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Herreshoff Castle
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  • Inn Details

    The Herreshoff Castle is located in Marblehead's "Old Town" scenic Crocker Park area, steps from the waterfront, the Boston Yacht Club, and the public Landing. The Castle is a reproduction of Erik the Red's tenth century Viking Castle in Greenland. The Castle is made of stone, with parapets, turrets and gothic windows and doors. The Carriage House is located next to the Castle and has been converted into a one-unit Bed & Breakfast facility. The Carriage House affords lots of privacy for our guests. This two-story all-stone structure has its own private entrance, and contains a living room, galley kitchen and bathroom on the first floor, and a bedroom with full bed on the second floor with a stone fireplace and a dramatic wood-planked cathedral ceiling. Gothic doors and stained glass windows adorn the structure, with carousel horses and antiques used as accents. Included with the Carriage House is a courtyard area for dining, reading and relaxing. Perennial gardens, gargoyles and griffins surround the courtyard. In addition to Medieval charm, the Carriage house includes telephone, air conditioning and cable TV. To coin a phrase,"the Carriage House offers 'Old World' charm with 'New World' convenience in 'Old Town' Marblehead."

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

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    Nightly Rate

    $200 - $200

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00pm or later    Check out: 11:00am

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights

    • Deposit amount required: A deposit equal to 50% of the total cost of the stay is require. Reservations are recommended.

    • Cancellations: Deposits will be refunded if cancellations are made prior to 14 days of the arrival date. If cancellations are made within 14 days, the deposit will be returned only if a replacement is found.

    • Open all year round: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: bring your own

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: 7:00 am

    • Serving location: in our Courtyard or in the Carriage House

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  • Location Type

    • Oceanside

    • Small town

    City

    • Boston

    • Distance to city: 18 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90): Exit onto Route 128 North (exit also reads I-95 north,). Continue on Route 128 (I-95) for about 25 miles. Exit from Route 128 at Exit marked 25A, Route 114 to Marblehead and Salem. You'll see Northshore Shopping Mall on your left. After exit ramp take a right and move to the left lane. Follow Route 114 signs to Salem and Marblehead. Route 114 travels through Peabody and Salem before it enters Marblehead. Route 114 is well-marked. You will pass through the center of Salem and will see Salem State College on your right. Continue on Route 114 and you will reach Marblehead about a mile or so past Salem State College. Follow 114 which is named Lafayette Street and then named Pleasant Street. Keep on Pleasant Street until it ends at Washington Street. Turn right onto Washington Street, and take the next left which will be Darling Street. Travel to the end of this short street and stop at the intersection of Darling Street and Front Street. Look up and you will see the side of the Castle. After making a left turn, you must make a quick right turn into Crocker Park. Pull right into the driveway facing the front of the Castle. The building to the right with the sloping green roof is the Carriage House. Walk between the Castle and the Carriage House and you will find the entrance to the Carriage House on your right.

    Airport

    • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) 16 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Boston/Logan Airport: Route 1-A North, bear right at Route 129 toward Marblehead/Swampscott. Goaround rotary and continue on Route 129. After the "Welcome to Marblehead" sign, Route 129 becomes Atlantic Avenue. Stay on Atlantic Avenue until you reach the center of town where the stores are. At the Texaco gas station the avenue bears to the left. Take the next right, which is Washington Street, and proceed up the hill. You will see a large red brick building with a clock at the top of its steeple on your right (This is Abbot Hall). Proceed past the building and down the hill where you will have to bear left. Take the first right. This is Darling Street. Travel to the end of this short street and stop at the intersection of Darling Street and Front Street. Look up and you will see the side of the Castle. After making a left turn, you must make a quick right turn into Crocker Park. Pull right into the driveway facing the front of the Castle. The building to the right with the sloping green roof is the Carriage House. Walk between the Castle and the Carriage House and you will find the entrance to the Carriage House on your right.

    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

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Bicycle rental

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Swimming

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  • Great weekend getaway spot

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We stayed here for a long weekend last year and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We had admired the castle as frequenters to the area and jumped at the chance to stay in the cozy guest quarters. Walk to anything Marblehead has to offer. Right on Crocker Park. Michael and Chris are gracious hosts. Looking forward to staying again this year.

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