some rooms can sleep up to 4 guests. wi-fi and room service are available. set in a residential area 5 miles from i-95, this refined farmhouse inn is a 4-minute walk from the thomas lambert house, built in 1699, and 8 miles from crane beach on ipswich bay. there's also a spa, and meeting and event space. airy rooms with chic decor provide flat-screen tvs, minifridges and gas fireplaces. dining is offered in an airy restaurant in a renovated barn. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Boston Logan International Airport 44 min
Singing Beach (29 min) Public beach featuring a summertime bathhouse with a snack bar & sand that makes sound when dry. Marini Farm Stand (7 min) Salem Willows Park (38 min) Storied park since 1858 boasting a carousel, arcade & food vendors, plus a beach & outdoor concerts. Salisbury Beach State Reservation (25 min) This 521-acre park includes 3.8 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach, boardwalk over dunes & campgrounds. Harold Parker State Forest (27 min) Tranquil natural area with trails for hiking & biking, plus camping, picnicking & fishing areas. Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (16 min) Sanctuary offering trails through forest, meadows & wetlands, with wildlife views & canoeing. Crane Beach (18 min) Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (23 min) Migratory bird refuge with observation towers & fishing & hunting opportunities, plus public tours. Bradley Palmer State Park (17 min) Former estate offering 721 acres of green space & trails, plus a wading pool & early-1900s mansion. Appleton Farms (16 min) Maudslay State Park (18 min) Old estate for horticulture-buffs with floral diversity, spectacular trees & mountain laurel stand. Wingaersheek Beach (34 min) Known for swimming & low-tide exploration, this scenic beach features large boulders & a snack hut. Crane Beach (19 min) Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore (20 min) Sprawling indoor water park featuring waterslides, an arcade & cabanas, plus an adjacent hotel. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (20 min) Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. |