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Secluded beyond the ornamental iron gates of the Crane Estate and nestled at the foot of Castle Hill is our beautiful Inn. Serenely situated, the Inn at Castle Hill is a center for retreat and relaxation as well as for embarking on an exciting day's journey. Tasteful yet luxurious furnishings, sumptuous breakfasts, and a warm and generous staff anticipate your arrival. Take tea on the wraparound veranda and gaze across the spectacular coastline, or read quietly upon a sun-bathed window seat. All of the rooms at the Inn are uniquely decorated and most feature stunning views over the salt marshes, sand dunes, and Atlantic Ocean. Beyond the Crane Estate, activities invite both the adventurous and retiring. Kayaking, fishing or whale watching await you. Explore the beautiful grounds of adjacent Castle Hill. Or visit nearby historic Salem, Rockport or Gloucester and shop for that special antique or treasure. The Inn at Castle Hill is owned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations, a conservation organization dedicated to preserving historic and ecologically important sites in Massachusetts. All proceeds from the Inn go to continuing these conservation efforts.
Innkeeper Information
The innkeepers speak:

English
Features
Type:

Bed and Breakfast

Historic Inn
Property Noted For:

Featured in New York Times

Featured in Town & Country

National Historal Landmark

Setting on magnificent Crane Estate

Top 10 Inns in New England - Forbes

Antiques/decor

Excellent views

Group events

Honeymoons

Luxury

Nature

Peaceful getaway

Romantic escape

Weddings
Amenities
Guest Room:

Air conditioning

Alarm clock

Bath robes

Fireplace

Hairdryer

Ironing Board

Wi-Fi
On Site:

Board games

Conference Rooms

Library

Telephone

Wedding Facilities
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $140/$175
A light and cheery room, Symonds has yellow walls and white linens. This ground-floor corner room adjacent to our living room has a queen-size bed. The windows look out onto the woodlands and the back yard of the inn with its traditional stone wall.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $175/$215
Light avocado-green walls and beautiful matching toile window treatments give Choate a clean, yet elegant style. From the windows of this second-floor corner room, guests look out onto the woodlands of Castle Hill. Choate has a queen-size bed.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $175/$215
Wonderful brown toile wallpaper and an antique, tiger-maple “quing” bed (slightly larger than a queen, a little bit smaller than a king) highlight this second floor room. With two windows that face west, the room is bathed in the afternoon sun, while the north-facing windows look over the woodlands.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $180/$225
Reminiscent of a ship’s cabin with sailing charts, brass lamps and built-in drawers that date from the house’s construction in the 1850’s, Teller is a third-floor cozy room with a queen-size bed and an incredible ocean view from the window seat.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $260/$285
With two window seats overlooking the marshes and Atlantic Ocean, Florence has sand colored walls, dark wood furnishings, and a sisal rug to create a "beach-cottage" feeling. This attractive third floor room has a queen-size bed.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $240/$295
Clean lines and a charming animal print motif characterize this light, second floor corner room. With windows on two sides, guests enjoy a view of the marsh and ocean from two windows while watching the setting sun from two others. Winthrop features sand colored walls, an iron, four-poster, faux-bamboo queen-sized bed and rattan furniture.
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Beds
1 King
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $300/$375
The largest of all of our rooms, Higinbotham is a wonderful escape on the third floor with windows overlooking the marsh and ocean, the woodlands and the stunning Italianate farm buildings below the inn. The three window seats and day bed provide inviting areas to relax and take in the views. Walls are painted in a very serene taupe with complementing wool carpet. With a king-size bed and the twin-size day bed, three guests may be accommodated in the room.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $350/$365
With two windows looking onto the marsh and the ocean and a fireplace flanked by windows overlooking the woodlands of Castle Hill, Miné is another favorite of our guests. The two-toned, glazed yellow striped walls and floral window treatments offer a very warm and welcoming space on the second floor. This corner room has a king-size bed.
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Beds
1 King
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $350/$385
Upon walking into Cornelius, guests are met by a most spectacular view of the Great Marsh and Atlantic Ocean. The soft dove gray walls and white Berber carpeting create a soothing atmosphere to relax in two comfortable upholstered chairs or the king-sized bed. This spectacular second floor room is one of our most often requested accommodations.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $280/$350
Sitting on the window seat in the bedroom of Burnham, guests may take in the woodlands of Castle Hill. The small sitting room off the bedroom catches the brilliant afternoon sun and offers views of the woodlands and Italianate farm buildings. The décor is clean and contemporary with off-white fabrics and window treatments complemented with matchstick blinds. Two full bathrooms provide extra space for the guests. The bathroom off the living room offers guests one of the most stunning views of the marsh and ocean.
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check in: 3:00 PM Check out: 11:AM
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Minimum stay: Two-night minimum stay on weekends, three-night minimum stay on select holidays
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Deposit amount required: 50% of the room charges for multiple nights or one night is required to secure your reservation.
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Cancellations: A two week cancellation notice is required prior to your expected arrival. If you must cancel within this two-week period, you will be held responsible for the full rate of the room for each night that has been booked until such time as we are able to re-book your cancelled room. Of course, we will make every effort in this regard. There is a $25 cancellation fee for each room booked.
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General Policies
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Smoking allowed: No
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Guest pets allowed: No
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Drinking allowed: Yes
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Drinking description: Full liquor license.
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Drinks available: Y
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Children allowed: Children over 12 are welcome.
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Suitable for children: Limited
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Childcare provided: No
Discount type
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Members of The Trustees of Reservations
Percent off: 10% Days required: 2
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Breakfast
Type: Full
Time Served: 8:00 to 10:00am
Serving location: Dining Room
Special meal options
Additional food services

Beer, wine, liquor available
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Location Type

Conservation Land

Countryside

Oceanside

Small town
City
Ipswich
Distance to city: 1 miles
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Directions to property:
From Boston: Follow Route 1 North to the exit for Route 128 North (towards Gloucester). Follow Route 128 North to Exit 15 (School Street; Essex). Turn left onto School Street and follow it 3.0 miles into the town of Essex. At the intersection, turn left onto Main Street and follow it for 0.5 miles. Bear right onto Route 133 West and follow it 2.5 miles. Turn right at the sign for Castle Hill onto Northgate Road. At the end of Northgate Road, bear right onto Argilla Road. Follow Argilla Road for 1.9 miles and, at the bend in the road, bear left towards the columns and wrought iron gate. The Inn is straight ahead; parking is on your left.
Airport
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) 30 miles
Directions to property:
From the airport, follow the signs directing you to Route 1 North. Merge onto Route 1 North and follow Route 1 to the exit for Route 128 North (towards Gloucester). Follow route 128 North to exit 15 (School Street; Essex & Manchester). At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto School Street and follow it 3.0 miles into the town of Essex. At the intersection, turn left onto Main Street and follow it for 0.5 miles over the causeway. Bear right onto route 133 West and follow it for 2.5 miles. Turn right at the sign for Castle Hill onto Northgate Road. Follow Northgate Road 0.5 miles until it ends. Bear right onto Argilla Road. Follow Argilla Road 1.9 miles and, at the bend in the road, bear left (almost straight) towards the estate columns and wrought iron gate. The Gatekeeper will greet you. The Inn is straight ahead; parking is on your left.
Area Attractions

Antique Shopping

Art Galleries

Beach

Concert venue

Gourmet/Fine Dining

Historical interests

Live Music

Movie Theater

Museum

National/State parks

Nature area

Ocean

Crane Estate

Crane Beach

Near Salem, Gloucester & Newburyport

Performing Theater

Picnic area

Bicycle rental

Bicycle riding trails

Bicycles

Bird watching

Boating

Canoeing

Cross-country ski trails

Fishing

Golfing

Hiking trails

Kayaking

Sailing

Shopping

Sight-seeing

Snow shoe trails

Swimming
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Best Accommodations we ever had!
- Stayed on: 11 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 12/2/2011
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About the reviewer

55+ years old

Stays at B&Bs twice a year

Typically stays in moderate lodging

Was travelling on vacation
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This inn is expensive, but worth every penny. We stayed in one of the best rooms, with lots of light and a spectacular expansive view of the ocean and a marsh. Every detail of our accommodations was perfect - fabulous towels and terrycloth robes, wonderful sheets. Service was attentive and impeccable. Each night a fire was lit in the living room for our enjoyment, and the staff was helpful with directions about places to visit. Nearby Crane Beach is one of the gems of Massachusetts, and our walk in the dunes was most rewarding. If you want to pamper yourself, this is the place to go! Also, there are no TVs or phone in the rooms -- our idea of what is necessary for a peaceful retreat.
Perfect!!!
- Stayed on: 6 / 2007
- Reviewed on: 11/7/2007
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About the reviewer

Between 36-45 years old

Frequently stays at B&Bs

Typically stays in premium lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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The most relaxing, elegant, de-stressing, peaceful weekend! Can't say enough!!!
- Innkeeper(s)Bob Chok
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- Address 280 Argilla Road
Ipswich, MA 01938, USA
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The Inn at Castle Hill
Phone: +1-978-412-2555
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