Inn Details
Be our guest at the Fairthorne Bed & Breakfast and Cottage, in the heart of the historic, oceanside village of Cape May. The warmth of our romantic retreat welcomes you at the door. Built in 1892 by a whaling captain, this colonial Revival-style inn features leaded stained glass windows and a graceful wraparound veranda appointed with rocking chairs. The Cottage is located next door, a Victorian home built in 1880/1830 and it features 3 guest rooms with fireplaces and onsite parking, a great addition to the Fairthorne. During pleasant weather, breakfast is served on the veranda.The Fairthorne features six rooms with whirlpool tubs of which four are two person tubs.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- National Historic District
- Victorian Seashore Resort
- Oceanside
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Atlantic City, NJ (40 miles north)
- 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. - Nearest major airport: Atlantic City, NJ (ACY) 45 miles
- Directions from airport:
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.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms and Suites
- There are 9 guest accommodations (9 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 230.00 and $ 280.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00
Amenities | In Room | | | Air conditioning | Alarm clock | | Amenities Basket | Bath robes | | Board games | CD player | | Ceiling fans | DVD Player | | Fireplace | Fridge | | Hairdryer | Hot tub/whirlpool tub | | Ironing Board | Radio | | Satellite/Cable TV | TV |  | | On Site | | | Data port | Fax Machine | | Internet Service | Library | | Telephone | Videos | | Wi-Fi | | | | Other Amenitites | | | Bicycles | Beach chairs & towels | | 24 hour hot & cold beverages & snacks | |
Meals - A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:30 & 9:30 am
- Breakfast is served in the Outdoor porch in summer, Breakfast/dining area
- Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies - Minimum stay required (2 nights on weekends,3 nights Jul, Aug. and Holiday weekends)
- Smoking is not allowed
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Accommodations are not suitable for children (Age 12yrs. and above welcome)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Bring your own)
- Deposit amount required (Credit card for security and in March will be billed 50% of stay to be paid by check.)
- Check in time is 2pm and Check out time is 11am
- Cancellations:
4 week notice- no charge within 4 weeks if we rent entire nights reserved no charge, otherwise we charge 1 night. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- HACM
- Preferred Inns of NJ
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
- Select Registry
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:| | | Govt-accepted rate | | | | 30% | Mid week October thru May | |
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Ed and Diane Hutchinson
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
- There is one cat on the property
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 Onsite or Nearby Activities Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports Cape May Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Cape May, New Jersey.
Contact Information
 
Fairthorne B&B111 Ocean Street Cape May, NJ 08204-7381 USA
| Phone: | +1-609-884-8791 | | Fax: | +1-609-898-6129 | | Toll-free: | +1-800-438-8742 |
Innkeeper(s)
Ed and Diane Hutchinson
Rates:
$230 - $280
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