Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House

Enjoy the splendor of yesteryear with the amenities of today. The decor of this quintessential 1792 inn is lovely with distinctively decorated rooms, tin ceiling, and many antiques. Five guest rooms each with modern, private bathroom; wireless Internet; cable TV; air conditioning in guest rooms; scrumptious breakfasts.

Visit the website for

Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Small town
    • Village
  • Nearest major city: Keene, NH (4 miles North)
  • Directions to property:
    From the center of Keene, take Main Street to Routes 101/12. Turn right on Route 101/12. In 1/2 mile, you'll come to a traffic circle. Take Route 10 South (toward Winchester. Continue on Route 10 for 4 miles. Look for a "Whitcomb House Bed & Breakfast" sign on your right and Nick's Restaurant on your left. After Nick's, turn left onto California Street, go through the Thompson Covered Bridge, and the street becomes Main Street. The inn is the fifth house on the left. Go past the inn, turn left onto Prospect Street and you will see our driveway on the left. Welcome!
  • Nearest major airport: Manchester, NH (MHT) 55 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    From Manchester Airport, follow SR 101 West to Keene. Turn left onto Route 10 South (Winchester Street). Continue on Route 10 approximately 4 miles. Look for a "Whitcomb House Bed and Breakfast" sign on your right. Take the next left turn onto California Street, through the Thompson Covered Bridge, and the street turns into Main Street. The inn is the fifth house on the left. Go past the inn, turn left onto Prospect Street and you will see our driveway on the left. Welcome!

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 150.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 150.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • Radio
  • Turndown Service
  • On Site
  • Amenities Basket
  • BBQ grill
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • DVD Player
  • Desk
  • Fax Machine
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Internet Service
  • Piano
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Other Amenitites
  • Wireless Internet access
  • Lovely porch and gazebo (warmer months)
  • Free long distance calls to points within the USA
  • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 7:30-9:00 or by arrangement
    • Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Chocolates in room, Tea and coffee anytime
    • Special meals available: wheat-free, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
    • Our signature dish is Latin American breakfast
      Ask about our Latin American breakfast, with beans, rice, eggs, avocadoes, and home-made tortillas and special seasonings

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (Two-night minimum some weekends May through October)
    • Smoking is not allowed
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Children are welcome (Family-friendly; ask about Pack-and-Play, high chair, etc.)
    • Limitations on childcare (By prior arrangement)
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
    • Deposit amount required (Required ONLY for multi-room rentals or extended visits, 25% deposit when reservation is made. Details available upon request.)
    • Check in time is 3pm or arrange and Check out time is 11am or arrange
    • Cancellations:
      Reservations are held with a valid credit card. A $20 service charge will be charged if cancellation is received between 7 and 14 days of your scheduled arrival. If cancellation is received within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date AND if another guest fills the room we have held for you, there will only be a $20 charge. The full room rate plus tax may be charged for no-shows and unfilled reserved rooms in which the cancellation was not received at least 7 days before your scheduled arrival. At the innkeeper's discretion, cancellation charges may be applied towards a future stay if booked within one year.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • AAA
      • Keene Area Chamber of Commerce
      • Monadnock Lodging Association
      • Monadnock Travel Council
      • New Hampshire Made/New Hampshire's Own
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Discounts available:
      business travelers 
      long-term stays 
      student discounts 

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Susan and David Schuster
      We have traveled extensively -- the USA, Europe, and Latin America are some of the places we've visited. We love meeting people from all over. In addition to running the inn, Susan is a writer and David is a chef. Other family members, who also reside at the inn, have lived in Central America and are fluent in Spanish.
    • The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, six covered bridges, Knotty Pine Antiques, Keene Pumpkin Festival, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, golfing, Keene State College, Franklin Pierce College, Antioch Graduate School, Apple Hill Chamber Music, Mount Monadnock, the most-climbed mtn. in N. Amer., Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area

    Visit the website for

    Contact Information


    Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House Bed and Breakfast
    Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House
    27 Main Street
    Swanzey NH 03446
    USA
    Phone: +1-603-357-6624
    Cellular: +1-603-499-6957
    Innkeeper(s)
    Susan and David Schuster
    Rates:
    $90 - $150
    Travel gift certificate cards for B&B inns

    BedandBreakfast.com
    Click to verify BBB accreditation and to see a BBB report.
    HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime.

    Reviews

    Overall
    Guest Rooms
    Service
    Value
    Cleanliness
    Dining
    Read all 29 Reviews
    Review Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House, Swanzey, NH

    Photo Album

    The Carlton Bridge Room is our most requested room. Guests find the antique wood double bed, accessories, and burgundy and green decor very pleasing.Enjoy this Currier and Ives winter wonderland where you'll find plenty of winter activities nearby and plenty of warmth on the inside.
    100 yards from the front door of The Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House, you will find the 1832 West Swanzey "Thompson Bridge," considered to be one of New Hampshire's most beautiful.People of all ages love our antiques. Gabriela enjoys taking her antique dolls for a walk around the inn in this vintage pram.
    In the spring, New Hampshire is known for its maple sugaring. The trees at the Bridges Inn are being tapped; a local maple sugar house boils it down and bottles it for us. We serve the maple syrup at breakfast and sell it in our gift shop.Imagine how the inn looked in previous centuries. The tin ceiling, antiques, preserved molding and trim, and nooks and crannies will bring you back to yesteryear.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Antioch New England Grad. School nearby
    • Close to colleges: Keene State and Franklin Pierce
    • Delicious breakfasts customized for specific diets
    • Near auction houses and antique shops
    • Nearby covered bridges
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Family Travel
    • Gourmet food
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Country Inn
    • Historic Inn

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Victorian
    • Built in 1792
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1996
    • Parking available