My wife and I recently spent 4 nights at the Fairthorne Inn and couldn't have been more pleased....well perhaps if we didn't ever have to leave we might have been. The room was fantastic, the breakfasts scrumptious, and Ed, Diane, and the rest fo the staff made us feel welcome and at home from the moment we set foot on the property. Cape May is a delightful town and the Fairthorne is ideally situated for guests to savor the town's offerings being near the beach, shopping, entertainment and fine dining. Plus, the innkeepers were immensely helpful in suggesting activities and dining establishments for us to enjoy during our stay. To recap, it was one the finest Bed and Breakfast experiences we have ever had and we have stayed in B and B's from Maine to Georgia over the last several years. Hope to return soon.

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Been going there for years. We always go in December----the Xmas holidays is such a special time to visit Cape May and Diane does such a beautiful job decorating the B&B. Both Diane & Ed make you feel so comfortable and like family. The breakfasts are delicious, not to mention Diane's chocalate chip cookies for the afternoon tea----YUMMY!!!! All the rooms are beautiful, but our favorite is the EMMA room on the 3rd floor. Also can't bet the location of the B&B. No car is needed. GREAT PLACE to stay. Rich & Julie Ocean Grove, NJ

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The Fairthorne is charming. The rooms are decorated with beautiful antiques. The linens and toiletries are excellent. Breakfasts are fantastic. Location is the best--2 blocks to beach--2 blocks to Washington Mall.

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We just had our second stay at the Fairthorne. It was as amazing as we remembered it. The room, the breakfasts, the bike rides and just sitting on the porch with a glass of wine at the end of your day enjoying the fragrance of the Cape May ocean breeze! You truly feel like you are at home. Ed & Diane are such wonderful hosts and have made it impossible for you to not enjoy your stay!!!! If you are going to Cape May this is the place to be.

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Our room was beautiful and spacious. The bathroom was very nice, with a programmable jacuzzi and modern shower. Breakfast was delicious. I have stayed at a few different bed and breakfasts in Cape May, but when I go back again, I will stay at the Fairthorne!!!!

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We stayed here because they advertised a hot tub in the room. We enjoyed the hot tub and the room amenities surrounding the hot tub were gorgous. Breakfast was delicious, omlettes and belgian waffles.

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It was our anniversary weekend the wheather was wonderful. The inkeepers ed and Diane our just the best . Capemay is a great place to get away and share some time with friends or someone special.

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This was our second time at the Fairthorne. We've stayed at other B&B's and this is our favorite in Cape May. Complimentary drinks (my husband liked the cognac the best), great location to both beach and shopping as well as superior customer service keeps us going back. You can't go wrong staying at the Fairthorne, especially if it's your first trip to beautiful Cape May, NJ. Enjoy!

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We have been going to the Fairthorne for the past 5 years and absolutely love everything about it. Ed and Diane are amazing, the breakfasts are out of this world, the rooms are beautiful (We stay in the Julia room) and the service is the best.

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Ed & Diane were very accomadating, this was our first stay to Cape May. The Bath in the Gabrielle Room was to die for. The temp in the room was warmer than we like but once the windows were opened it was ver comfortable, on future visits we will ask Diane ahead of time to open the window. March was off season, but very fun. Diane's breakfast's were outstanding! We will return!

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The Fairthorne Inn has wonderfully appointed rooms with special amenities. 1000 thread count sheets, orange scented soap and thick towels and robes to wear. Excellent breakfast and tea and soda sherry and pretzels all complimentary. One of the cleanest B&B's we have ever stayed at.

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We will be returning here, May 6-10 2009. It will be the 4th time for my wife and I. We just can't get enough of this place and now we have our parents hooked. The location in wonderful. Close to everything! The rooms are beautiful and are like a slice of heaven, literally. 5 star luxury!! Beds are as if you were sleeping on clouds. We have stayed in rooms with spa tubs, what more can I say about that. The soaps and lotions provided are first class. The towels provided are like huge cotton balls and the bed linens are top notch!! The rooms we have stayed in had brand new bathrooms. Beautiful! Marble tiled showers with huge shower heads. Lots of windows. They make the rooms feel like you never left home. They even have a CD playing music as you enter the room. What a nice little touch, huh? The breakfasts are delicious and different everyday. Not just boring eggs and bacon. It is exciting to think of what is going to be whipped up for the next day. And they switch back and forth daily, from sweet to savory. They have a beautiful wrap around porch that you can enjoy your day reading, sipping tea or coffee or just plan ole people watching. They serve delicious treats at tea time along with lemonade and fresh iced tea, which is right up my alley. They provide you with bikes to tour the wonderful streets of Cape May. If you stay in the cottage next door there is a private living room which is always quite. The maid service is top notch and they keep everything immaculate. The room was always ready. Overall, this place is a HOME away from HOME that my wife and I enjoy very very much. It is nice to see that there are Innkeepers that take pride in their work and provide such lovely accommodations and go out of their way for your needs. They make you feel part of the family. They truly do. My wife and have stressful jobs, like many of us, and it is nice to know that we always have a HOME to get away from it all and be treated like royalty.

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WE stayed for a weekend at the Inn. It was our second time back, and we took friends. They truly felt right at home, as we did. You have no idea what luxary and comfort is, until you lie down on one of those beds. I can not wait for out next trip back. Please take note, that you can not find another B and B or any other service oriented shop, that have the kind and caring manner that these folks do!!

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A lovely B&B in a fabulous location to enjoy the local attractions. Our room was spacious and well furnished. The breakfasts were perhaps a little too 'sweet'

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The Fairthorne B & B is a great place to get away from it all. We loved the porch with the rocking chairs and especially the delicious breakfasts every morning. We stayed in the Patricia room. The room was spacious and nicely decorated and the private entrance was a plus. We will definitely go back!

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This was my 1st experience staying at a B&B and it was just wonderful. I didn't want to leave.

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After working nearly all summer, illnesses in the family, and the overhanging threat of a layoff, we definitely needed time away. Should I sound like the other reviewers and tell you how comfortable the rooms are? Should I tell you how fabulous the breakfasts are (and the aromas wafting thru the whole house)? Or should I be like everyone and tell you how gracious Ed & Diane are? I won't be like everyone else, so I'll just say go to the Fairthorne Inn in Cape May, NJ and let go; it's ok. --Alan & Linda Blank

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Our stay at the Fairthorne Cottage was a wonderful, relaxing escape from our everyday routine. Everything we needed for our vacation was at our disposal; from bikes, beach chairs to a cold soda, they provided it all. We hope to return again and again!

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My wife and I had an incredible time staying at the Fairthorne Inn. The rooms were clean, service outstanding, breakfast gourmet, and wrap around porch was peaceful and quiet.

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Room was beautiful and comfortable. I actually took a picture of our breakfast the second morning! The presentation of the dish was as superb as the taste!! Great place to stay!

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Most enjoyable! Great hosts! Highly recommend to friends and family.

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Everything was terrific, or better. Our favorite surprise was the use of bicycles provided by the inn. We saw alot of Cape May and never had to use our car.

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Comfortable Beds, Immaculate Accommodations, GREAT Breakfast and friendly Innkeepers!

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The hospitality was wonderful. The food was delicious and the room was comfortable.

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Beautiful setting for the perfect getaway. Lovely rooms and great food to go with the shoreline community - relaxing!

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Ed and Diane are fabulous innkeepers. They think of everything. The rooms are beautifully decorated and extremely clean! The breakfastes and afternoon goodies are delicious! We have been coming to Cape May for over 10 years and have stayed at many B&Bs in Cape May. The Fairthorne is the best of all of them! We highly recommend!

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My wife & I spent two wonderful days at the Fairthorne Inn in Cape May . The room we had was charming and well detailed in the typical Victorian period. The service was excellent and the breakfast was superior to any other breakfast we have had at any other B & B. The Fairthorne Inn is highly recommended.

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The Fairthorne goes above and beyond to make guests feel at home. They provide bicycles, beach towels, beach chairs, and more that helped make our stay more enjoyable. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious! The location is perfect - blocks from the beach and the shops! We hope to return again this summer. We were very happy with our stay!

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We've stayed here every year for 10+ years and The Fairthorne feels like our "home" in Cape May. Ed & Diane always make us feel just like family.

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This is the perfect place for a romantic getaway. The rooms are beautiful and immaculate. The innkeepers couldn't be friendlier. The braekfast was amazing!

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Ed and Diane Hutchinson feel more like friends than innkeepers. Their BB& is spotless. The rooms are lovely - we've stayed in each one. Breakfasts are a real treat and afternoon teas an added bonus. Ed and Diane are accomodating hosts. Their attention to every detail is obvious. B&Bers need to check this one out. You'll return time and again.

Ed and Diane have kept a fabulous, romantic,and comfortable b&b in the heart of cape may. my husband and i love the Fairthorne and have been going there every year for 10 years for out anniversary

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A perfect getaway. Great food, innkeepers and rooms. A good balance of Victorian and modern luxury and ambiance.

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The Fairthorne Inn was clean, sheets and bed were very comfortable, inn was within 2-4 blocks of shopping, dining and beach. Brakfast was very good and innkeepers very nice and helpful.

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Each year when we return to the Fairthorne it feels like we are coming home. We are never disappointed with our stay. It only gets better and better. From the luxurious rooms, to the delicious breakfasts and afternoon teas, to rocking on the front porch, this inn keeps us coming back for more.

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My wife and I just spend the weekend in Cape May, which we love especially in the spring and fall when it is not so crowded. It rained much of the weekend, but that did not matter as there is a lot to do and see even if you don't get to the beach. The restaurants in Cape May are excellent and you won't want to miss the Washington Inn, the Ebbit Room or the Lobster House. This was our second trip to the Fairthorne B and B. We have visited many of the B and Bs in Cape May and this is currently our favorite. The breakfast and afternoon tea are wonderful and the amenities are top notch. The staff and the innkeepers, Diane and Ed, are very welcoming. This was our first stay in the Patricia Suite, which is spacious, has a very comfortable bed, a gas fireplace and a private entrance off the big front porch. Definitely a real nice room. B and Bs in Cape May, by their nature of being retrofitted old houses, often have uncomfortable bathrooms, but this one was better than most with a large jazzuci tub and shower. The area in front of the sink would be a little tight if you are a real big person, but it was fine for us. The Fairthorne has an excellent location, a block and a half from the ocean and a block from the Washington Mall which is full of neat shoppes and restaurants. A real bonus is that with all that the Fairthorne has going for it, the room rates are actually some of the more reasonable in Cape May. The Fairthorne will definitely be our first choice the next time we go to Cape May.

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For a bed and breakfast, The Fairthorne is an excellent choice. The location can't be beat. The bed in the Emma/ Kate suite is super comfortable. The home-cooked breakfast is simply scrumptious. If you love peace and quiet, try The Fairthorne.

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Comfort, hospitality, relaxation, convenience, the Fairthorne is all of that. A stay at the Fairthorne is a trip back to a quieter more elegant time. A time & place where being a stranger ends with hello...and the warmth you feel isn't limited to the fireplace, whirlpool tub, or sherry ! It truly was an exceptional experience, and we look forward to returning.

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I'm allergic to eggs. The innkeepers at the Fairthorne always feed me a superb hot breakfast even when everyone else is eating eggs and they are more than willing to do it. I've rarely found such friendly innkeepers! I recommend the location of the Fairthorne also!

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Great Location, Park and walk to all locations. Breakfast promtly served, coffee avail all day. Inn is very clean. We'll be back!!

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This Bed and Breakfast is so beautiful and elegant. Every room I’ve stayed in has had a unique charm and has been very clean. The breakfasts have been absolutely delicious. Ed and Diane are very kind and helpful.

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Ed and Diane have a true Gem here. I've stayed at other B&B's in the area, but stopped shopping around when I found The Fairthorne. Why continue when you found perfection?

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I have just returned from my first trip to Cape May where I stayed at the Fairthorne. We frequent B&B's on a regular basis but do not come upon a jewel like this very often. I highly recommend staying here!

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What a wonderful way to spend our first wedding anniversary! This was our very first visit to Cape May and to the Fairthorne and it certainly won't be our last. From the food and hospitality to the romantic (and clean!) rooms, Diane and Ed helped make our weekend absolutely perfect. We're already planning a return trip!

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The Fairthorne is a wonderful B&B, perfect location, delightful innkeepers and well-appointed main and cottage houses. The rooms are immaculate and welcoming. A romantic retreat; perfect choice for a relaxing long weekend.

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