If you are visiting the Bethel area, you will be tempted with many options for fine lodging. Although Main Street is only a few blocks long, it is packed with lovely buildings, inns, great dining, and quaint specialty shops. Be sure to stop in to Linda Clifford Scottish Irish Merchant for some delightful jewelry and gifts from across the seas. Absolutely the highest quality!
If you continue up Main Street towards the village common and gazebo and turn left onto Broad Street, you will find a pleasant surprise at the end of the road. The Bethel Hill Bed & Breakfast blends perfectly among the stately homes of Broad Street and offers the finest comfort in a true bed and breakfast atmosphere. Situated a short walk to the Bethel Inn golf course and equidistant to an amazing dining experience at 22 Broad Street (and superb martinis!), the Bethel Hill Bed & Breakfast is ideal!
Any of the three rooms offer exceptional cleanliness, comfort, and style that is true to the Bethel area and country feel. An eco-friendly b&b, Bethel Hill offers en suite cable t.v., WIFI, wonderful baths with hydro-massage and whirlpool tubs. One concern with smaller b&b's can often be the noise level of an older home and your neighbors. This is absolutely not a concern at Bethel Hill. The guest rooms have no adjoining walls, and soundproofing in the walls and floors assures complete peace and privacy when you retreat to your room.
A wonderful gourmet breakfast awaits you as you sip coffee on the sunporch or in the lovely front yard overlooking the lovely homes with the mountains beyond.
I must mention 22 Broad Street, just a few steps from the Bethel Hill b&b. Built in 1848, this wonderful old columned home now accommodates one of the finest culinary treats in the Bethel area. " You'll find yourself surrounded by the owner's passion for historic Manhattan, together with the Amann vintage family photos and as the log burning fire gets roaring, the atmosphere is positively cozy." ~ 22 Broad Street Website http://www.gideonhastingshouse.com/index.html
In addition to the wonderful atmosphere, you will be tempted from a well-planned selection of Italian inspired cuisine with no shortage of accompanying wine and spirits. Coda Al Chianti (Monkfish Scallopine with Chianti), Stufato di Pesci con Crostini all' Aglio (Mussels, Clams and Shrimp in a spicy tomato broth) are just a few of the entrees that are sure to please. Remember to ask your server for the best wine selections to accompany your meal, and don't forget those fabulous martinis!
The Bethel area is full of things to do. Home to some of Maine's most amazing mountain scenery, hiking, boating, and scenic drives abound. Check out some of the waterfalls nestled in the woods, many accessible by easy walking trails. Downtown has some great shopping, and during the winter there is plenty of downhill skiing at Sunday River or Mt. Abram. Cross Country skiing at Carters will give you a peaceful workout through the quiet woods and fields along in the valley. For some serious adventure, call upon the good people at Mahoosuc Guide Service. Dog sledding, canoeing the Allagash are examples of some of the great adventures you'll find here.
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My Pick at the Bethel Hill Bed and Breakfast: The Fernwood Suite
"This first floor suite is at the far end of our foyer and is handicap accessible. The room features hardwood floors, a spacious sitting area with gliding love seat and is furnished in antique oak including a Larkin desk, unique marble top bow front dresser and bow front night stand. A queen brass bed with white matalasse bedspread compliments the light ivory wall color. The soft garden tones of red, green and blue in the fabrics add interest and color to the simple Maine Victorian feel. A ceiling fan over the bed enhances the rooms central air conditioning. The rooms character carries into the large bath with an antique oak washstand and mirror. At the end of the day, relax in your 6 foot hydro-massage tub with back massage and shower. Through the french door and down two steps, is your private stone patio with comfortable Adirondack chairs set amidst a secluded perennial garden." ~ Bethel Hill Bed & Breakfast Website
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