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Brewster Inn


  • The Brewster Inn is located in Dexter, Maine which is less than an hour's drive to Bangor and beautiful Moosehead Lake. Escape to the tranquility of the Maine Highlands. The Inn is perfect for special events, parties and weddings. We also offer the Inn as facility space for corporate meetings and group retreats of all kinds. The Brewster Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a former Maine Governor and Government Senators family home. A portrayal of this family is seen in the Golden Globe award winning movie "The Aviator" starring Leonardo De Caprio (as Howard Hughes) and Alan Alda (as senator Ralph Owen Brewster). We are proud to be part of such fascinating history! Our home was shown on TV across the USA on HGTV in June 2008! Featured on a segment of "If Walls Could Talk"

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    Our Historic Register Inn is located in Dexter, Maine which is just 20 minutes off I95 and 50 minutes drive to Bangor and the beautiful, scenic Moosehead Lake and Mount Katahdin region. The Inn is the former mansion home of State Governor and Senator Owen Brewster who was portrayed by Alan Alda in the Golden Globe winning movie "The Aviator" that co-starred Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes so its pretty historic. Our home was on TV across the USA on HGTV in June 2008 as we were filmed for one of their programmes "If Walls Could Talk" in Oct 07 Other noted people to of stayed here inc Presidents Truman and Taft, 7 Senators that we're aware of and Louis B Mayer, the founder of MGM Films The Brewster Inn is perfect for weddings, special events, scrapbooking and craft groups, parties, winter sports and corporate retreats. Whether you are looking for a beautiful vacation filled with outdoor activities, romantic getaway, quiet weekend of relaxation, wedding or retreat location, Mark and Judith at the Brewster Inn of Dexter, Maine would love to look after you and treat you to some wonderful English hospitality. We're big into "social media" here and incase your on Facebook, we have our official page there. Just search on Facebook for "brewsterinnfans" and there you will find info, loads of photos and brochures (as well as they can display them) and we'd love it if you're on Facebook and clicked "become a fan" and then you'll learn so much more about us before you get here.The idea for all this is for you to know us before you get here, like friends meeting up again and it works very well.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Mark and Judith Stephens are very honoured to take ownership of the historic Brewster Inn since moving from England in January 2007. Originally from Gloucester, famous for the English sport of "cheese rolling", Mark had been in sales and hospitality for the last 16 years. His hobbies include soccer, motorsport and music. Judith is from Blackpool and had been in administration working for a major UK company for 18 years. Her hobbies include crafts, scrapbooking, cookery and the writing

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • 7 Senators have stayed here

    • Appearance on HGTV "If Walls Could Talk" show

    • Louis B Mayer (Founder of MGM Films) stayed here

    • President Truman stayed here when Vice President

    • President William Taft stayed here

    • Wonderful English hospitality

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • I-Phone docking stations

    • Amazing gardens

    • Peace quiet and tranquility

    • private bathrooms with showers or tub/showers

    • 26 and 32" LCD TV's with HD

    • in room heating controls

  • Outdoor Adventures

    12/3/2011 - 12/31/2012

    Book TWO nights lodging in our Honeymoon Suite with fireplace & private bath with large whirlpool tub and receive a dozen roses, chilled champagne and strawberries. Price - $358 (any two consecutive days) Must be mentioned at time of booking and cannot be combined with any other special offer Add a 2 course romantic dinner for 2 for $40

    Midweek Special

    12/3/2011 - 3/3/2013

    Stay with us for two consecutive nights Sunday through Thursday and we will provide a 20% discount for the second night or stay 3 nights and get a 40% discount for the final night. Not available for all rooms, please call for info

    Last Minute Getaways

    12/3/2011 - 3/3/2013

    Last Minute Getaway If you are a spur of the moment traveler, call the inn for any special rates on rooms that may be available and based on availability. Any room offered at a special last minute rate may not be combined with any other special offer Reservation must be made by phone-not available online Full payment required at time of reservation. Not available on all rooms, please call for assistance

    Weekend Special

    12/3/2011 - 3/3/2013

    Stay with us 3 consecutive nights Fri thru Sun and we will provide a 30% discount for the final night. Not available for all rooms, please call for info

    Snowmobile Special

    12/3/2011 - 3/3/2013

    Stay at the Brewster Inn from as little as $34.75 (plus tax) per person per night based on 4 sharing. Or from $39.50 (plus tax) per night based on 2 sharing. All rates include breakfast. Use our winter specials, stay for 2 nights or more and stay for even less! Only rule for this special, is that you have to bring a snowmobile Not available for all rooms, please call for info

  • Honeymoon Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$149

    A splendid, rustic yet elegant, three room suite! Perfect for a romantic honeymoon, anniversary, bride's retreat or other special getaway. The spacious main room has an elegant queen size bed and a large sitting area with sofa and cozy gas log fireplace. Enjoy the warm ambience of natural wood paneling. A large book case (filled with books) adorns an entire wall while a nostalgic cheval mirror stands in the corner. Curl up in front of the fireplace for a romantic evening, or watch a movie on the adjacent television. A small sitting room (not shown) with double futon offers extra space for additional guests. The private bath has a shower stall plus whirlpool tub for two.

    Hideaway Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $139/$139

    The Hideaway guestroom is a spacious and private first floor retreat! This room features a queen size bed, sitting area with double futon. The bright and cheerful bath has a romantic oval whirlpool tub. Perfect for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing and shopping. This room has generous closet space which makes it ideal for longer stays at the Brewster Inn. Rates are at double occupancy.

    Game Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $139/$139

    You'll feel like you're spending the night in a Swiss chalet! Truly a grand room with king size bed and comfortable seating in front of the cozy fireplace. Our family inspired Game Room delights guests of all ages with its generous size and rustic charm. The table seats four and works well for games, late night snacking or morning coffee. Extra guests and/or children are accommodated with a comfy antique 3/4 iron bed. Rates are at double occupancy. The private ensuite bathroom has a shower.

    Garden Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $119/$119

    This generous and cheerful corner room features many windows with wonderful views out over the Brewster Inn gardens. A king size bed and twin daybed with trundle make it a pleasant room for traveling companions (especially suitable for girlfriend getaways). Watch television or read in the comfortable wingback chair. Curl up with a hand-made afghan on chilly nights. Ladies will enjoy the added luxury of an antique art deco style dressing table. The petite bathroom has a shower. Rates are at double occupancy.

    Truman Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $99/$99

    Harry Truman stayed in this room; his thank you note hangs framed on the wall. This mid-size room looks out over the gardens and provides a snug haven for 2-3 travelers (a queen bed and a twin bed). A large private ensuite bath has pretty peach and green tile and a tub with shower.

    Beckford

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $109/$109

    Rich shades of green and traditional english style furnushings set the mood for the newly decorated Beckford guestroom. (formerly the Rose Room) Looking out over the gardens makes for cheerful mornings. This mid-size room is furnished with a comfortable queen size bed. A large television stands in one corner and can be enjoyed from the comfort of the bed or the lady's side chair. A 4 drawer dresser provides ample storage. The spacious private bath features a tub with shower.

    Fern Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Double

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $109/$109

    Warm and cheerful yet functional...... Located on the main level, the Fern Room is wheelchair accessible and includes an ADA approved bathroom. A full size wooden bed and a matching twin size bed (both in view of the television) accommodate traveling companions. For your convenience, the Inn has complimentary wireless internet access throughout. Bring your laptop!

    Charlbury

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $89/$89

    Quiet and comfortable with leafy views! Our guests will enjoy the newly decorated Charlbury guestroom. (Formerly The Blueberry Room) with its calming shades of blue and brown. (This room was once used as the maids quarters.) The French provincial queen size bed and antique dresser will delight those who adore shabby Chic furnishings. Relax in the comfortable bold striped chair; great for catching up on reading or enjoying a movie on the television. There is a vanity sink in one corner of the main room and a private bathroom with tub and shower

    Strawberry Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $69/$69

    Good things DO come in small packages! Sweetly decorated, this petite former maid's room is full of historic charm as it still retains much of its original detail and woodwork. The queen size bed is surrounded by a delicate strawberry & flower wallpaper. Relax with an evening movie on the television; curl up with a home-made afghan. A pretty pedestal sink stands in the main room. Two smaller rooms accommodate the stand-up shower and water closet.

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Deposit amount required: A credit card will secure your reservation. We accept cash, personal cheques, VISA, MasterCard,Amex and Discover.

    • Cancellations: Cancellation policies:
Cancellations must be made by speaking with us in person or via an acknowledged e-mail. Voice mail (answering machine) messages do not constitute cancellation confirmation. We will be happy to return your deposit when applicable, less a $15 administration fee, if you provide more than 7 days notice of your cancellation. Major holidays or whole Inn bookings require 14 days. Within 7 days, and up to 48 hours before your arrival date, you are responsible for one nights charge if staying 3 nights or less. For bookings of 4 nights or more you are are responsible for half your room nights. If we are able to resell ALL nights reserved then we will only charge a $15 administration fee. If we are not able to then the charges above apply. A charge of half your reserved nights is required if less than 48-hour notice. Cancellation upon day of arrival, "no shows" or early departures, guests are responsible for ALL nights reserved. Every guest reservation is both important and special to us so please understand our policies are a necessary part of managing a small Bed and Breakfast Inn and cancellations can effect us significantly. If you are worried about having to cancel for any reason, we recommend you purchase travel insurance through a third party for your own financial protection.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: We have both beer and wine available

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: We welcome all children under normal parental supervision

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8-10AM

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Gluten Free


    Additional food services

    • Snack baskets

    • wine and beer

  • Location Type

    • Airport

    • Countryside

    • Lakeside

    • Mountains

    • Small town


    City

    • Bangor

    • Distance to city: 30 miles

    • Directions to property:
      We're just 20 minutes off I95

Take Exit 157 from I95. From South go left at exit and follow Rt 7 to Dexter (about 12 miles). Turn left at traffic light in Dexter and go down Main St. At the end of Main St where the road seperates, take the road right up Zion's Hill and we're Number 37 Zions Hill Rd at the top of the hill on the right.


    Airport

    • Bangor, ME (BGR) 30 miles

    • Directions to property:
      We're just 50 minutes from Bangor International airport

From Bangor International airport, turn right on Union St (RT 222)and go to I95 South.
Exit 157 from I95. Right at exit and follow Rt 7 to Dexter (about 12 miles). Turn left at traffic light in Dexter and go down Main St. At the end of Main St where the road seperates, take the road right up Zion's Hill and we're Number 37 Zions Hill Rd at the top of the hill on the right.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Public beach swimming in Lake Wassokeag close by

    • The coast is just an hour away

    • Moosehead Lake and Mt Katahdin 50min away

    • moose watching

    • white water rafting

    • snowmobiling

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Moose watching

    • Snowmobiling

    • Dog Sledding

    • whitewater rafting

    • whitewater rafting

    • whitewater rafting

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Our Maine Get Away

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Charming Inn with hosts that were gracious and especially helpful. Concerned about our stay before we even arrived. Flew in from the west coast and were exhausted from our travels but upon arrival we were greeted with hospitality. Luggage was taken to our room we were invited into the parlor. Mark asked if we had eaten, which we had not, and went out of his way and set us up at a fabulous family owned diner. Restful and heavenly sleep. Rooms are charmingly decorated. Breakfasts are tasty and varied each morning. Mark & Judith were very informative on what sites to see in the area based upon our interests. They go out of their way to accommodate us. If we make it back to Maine this would be on the top of our itinerary! Consider us Happy Travelers


    awesome b and b

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Spent two nights at the Brewster Inn and all I can say is FABULOUS. I would recommend staying here to friends family and even strangers. Five Stars in my book. Cant wait to go back again!!!!!!!!!!


    A British Bed and Breakfast in the Heart of Maine

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    In 1977, I first stayed with a friend in a bed and breakfast in the city of York, Yorkshire, England. It was a family affair: a room in a private home, set aside to accomodate guests. We shared with the family breakfast, conversation, and huge glasses of beer. Staying at the Brewster Inn echoed that first experience. From the moment you arrive you feel at home. Mark is passionate about his place, in the way an artist is passionate about his work. He is always ready to point you to good restaurants, scenic areas, and local lore. I had the misfortune of needing a doctor's urgent care on the night of my arrival. Mark was kind enough to drive me to a hospital, half an hour away. For me, the only major drawback of staying at the Brewster was the lack of an in-house restaurant. And the house, being old, has its quirks. But in my opinion they just add to the charm of the place. If you want to explore the historical and natural attractions of Maine, the Brewster Inn will serve you more than well as a home base. http://constantphotographer.blogspot.com/2011/10/fall-colors-in-maine.html


    beautiful inn with gracious hosts

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    My husband and I stayed for two days at the Brewster Inn. Mark and Judith, the innkeepers, made our stay an absolute delight. They were gracious with their time and their hospitality. Mark's knowledge of the area is extensive, and he was more than willing to assist us with whatever information we needed to make our stay enjoyable and productive. The inn itself has been beautifully restored and is a testament to the care and attention the couple gives to their home and their guests. Our stay was pleasant, relaxing, and delightful. We would recommend the Brewster Inn to anyone who visits the area.


    Texans visiting Maine

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family


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    My parents suggested this Bed and Breakfast after visitng a few years back. The service was great. My parents grew up in the area so it was centraly located for our visit. If you want to see what the fall colors are supposed to look like then you will want to stay at this hotel. A five minute drive in any direction and you will be surrounded by the fall colors. Mark and Judith were such great hosts.


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