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| Total Rooms: 3 | Rates: $100 to $150 |
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Description
Circa 1645. Ancient Thomas Riggs House is an original squared-log house from the late 1640s, the oldest on Cape Ann. A single story was added on in 1704, then a gambrel roof and later a timber-frame wing. Experience a taste of Colonial New England at this romantic bed and breakfast with period furnishings, gardens and a quiet, farm-like setting in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Guest bedrooms feature fireplaces; and the sleeping loft with the Great Room below, boasts a view of Annisquam Harbor. After a restful slumber, savor a hearty breakfast with regional specialties in the dining room, old kitchen, or al fresco. Explore the many nearby historic sites, antique shops and scenic attractions with special itineraries tailored personally by the museum-curator owner.
This property has been featured in Gloucester Daily Times numerous articles, Old House Interior Dec. 2001, Early Homes Spring 2004, White Pine Series, Cape Ann Cottages, HGTV's series "If Walls Could Talk" shown numerous times since 2001. Location: City/Urban and Ocean Community.
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Rooms & Rates |
Rates: $100 to $150 Payment types accepted include Master Card, Discover, Visa and Travelers Checks. Rooms: This property has 3 total guest accommodations with private bath, 1 with fireplace, 1 two-bedroom suite. The types of beds available include Queen and Double.
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Policies |
Minimum Stay Requirements: 2 nights Pets: Innkeepers pets on premises. Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
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Services & Amenities |
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Afternoon Tea. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Country Breakfast and Vegetarian Breakfast. Amenities In Room: Reading Lamps, Central Air, Clock Radio, Television, Desk, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Bathrobes, Wireless Internet Access and Iron/Ironing Board. Amenities On Site: Library, Parlor Games, Phone, Fireplace, Television and VCR. Business Traveler Amenities: Desk, Television, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Daily Newspapers and Off-site Dry Cleaning Services. Transportation Services: Train Station Pickup.
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Spa Services |
Off-Site Spa Services Available Nearby Recommended Spas:
Several good ones; arrangements can be made
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Discounts |
- One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night. The dates this property will honor the certificate are Last minute, December through April based on availability Travel Club Discounts: 25% off December through April based on availability.
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Activities |
Events Hosted: Reunions, Seminars, Meetings, Honeymoons and Romantic weekends. Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping Local Crafts, Skiing Cross Country, Sports Events, Major, College, Tennis and Water Sports. Recommended Restaurants: restaurants fabulous; Lobsta Land;Causeway;Rudder, Passports;Franklin Cafe; Causeway;HalibutPt.Pub , Thai Choice;Jalapenos;Duckworths;Alchemy .
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Historic Interest |
The log house is one of only three existing in Massachusetts. Electricity, water and heat except from the six fireplaces were first installed in 1998. Historic Awards: National Register Applied, State Register Applied, Local Register Granted, National Historical Site Applied, City Historical Site Granted and Old House Interior' best early house 2005. Historic Memberships: National Trust, State Historical Society, Local Historical Society, City Historical Society, Colonial Society of Mass. and Gloucester Historic Commission. Historic sites nearby: many in Gloucester and Essex County; house is on south side Annisquam Harbor, 17th c. of Gloucester. 45 min from Salem/Marblehead; Concord/Lexington; Boston; Newburyport; 30 min. to Ipswich; 1 1/4 hr. to Portsmouth; under 2 hrs. to Portland
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Romantic Interest |
Property is very private, quiet; you step back into time. At night only stars outside and low electric. Candlelight breakfasts, fireplaces.
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