Lanes Cove House 6 Andrews Street Gloucester Massachusetts 01930 USA http://www.lanescovehouse.com Phone: +1-978-282-4647 Fax: +1-978-283-1022

General Information

"A five star B&B with a ten star concierge" Lanes Cove House is a charming 1860s Victorian, cozy and comfortable. Enjoy pre-breakfast coffee in your tastefully furnished bedroom, followed by a delicious expanded continental breakfast in the dining room or on the large deck overlooking picturesque Lanes Cove. Take a ten minute walk to our small village beach or a short drive to beautiful Good Harbor Beach, but return in time to watch spectacular sunsets from the deck. Go whale watching and bird watching, visit the art galleries and the antique shops. Take a short drive to Salem, the city with a dark past, and historic Boston, a city not to be missed.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Queen bedrooms
• There are 3 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 140.00 and $ 150.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 40.00
• Other Accommodations: Carriage House
  Available by the week, month, or winter, this lovely building has been completely renovated and converted to a beautiful three level vacation home with two bedrooms and three bathrooms. It sleeps eight people, with a king bed, a queen sleep-sofa, and two sets of bunk-beds. The carriage house offers large LCD TVs, a Jacuzzi, a gas fireplace and much more. Weekly self-hosted rates vary according to the month, from $800 to $1500.

Amenities

Meals

• A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:00-10:00, or to suit guests
• Breakfast is served in the deck overlooking ocean, Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea
• Our signature dish is Scones
  The most popular breakfast items are the "chef's" own scone creations, baked fresh each morning. They vary each day according to the host's whims or guest requests; sometimes cranberries-walnuts with orange zest, or cherry-almond. Other favorites are lemon-blueberry with almond, cinnamon-apple with walnuts, and oatmeal-raisin with pecans. If guests express a craving for chocolate, then it's chocolate chip-pecan.

Policies

• Minimum stay required (two night minimum)
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (10 years old, unless family reserves all 3 rooms)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (A one day deposit is required for making a two or three day reservation. One third is reguired for longer stays.)
• Closed: closed January through March
• Check in time is 3:00-9:00 PM and Check out time is by 11:00 AM
• Cancellations:
  Refunds of deposits are made, minus a $10 fee, if notice is given at least 4 weeks before the scheduled check-in. If notice is given within the next 2 weeks, the deposit will be returned in the form of a credit certificate toward a future stay. Regretfully, the deposit must be forfeited if the reservation is canceled later than that, unless we are able to rebook the room. Local corporate clients are exempt from this policy.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Gloucester Visitors Center
  • Mass. Lodging Association
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1860
• Opened for business in 2002
• Restored / Remodeled in 2001
• Parking available (one car per room)

Location

• Geographic region: North Shore MA
• Location is best described as: Oceanside
  
• Nearest major city: Boston, MA (30 miles South)
• Directions to property:
  From Boston take Route 1 North. On Rte. 1, get into the middle lane, eventually going through an underpass. When emerging move to the right quickly but cautiously. The exit for Rte. 128 comes up very soon. Take Rte. 128 North. Stay on 128 for about 20 miles to the first traffic circle. Take the 3rd exit off Grant Circle. The sign reads "Rte. 127, Annisquam, Pigeon Cove". Stay on 127/Washington Street for 4 1/2 miles. Pass through the small village center of Lanesville, and go one short block further. Bear left with Rte. 127 onto Andrews Street. We're the second building on the left, #6. If you're driving from the west take the Mass.Tpke.(Rte. 90) to Rte. 95 North to Rte. 128 North and follow the directions above.
• Nearest major airport: BOS 25 miles
• Directions from airport:
  From Logan Airport take Route 1A North, to Route 60 West, to Route 1 North. From there, follow the directions printed above.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Anna Andella
  The owner is a retired teacher who makes her guests comfortable by anticipating their needs. She loves baking her own specialties each morning, and serving them with fresh fruits, regional breads and cereals, and premium coffees and teas.

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Commercial Fishing, Lobster Boats, Schooner Festivals, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Shipbuilding Museum, Maritime Heritage Center, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Art Galleries, Diving, Museums, Theater, Boat Tours, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming