Inns At Blackberry Common 82 Elm Street Camden Maine 04843-1907 USA http://www.innsatblackberrycommon.com Phone: +1-207-236-6060 Fax: +1-207-236-9032 Toll-free: +1-800-388-6000

General Information

Only 3 blocks to Camden harbor and the heart of the village, The Inns at Blackberry Common welcome you to luxurious accommodations and fine dining in Camden Maine! With 18 guestrooms in two historic buildings, the inn is nestled in the midst of an acre of gardens and woodlands. Choose the Victorian elegance of our main Blackberry Inn or the stately historic 1806 Elms house. Each guest room is graciously appointed,with private bath and air conditioning. Enjoy a gas fireplace, soak in a whirlpool or clawfoot tub or relax on your personal deck or patio. Garden Suite Rooms and those in the Tinker's Cottage are tucked amid perennial gardens have private entrances. Maine Explorer's Guide says "We think Blackberry has the prettiest interiors in town..." Choose your favorite!

Each morning, waken to the aroma of our signature coffee while Chef Jim prepares a sumptuous breakfast, with Maine specialties featuring berries and herbs from our gardens. We use only the freshest of local ingredients. Daily specials include multi-grain waffles topped with rum raisin maple syrup, our signature Blackberry Sage French toast or fresh herbed omelets. Our yogurt, topped with Blackberry's own granola and fresh fruit, is always available.

Relax after a days adventure with afternoon tea in the quiet gardens and enjoy our wine selection each evening. Dinner is served for our guests seasonal. Special culinary and seasonal getaway packages are on our website.

With elegant parlors, polished parquet floors, ornate Italianate moldings and tin ceilings, Blackberry Inn is featured in ''Daughters of Painted Ladies: America's Respendent Victorians.'' Called "one of the outstanding reasons to visit New England" by YANKEE's "Travel Guide to New England." Open year round. A Select Registry Inn.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 18 guest accommodations (18 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 129.00 and $ 269.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 129.00 and $ 269.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00
• Other Accommodations: Rooms and Suites
  Luxury Garden Suite Rooms in restored Carriage House with private entrances off garden. King size beds, gas fireplaces, cable TV and luxurious bath with whirlpool or Victorian soaking tubs and separate showers. New Birch Reteat Suite is reminiscent of a Maine cabin, trimmed out with birch logs with all the luxuries you want! Sitting area, fireplace, cable tv & wireless! Double whirlpool tub!

Amenities

Meals

• A Multi course gourmet breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:00 to 9:30
• Breakfast is served in the in formal dining room or, in outdoor courtyard, Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Dinner for guests - seasonally, Seasonal afternoon refreshments, Afternoon tea, Wine/cheese
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Blackberry Sage French Toast
  An elegant presentation that has become one of our signature dishes! Harvesting fresh blackberries from our own blackberry patch and using fresh sage from the garden, Chef Jim simmers a sauce that is rich, smooth and bursting with flavors! Dipped in our own delicately seasoned egg batter and grilled to perfection, our Blackberry sage french toast is requested again and again!

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 day-in season; summer & fall weekends & holiday weekends)
• Smoking is not allowed
• Limited accommodations for guest pets (Specific Rooms ONLY - Pet fee required.)
• Limitations on children staying (Specific rooms are appropriate for traveling with children)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Must be legal age; subject to Maine State laws.)
• Deposit amount required (One night deposit required on one to 3 night stays; 2 nights deposit on longer stays.)
• Check in time is 3:00 - 6:00 and Check out time is 11:00
• Cancellations:
  If you must cancel your reservation & provide at least 2 weeks notice, your deposit will be refunded, minus a $25 fee. If you cancel with fewer than 14 days notice,or if you depart prior to scheduled departure date, we are unable to refund your deposit and you are responsible for full room charges.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • AAA
  • Camden Bed & Breakfast Association
  • Maine Innkeepers Association
  • Passport to New England Inns
  • Select Registry Distinquished Inns of North America
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1849
• Opened for business in 1986

Location

• Geographic region: Maine Coast
• Location is best described as: Mountains, Oceanside, Small town, Village
  
• Nearest major city: Portland, ME (112 miles)
• Directions to property:
  One-quarter mile from Camden village, known as one of America's prettiest seaside towns and where the mountains meet the sea. Head North on I95, take Exit 24 to Rte 196, then US Rt 1 north to Camden. On right as entering town.
• Nearest major airport: PWM 100 miles
• Directions from airport:
  North on Interstate I95 to Exit 24, (Topsham). Take Rte 196 to Coastal Rte 1 North.Follow US Rte 1 thru Waldoboro, at blinking light, go left on Rte 90 and follow until it ends at Rte 1. Turn left on Rte 1 North again and go approx. 1.25 miles. Inn on right.
• Meeting places:
  • Bus station
  • Airport

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Jim & Cyndi Ostrowski
  After the last of 6 kids graduated from college, Jim & Cyndi were able to pursue their innkeeping dream. Jim, your chef, is a graduate of Philadelphia's The Restaurant School, and an avid bicyclist & outdoorsman. Cyndi applies her marketing and gardening skills, welcoming guests and planning special events.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one dog on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Historical interests, Lake, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, windjammer trips , island ferries, lighthouses, Outlet Stores, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Historic schooner sailing, fly fishing, museum tours, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Swimming, Tennis courts, Water sports