Inn Details

Portsmouth's first bed & breakfast has been welcoming guests from around the world since 1978. Our guests enjoy choosing from our seven unique rooms located in two 19th century houses connected by a brick and gravel walkways through our lush water and perennial gardens. You can walk 10 minutes to downtown Portsmouth's many attractions including restaurants, boutiques, historic homes & waterfront. For on-line availability and booking, please visit our website.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Downtown
  • Nearest major city: Boston, MA (55 miles)
  • Directions to property:
    From Boston: I-95 North to exit 6 - Portsmouth. Right on Woodbury Ave 1/2 mile to stop sign. Right to traffic light. Left on Islington St 2/10 mile to Martin Hill Inn.
  • Nearest major airport: Manchester, NH (MHT) 50 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    60 mins- Route 101 East to I-95 North. Take exit 6. Right onto Woodbury Ave, then 1/2 mile to stop sign. Right to traffic light. Left onto Islighton St. Martin Hill Inn is 2/10 mile on the right.
  • Meeting places:
    • Coast Bus services
    • Rental Car agencies
    • Bus

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 210.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 210.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-Fi
    • On Site
  • Amenities Basket
  • Board games
  • Fax Machine
  • Telephone
    • Other Amenitites
  • Seasonal Winter Parlor
  • Seasonal Garden Seating

    • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
    • Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea
    • Special meals available: Allergen-Free, Restricted, Vegetarian

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required ((Call for availability))
    • Smoking is not allowed
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Limitations on children staying
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted ((bring your own))
    • Deposit amount required ((50% or 1 night due at least 60 days before))
    • Check in time is 4-6 pm and Check out time is 10:30 am
    • Cancellations:
      Full refund of deposit less a $20 processing fee with a minimum 14 day advance notice. If a last minute cancellation of any portion of a reservation is necessary and we can rent the room for the period cancelled, full deposit less the $20 processing fee will be returned. If the room is not rented, the deposit shall be retained.

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Margot Doering
    • The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish

    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, Downtown Shops + Resteraunts, Odiorne State Park, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Boating, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing

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    Portsmouth Nearby Cities

    Noted below are the approximate distances from Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

    Kittery B&B's - 2 milesNorth Berwick B&B's - 17 miles
    Rye B&B's - 4 milesNewburyport B&B's - 19 miles
    York B&B's - 7 milesWells B&B's - 20 miles
    York Harbor B&B's - 7 milesNorthwood B&B's - 21 miles
    Durham B&B's - 9 milesKennebunk Beach B&B's - 23 miles
    Dover B&B's - 10 milesKennebunk B&B's - 24 miles
    York Beach B&B's - 10 milesKennebunkport B&B's - 25 miles
    Exeter B&B's - 11 milesRowley B&B's - 25 miles
    Hampton Beach B&B's - 12 milesCandia B&B's - 26 miles
    Ogunquit B&B's - 15 milesIpswich B&B's - 27 miles
    Epping B&B's - 16 milesRockport B&B's - 30 miles

    Contact Information

    Martin Hill Inn Bed and Breakfast
    Martin Hill Inn
    404 Islington Street
    Portsmouth, NH 03801-4208
    USA
    Phone: +1-603-436-2287
    Innkeeper(s)
    Margot Doering
    Rates:
    $105 - $210
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    Anytime between 8:00 and 9:00 am, guests gather around the large mahogany table to enjoy a full gourmet breakfast and great conversation. Our family style seating allows guests to exchange everything from travel tips to restaurant recommendations, descriptions of their hometowns, occupations and interests. Discover something new or share a common interest with your fellow travelers.This large, formal, Federal-style bedroom with full private bathroom in the Main House has a queen-size canopy bed with English bed dressings. The original wide-pine-board floor is circa 1815. Antiques include a large mahogany English armoire, a mahogany writing table with a centennial series mahogany chair, as well as mahogany lamp stands. A camelback love seat and wingback chair provide comfortable seating for reading and conversation.
    This large room is available from May through October. It features a queen bed, as well as a twin bed which provides a comfortable alternative for two friends traveling together. Both are antique mahogany pineapple four-poster beds. Other antiques include a mahogany English armoire, mahogany lamp stands, and a secretary desk with shield back chair. The pine board floor is circa 1815 and is original to the house. A Sheraton-style love seat along with a wingback chair provide plenty of space for relaxing. Shown here is a portion of the perennial gardens that cover much of the property. The winding stone path leads to the parking lot beyond the salt box-style garden shed. Chairs and tables in the garden provide a lovely spot to share a glass of lemonade or some wine and cheese before heading to town for dinner.
    This spacious, elegant room with an Oriental influence has a queen-size bed with an arch top. You will enjoy this sunny room with its mahogany English armoire, writing table, and two armchairs. The white bed linnens have been replaced by a sage colored silk canopy, with a coordinating bedspread.This room has a queen-size, cherry, four-poster bed. Like the Bedroom, visible through the doorway to the left of the bed, it has the original wide-pine board floor, dating to 1815. The armoire dates to the early 1800s and is American-made. The room also has an antique writing table and two wingback chairs. The Williamsburg wall covering and works of art give the room an oriental flavor.
    This second floor sunny, corner room has a sitting room adjoining the bedroom. A luxurious floor to ceiling drape frames the queen-size iron and brass bed. Oriental area rugs adorn the antique painted floorboards discovered under the wall to wall carpet during a recent renovation. There is an antique writing table, plenty of lighting for reading and a spacious closet.The Winter Parlor is available for guests to enjoy from November through April when the snow blankets the gardens and thoughts turn indoors. Featuring period antiques, loveseat, armchairs and a marble table for parlor games, the Winter Parlor is an ideal place to relax for afternoon tea or a little light reading before retiring for the night. Take a walk in the morning before breakfast and return to the Parlor to read the newspaper before indulging in breakfast. Take a moment to admire our gallery of original artwork* featuring several local artists including Judith Totman of Kittery Point, ME. A variety of games and puzzles are available for guests to borrow. A large basket of menus for our local restaurants is also located in the Parlor as well as maps of downtown Portsmouth. Sorry, no television, just good old-fashioned conversation.
    Located on the second floor, this spacious suite is a favorite with our guests who love to read early in the morning. The sunny bedroom features a spindle queen-size bed and original artwork. The bathroom is visible at the further end of the sitting room and contains an old-fashioned clawfoot soaking tub with european style hand-held shower. The step-down sitting room contains an oversized loveseat with thick cushions and plenty of pillows for curling up with your loved one and a good book. There is also a slant-top desk and chair for writing a quick postcard home or you can start your memoir if you like! This room has a private, en-suite bath with a clawfoot soaking tub and hand held shower. It is located on the second floor of the Guest House. This sunny room with bonus sunporch is a favorite of our guests with many returning year after year. The bedroom itself has a queen-size bed as well as an antique mahogany writing table and chair. The adjoining sitting room opens onto a sun porch furnished with wicker chairs and coffee table that overlooks a brick courtyard with a lush water garden. This room has a private, en-suite bath with a bathtub shower. It is located on the first floor of the Guest House.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Gardens
    • Antiques/decor
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Greek Revival
    • Built in 1815
    • Opened for business in 1978
    • Parking available (Paved, off street lot behind property)