The Fairthorne Cottage Bed & Breakfast


  • Gabrielle Room: Beautiful, spacious room with king bed, feather pillows and rich linens. Bath with two person tub & seperate tiled shower. Gas fireplace, Flat screen TV/w DVD and CD player. On site parking.

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    Built in 1880, the Fairthorne Cottage has been lovingly restored into a charming Cape May bed and breakfast. Our romantic Cape May inn is located in the heart of this historic oceanside village, steps to the beach, shopping, and dining. The warmth of our Victorian Gothic style Cape May B&B welcomes you at the door with glass enclosed airconditioned front porch appointed with comfortable reading chairs. Our romantic Cape May getaway features luxurious rooms with comfy beds, fireplaces and some spa tubs. Breakfast is a special time at our bed and breakfast in Cape May, NJ with steaming coffee, fresh fruit, homemade baked goods, and savory entrees. Enjoy breakfast and our afternoon cookies, as well as complimentary parking, Wi-Fi, beach towels, beach chairs and bicycles. The perfect Cape May vacation awaits you at the Fairthorne Cottage!


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Ed and Diane are both retired from Bell Atlantic - NJ after 30 years service. We are local to the area and raised our children in Cape May. Diane loves working the Inn , cooking and tending the guest and she does all the decorating of the Inn. Ed is very active in community work and Kiwanis, both local and District level. The Inn consist of two buildings which makes up the nine guest rooms.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 1


    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • 1 block to beach & shops

    • Center of Historic District

    • Select Registry / Distinguished Inns of No. Amer.

    • Sumptuous Breakfast

    • close to fine restaurants

    • Antiques/decor

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    On Site:

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Bicycles

    • 24 hour hot & cold beverages & snacks

    • Beach chairs & towels

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  • Nightly Rate

    $225 - $295

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 1pm    Check out: 11am

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights on weekends,3 nights Jul, Aug. and Holiday weekends

    • Deposit amount required: Credit card for security

    • Cancellations: 4 week notice- no charge within 4 weeks if we rent entire nights reserved no charge, otherwise we charge 1 night.This includes early departures.

    • 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

    • Children allowed: Age 12yrs. and above welcome

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • Govt-accepted rate
      Percent off: 0% Days required: 0

    • Mid week October thru May
      Percent off: 22% Days required: 0

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9 am

    • Serving location: Outdoor patio - summer, Breakfast/dining area


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Additional food services

    • snack area

  • Location Type

    • National Historic District

    • Victorian Seashore Resort

    • Oceanside

    • Small town


    City

    • Atlantic City

    • Distance to city: 40 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Garden State Parkway south to end ( exit 0 ) continue into Cape May to center city, 2nd light turn left on to Ocean Street, continue 2 blocks and the Fairthorne is on the left.


    Airport

    • Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 95 miles

    • Directions to property:
      East on the Atlantic City Expressway to exit 7 S , the Garden State Parkway south, continue south to the end ( exit 0 ) into Cape May, to center City , 2 light make a left onto Ocean Street, 2 blocks to Fairthorne on left.


    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

    • Fishing

    • Golf

    • whale watching

    • Birding

    • tours

    • Performing Theater

    • Religious Services

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

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    Simply the Best

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    We just spent another wonderful New Year’s weekend at the Fairthorne Cottage. Again, everything was beyond perfection. Diane and Ed have created a wonderful haven. Their attention to detail is amazing... everything is designed for the guests’ comfort and enjoyment and not a thing is overlooked. The breakfasts are special and delicious, the afternoon tea is sumptuous. Of course, it’s the innkeepers themselves that set the tone of a place, and Ed and Diane are some of the most genuine, nicest people you will ever meet. I highly recommend the Fairthorne Cottage for your stay in Cape May.


    Great place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Owners are very nice and friendly. Have been going there for over 10 years.


    The best of the B&Bs

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    We love the Fairthorne can't imagine any B&B matching their service and style. Ed and Diane are so warm and accommodating, I feel like a queen staying there. The convenient location is wonderful - one block from shopping and two blocks to the beach! We've been coming to the Fairthorne for more than 10 years in mid September to wrap up our summer and will return as long as possible.


    charming

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Love staying at the Fairthorne. It is charming. Diane and Ed are the perfect hosts. Diane's breakfasts are fabulous. I love her french toast and eggs benedict. Looking forward to my next stay.


    Wonderful stay, as usual!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Love staying at the Fairthorne. The innkeepers, Diane and Ed, keep the inn clean and comfortable. Breakfasts on the porch are wonderful. Never had a bad stay!!


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