The Wilderness Inn is snuggled within the White Mountain National Forest, five miles south of Franconia Notch State Park, offering accommodations with character in the quaint New England town of North Woodstock, New Hampshire. Built in 1912 as a lumbermill owner's home, the inn still has a country house atmosphere that welcomes guests to this "neck of the woods". Ideally located, we are two and a half hours north of Boston and three hours south of Montreal.
All seven bedrooms and suites, each with a private bath, as well as the "honeymoon" cottage overlooking Lost River, are smoke free, individually decorated, and feature photographs and articles of a foreign country. Bathroom amenities include our own specially milled soap, shampoo, and hairdryer. Each room has individually controlled heat, cable TV, and air-conditioning. The Inn's living room has a large working fireplace, the perfect place to savor a cup of hot, mulled cider after a day of skiing. The bright front porch is a welcoming spot to enjoy a cold glass of lemonade in the summer. Free wireless internet service (Wi-Fi) is available throughout the Inn and Cottage.
Rates are based on double occupancy and include a delicious and generous breakfast from an extensive menu, as well as tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and lemonade or cider (in season) in the afternoon. Additional person in room is $10 extra. A 50% advance deposit by credit card or personal check is required at the time of making a reservation. A two week cancellation notice is required for deposit refund. Rates do not include 8% Rooms and Meals tax, nor gratuity, and are subject to change. Check in is from 2 to 10 PM; if you need to check in after 10 PM, please call us to make arrangements. Check-out is by 11 AM. Children are welcome. No pets or smoking please.
Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 am
(7:30 Breakfast can be arranged)
In Summer and Fall, breakfast is served on our enclosed sunporch.
Breakfast starts with fruit juice, homebaked muffins, fresh fruit salad, and your choice of teas or our own blend of Costa Rican & Colombian coffee freshly ground each morning.
Pancakes
Plain, or try Cranberry, Walnut, Apple, Raisin, Pineapple, Coconut, Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Banana, Pear, and Peach (in season). Made from our own family recipe and served with pure maple syrup, homemade apple syrup, and homemade cranberry syrup.
Teddy Bear Pancakes for Children.
Crêpes
Two or three hot, freshly made crêpes rolled up with your choice of hot strawberry or apple sauce, sour cream, and chopped walnuts, dusted with powdered sugar.
French Toast
Crusty white or whole wheat bread served with pure maple syrup, homemade cranberry syrup, and homemade apple syrup, dusted with powdered sugar.
Omelets
Two or three large eggs filled with your choice of salsa, sharp cheddar or brie cheese, and served with crusty white or whole wheat toast & preserves.
Eggs
Two or three eggs prepared as you prefer, served with crusty white or whole wheat toast & preserves.
Continental Breakfast
Juice, muffins, toast & preserves, fresh fruit, coffee or tea.
In the New York Times review of Cannon and Loon Mountains, Anita
Peltonen wrote: "We stayed at the Wilderness Inn in North Woodstock,
eight miles from
Cannon and three from Loon. A 1912 green-shingled house built by a
lumber baron, the Inn is within walking distance of village restaurants.
Tea and mulled cider (are served) by the fireplace... breakfasts
(pancakes, crepes, French toast, omelets) are large and homemade." From
nearby Cannon Mountain, "views over Echo Lake, Franconia Notch, and the
northern reaches of the White Mountain National Forest are the most
beautifully rugged I've seen in the Northeast...A
skiing-at-the-top-of-the-world feeling comes in here too."
Seasonal Activities
Winter
Ski at Loon Mountain (3 mi.), Cannon Mountain (8 mi.), Waterville Valley, 
Bretton Woods (25 mi.) or cross-country ski on one of the many gentle or challenging trails nearby. A cup of hot mulled cider and a blazing fire await your return. Enjoy day and night tubing at Loon Mountain, ice skating, snowshoeing or snowmobiling, all available in Lincoln/North Woodstock. Take the family out to Windy Ridge Orchards and select your own Christmas Tree, then ride the wagon back for hot apple cider and homemade apple donuts at the lodge. A variety of exciting Snowmobile tours in the White Mountain Forest can be arranged with Alpine Adventures.
Spring
Lovers, artists, naturalists, poets... take a bare-footed walk at dawn through the dew. Stroll through the woods, experience indoor or outdoor rock climbing, white water kayaking, mountain biking, or just relax and enjoy nature. The Wilderness Inn is your private retreat.
Summer and Fall
Splash into refreshing rivers, bask in the warm sunshine. Canoe, swim, bike ride, golf, hike, picnic, or visit the many local attractions. Fall foliage is ablaze and vibrant with magenta, gold and violet... experience the magic of the White Mountains in Autumn.
Suggested Itineraries from the Wilderness Inn
Day 2
Spend the day exploring our "scenic loop".
Drive along the Kancamagus Highway, and walk to Sabbaday Falls.
Take Bear Notch Road to spectacular Crawford Notch.
Hike to Arethusa Falls, or Ripley Falls, or up Mount Willard.
See a charming and exciting musical performance of "Seussical" or "West Side Story" at The Papermill Theatre .
Have dinner at the Gypsy Cafe.
Day 3
Ride the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the highest peak in New England or
drive
up the Auto Road to the same summit.
Take a free tour of the Mount Washington Hotel at Bretton Woods.
Walk through the historic town of Bethlehem, NH.
Have dinner at Rosa Flamingo's.
Day 4
Explore Lost River Gorge. Spend the day at Clark's Trading Post. Go blueberry picking or apple picking at Windy Ridge Orchard.
Rent a canoe or kayak from OBK and paddle down the Pemi River.
Take a gondola ride to the top of Loon Mountain.
Dinner at the Common Man.
Day 5
Explore the lakes just 35 minutes south of the Inn.
Cruise on Lake Winnipesauke or Squam Lake, where the movie "On Golden Pond" was filmed.
Hike up to Rattlesnake Mountain or Mount Morgan for a spectacular view of Squam Lake.
Eat a delicious Pannini at The General Store in Holderness.
Directions
You can get here from there!
Take Exit 32 off I-93. Head west on Route 112 to Route 3. Turn south on Route 3. We are one block south on the right.
Boston, MA
I-93 N, Exit 32
2 1/2 Hrs.
Providence, RI
I-93 N, Exit 32
4 Hrs.
New York City
I-91 N, Exit 17
302 to 112 East
6 1/2 Hrs.
Montreal, Canada
Route 10 to 55 to 91
to 93 South
3 1/2 Hrs.
Portland, ME
Route 302 to
16 to 112 West
3 Hrs.
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Soyez les bienvenus!
57 Main Street
On Route 3, just one block south of Route 112
North Woodstock, NH 03262
Contact us at 888-777-7813, 603-745-3890, or by email at info@thewildernessinn.com
Meet the Innkeepers...
Rosanna, Michael, Pia & Charlie Yarnell in Paris
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Charlie & Michael on Cannon Mountain,
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Guests can easily reach the Yarnells who live in their own home next to the Inn.
Rosanna & Michael Yarnell
Innkeepers
Celebrate a special occasion, get together with friends, have a family reunion. The entire inn is available for rent to groups of 14 to 20 people. Please call for details.
