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The Friends Lake Inn
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  • Inn Details

    Friends Lake Inn is a fully restored 19th century Adirondack country inn overlooking Friends Lake. The Inn features the warm patina of chestnut woodwork, brick hearths and an original tin-ceiling. Gourmet dining is available daily complemented by an extensive award winning wine list. Seventeen luxury guestrooms all with private baths, some with jacuzzis, steam showers or fireplaces, welcome you to relax in style. An outdoor sauna in the gazebo overlooks a backyard pond and garden. In-ground swimming pool and canoes and kayaks available on Friends Lake.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Country Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Grand Spectator Wine Award

    • Wine Cellar

    • Gourmet food

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    Other Amenities:

    • sauna

    • featherbeds

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  • Adirondack Helicopter Tour

    3/25/2011 - 3/25/2012

    Discover the true beauty of the Adirondacks with a 30 minute helicopter tour! Package includes a one night stay in a romantic guest room, 30 minute helicopter tour, three course candle-lit dinner and full country breakfast for two. Package starts at $599.00 in a Traditional guest room.

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    Nightly Rate

    $349 - $499

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2pm    Check out: 11am

    • Deposit amount required: A 50% deposit is required for stays of 2 or more nights.

    • Cancellations: Full refund if reservation is cancelled 14 days prior to arrival, thereafter deposit would be returned if room is re-rented. The Inn does have 1 dog allowed in limited areas.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Full bar/wine collection on premises.

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: 12 years old and over

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • AAA

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8-10:30, Sundays 8-12:00

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Monthly wine dinners

    • Special Holiday Menu

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  • Location Type

    • Lakeside

    • Mountains

    City

    • Glens Falls

    • Distance to city: 35 miles

    • Directions to property:
      I-87 North to exit 25, left on Rt 8W for 3 1/2 miles. Left on Friends Lake Rd, bear right at fork, turn right, Inn is on right.

    Airport

    • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County)

    • Directions to property:
      same

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Trails for hiking/skiing on site

    • Outlet Stores

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Billiards

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • ice skating

    • snowmobiling within driving distance

    • Shopping

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Great wine, great service, and a wonderful room

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My wife and I have stayed at the Friends Lake Inn several times over the past 10 years and we have always had a pleasant experience. We generally stay in one of the Adirondack rooms, this time around the Great Room, and they are such a peacful and relaxing place to spend time. I also love that there are no televisions in the room and the rooms that have steam showers are the best in my opinion. The wine list is out of this world and I highly recommend you ask for a tour of the wine cellar. If you are a wine geek you will absolutley love seeing some of the incredible vintages they have on hand and if Paul gives the tour you'll enjoy it even more as he is one of the most enthusiastic wine experts I have ever met. The food is always good, though tends to lean a bit toward the heavy side and I'm a big fan of the differing selection of game meats they offer. The dinning room is a good size and coming from NYC it is always nice to have plenty of space between the tables. The fire is a nice touch and adds to the ambiance. This was the first year we stayed where the wine bar was in place and the menu has a good selection of small plates and entrees and the wines by the glass are excellent. The breakfasts are great and the house cured smoked salmon is among the best I've had. Unfortunately on this trip my wife fell ill and the staff were so accomodating trying to make her feel better and John and Trudy were very understanding when we had to cut our stay short. I highly recommend it for a quiet relaxing weekend to enjoy wine, food, a good book, and a little romance.

    OK - But did not meet expectations. Costs exceeded experience.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    While the Inn was very nice and we enjoyed our stay, there was not a lot to offer for entertainment. No TV's in the room and outside of the billards room nothing to do. As you could not check-in until 2:00 we did not feel that the snowshoeing was an option. We felt that it really was off-season and while our room package included dinner and breakfast, with just the addition of 4 glasses of wine, a small selection of cheese and one mixed water-down drink we spent an additional 150.00 dollars. For a total price of $599.00 we could have gone to NYC and spent the night. We really felt that at this time of year after having stayed there the rates should have been off-season. In the end it was an enjoyable stay but not one we would do again at this Inn.

    Wonderful place!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I had been at Friends Lake Inn years ago for dinner and drinks. The place left an impression so deep that I had to return someday! This time, we stayed a night in one of the beautiful Adirondack rooms. The food was superb, the room simply lovely, and the staff so accommodating. I will recommend this wonderful place to everyone!!!!

    A romantic get away with fine dining

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    If you are looking for the amenities of a spa, TV in the room and fitness or workout gym, this is not the place. Friends Lake Inn offers a quiet, romantic retreat close to skiing and winter sports. The food is out of this world and the wine is too (although the wine can get pricey). Still, this is a comfortable and quaint Adirondack retreat. TV can be found in the bar and common room.

    Comfy and Cozy

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    FLI has wonderful service and a vast assortment of rooms. We stayed in FieldStone, which is perfect for those who are looking for a cozy weekend up North. It holds the essence of the 'Dacks with a touch of class. The service was outstanding. If you enjoy being pampered FLI is the place for you.

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