Great cottages in a very picturesque location. Things are well maintained and made pretty. The (male) owner is quite talkative and a nice guy. read more

Nick and Miriam were consummate hosts. Friendly and encyclopedic in their knowledge of the local area both of natural attractions and of restaurants and businesses. They never steered us badly and we had an especially great trip thanks to their advice and hospitality! read more

We had such a great time staying at the Bartlett inn over Labor Day weekend! The breakfast was delicious, room was welcoming and unique (and dog friendly!) not to mention clean with a comfy bed, and the staff was amazing, so helpful with recommendations and warm and welcoming. We can't wait to come back to NH for another getaway with our son and pup! read more

We recently booked a 2-night stay at the Bartlett Inn and we very much looking forward to our stay. The owner was very responsive when we booked with him over the phone and explained that our 2 dogs, and my family (my husband, myself, and daughter) would be quite comfortable in Sawyer Cottage. We arrived at about 5:20 (after a day hike, looking forward to a shower and dip in the pool. But within 20-30 minutes of our arrival, we were so disenchanted with the Bartlett Inn, we left. The Inn features were not well-represented by the owner or the Bartlett Inn website. Based on the description, we expected a cottage, not a tiny unit adjoined by several other units in motel fashion. Moreover, although the website indicates that the Inn has the "usual" amenities, this representation is partially accurate (e.g., breakfast, toiletries were included but other standard amenities were not) and the unit at the time of check-in (check-in 4 p.m.) was not a tenable place for our family and 2 dogs to comfortably stay. Below I describe the details of my experience that support these 2 claims. As we first entered the room, it was hot and smelled of mildew. Our daughter has autism and is very sensitive to smells--she immediately left the room and wouldn't reenter. I closed all the windows and attempted to turn what I thought was air conditioning on. The thermostat unit came off the wall. I then figured if I opened all the windows, we could create a cross breeze, cut the humidity and the smell would dissipate. However, this was not possible as there were no screens on one side of the room. I checked with the front desk to ask if the room was supposed to be air conditioned. The woman at the front desk was surprised that a window unit hadn't yet been put in the room. She then called someone to put a unit in the room. In an attempt to make the most of our stay, I had my daughter walk to the pool with me thinking that I could help settle her down with the appeal of a swim while the room aired out. Although the pool was clean and landscaping surrounding the pool was nice, there was virtually no seating around the pool. I noticed 2 plastic chairs--the kind you buy at Walmart for about $5 a chair that do not support much weight. Being an overweight woman (women's size 22), I was concerned the chairs would not support my weight. I then returned to the room to think about how we could make this work. My husband and I decided that once the air conditioning unit was in, the mildew smell would subside and our daughter could stay in the Master bedroom; we would sleep on the twin/trundle bed in the main room. (Our daughter goes to bed 2 hours before we do). However, the main room was so small, when you pulled out the trundle bed, there is virtually no room to walk or space for our dogs to sleep. Moreover, the 3-quarter shower with an opening that is narrower than a standard doorway, was also too small. Being overweight, I was able to enter the shower but could not move around easily or bend down. I also realized that with the door closed, the only air the Master bedroom would get, would be through a small vent high up on the wall. Moreover, the air conditioner would not dehumidify the Master bedroom and reduce the smell. So, I again became concerned that the smell would overwhelm my daughter. We decided to get dinner out instead of making it at the Inn as was our original plan. As my husband and I talked on the drive to dinner, we decided to leave and drove back to the Inn. Upon return, I gave the key to the front desk woman and asked about the possibility of a refund. She politely indicated that I needed to call the owner. Before calling, I reviewed the Bartlett Inn website to see if perhaps I had overlooked the room size, bathroom etc. There was no indication of room or bathroom size on the Bartlett Inn's website. Sadly, at the time of booking, I trusted the owner when he said this would be a very comfortable place for my family and dogs to stay. I also looked much more carefully at the Inn's reviews on Trip Advisor. Although the Inn has an overall rating of 4.5 (out of 5), I made sure to also consider the lower ratings. Not only did I notice numerous complaints similar to mine (e.g., room not ready on time, musty/mildew smell in room, tiny rooms) which corroborates our experience, the owner politely responded with variations of the reviewer as inaccurate or the reviewer as not particularly intelligent. Moreover, of reviews dating back to May 2018, 50% fall within the poor to terrible rating which suggests that the overall excellent rating of the Bartlett Inn (dating back to 2005) does not reflect what the Inn currently offers its guests and that with the recent ownership, the quality of the services provided by the Bartlett Inn has deteriorated substantially. Even more favorable reviews from repeater guests noted a decline in maintenance and services with the change of ownership. read more

We had such an amazing time at this b&b! It was cozy and the family that runs this is so warm and welcoming. They had all the tips for how to have the best stay as well! Breakfast was huge and the coffee was great, the hot tub was perfect after a long winter hike up Mt. Pierce and all the best hikes are a wicked short drive! Cannot wait to stay again! read more

I have stayed at the Bartlett Inn many times and each time, it's always a great experience! The innkeepers Nick and Miriam are so personable and make you feel right at home. They offer wonderful recommendations from places to eat to which day might be better for skiing. It feels like they are really invested in your stay and want you to have a great time and enjoy yourself to the fullest. Typically when I visit the Bartlett Inn, I stay in the cottages which are clean and spacious, with their own private deck and bathroom. I have never stayed in the actual house of the inn but enjoy going there for breakfast every morning as well as to utilize the hot tub on the back deck. The inn is centrally located to almost anything you want to do...a ten minute drive to Attitash Mountain and very close to shopping, restaurants and bars. I would definitely recommend the Bartlett Inn for anyone thinking of going to the North Conway area. I have nothing but good things to say about it...it's affordable and fun. I'll be back again next winter! read more

I have stayed here at least a half dozen times in as many years. It's like visiting old friends - Nick & Miriam are wonderful hosts and always very welcoming (not sure about the reviewer who couldn't reach them at 11pm - but they do have to get up early to make the breakfast). I have stayed here as part of a group that Nick & Miriam have always accommodated, making it very easy for us to coordinate. The rooms & cottages have all been nicely updated during the past 5 years. The breakfasts are always crowd-pleasing; everyone in my group has been very happy with them. I am always happy to recommend this Inn to friends who are going to the White Mountains. read more

Comfortable stay with excellent food! My group arrived late and the inn keepers were very accommodating in ensuring we could still check in. The rooms were nice and private, clean and comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was exceptional! Nick was very helpful in providing suggestions for lunch and made sure to pass on coupons for our trip up Mt. Washington. I would definitely stay at this inn again. read more

This was my family's third summer staying at the Bartlett Inn. We love this place! The owners Nick and Miriam are wonderful and extremely knowledgeable about the area. They take the time to answer questions and help you plan excursions. The Bartlett Inn is close to Storyland, North Conway and the Crawford Notch area. There is plenty to do in the area. We especially like the Bartlett Inn because it's clean and great for families with young children. The pool is nice, there is a playground and Saturday night campfires in the summer. They also allow dogs in some of the rooms. This is really helpful for families who can't leave their pets in a kennel. read more

I had the pleasure of staying at this inn under the previous owner. It was delightful and a great location. I have now stayed here 3 times under the new owners. On each occasion the stay left something to be desired but I assumed the first two times were due to growing pains and me just getting used to a new style, not a big deal. But this last time was the worst and I will not be returning. Based on my recent experience and reviews I have read, I was glad to see that it was for sale. The owners have basically already abandoned the place. I had an issue with no heat in the room. The temp was going to be in the teens that night. I went to the office at around 645 pm, within the posted office hours window, and no one was there and no note saying they had left. There was a number posted but my cell phone did not have service at the inn as it is a bit remote. There are no land lines in the rooms or no obvious public phone for guest use (which shouldn't be an issue if a manager was on the premises). So I had to drive a distance to get service and called the number which got me to a VM. The owner did respond promptly, but he had not been informed that the "manager" had left early. We had a second conversation after he had communicated with the person and the owner reported the "manager" had left early to return home (45 minutes away) due to the impending snow storm. Clearly not a responsible person if he did not leave us a note not did he tell his boss. This behavior seems to be a recurring theme in reviews. The contingency in my case was to get a space heater from the main house and carry it to my cottage room on my own at night, over an already snow/ice covered drive. I am 65 years old and fortunately capable of carrying the heater although it was a bit awkward to carry due to its configuration. I was glad for the "fix". The next day I discovered at around 8 am that again no one in charge was there (I knocked on the kitchen and office doors and called out) and ended up returning the heater where I found it again with no person(s) present. I nearly fell down the front steps of the main house as at 8 am they had not been shoveled. Other guests were out and baffled by the lack of a management presence. I will not return nor recommend this inn and you should not book here (read the review from someone else was here the same weekend and had frozen pipes/no running water and according to the report were told they needed to walk to the main house from their cottage to use the facilities, this being the night of the storm and temps in the teens). There are no plumbers in Bartlett? There is no one on the premises overnight so if there is an emergency ...??? I asked the owner this but he had no reply. Excuse the length of this review but I don't want to be accused by the owner of not giving all the facts which seems to be his MO. read more

We stayed at the Bartlett Inn while in town for a conference at a nearby hotel that did not allow dogs. We and our sweet beagle had a wonderful stay at Bartlett Inn. We had a small simple cabin, which was not luxurious but had everything we needed. Comfy furniture, hot shower, working WiFi, and a cozy room. The best part was the warm, friendly, accommodating hospitality of Karen and Chuck. They very recently took over the Inn, and made us feel at home -- providing us tasty home-made muffins and breads, and a delicious made-to-order breakfast each day. Lovely stay, reasonable price, peaceful location, and superb hosts -- we'll be back! read more

The new innkeepers, Karen and Chuck, will make you feel like you are home when you arrive. However at this "home" Karen will cook a delicious breakfast for you every morning and Chuck keeps a fireplace blazing in the living room of the main house. There are beautiful trails on the property so you can walk through a winter wonderland right now. Karen and Chuck provide as much interaction or as little as each family desires. Our family includes a 3yr old and a 6yr old who bonded with them after a few short minutes. So Chuck was finding sticks to roast marshmallows and Karen was baking lots of treats for our entire stay! A beautiful place to stay and make memories that will last. read more

I stayed at the Bartlett Inn with my husband and 2 children (ages 6 and 5) for two nights the first week in August. Rates were beyond reasonable for August in the White Mountains, especially considering the lovely breakfast that you get each morning. Fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and either bacon, eggs and toast, or the daily special (Huevos Rancheros and French Toast the two mornings we were there). We went off on our days full and happy. We stayed in the Tremont which has two double beds and a private bath. The room was cozy and extremely well-kept. The bathroom was a bit small, but was fine. We didn't get a chance to use the pool, but it was nice to have the option, and the kids loved playing on the swing set in the mornings before we went off. The innkeepers were lovely and had great restaurant recommendations and good tips for what to see with the kids. Would absolutely stay there again. read more

We have been coming here for years and love it. Nick and Miriam are more like old friends rather than just inn keepers. We stay in the cottages, which have their own gas-stoves and are clean and nice, but the big thing here is the breakfast, it is not the continental help yourself muffins that other places give you. They make it to order and give you options of eggs and bacon or the special, which is often pancakes or huevos ranchos, French toast or some other special dish. Nick makes the rounds after breakfast is served to let people know the best hikes or ski areas, and gives out or sells passes to x country ski areas, downhill or snow shoe or other attractions in the summer. The inn has a great huge fireplace and games, they have cider and cookies or other items after dark. Excellent dinner suggestions with menus of local spots. We love Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewery and the White Mt Cider house. The breakfast at Bartlett Inn is enough to last till supper, with maybe a snack on your outing. They get tons of snow, and you can ski or snowshoe right from your door, try bear notch ski area right next door, the trail out back leads there, and it is a short hike to pothole falls. If you go there-bear notch- get the chili or soup with fresh bread at the warming hut. Love this very unique inn! No other place compares to the Bartlett Inn! read more

This place was amazing! The owners are wonderful and hilarious! I have never stayed at a place so child and pet friendly before. The grounds are beautiful, so laid back and comfortable with the marshmallows and fire pit. The breakfast was delicious! We will definitely come back! read more

Just spent the weekend there and thought the place was terrific. Our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay!! read more

My husband and I booked a couple nights here in October, wishing to enjoy the fall foliage in a cozy family-friendly atmosphere. We read the reviews first, which were almost all stellar. Almost everyone who had stayed here raved about their experiences. My husband and I could sum it up by saying it was good -- not great -- and not what we would spend $200 a night on had we known what we were getting. We stayed in the Sawyer cabin with our 15-month-old daughter. Some of the good things we had read online proved true. The innkeepers, Nick and Miriam, were more than gracious hosts, making us feel at home right away. We enjoyed cups of warm apple cider in the living room while talking with them about how we would spend the next 48 hours enjoying the beauty of the White Mountains. Each morning they fed us a hearty breakfast in the main house, and even our picky toddler ate a lot. When we get the chance to get away, one of the most important things we look forward to is a relaxing and comfortable home away from home. After reading the reviews, we were sure this is what we were going to get when we arrived at our cottage. The first thing we noticed upon entering was the musty smell. Smell is the first thing to greet you when you enter a new place. I was expecting a fresh, clean smell. The decor was dated and shabby. It wasn't the quaint, charming country cottage that I had imagined. I realize that most people do not check into these cabins expecting to spend a lot of time in them. But when you have a baby, you have to be there for when she naps during the day, and for a long time at night since she goes to bed early. I had hoped my husband and I would have a more enjoyable place to pass all these hours, but it was like a camp we'd go to as a kid, but with a price tag our parents would have never paid. The shower stall was way too small for an average- sized adult to shower in comfortably. The mattress was lumpy and uncomfortable. Some would argue our standards are too high, but for $200 a night, I don't think so. For that amount of money, I want to be able to say, "That was totally worth it! Let's do this again!" It's sad that we can't. read more

Great place for kids! We felt right at home. Super clean. The only complaint is the breakfast is a little small. It was yummy, just not enough food. read more