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  • Pull an overstuffed chair close to the flickering flame and let the evening drift by in warmth and reverie.

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    Relaxed Elegance- just 19 miles from Boston. Forbes Magazine: “The 10 Best Inns of New England”, Boston Magazine: "Best of Boston", Frommers: "Top 14 New England Inns and B&Bs" The Hawthorne is an intimate Bed & Breakfast refuge where History, Literature and Nature entwine. Modern amenities and time-burnished antiques, contemporary artwork and ancient artifacts; create a balanced harmony that promote comfort, fellowship and laughter. Let us be your base to explore the homes of Louisa May Alcott (“Little Women”), Hawthorne and Emerson. Discover the beauty of Walden Pond and the courage of the Minute-Men who fired the “shot heard round the world”. We have welcomed business travelers, tourists, families and the romantic at heart since 1976.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Gregory Burch is a trained artist specializing in Bas-Relief stone carving. Marilyn Mudry is a talented quilt maker. Both are involved with supporting Habitat for Humanity through the Hawthorne Inn. "Skye", the Inn Dog, has been featured on the Dog Travel Channel and will be appearing on Animal Planet in the near future.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 1

    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    Property Noted For:

    • Art Lovers

    • History Buffs

    • Thoreauvians

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    Other Amenities:

    • Travel information

    • Original artworks

    • Off-street parking

    • Small meetings

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    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $225/$325

    Pull the overstuffed armchair close to the flickering flame of your private gas-log fireplace. The Emerson room is appointed with a Pineapple Four-poster Queen bed, room-size Oriental rug, Eastlake loveseat and Asian and American antique side tables. The colorful striped wallpaper and balloon curtains convey the design sensibility of the 19th century and compliment the variety of artwork on display that include antique ukiyo-e prints by Hiroshige, Kunisada, Takeuchi and Hokusai, Indonesian bas-relief of birds and flowers and a decorative fireplace mantle, hand-carved by the Innkeeper.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00pm - 9:00pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum stay: Holidays and peak folliage.

    • Deposit amount required: One night's lodging fee or 1/2 total.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Wine package upgrade available with advance notice.

    • Drinks available: L

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Block booking
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 2

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Multi-course

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining room, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Hickory Dickory Bosc
    This original breakfast dish won first-prize in a national competition of over 400 Inns. It features a bosc pear poached and seasoned to reveal a complex and layered taste experience. Served with a garnish of fresh raspberry sauce and mascarpone cheese. Some of the ingredients include: Shagbark Hickory syrup, fresh ginger and cumin. The full recipe is posted on our web-site. Enjoy!

    Special meal options

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Hawthorne's Cold-Cherry Soup
    Serves: 12
    Prep time: 20

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  • Location Type

    • Close to Author's homes

    • Located in Historic District

    • Near to many Restaurants

    • Rent a Kayak, enjoy three rivers

    • See famous Old North Bridge

    • Walk to village center

    • Village

    City

    • Boston

    • Distance to city: 19 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From routes 128 and 95: Take Exit 30 B [Route 2A West to Concord]. Follow 2A for 3 1/4 Miles to fork in road. Bear right at fork [follow signs for Concord and travel 1 1/4 mile farther. Hawthorne Inn will be on the left side of road, directly across from the home of Nathanial Hawyhorne (called "Wayside").

    Airport

    • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) 19 miles

    • Directions to property:
      30 minutes From Logan Airport: Take the Ted Williams Tunnel to Boston. Once in the Tunnel you will be on Rte. 90 West [Massachusetts Turnpke]. Follow 90 West to Rte 95 North. Take exit 30 B [Rte 2A West] to Concord and Hanscom Field. Follow 2A west for 3 1/4 Miles to fork in road. Bear right, follow sign for Concord, and travel another 1 1/4 mile. The Inn will be on your left.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Minute Man National Historical Park

    • Wayside, Home of Hawthorne

    • 30 minutes to Boston

    • Walden Pond State Reservation

    • Orchard House, Home of "Little Women"

    • Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Walden Pond

    • Revolutionary War Site

    • Hawthorne's Home Wayside

    • Several excellent antique shops nearby. In season: Battle re-enactment and Minute Man Fife & Drum Co

    • Alcotts' Little Women Home

    • Emerson's Home

    • Shopping

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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    Fabulous

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Talk about great service!! Greg was so kind when we arrived. He brought us ice tea and a dessert bar. He also called to make reservations to a restaurant and a night walking tour. He took care of everything for us!! The room was charming!! My favorite was breakfast!! Greg and Marilyn make the best granola!! I need the recipe. I had to helpings!! Stay at the Hawthorne Inn if you want to be pampered and enjoy Concord, MA!! Oh by the way, it is across the street from The Wayside, Hawthorne's place!! I shall return!! David Hannigan is a great guide through The Wayside!!

    A Zillion Times Better Than A Motel 6...And They LeaveThe Light On For You!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    We've become big fans of B & B's and stayed at several great ones. The Hawthorne Inn is certainly at the top of the list. After a grueling 7 1/2 hour trip (getting a later than expected start after a full workday), two major tie ups at construction sites and Friday night rush hour traffic in the NYC area, we arrived on Greg and Marilyn's doorstep...at 1:30am. Like a beacon in the night, the porch light was on to welcome and guide us to our destination! The next day, we boldly decided to try driving into Boston. Marilyn provided great directions and reassurances that it would be a piece of cake. It was. Peace, quiet and tranquility. It's all here-but just a short drive from all the action you could want in Boston. Our time at Hawthorne Inn was far too short but we will certainly be back!

    Classic New England

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    For our 30th Anniversary, my wife and I wanted to explore New England and visit the historic homes of our favorite authors. The Hawthorne Inn is nestled right in the heart of everything we wanted to see and do in the Concord / Lexington area. Our stay at the Hawthorne was the highlight of the trip. Greg & Marilyn are gracious and talented hosts - we look forward to visiting them again many times in the future.

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Everything the other reviewers say is true. The Inn is gorgeous, clean, comfortable, and the breakfasts are ambrosial (though very fattening so leave your dieting at home!) But what makes the Inn unique is the incredible kindness of Marylin, Gregory, and their children. They show that kindness in obvious ways, like the time I came back from the Pond with my own towels and blanket damp and muddy and asked Marylin if I could rinse them out in the stationary tub and hang them up outside to dry, and she took them from me and just threw them in the washer. Or there was this past Easter weekend, which was terribly cold, and when I got back one evening (I don't drive and was walking all the way back from the Congregational Church) and Gregory and Marylin were out, I asked their son for some hot tea and he brought a beautifully arranged tea tray to my room. But my favorite memory of their kindness was on New Year's Eve in 2007. I came up from Christmas Day to New Year's Day to re-group after a very difficult personal time. Gregory and Marilyn were going out that night and I was sitting up in bed enjoying my book when I got a tap on my door. It was Marylin, already dressed in her party clothes (she looked gorgeous) bringing me a tray of Christmas cookies and a kitten for company. For these and many more reasons, I keep coming back. Audrey New York City

    MUSIC TO THE EYES AND EARS...

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    It has been my greatest pleasure, and reward to have Marilyn & Gregory at the beautiful Hawthorne Inn, accommodate our roster of extraordinary international and national performing artists/musicians in these last two years, and we shall continue to do so. It is extremely important that when these talented people are touring, months at a time, and spending night after night in one strange place or another, that after sharing their splendid talents with us, what's truly needed, if only for a few hours, is a place for the night that one might even mistakenly call home. It's no mistake at all...the Hawthorne Inn and its innkeepers, are "Home" personified, and a truly beautiful one at that. - Dian Francesca Cuccinello, Producer Union Hall World Music & Dance Coffeehouse in Carlisle, MA.

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