Fairthorne B&B 111 Ocean Street Cape May New Jersey 08204-7381 USA http://www.fairthorne.com Phone: +1-609-884-8791 Fax: +1-609-898-6129 Toll-free: +1-800-438-8742

General Information

Be our guest at the Fairthorne Bed & Breakfast and Cottage, in the heart of the historic, oceanside village of Cape May. The warmth of our romantic retreat welcomes you at the door. Built in 1892 by a whaling captain, this colonial Revival-style inn features leaded stained glass windows and a graceful wraparound veranda appointed with wicker. The Cottage is located next door, a Victorian home built in 1880/1830 and it features 3 guest rooms with fireplaces and onsite parking, a great addition to the Fairthorne.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms and Suites
• There are 9 guest accommodations (9 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 230.00 and $ 280.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:30 & 9:30 am
• Breakfast is served in the Outdoor porch in summer, Breakfast/dining area
• Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 nights on weekends,3 nights Jul, Aug. and Holiday weekends)
• Smoking is not allowed
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Accommodations are not suitable for children
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Bring your own)
• Deposit amount required (Credit card for security)
• Check in time is 2pm and Check out time is 11am
• Cancellations:
  4 week notice- no charge within 4 weeks if we rent entire nights reserved no charge, otherwise we charge 1 night.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • AB&BA
  • BBIANJ
  • HACM
  • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
  • Select Registry

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Colonial
• Built in 1892
• Opened for business in 1946
• Restored / Remodeled in 1997

Location

• Geographic region: Mid Atlantic
• Location is best described as: National Historic District, Victorian Seashore Resort, Oceanside, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Atlantic City, NJ (40 miles north)
• Directions to property:
  Garden State Parkway south to end ( exit 0 ) continue into Cape May to center city, 2nd light turn left on to Ocean Street, continue 2 blocks and the Fairthorne is on the left.
• Nearest major airport: ACJ 45 miles
• Directions from airport:
  East on the Atlantic City Expressway to exit 7 S , the Garden State Parkway south, continue south to the end ( exit 0 ) into Cape May, to center City , 2 light make a left onto Ocean Street, 2 blocks to Fairthorne on left.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Ed and Diane Hutchinson
  Ed and Diane are both retired from Bell Atlantic - NJ after 30 years service. We are local to the area and raised our children in Cape May. Diane loves working the Inn , cooking and tending the guest and she does all the decorating of the Inn. Ed is very active in community work and Kiwanis, both local and District level. The Inn consist of two buildings which makes up the nine guest rooms.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one cat on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Fishing, Golf, whale watching, tours, Performing Theater, Religious Services, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports