Maple Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast Inn
"One of 30 Great U.S. Inns" (Travel+Leisure, 2002) aptly describes our unique combination of pampered service for relaxing getaways or business travel combined with our barnyard menagerie of llamas, pony, goats, sheep, cows, and many chickens. This fully restored 1906 gambrel Victorian farmhouse (major renovations completed in 2001) is far back from the public road on 130 acres of unspoiled rural beauty, yet just minutes to Hallowell's National Historic District with unique shopping, eclectic dining, and antiquing alongside the banks of the Kennebec River. You'll be greeted at the front desk, where you'll find a slab of historic Hallowell granite which once served as the front step to the farmhouse. Central to Maine's coast, lakes, and mountains (all within an easy hour's drive). Adjacent 600+ acre wildlife preserve provides a pristine pond for canoeing and trails for hiking or cross-country skiing. Our own free-range fresh eggs are featured in the full custom, cooked-to-order breakfast. Spacious antique furnished rooms have private baths, A/C, phones, TV, DVD/VCR, and individual temperature control. Four rooms have HUGE double whirlpool tubs, three have private decks, and five have gas fireplaces for the ultimate romantic getaway. The adjacent Carriage House, connected by the Porte Cochere, is ideal for meetings and intimate weddings.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Away from road.
- Farm fields and woods.
- Countryside
- Ranch
- Nearest major city: Augusta, ME (4 miles)
- Directions to property:
From the South: Take Exit 109, the first Augusta Exit, off I-95. From the North: Take Exit 109A, the last Augusta Exit off I-95...THEN: Bear Left on the exit ramp for Rt 202 West, then immediately take a Left onto Whitten Road at the first traffic light and follow the blue and white signs to Maple Hill Farm for the next four miles until you find us on the right hand side of the Outlet Road. Our driveway between the stone pillars is the Inn Road. - Nearest major airport: Augusta, ME (AUG-State) 5 miles
- Directions from airport:
Augusta State Airport: You'll need to rent a car to get around most conveniently. Head out of airport toward Western Avenue (Route 202), and take a right going west. As you cross the interstate in less than a mile, get in the left turn lane and turn left onto the Whitten Road. Then follow the blue and white signs to Maple Hill Farm through the next four miles until you find us on the right hand side of the Outlet Road - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 8 guest accommodations (8 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 175.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 190.00
- The rate for each additional person is between $ 20.00 and $ 25.00
- Other Accommodations: House
Campsite by secluded pond that includes a private bath and a full breakfast cooked to order at the inn, $20 per person plus tax.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| DVD Player | Data port |
| Desk | Fireplace |
| Hairdryer | Hot tub/whirlpool tub |
| Internet Service | Ironing Board |
| Private entrance | Radio |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| Telephone | VCR |
| Wi-Fi | |
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| On Site | |
| Amenities Basket | Bath robes |
| Board games | Computer |
| Conference Rooms | Copier |
| Fax Machine | Library |
| Videos | Wedding Facilities |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Full liquor service | 24-hour coffee/tea and snacks |
| Private Decks | Huge Double Whirlpools |
| Refrigerator on site. | Microwave on site |
Meals
- A Full Custom Cooked breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7 am to 9 am
- Breakfast is served in the Art Gallery, Front Porch (weather permitting), Dining Room
- Lunch is available by special request
- Dinner is available by special request
- Additional food services included in room rate: 24 hour coffee/tea and snacks, Cookies, Snacks, Afternoon tea, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Special Event meals., Wide menu choices., Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Custom Cooked Breakfast
You can order whatever you'd like off the breakfast menu, including free-range eggs from the farm any way you like them, including coddled or even Eggs Benedict Arnold (Arnold launched his "bateaux" from Pittston, just across the Kennebec River from Hallowell, on his historic and ill-fated trip to Canada). You can have pancakes with wild Maine blueberries and real Maine maple syrup from the great north woods, or french toast, oatmeal, cold cereals, fresh fruit, juice, and muffins cooked fresh each morning. Whatever your pleasure, we'll create breakfast just the way you want it.
Policies
- Minimum stay required (Only on some weekends, call for details)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outside only please)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome (We just ask that they understand the needs of other guests.)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (We carry a full liquor license)
- Deposit amount required (Credit Card number to guarantee, or 50% of entire stay (minimum one night's stay) in cash or personal check.)
- Check in time is 3 pm flexible and Check out time is Noon
- Cancellations:
If you must cancel your stay, deposits will be returned provided you notify us at least 14 days prior to your arrival date in writing (FAX is acceptable), otherwise the deposit will be retained or your credit card will be charged half of your entire stay's cost (with a minimum of one night's stay). The full cost for your entire stay will be charged if you cancel less than 48 hours prior to 3 p.m. on the day of scheduled arrival. We do not charge if we are able to re-book the room. Policy subject to change. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Maine Farm Vacation Association
- Maine Innkeepers Association
- Maine Tourism Association
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:| | | AAA | |
| | | Corporate | |
| | | Government | |
| | 20% | Monthly | Minimum stay: 28 days |
| | 10% | Weekly | Minimum stay: 5 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Scott Cowger and Vince Hannan
Scott also serves as a State Representative with broad political interests. He also enjoys gardening and photography. Vince enjoys country life, and cares for all the farm animals that are resident pets. He also enjoys gardening and cooking. Both enjoy caring for the farmhouse and grounds, and cutting plenty of firewood for winter. - The innkeepers speak: English
- There is one cat on the property
- Other pet(s) on the property: farm animal menagerie
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Old Fort Western, Maine State Museum and Capitol, Kennebec Valley Art Assoc., Pine Tree State Arboretum, Kennebec Ice Arena, Jamies Pond Wildlife Management Area, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, Croquet, Wildlife Management Area, Farm Animals, Whirlpool tubs, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Tennis courts
Augusta Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Augusta, Maine.