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The Book And Blanket Bed And Breakfast
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  • Inn Details

    From the time you arrive you will feel completely at home at The Book & Blanket. Zoe, the basset hound, usually begins the welcoming process with kisses on your way in the door. You awake to the smell of homemade breads and muffins, the aroma of fresh-ground coffee and the soft strains of classical music wafting through the air. A short walk to the Jay covered bridge and swimming hole, the Book & Blanket is just 20 minute from Lake Placid and 10 minutes from Whiteface Mountain. The hiking trails of Keene & Keene Valley are a 10- to 15- minute drive away. And the Book & Blanket now offers wireless and highspeed access.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Friendly family with varied interests including, juggling, cooking, literature, theater, politics, old movies, and basset hounds.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Other Pets: Zoe the Basset Hound

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Library

    • Radio

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Piano

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • On site-books

    • books-virtually a lending library.

    • books

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    Nightly Rate

    $70 - $99

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2 pm    Check out: 1 pm

    • Minimum stay: holiday weekends

    • Deposit amount required: 1 nights stay

    • Cancellations: 14 days notice required

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: bring own

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: All ages, under 5 free

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No : parents are expected to supervise children at all times

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7am until 10am

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining room, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Vegetarian

    • vegan

    Additional food services

    • Afternoon Snacks

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  • Location Type

    • Ausable River

    • High Peaks

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Village

    City

    • Lake Placid

    • Distance to city: 17 miles

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County)

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Beach

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Covered bridge, swimming hole, Av Sable Chasm, theme parks

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Olympic events, dog sledding, ice skating, tobagganing, ferry rides

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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    Write a review

    These hosts mastered the art of hospitality

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The hosts carefully crafted this Bed and Breakfast not only with the literary theme but in the grace in which they tended to their guests. The time in which they socialized with us was balanced perfectly with our private time. An entire section of their house is reserved for guests--plenty of interesting board games, videos, and the obvious books. This book theme was interwoven into their B & B not only on the shelves which contain a wide variety books but also on their wall paper, garbage cans, bookmarks, mugs, and soaps. The hosts anticipated the needs of their guests. A pad of paper was thoughtfully positioned near the phone with a pen. A plastic bag was in the bathroom, with a label asking the guests to use the bag to take home their open shampoo bottles and soap. The dining room welcomed us with tea (or coffee), a basket of brochures, local maps, flowers, and chocolates. Breakfast was amazing and plentiful. The hosts set up a table setting for our one-year-old baby, with a baby spoon, cup, and bowl. The rooms were very clean and beautifully decorated. This B & B is a short scenic drive away from Lake Placid. We HIGHLY recommend this to anyone visiting the High Peaks region.

    We'd definitely stay here again!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    We spent a night at this charming inn, and were delighted with the F. Scott Fitzgerald room, the yummy breakfast and the gracious hosts, including Zoe the basset hound. If you're a book lover you'll be enchanted with the literary ambience.

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