The Benjamin Wales House Bed & Breakfast

49 Middle Street
Hallowell Maine 04347
USA

http://www.benjaminwales.com

Phone: +001-207-512-2461
Fax: +001-207-512-2481
Toll-free: +001-877-323-4712

General Information

The Benjamin Wales House Bed and Breakfast offers four air-conditioned, non-smoking bedrooms each with private bath, cable TV and wireless internet. Other amenities on the property include a library, social room and convenient onsite parking. This graceful Federal-style residence, built in 1820, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The professionally landscaped grounds feature English Country-style gardens, lilly pond and falls, a gazebo, arbor and cobblestone patios. Charming antique shops line the brick sidewalks of historic Downtown Hallowell just a few blocks away. The Maine State Capitol and Maine State Museum are only two miles from the inn.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 99.00 and $ 169.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 99.00 and $ 169.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Turndown Service
  • Wi-Fi
On Site
  • Board games
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Private entrance
  • Telephone

Other Amenities: Pool Table

Meals

  • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 8AM to 10AM
  • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast Room

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (Two night minimum on holidays, special events and on July and August weekends.)
  • Smoking is allowed outside only (Outside in designated area)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying (Younger ages may be allowed depending on occupancy of inn.)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
  • Deposit amount required (fifty percent deposit required to reserve room. Minimum deposit equal to one night's stay.)
  • Check in time is 4 PM and Check out time is Noon
  • Cancellations:
    Deposit amount minus $10 administrative fee is refunded with 14 day written notice. Deposit is not refunded if cancellation is within 48 hours of check-in time for day of reservation. Deposit will be fully refunded if room can be re-booked.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Maine Innkeepers Association
    • Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:
 10%Extended StayMinimum stay: 3 days

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Annual events
  • Family gatherings
  • Gardens
  • Historic District
  • Specialty shopping nearby
  • State House nearby
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Gay / Lesbian Travel
  • Group events
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Nature
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
  • Weddings
Establishment Type
N/A

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Federal
  • Built in 1820
  • Opened for business in 2007
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2007
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Parking available (Convenient onsite parking for 8 to 10 average vehicles)

Location

  • Location is best described as: State House nearby, Small town
  • Nearest major city: Augusta, ME (2 miles North)
  • Directions to property:
    From south on I-95, exit 109 West (Augusta, route 202/Western Ave.) west to light (Whitten Road) then left. Left on Winthrop Street then right on Middle Street in Hallowell. Right on Chestnut Street and immediate left into parking lot behind inn. From north on I-95, exit 109A West (Augusta, route 202/Western Ave.) west to light (Whitten Road) then left. Left on Winthrop Street then right on Middle Street in Hallowell. Right on Chestnut Street and immediate left into parking lot behind inn.
  • Nearest major airport: PWM 60 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Take I-95 North (Maine Turnpike) from Portland Jetport to Brunswick/Freeport exit (spur) toward I-295. I-295 North and rejoin I-95 North after Gardiner. I-95 North to exit 109 West (Augusta, route 202/Western Ave.) west to light (Whitten Road) then left. Left on Winthrop Street then right on Middle Street in Hallowell. Right on Chestnut Street and immediate left into parking lot behind inn.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Thomas Warner
    Meteorologist by trade, enjoys home improvement/restoration, gardening and entertaining.
  • The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Picnic area, Religious Services, River

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Water sports