George Fuller House Bed and Breakfast 148 Main Street Essex Massachusetts 01929 USA http://www.cape-ann.com/fuller-house/ Phone: +1-978-768-7766 Phone: +1-978-768-7462 Fax: +1-978-768-6178 Toll-free: +1-800-477-0148

General Information

We invite you to visit the George Fuller House B&B Inn, located on the Causeway at 148 Main Street, in the heart of Essex. Boston is 30 miles to the south and we are only a 45-minute ride from Logan International Airport.

This 1830 Federal style house was built by Essex shipwrights with the same pride and craftsmanship used to built the famous "Essex built" schooners. It retains many of its fine architectural features including folding Indian shutters, working fireplaces, original panelling and wood carvings. Three porches and a balcony give access to the outside and a splendid view of the salt marsh and the Essex River beyond. On a high course tide the flooded marsh reaches the border of our gently rolling lawn.

Our seven charming guest rooms are furnished with antiques and period reproductions. Four of our guest rooms include cozy fireplaces. Each room has a unique atmosphere with features such as brass and canopy beds, braided rugs, and hand-carved Boston rockers. All rooms have private baths, individual heat/air conditioning, color TV, and telephones. The fireplace in the living room offers a warm response to cool New England evenings. We begin each day with a full complimentary country breakfast. Enjoy such specialties as cranberry muffins, Belgian waffles, fresh baked breads, fresh fruit, and many other inn favorites. Coffee, tea, and cool drinks are served in the late afternoon in one of the common areas suitable to the season. Guests may relax and enjoy conversation in any of the public rooms or porches. Local Attractions Essex is rich in maritime history; sailing vessels have been built here since the early 17th Century. Most of Gloucester's famous schooners were "Essex Built". The nearby Essex Shipbuilding Museum preserves much of this heritage. At the George Fuller House we continue this relationship with and love of the ocean by maintaining a cruising sailboat which is available for sailing lessons and day sails.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: plus 2 suites and penthouse
• There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 175.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 175.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00
• Other Accommodations: 2 suite + penthouse
  2-room suites, fireplaces, 3 porches, full gourmet breakfast. Direct TV, use of phones, fax, wireless internet. Walk to Essex River,over 50 antique shops, award-winning restaurants, and the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. Several nearby beaches, close to train to Boston. 30-minute drive to Boston. Spectacular views of marsh and Essex River.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full Gourmet breakfast is available for purchase
• Breakfast is served from: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Breakfast is served in the Porch, Breakfast Room, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room
• Lunch is available by special request
• Dinner is available by special request
• Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert
• Our signature dish is Praline French Toast
  Belgian Waffles, fresh fruit, praline french toast, eggs benedict, fresh baked breads.

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas
• Limited accommodations for guest pets
• Children are welcome
• Limitations on childcare
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (no alcohol license, may bring your own.)
• Deposit amount required (1 night required.)
• Check in time is 3:00 - 6:00 PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
• Cancellations:
  2 weeks notice required.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Federal
• Built in 1830
• Opened for business in 1998
• Parking available

Location

• Location is best described as: Gloucester, MA, Ipswich, MA, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, Riverside, Salem, MA, Downtown, Small town, Village
  
• Nearest major city: Boston, Salem, MA (30 miles Rt 128 N to Exit 15)
• Directions to property:
  Route 128 North to Gloucester, take Exit 15 (School St.) to Essex/Manchester. Take left off exit and go till end of street. Take left onto Main St. Address is 148 Main St., Essex, MA. On the Essex River.
• Nearest major airport: BOS 30 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Route 1 North to Route 128 North to Gloucester, take Exit 15 (School St.) to Essex/Manchester. Take left off exit and go till end of street. Take left onto Main St. Address is 148 Main St., Essex, MA. On the Essex River.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Kathleen Tilden
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one dog on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Kayaking, Boating, Essex River Cruises, Crane's Beach in Ipswich, Golfing, Sailing, Swimming, Fishing, Gloucester & Rockport, MA, Salem, MA, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Vineyard, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Award-winning restaurants, golf, swimming, tennis, fishing, and sailing, Cranes Beach, Rockport art galleries, Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Salem, MA with 350 years of history, 50 Antique Shops in town, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Water sports