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The Inn of the Tartan Fox
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  • Inn Details

    Arts and Craft style country manor located 5 minutes from Keene amidst 10 acres of woods and ponds. Rooms have private baths with heated marble floors, antiques, TVs and some fireplaces. For the business traveler we offer wireless internet for your computer, flexible check in times.Four course gourmet breakfast included. Homemade crafts and preserves available in gift shop. Featured in NH "Off the Beaten Path".

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Both refugees from the corporate world, Meg and Wayne love this area of New Hampshire. Meg is a blue-ribbon baker who makes jams, baskets and canes chairs in her spare time. Wayne is a woodcarver. Both ski, garden and love to go hiking.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    Property Noted For:

    • Arts and Crafts architecture

    • Celtic influence

    • Antiques/decor

    • Gourmet food

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    On Site:

    • Copier

    • Piano

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  • Hot Deal: Unplugged!

    • 2/8/2012 - 2/15/2012
    • Regular rate:$125
    • Savings:20%
    • Discount rate:$100

    Are your electronic devices starting to feel as though they are becoming permanently attached? Have you forgotten what peace and quiet feels like? Start 2012 with an "unplugged" weekend. Come to this undiscovered corner of New Hampshire and reconnect with your loved one or yourself. Turn off your cell phone, swap your kindle for a book (the kind with paper pages), enjoy a hike, watch the winter birds at the feeder, meditate on the flames in the fireplace, at a discounted rate for Manor and Terrace Rooms. Similar discounts for Stewart and Blackwatch Rooms.

    Manor Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$115

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 to 9 pm    Check out: 11 am

    • Minimum stay: 2 night stay on weekends in summer and fall

    • Deposit amount required: A valid credit card number or one night's stay paid in advance will hold your reservation.

    • Cancellations: Cancellations must be received 7 days before the start of the reservation and are subject to a $10.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 7 days of the arrival date will be charged for the nights reserved unless the room is rented to another guest.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Antioch Students, depending on availability
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 0

    • Mid Week Seniors
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 2

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Gourmet

    • Serving location: sunporch, Breakfast Room

    Signature Dish

    Maple glazed pears
    We select yellow-green Bartlett or Anjou pears which respond to light finger pressure. We pare them carefully, and divide in half. Using a small scoop, we remove the seeds and stem. The cavity then gets a filling made from brown sugar, melted butter, raisins and chopped walnuts. The pears are placed in a bath of cranberry juice mixed with NH maple syrup and spoon basted as they bake. Before serving we grate nutmeg over the top and garnish with a fresh mint leaf.

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

    • Gluten Free

    • Lactose free

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Apple Streusel Baked French Toast
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 30 min

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  • Location Type

    • Rural New Hampshire

    City

    • Keene

    • Distance to city: 2 miles

    • Directions to property:
      At the corner of NH route 101 and NH route 12 Go one mile south on route 12, bear right on route 32. The Inn of the Tartan Fox is 1.7 miles on the left.

    Airport

    • Manchester, NH (MHT) 55 miles

    • Directions to property:
      I-293 south to NH route 101. Route 101 west will eventually bring you to Keene, NH. At the second light turn left onto rt 12 south. After one mile, bear right onto route 32. The Inn of the Tartan Fox is 1.7 miles on the left.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Covered bridges

    • Mt. Monadnock

    • Antioch Graduate School

    • Historic New England villages

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Antiquing

    • Hiking

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Table Tennis

    • Tennis courts

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    We love The Inn of the Tartan Fox!!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    My husband and I have had the pleasure of staying at The Inn of the Tartan Fox twice now and just had to let everyone know what a pleasant experience it is to stay there. Owners Meg & Wayne are so accommodating while allowing their guests privacy ... the rooms are clean and fresh, the beds super comfortable, and the breakfasts gourmet and delicious. It is very close to Keene, NH, and Keene State College. Between the authentic New England home atmosphere and satisfying breakfasts, it is by far more comfortable and enticing than any "big box" hotel in the area. If you want to rest, relax and eat very well, this is the B&B of choice in the region. We love it and are looking forward to more visits in the future.

    always the best!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Have been staying at this INN for several years and they never have failed to serve the best of everything, food, accomodations and graciousness.

    Wonderful Experience

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    What a wonderful Inn! We had a beautiful, clean, well-equipped room and Meg is a great hostess. The breakfast was delicious, and Meg had no problem accommodating my wife's food allergies. It rained most of the time that we were there so we didn't get a chance to walk around the gardens but what we could see was beautiful. I look forward to a return visit.

    Cozy Inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    This is a very nice inn. The room was very comfortable and clean, and breakfast was very good. The only complaint I have was the inability of this inn to accommodate a child. They only allow 2 guests per room, no cots available. (Luckily, we were able to arrange for our child to stay with family in the area.)

    Innkeeper Response
    Children over 12 can be accommodated in two of the larger rooms, we don't use cots, but set up a twin bed for a third person. This guest indicated that their child would be staying with family so he could visit cousins. They were looking forward to some time to themselves. We are sorry they were disappointed.

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    Quiet Delight

    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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    This is by far a very relaxing b&b beutiful outdoor area and very accomadating hosts Its like being in another time very good breakfast and healthy Been here twice and love it this was an annniversary trip and i asked for flowers for my wife and they were very nice

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