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"Not just an Inn, but
a Tradition"
of seven generations on the
land.
A country inn
on 70 scenic acres -some rooms with 2- person jacuzzi and
fireplaces. Our equestrian center is open year round for sleigh
rides, horseback riding, even in winter - carriage &
wagon rides - pony rides too.
A perfect vacation getaway
for couples or families! Ride &
Stay Packages. Polar Express lodging packages & others
are available.
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"Lovers Stay at the Farm
By the River "
Boston Globe, Sunday Travel Section, Oct.
2001 |
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The rooms are have old
fashioned country charm & elegance in a panoramic
mountain setting with king or queen beds, private bathrooms
and A/C. Rooms have views to the horses, mountains or gardens.
Rates and
Availably
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Some rooms have two-person jacuzzis and/or
fireplaces. Two room suites are also available.
Perfect for honeymoons,
elopements, anniversaries or romantic getaways. A Justice of the
Peace is on site for small weddings and elopements.
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Free Wireless Internet
access throughout the inn and grounds. |
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A
king room with fireplace. Can be sold separately with a
private bath or as part of a two room suite for family
getaways or perfect for two couples. Rates and Availability |
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King
Room
is a large room with a king bed and oval jacuzzi in the bathroom has a fold
out twin bed.
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king
Room , gas
fireplace, king bed with 2-person jacuzzi in the
bathroom surrounded by pink Italian tile with a shower
bath. | |
Mt. Washington Valley Right
Outside our Door!
INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY: A full country breakfast
is included and afternoon refreshments
ON-SITE: Sleigh rides for two
and groups, Horseback rides year round-even in the winter, Complimentary
snowshoeing. River swimming & Fly-fishing, Nature walks,
AREA DISCOUNTS: Skiing, tubing,
rec. center with pool, restaurants. |
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An original land grant from King George the III of
England, guests can enjoy the historic and pastoral setting of
the Farm By the River Bed and Breakfast with public stables, located
on 70 scenic acres of forest and pasture and with panoramic mountain
views- Just two miles from the village of
North Conway, NH.
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The Farm By the River has been passed
down in one family for over 200 years. One of your hosts,
Rick Davis, is a descendent of John Thompson who was deeded a 1028
acre land grant in 1771 for "settling and cultivating the land". At
one time it had been a dairy farm now the fields are still hayed
providing feed for our resident horses used at our year-round
stables & equestrian
center.
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B and B with a History: Rick can
remember stories about his great-grandfather, Charlie
Thompson, (1863-1947) who made a livelihood from the farm. He cared
for a small herd of dairy cows; had an apple orchard, and grew
vegetables. From his wooded acreage, he cut and sold wood, and made
syrup from his "Maple Sugar Orchard". Also prior to electricity,
Charlie supplied the neighbors with large blocks of ice for their
"ice boxes" that he cut by hand from nearby Echo Lake, which is 1/2
mile and great for swimming.
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A view of the barns
(English & Yankee barns ) C. 1771
and the Moat Mountain range from lower
fields at the Farm by the River. The inn guests as well as the
public can enjoy 70 acres, 11 of which is of Maple Sugar
forest along the Saco River while taking a horse ride.
Stables &
On-Site Activities.
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The tradition
continues...Charlie passed away in 1947, leaving the
estate to his only daughter Edith Thompson-James. In the early 1950s
Edith opened the big three-story farmhouse to tourists until about
1980. Many of the guests came back year after year, and asked for
the same room each time and often stayed a month or two at a time!
Today the renovated B&B has 9 guest rooms are identified by the
names of the former guests. They have
kept the historic quality modern yet have modern amenities.
In 1983, Edith's grandson, Rick inherited the
family estate. Rick and his wife Charlene, a landscape architect and
artist, decided to continue the tradition and re-opened "The Farm"
as a Bed and Breakfast. Instead of cows, they now 24 have horses!
For more info.
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Two room suites
available large suite
has one with two beds.
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Today, The Farm By the River
Bed and Breakfast with Stables an award -winning inn for historic
preservation with award-winning stables, is a blend of tradition
and luxury, offering an elegant yet relaxed setting with lots of
country charm. Some rooms having jacuzzi & fireplaces. two room
family suites are also available.
The inn, a renovated farmhouse with nine rooms has queen or king
bed with private baths and A/C and free Wi-Fi access. It is
decorated with an old-fashioned decor of antique heirlooms, and hardwood floors with oriental rugs yet offers
some deluxe rooms with two-person
jacuzzi and / or fireplaces and also two- room family
suites. |
Superior corner queen
room with views to the
horses. |
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