I played the Pines Course. It was one of the most beautiful tracks I have had the pleasure of…read moreplaying. All kinds of creative golf holes. I thought the course was fair and difficult. Stunning fairways and large greens with lots of challenging puts. Sand everywhere. Awesome experience. Really well maintained top 10 course.

I'm reviewing The Oaks golf course at The International…read more Atrocious. Simply atrocious. I played on a Friday morning and I had 4 guys with leaf blowers and mowers following me on literally every hole. The worst part is that they didn't even stop when I was taking shots or putting. In fact, on a few occasions they would start their mowers up in my backswing to get a chuckle. Ranger didn't do anything. On top of that, the electric golf cart died on the 15th hole. Fun times. Even if all of that didn't happen, this place is still kind of a dump. Looks like it hasn't been touched since the 60s. There are rocks the size of golf balls in every bunker. Wash out areas everywhere. Really strange since there's an absurd amount of maintenance people buzzing around at all times. Honestly, just a poor course design. If you live in Boston and love golf, do yourself a favor and just go play Pinehills down in Plymouth. Both courses at Pinehills are 10x better and cost less. I wouldn't play The International again for free, never mind paying $125.

Tower Hill is a destination for all lovers of greenery and flowers…read more Over the years, I have visited Tower Hill and recently became a member this year to start to come more often On a recent visit, June and I took advantage of their plant sale which was most affordable on a Saturday. After buying some plants from the kind vendor. We explore the fairy garden which had various installations with fairy houses which must be beautiful at night too. We walked over to the shade garden which was a quiet place to visit on a busy Saturday. **we had visited two weeks before and there was some water main break and could not enter. They had a staff at the entrance who told us immediately. I see the low star rating which may be because of people expectations not met but this is a beautiful place and worth a visit

I have been to a couple of lovely events here in the past few years. Recently, Music in Bloom was…read moreso cool and nice. 36 dollars bought 2hrs and 45 minutes of music plus strolling or otherwise enjoying across 5 locations in the garden. Hearing the music floating in the air as you moved from space to space was so nice. Gorgeous, but still pretty early on the season for flowers. The music and wonderful art made it a really lovely evening. The cafeteria and bar were also serving and had a good selection.

When people have asked "How was your wedding?" My answer has been, "More beautiful than I could…read morehave ever imagined!" and that's thanks to Wendy and the Phineas Wright House. Seriously. If you're considering an event here, book it now and you won't be disappointed. First off, the property is stunning. The house has beautiful rooms to get ready in with great light; the facade of the house makes for beautiful photos; the barn is iconic and warm; the gardens were stunning in full bloom; there are fences and paths through the woods galore. We had our ceremony at the top of a hill overlooking a scenic New England field and pond. The reception was in a beautiful field under a big tree for shade. And for those worried about unsteady grandparents, there were easy ways to help them get around. Everything was beautiful, a real classic New England farm. Then, the decorations! Every small detail was perfect. All of the flowers were fresh from Wendy's garden and the arrangements were PERFECT. The signage and table settings were gorgeous and involved freshly stripped bark with calligraphied names of all of our guests. There were blankets on the back of all of the chairs for when it got chillier at night! Seriously, Wendy thought of everything. And last, but certainly not least, Wendy! You couldn't ask for a better planner, friend, and kind soul. She has been a wedding planner for decades and now she and her husband run the Phineas Wright House. I didn't stress once on the day of the wedding because I knew Wendy had it all under control. From the moment my husband and I started planning the wedding, she was alongside us supporting and cheering us on. I would often say "I'm so grateful for Wendy!" We had started our wedding planning with Wendy when we were going to have a 100 person wedding elsewhere, and by the end we had a 12 person, socially distanced wedding at her home, and honestly it was absolutely perfect. I still dream of the Phineas Wright House and our magical wedding day. I wish you the same joy!

From the owner: The Phineas Wright House is a historic bed & breakfast on a small New England flower farm. The barn…read moreand property are available for private rental for parties of 25 or less. Located in Bolton's historic town center, the Phineas Wright House is the perfect backdrop for your photoshoot, Indy film project, retreat, elopement, or epic dinner with friends. The best feeling after a dreamy day arranging flowers, learning a new skill or enjoying a fabulous field dinner is knowing you can also stay the night in the bed & breakfast. Plan your own dreamy experience here or join a hosted event put together by the owner, a 30-year veteran of the wedding industry who concentrates on curating experiences where guests feel welcomed, anticipated, and celebrated.

We booked The 228 in Sterling for our wedding in late July…read more Sharon and her staff made the day spectacular for us! We had both our ceremony and reception on the property. The ceremony took place at the gazebo, and the reception took place inside and (mostly) outside. Sharon and staff worked with us to make sure that all of the bases were covered as far as who was going to set up decor, and take care of all of the other details that go into the wedding, such as clean and breakdown, etc. We had about 4 hours to set everything up, and because I wasn't there, I don't know how it was executed, but it was executed perfectly. Sharon worked closely with us to understand what we wanted the place to look like, and she was on top of things for the whole day. We had some stress revolving around our rental company, so we had to have a lot of "plan B's" in place, a lot of which was covered by Sharon. Our wedding coordinator and Sharon worked very well together to make the day happen. We also had Sharon staff the bar, which was great because we didn't have to think about anything as far as the bartending. The grounds, and the barn are gorgeous. The weather ended up being one of the nicest days of the summer. Us, and are guests, were not big dancers, in fact, most of the time when you would normally see an open dance floor at a wedding, that time was spent outside socializing, playing yard games that we rented, and just enjoying the beautiful weather. The venue was so wonderful in this regard, because you're not sharing the property with other events or guests, like if you were to get married in a hotel or function hall which has other events or weddings going on. It was completely private. The bottom line is that Sharon and her staff put in a lot of work at every event, and she really makes the day happen for you. We can't thank her enough for the effort she put into our day.

My brother chose this place as their wedding venue for a small wedding of 40 people. It's a cute…read morespot, but heed this warning, if the manager or whoever Kim is supposed to be is still in charge, she will treat you with the most lack of hospitality. After the outdoor ceremony the family was taking photos by the alter. A few guests made our way back to the barn for some waters as it was a warm day. We sat on the patio outside waiting for the rest of the guests and Kim came outside and exclaimed "there's a table of hors d'oeuvres inside that's going to be thrown away in a half hour if nobody eats it." First of all, incredibly rude to say to guests waiting. Second, how could you be so wasteful for something you've already been paid for? We then walked ourselves back across the field to now inform the bride and groom their food was going to be thrown away if nobody went to eat it. My cousin had her reusable water bottle taken away from her because "no outside drinks were allowed." Even though it was 85 degrees in the middle of July, and the didn't set the water out for people to get themselves. You had to go to the bar, where they then served you the smallest cup of water possible. When people made their way inside, the food was consumed, cold meatballs that seemed to have sat out the entire duration of the ceremony cold. Not just the half hour duration of cocktail hour the guests missed. Plates and cups were cleared literally immediately, DURING each phase of eating. Which was incredibly wasteful for guests not being able to reuse their plates. Wait until the end of the "meal" (cocktail hour, dinner, dessert) to collect items. Or place a trash for people to dispose of when they're ready. In any case, once dinner was served (buffet style) each individual tray had its own server. Kim, watched over the shoulder of the gentlemen slicing the prime rib. You were only alloted one thin slice of meat, and when asked for a second, Kim literally said no to guests, to which the poor gentleman slicing exclaimed, "but we have a whole second one out back.." Nope. Food rationed like it's a famine. Then the dessert table was set out, and my brother went up to get a cookie and once again was yelled at by Kim. To review the food, I would give a 3 for quality. The vegetables were okay, typical for serving in bulk. The chicken marsala was edible, the fish was gamey, and the prime rib was grisley. The dessert bar was cookies, ice cream, waffles, and toppings. You were not able to scoop your own ice cream, and the scoop used by rhe server was about the size of the table spoon, so that's all you were allowed. It's the only picture I bothered to take because it was just comical at this point. The manner in which guests were treated was so incredibly poor I cannot recommend enough that people steer clear of this place unless she is no longer there. All the other staff members were incredibly sweet and just trying to do what they're told, so I do not pin this review on them. The lack of hospitality from Kim was embarrassing to anyone who serves in that industry. Venue: 5/5 - cute, quaint, spacious for gatherings under 100 guests Food taste: 2/5 Food portioning: 0/5

Wow a New England classic. Be in shape, wear good shoes and I'd recommend the cart, as the place is…read morequite hilly. I mean massive hills. Best hole #4. Plenty of parking, but not such a great shop. Where they lack in amenities the course really makes up. Lovely in the fall, but very mosquito-ey in the summer.

Great place with a friendly staff. Course was in good shape, tee boxes need work but the rest of…read morethe course was fantastic. Greens were lush. This was my first time, and I will be back!

I went to Hudson for lunch with my sisters to celebrate a birthday!…read moreRenee was our server and she was extremely pleasant and attentive! We all loved our meals and they gave us a delicious chocolate cake for her birthday! This place is always consistently good and delicious!

Food was okay, but I felt overpriced. The service felt rushed. The bigger issue was more with the…read moreseating- they squish you in like sardines!

Top notch on all counts. Modern, clean, well-kept facilities. Spacious room. Efficient, friendly,…read morehelpful polite staff. Solid breakfast options. Exercise room what you need to stay healthy away from home. I planned to do some laundry at this one-day stop but the guest washer was temporarily out of order. The front desk told me that the housekeeping staff would let me use their machine the next day, and I was bowled over that they picked up my laundry at my room and dropped it off dried the same morning! Tip: The hot water tap in the breakfast room is not on all day but you can use the hot/cold water dispenser in the exercise room 24/7. Room for improvement: Decaf coffee at the breakfast bar was not nearly as tasty as the regular coffee.

The staff was great. My "only" complaint is that it was SO noisy in a road-side room that I woke up…read moreseveral times, and I'm not a light sleeper. If you stay there ask for a parking lot view! There was a charger for my electric car, which was a big plus.

Outdoor dining at the Chocksett Inn !!!!…read more We enjoy the food at the Chocksett Inn and they recently added outdoor dining on their new deck !!! Since the summer goes by so quickly in New England, we were thrilled to be able to sit outside and enjoy dinner. I love the Salmon, always cooked to perfection. Their bread is always delicious and hot out of the oven. The dinner entrees include soup or salad, which is becoming a rarity in restaurants. The waitstaff is attentive and the restaurant is not usually crowded. Best kept secret around !!!

We have been staying here for a few years and our most recent one will be our last. Here are some…read moreof the reasons we will not be returning: Other furniture in our room was arranged in a way that made nearly impossible to watch the tv from the sofa or the bed. The bathroom had no racks for drying towels. The coffee that was available in the morning in the lobby cost $2. The desk clerk who checked us didn't make the electronic room keys active for both nights of our visit and no one was at the desk when we returned the second night. When the clerk appeared several minutes later she apologized but it was clear that the good service we had come to expect was gone.