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The Raritan Inn at Middle Valley

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  • Inn Details

    The Raritan Inn opened in June 2006 as an upscale bed and breakfast in Califon, New Jersey. We are located on twenty-four acres on the banks of the South Branch of the Raritan River. The Inn has five guest rooms, each with private bath and spa shower, satellite TV, wireless high-speed internet and a fireplace. The Inn is consciously committed to an "eco-friendly" experience. Our objective is to minimize energy consumption while generating power from natural sources. In fact, the innkeeper's cottage is a Civil War vintage house that operates as a residential power plant. The Raritan Inn provides a full breakfast each morning, served in our dining room at individual tables or on the stone patio with the relaxing sounds of a gently burbling stream in the background. The Raritan Inn is located in the area of Northwest New Jersey once known as the “German Valley.” It is noted for its fine restaurants, many antique shops, historic towns, outdoor recreation, and local theaters.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Bill and Marcia of Chester, NJ renovated The Raritan Inn eight years ago, bringing it back from its 30-year vacant dilapidated state, restoring it to a vibrant welcoming bed and breakfast. They are parents to five daughters who are working and going to school all across the United States and China.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Eco-Friendly

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Turndown Service

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Solar panels

    • Scanner

    • Geothermal energy

    • Spa showers

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    Nightly Rate

    $139 - $279

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 - 7 p.m.    Check out: 11 a.m.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: Responsible consumption of your own beverages allowed

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Well-behaved young adults age 16 or older are welcomed.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8-10 a.m.

    • Serving location: Outside on patio, Breakfast Room, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Homemade French Quarter Beignets
    Our recent breakfast menus have included: white chocolate cinnamon scones, a parfait of our seasonal fruits, homemade granola, and yogurt, eggs benedict with grilled polenta parmesan cakes, goat cheese crepes with mixed berry compote, and sausage and smoked bacon country tart. Our breakfast sausage and bacon is handmade by a local butcher; our eggs are organic and locally gathered.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Coffee/ tea/ snacks available all day

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Crunchy Granola
    Serves: 15
    Prep time: 10 minutes

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    City

    • New York

    • Distance to city: 54 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the North: From I-80: - Take exit 27A, Route 206 South towards Somerville. - Follow Route 206 South for approximately 9 miles. - At the historic town of Chester (Larison’s Restaurant is on the right) - Turn right onto Route 513 for approximately 8.5 miles to arrive at The Raritan Inn, 528 Route 513, Califon on the left From the South: From I-78: - Take Exit 16 at Clinton, follow the signs to reach Route 31 North (towards Washington, NJ). - Go approx 1.5 miles to make a right onto Route 513 North, (just after the Hess Station) towards High Bridge and Califon. - Follow the Route 513 signs closely as it makes several turns through the historic town of High Bridge. - After leaving High Bridge continue on Route 513 for another 6 miles to arrive at The Raritan Inn, 526 Route 513, Califon on the right.

    Airport

    • Newark, NJ (EWR) 47 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From I-78: - Take Exit 16 at Clinton, follow the signs to reach Route 31 North (towards Washington, NJ). - Go approx 1.5 miles to make a right onto Route 513 North, (just after the Hess Station) towards High Bridge and Califon. - Follow the Route 513 signs closely as it makes several turns through the historic town of High Bridge. - After leaving High Bridge continue on Route 513 for another 6 miles to arrive at The Raritan Inn, 526 Route 513, Califon on the right.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Fly fishing

    • Horseback riding

    • Performing Theater

    • River

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Pinball machine

    • Shopping

    • Snow shoe trails

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    Fall Wedding Weekend at Raritan Inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    The Raritan Inn was exactly what we were looking for - a non-traditional venue that had character, warmth, charm and endless possibilities for our Fall 2011 wedding. As our wedding weekend rapidly approached, both the owner Marcia and Innkeeper John helped answer ALL of our questions and concerns, particularly about the logistics of the weekend. We were able to visit the Inn throughout our planning process in order to help us more fully envision our day and also to ensure that we had the correct measurements etc for our DIY decorations and projects. The weekend of our wedding, John, the Innkeeper was indispensible – helping with the delivery of some of our rentals, checking our Inn guests in, and problem solving some last minute details that we overlooked in the planning process. The guests that stayed at the Inn with us were blown away by the beauty and character of the Inn itself. The rooms were warm and cozy (especially with the fireplaces in the bedrooms!) and John made each of us feel at home in the common areas. The breakfasts at the Inn are absolutely amazing! John took time out of his busy schedule to answer questions about the Inn’s history, as well as some of the natural history of the area. We are thrilled that we chose the Raritan Inn for our wedding. Our guests are still talking about the venue, and how unique and intimate the setting was. We were fortunate to hold our ceremony outside, down by the river and we couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful backdrop. The barn and rented tent made for a one of a kind setting for our cocktail hour and reception. Our only regret is that the entire weekend went way too fast for us and we can’t remember all of the details and wish we could turn back time to that weekend. The Raritan Inn exceeded our expectations. Thank you John and Marcia for helping us with the wedding experience we had dreamed of, we would highly recommend the Raritan Inn to anyone! Kate and Tim

    What a Find!!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We stayed at the Raritan Inn the weekend of July 23/24 this summer and it absolutely surpassed our expectations! The location is serene, the Inn grounds are lovely, the rooms are wonderful...new but with a charming sense of history, quaintness with a nice flavor of modern day technology to add the location. Breakfast was wonderful as prepared by Holly....who was so thoughtful and caring. Bob and Kim

    The Best Little Get Away

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The Raritan Inn is the best bed and breakfast we have ever stayed in. We stayed there during one of our fishing excursions - June 4 2011. The Inn itself is very beautiful, the food is great, the rooms are very clean and cozy and the hospitality is wonderful. We had two great fishing days staying at the Raritan Inn guided by Shannon's Fly Shop. Bill and Marcia made us feel so comfortable from the moment we met them, we felt like family. We are looking forward to many more stays at the beautiful Raritan Inn. We would recommend the Inn to anyone. P.S) The homemade blueberry muffins and cookies are awesome!!! Thanks to Bill and Marcia. Karen and Rich Mazzatelli

    A quality B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    A warm and efficient welcome, effective in enabling us to promptly borrow their bikes to explore the Columbia trail. Excellent carbon negative ethos used to restore the house which is an important local historic landmark. The bed was very comfortable. Margy was knowlegeable about interesting local history. In the basement is a wonderful vintage juke box, pinball machine and pool table. Where else can you boogey to 60's music while trying to play pool!

    A Beautiful Destination

    About the reviewer

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We have been celebrating at the Inn since our wedding in August 2008. I grew-up in Califon and my family used to drive by the building before it was the Inn. We used to wonder what it would look like if someone renovated it and were absolutely delighted when the current owners completely revolutionized it. The Inn is stunning, Margie is wonderful, and we look forward to our visit each year. We highly recommend the Raritan Inn to everyone we know and love.

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