Herreshoff Castle
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."
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Boston (18 miles South)
- 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. - Nearest major airport: Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) 16 miles
- Directions from airport:
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.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Suite in Carriage House
- There is one guest accommodation (with a private bath)
- Single occupancy rate is $ 185.00
- Double occupancy rate is $ 185.00
Meals
- A Continental breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7:00 am
- Breakfast is served in the in our Courtyard or in the Carriage House
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 nights on weekends)
- Smoking is not allowed
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Accommodations are not suitable for children
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (bring your own)
- Deposit amount required (A deposit equal to one night's stay is required for stays up to three nights. Longer stay's require a 50% deposit. Reservations are recommended.)
- Closed: December 1 through March 31
- Check in time is 2:00pm or later and Check out time is 11:00am
- Cancellations:
Deposits will be refunded if cancellations are made within 14 days or more of the arrival date. If cancellations are made within 14 days the deposit will be returned if a replacement is found. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Marblehead Chamber of Commerce
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Michael & Chris Rubino
- The innkeepers speak: English
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
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Sailing, Shopping, Swimming
Marblehead Nearby Cities
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