of you lakefront property house hunters who love the romance of a gracious inn or B & B, there’s no better place to kick back and relax than in southern Maine. The inns and B & Bs we recommend are all either on the National Register of Historic Places or have earned Yankee Magazine’s Editors’ awards. All are located within an easy drive to the fabulous sandy white beaches of southern Maine, fabulous shopping in Kennebunkport, Ogunquit, York, Kittery, Wells, Portland and Freeport, Maine, including L.L. Bean, plus Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They are also close to Hackmatack Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse, Arundel Barn Playhouse, City Theater, Legacy Theater Company and Garrison Hill Players. So . . . let these innkeepers pamper you as we help you locate a spectacular piece of waterfront real estate.
PineCrest Inn Bed and Breakfast, touted as a “hidden gem,” is located at 91 South Street (Route 114) in Gorham. This Victorian Home is listed as a registered historical landmark. The seven rooms each offer a private bath. Gourmet dinners are served Thursday thru Saturday at the inn’s restaurant, 91 South. At the intimate Wine Bar, guests may choose from at least 110 wines and a fine selection of Maine brewed draft beers. Throughout the year wine tastings, concerts, wine dinners, cooking workshops, book readings and signings are offered at the inn. Innkeepers: Matt and Amy Mattingly; Web site: www.pinecrestmaine.com.
Old Orchard Beach Inn at Six Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, is located one block from the picturesque beach and pier. On the National Register of Historic Places, this was the first inn in Maine opened to travelers. The Victorian-style house was originally built in the 1730s and one hundred years later it became Ye Olde Staples Inn. Recently the building underwent an historical restoration. You may choose from five tastefully decorated rooms and enjoy an extensive Continental breakfast. Innkeepers: The Bellino family; Web site: www.oldorchardbeachinn.com.
Captain Lord Mansion, also on the National Register of Historic Places, received the AAA 4 Diamond B & B rating. Built during the War of 1812 by wealthy shipbuilder Nathaniel Lord, it sits at the head of a sweeping lawn the locals call the “River Green,” on Pleasant Street, Kennebunkport, and overlooks the Kennebunk River. Sixteen rooms in the mansion and four in the garden house are all comfortably appointed. Guests enjoy a family-style, three-course breakfast. Snacks and beverages are available in the afternoon. Innkeepers: Bev Davis and Rick Litchfield; Web site: www.captainlord.com.
Angel of the Berwicks is a Queen Anne-Eastlake residence built by Mary Hurd, one of our nation’s first female industrialists. Located at 2 Elm Street, North Berwick, this inn received Yankee Magazine’s “Best of New England” Choice, 2011 award. “Inside and out, the 25-room Hurd Manor is a gem, showcasing hand painted 11-foot ceilings, detailed friezes, elaborate woodwork, and plentiful antiques” according to Yankee Magazine. Guests may choose from two-room suites and over-sized rooms. Full gourmet breakfasts are offered each morning. Innkeepers: Sally McLaren and Ben Gumm; Web site: www.angeloftheberwicks.com.
Academy Street Inn Bed and Breakfast at 15 Academy Street in South Berwick, received the Yankee Magazine Editors’ Choice award in 2008. This 1903 Grand Colonial-style Victorian home features oak wainscoting, carved fireplaces, Austrian crystal chandeliers and leaded glass windows. It was originally designed as a private home for the prominent lawyer, George Yeaton. Today, guests find five beautifully appointed rooms and a hearty breakfast awaiting them. Innkeepers: Paul and Lee Fopeano; Web site: www.academystreetinn.com.
Be sure to make one of these fine places your home away from home while you shop for lakefront real estate in the York County/Sanford Lakes Region. All are pearls of southern Maine. To learn more about waterfront properties for sale in this region, just click below:

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