This place is wonderful! I have now stayed there with my husband and son twice and we were blown…read moreaway. The rooms are lovely and clean and the massive bathroom has a luxurious shower . The breakfast is outstanding: there is a cooked-to-order menu (with eggs from their own chickens!) and a beautiful set-up in a sun room overlooking the nature reserve in the backyard. The property has a beautiful pool and my son loved the game room with a pool table. The very friendly owners, also the chefs, clearly pay attention to detail!

A wooded oasis one minute from Fitchburg State, 1.5h by train from Boston!…read more Visiting family in Fitchburg, we wanted to stay close to the center of town, and we were so lucky to find availability at Howarth House B&B! This beautiful wooded oasis is just up the hill from Fitchburg State University. The home is lovely, with three upstairs rooms available for guests. With our family along, we spent time in two of the rooms. The Harvard is spacious and has a great shower with streams from two sides. What a luxurious experience! The Hudson is also roomy with a serene view of the pool and the back woods (and chicken coop!). It has a jetted tub, so very relaxing, and a shower too. The beds are huge and comfortable, with what must be a pillow-top on the tall firm mattress. These might be the most comfortable rooms we've ever stayed in at a B&B! Breakfast is freshly made with several delicious options from a menu where you make you selections the night before. The eggs are fresh from their own chickens! The hosts Sarah and Ryan served us in a well-lit "Florida Room" with a view of the flower-garden. And we saw a hummingbird flitting among pink and lavender flowers! On the first floor, in addition to the breakfast room, there's a kitchenette with complimentary beer and soft drinks and snack bars, single-serve coffees, and tea bags with a hot and cold water dispenser, (and both milk and cream, thx!). There is a large comfortable sitting room, where we spent part of a pleasant evening with the friendly owners, swapping travel stories. And from there is an enclosed brick pathway to a rec room with a nice billiard table. To the left is the clean outdoor pool, or ahead is the open covered lighted porch with a ceiling fan, which has a step down to the pool. We took a few laps, then walked down and around to the patio with a fire-pit and a large jacuzzi. On an overcast September day, the pool was cool but not chilly, and the jacuzzi was warm with easy-to-adjust powerful jets. The chicken coop is hidden downhill a bit further, and there's no resident rooster so you might hear some cheerful clucking but no raucous crowing. It's just 1.5h by MBTA train from North Station in Boston to this tranquil hideaway. The hosts are charming and hard-working, always making improvements, always ready with friendly conversation. The price is of course a bit more than some local hotels, but not at all expensive, and our envious hotel-staying relatives all came by for a relaxing evening of wine on the porch.

We picked this place on rather late notice and got lucky. The place was very cozy and in very good…read moreshape. The beds were comfortable and we had a massive bathroom with a bathtub. The owners were friendly and welcoming. In the morning we got a delicious and plentiful breakfast cooked "on demand". Also, our wish for late checkout was no problem for the owner. We mainly came for the foliage and for that it is an amazing place - maple trees are all over the place! Just a short drive away is a nice little hike (The Rock House Reservation) as well as a pond with a restaurant right at it. Also, the local pumpkin festival just happened the day we arrived. All over - the perfect place for a cozy weekend getaway.

My boyfriend and I stayed here to enjoy the Brimfield antique flea market for the weekend. The…read moreowners made us feel like family. This place is charming without being stuffy. Breakfast was yummy, our room was clean and cozy... couldn't have had a nicer stay. We've already booked another stay. Highly recommended!

The Mansion at Bald Hill sits on 45 acres site 20 ft from linemaster switch corporation... The…read morefactory next door makes switches for sewing machines and has dumped thinners chemicals paints and metals into the soil creating a 45 acre EPA Superfund hazardous clean up site... The well and Wells are budding the property have been affected by the toxicity of the dumpings.. today they have not been removed and remained on a site which is now used to host weddings and functions... I am shocked that this is not disclosed to every person that uses this facility... This is why they give you bottled water when you're there.. because they're on well is tainted.. if you don't believe me check out the federal website for EPA hazardous website in Woodstock Connecticut and see for yourself.. https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/SiteProfiles/index.cfm?fuseaction=second.redevelop&id=0100041#:~:text=The%2045%2Dacre%20Linemaster%20Switch,use%20chemicals%2C%20paint%20and%20thinners.

There is no doubt The Mansion at Bald Hill is a stunning venue to host an outdoor wedding. The…read moregrounds are maintained beautifully, and the gardens are green and lush. We loved the dramatic ceremony aisle, and the cocktail hour patio space was perfect. The ballroom can truly be transformed into something magical and memorable. Though the venue itself was overall perfect, we did not have a good experience with their so called "day of coordinator" (DOC). There was an extreme lack of communication and professionalism experienced during the rehearsal and wedding day with the DOC. As a Type A bride, I planned every last detail to a T and even provided a fool proof binder of my expectations for decor setup and wedding day flow. On the night of our rehearsal...the day before the wedding, we were informed that the DOC and her staff would not be assisting in the setting up of any of our wedding décor. The only portion of the setup they handle are the tables w/ linens (if you choose to use theirs) and the ceremony chairs. This was not discussed or disclosed to us when booking the venue and had it been, we would have hired an actual coordinator. Due to this, one of my bridesmaids and the significant others of the bridal party had to set up everything the morning of the wedding. Due to the lack of eye for detail and overall care from the mansion's DOC, she did not read the binder we provided her with which in turn also caused our ceremony to be mismanaged. She told the groom and bridal party to start walking before the officiant even began reading the opening remarks resulting in our officiant having to skip over the whole beginning of our ceremony script. We would have been better off without her "help" and "services" altogether as several of our other vendors also commented to us about her rudeness towards them. We also want to share our experience regarding their "open bar" pricing. Due to specific wording in the contract, we were charged an additional (quite significant) amount of money for alcohol consumed. You are not paying for an open bar here but rather by consumption so please be sure you understand your contract fully to avoid this unnecessary additional stress. Overall, we feel the venue itself made our wedding perfect, but we are giving only three stars due to the DOC's behavior, lack of care for the bride and groom and subpar services provided. If you fall in love with the grounds like we did and choose to book your wedding here, the major takeaway we have from our experience would be to hire your own coordinator. You will need someone who always has the bride and groom's needs at the forefront of their mind and someone who truly knows and cares about executing your vision. Your wedding day should be stress-free and that will not happen here without an outside coordinator.

Warn people about the cat. Warn people ahead of time who have bathroom down the hall…read more People have allergies. Some people require private bathroom. By private I don't mean having strangers in the hallway right outside the bathroom door while you try to poop.

Had an absolutely wonderful time at this beautiful B&B. The owners and staff were so friendly and…read morecommunicative. The rooms were lovely and there were spaces all around the inn to sit and relax and sip tea or coffee. Breakfast each morning was a just perfect.

This was such a beautiful experience! Our host Candy was extremely accommodating complete with…read moredelicious gluten free breakfast!!!! Thanknyou!!

We were here to visit our kid at UMass over Parents Weekend and had a very pleasant stay in the…read moreupstairs suite with two bedrooms. The rooms are stocked with snacks and there's some local artwork you can purchase if you like. The upstairs suite doesn't have any kind of a kitchen, though there's a mini-fridge and I believe a microwave, so dishes are bussed out as you use them; don't plan on doing any food prep on your own. The hostess brought breakfast to the room (there's not a common dining room like most B&Bs) and pointed out the local ingredients including eggs from her chickens and vegetables from the garden. This is a real working mini-farm and it's fun to stroll the grounds and see what is going on. And it's VERY close to the northeast corner of the campus; we were able to leave our car and walk to his dorm (Van Meter) in about 20 minutes. Like the website says, the grounds are very rich in animals and there's an extremely friendly cat who wouldn't stay out of our room in spite of the management's desire to keep the premises pet-free. Keep this in mind if you have allergies.

As close to perfection as is humanly possible…read more An old, old house but everything that matters is modern and high quality, mattress, shower, toilet, sink - everything. Quiet, with beautiful grounds, convenient to downtown Peterborough. The food was simply wonderful - completely beyond any expectations. More than we'd normally eat for breakfast, so we skipped lunch both days. Rob and Paula are thoughtful and accommodating - they have thought of everything to make your stay wonderful.

I called the last minute to make the reservation. Patti was very kind and accomodating…read more This is a fantastic B&B! It is very cozy, peaceful right next to a little river with a beautiful garden. I stayed in the Goose Brook Room. It's a cute room with a nice clean bathroom. Breakfast was delish! I highly recommend Little River Bed & Breakfast!

I'm reviewing based only on SMELLS. This place is pleasant, the couple running it are nice and…read moreattentive, it's decorated nicely, and the bed was very comfortable. But I'm here to talk about smells. They clean the floors with lemon-scented Pine Sol. The downstairs is all hardwood floors so it has a distinct lemon smell in the air. The room was lovely but they washed the blankets, sheets, pillowcases, and towels with a strong scented detergent. As a super smeller, this was really my only complaint. If I hadn't brought my own pillow, I would have had to leave. Luckily I was able to sleep with help from allergy meds and my personal pillow. The smell of the air outside was clean and beautiful. Fresh Connecticut air! If detergent smells don't bother you, this is a great place to stay. I suggest they consider switching to hypoallergenic (free &. clear) detergent for those of us very sensitive noses!

TOP Bed & Breakfast EVER! My husband and I wanted a nice getaway at a top B&B, something nice,…read moreupdated, comfy yet home away from home. This is a B&B AND has the service of a 5 start hotel in NYC! Rooms are so clean, spacious and provide EVERYTHING you need. Beth, Priscilla & Mauricio are SO attentive, welcoming and amazing hosts. Breakfast is fresh and the decor is JUST AMAZING. I'm not afraid to admit it, coming from a big city I try to look for and want the best of the best, boy WAS THIS IT! I don't right reviews even if I'm happy with something, I ONLY write reviews if I'm blown away. We loved it so much we decided to stay an extra night. Look no further, Watson is the best of the best. My husband and I will surely be returning!

Great, warming and welcoming environment. This B & B sets a very high bar for other's to meet.read more

Dont' miss this gem in Barre Ma. Beautiful, well-kept victorian with several rooms and a wonderful…read morebreakfast. Joe, the Innkeeper and breakfast maker is absolutely delightful, full of great information and just a general all-around stellar person. We felt like we were the queen and king of the mansion while we were there. Special times at the Jenkins Inn.

I was visiting family in the area, and found that Vivian's prices were competitive with both…read morehotels, motels and AirBnBs. A true, traditional, historic B and B can't be beat, and that is what Timber Post is! She dealt with my questions very helpfully over the phone before arriving, and then the moment I arrived. Vivian has every little beautiful or welcoming detail covered, and the place is immaculately clean. There are intriguing antiques and pictures everywhere to add to the ambiance. The breakfast is sumptuous, but despite all that work, she was kind enough to make me something I preferred. I stayed two nights, at the start and end of my road trip, in two different parts of her lodgings. Both were lovely. It's quiet, for a light sleeper like me, and also important for a woman traveling alone, I felt safe. Vivian even has done the genealogy on the Inn from its early years, and discovered she's descended from the some of the original owners! She said how the community there has been so kind to her. Now that's real sense of place. I highly recommend Timber Post for a true New England Bed and Breakfast experience, in rural Hollis. A delight.

Entirely misadvertised and the woman who runs it is defensive of these small things, making it even…read moreworse. - advertised as having a private bathroom and it does not - breakfast listed as 7:30-9:30am in the booklet that is in the room but it is not, it is at exactly 8am only which we were never notified about - the noise is terrible - I was woken up to people talking downstairs that sounded like they were in our room, and that continued until we left - woman running it just got defensive when trying to address the bathroom and breakfast, just saying "but we've had a lot of people stay without any complaint" - for every person who says something, though, there are a hundred who don't say anything. - we had to "prove" to her that the listing was wrong bc she just tried to say that she didn't realize and blamed it on booking.com, though it is not the fault of booking.com, it is the fault of the business and it is illegal to do this kind of bait and switch - she offered a 10% refund while asking "are you going to write a bad review either way?" - well, I wasn't planning on it, but the fact that she tried to bribe us to not write a review means I sure as heck am now - on top of all of this, the bathroom was out of toilet paper with no more rolls available I suggest avoiding this place unless you want to have no idea what you show up to regardless of what you booked, then want to deal with a defensive woman who won't internalize or listen to the issues. Note: I deleted and reposted this, bc her response illegally posted some personally identifiable information. The response also showed the inability to internalize feedback, and misguided perspective on that feedback. Example: We SHOWED her the booking.com website where it clearly stated private bathroom in multiple places. I've added the photo to show that it said private bathroom, and yet she's insisting that it does not show this. This is how delusional she is.