The Martin Hill Inn consists of two period buildings, the Main House, above, constructed circa 1815, and the Guest House, constructed circa 1850. The picket fence and brickwalkways seen here barely hint at the lovely gardens hiding behind and connecting the two buildings. The Inn pays tribute to the rich ship building history of Portsmouth and the Piscataqua River by naming each room after one of the sleek clipper ships built here. From the well known "Ranger" which was commanded by John Paul Jones to the lesser known but eloquently named "Dashing Wave," each ship was built along the Piscataqua River by one of the several shipyards that flourished on its banks.
The Martin Hill Inn consists of two period buildings, the Main House, above, constructed circa 1815, and the Guest House, constructed circa 1850. The picket fence and brickwalkways seen here barely hint at the lovely gardens hiding behind and connecting the two buildings.

The Inn pays tribute to the rich ship building history of Portsmouth and the Piscataqua River by naming each room after one of the sleek clipper ships built here. From the well known "Ranger" which was commanded by John Paul Jones to the lesser known but eloquently named "Dashing Wave," each ship was built along the Piscataqua River by one of the several shipyards that flourished on its banks.
 

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Martin Hill Inn Bed and Breakfast
Martin Hill Inn
404 Islington Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801-4208
USA
Phone: +1-603-436-2287
Innkeeper(s)
Margot Doering
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$105 - $210
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Anytime between 8:00 and 9:00 am, guests gather around the large mahogany table to enjoy a full gourmet breakfast and great conversation. Our family style seating allows guests to exchange everything from travel tips to restaurant recommendations, descriptions of their hometowns, occupations and interests. Discover something new or share a common interest with your fellow travelers.This large, formal, Federal-style bedroom with full private bathroom in the Main House has a queen-size canopy bed with English bed dressings. The original wide-pine-board floor is circa 1815. Antiques include a large mahogany English armoire, a mahogany writing table with a centennial series mahogany chair, as well as mahogany lamp stands. A camelback love seat and wingback chair provide comfortable seating for reading and conversation.
This large room is available from May through October. It features a queen bed, as well as a twin bed which provides a comfortable alternative for two friends traveling together. Both are antique mahogany pineapple four-poster beds. Other antiques include a mahogany English armoire, mahogany lamp stands, and a secretary desk with shield back chair. The pine board floor is circa 1815 and is original to the house. A Sheraton-style love seat along with a wingback chair provide plenty of space for relaxing. Shown here is a portion of the perennial gardens that cover much of the property. The winding stone path leads to the parking lot beyond the salt box-style garden shed. Chairs and tables in the garden provide a lovely spot to share a glass of lemonade or some wine and cheese before heading to town for dinner.
This spacious, elegant room with an Oriental influence has a queen-size bed with an arch top. You will enjoy this sunny room with its mahogany English armoire, writing table, and two armchairs. The white bed linnens have been replaced by a sage colored silk canopy, with a coordinating bedspread.This room has a queen-size, cherry, four-poster bed. Like the Bedroom, visible through the doorway to the left of the bed, it has the original wide-pine board floor, dating to 1815. The armoire dates to the early 1800s and is American-made. The room also has an antique writing table and two wingback chairs. The Williamsburg wall covering and works of art give the room an oriental flavor.
This second floor sunny, corner room has a sitting room adjoining the bedroom. A luxurious floor to ceiling drape frames the queen-size iron and brass bed. Oriental area rugs adorn the antique painted floorboards discovered under the wall to wall carpet during a recent renovation. There is an antique writing table, plenty of lighting for reading and a spacious closet.The Winter Parlor is available for guests to enjoy from November through April when the snow blankets the gardens and thoughts turn indoors. Featuring period antiques, loveseat, armchairs and a marble table for parlor games, the Winter Parlor is an ideal place to relax for afternoon tea or a little light reading before retiring for the night. Take a walk in the morning before breakfast and return to the Parlor to read the newspaper before indulging in breakfast. Take a moment to admire our gallery of original artwork* featuring several local artists including Judith Totman of Kittery Point, ME. A variety of games and puzzles are available for guests to borrow. A large basket of menus for our local restaurants is also located in the Parlor as well as maps of downtown Portsmouth. Sorry, no television, just good old-fashioned conversation.
Located on the second floor, this spacious suite is a favorite with our guests who love to read early in the morning. The sunny bedroom features a spindle queen-size bed and original artwork. The bathroom is visible at the further end of the sitting room and contains an old-fashioned clawfoot soaking tub with european style hand-held shower. The step-down sitting room contains an oversized loveseat with thick cushions and plenty of pillows for curling up with your loved one and a good book. There is also a slant-top desk and chair for writing a quick postcard home or you can start your memoir if you like! This room has a private, en-suite bath with a clawfoot soaking tub and hand held shower. It is located on the second floor of the Guest House. This sunny room with bonus sunporch is a favorite of our guests with many returning year after year. The bedroom itself has a queen-size bed as well as an antique mahogany writing table and chair. The adjoining sitting room opens onto a sun porch furnished with wicker chairs and coffee table that overlooks a brick courtyard with a lush water garden. This room has a private, en-suite bath with a bathtub shower. It is located on the first floor of the Guest House.