Name: Squam Lake Inn
Address: 28 Shepard Hill Rd, Holderness, Holderness, Holderness, NH 03245, United States of America
Rating: 10

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Squam Lake Inn

Holderness

If you are looking for an ideal New England getaway, this is the inn for you.  The personalized service makes your stay as comfortable as possible.  The innkeepers, Brendan and Molly are warm, welcoming and ensure all your needs are met.  The property has wonderfully appointed rooms and the location, across from Squam Lake and up the street from town is an ideal location.  

Ideal New Hampshire Lake Getaway

This was our first visit to Squam Lake Inn in Holderness, NH. My husband & I stayed for 2 nights (a Saturday & Sunday) in the White Oak Room & paid $638.82.

CHECK-IN: Super simple. Self check-in instructions were provided via text. 

• Amenities: Ceiling fan, coffee maker, hair dryer, one luggage rack & three hangers. No microwave or mini fridge. There's a mini fridge in the main house, but you have to go downstairs, outside & back upstairs to get to it. Does not keep drinks cold; only cool. Convenient for guests staying in the main house, but very inconvenient for guests in the White Oak room.
• Bath: Plenty of hot water & medium pressure.
• Bed: Very comfortable bed & pillows
• Cell service/WiFi: No T-Mobile service, but WiFi works very well.
• Cleanliness: Immaculate
• Decor: Lovely, but four chairs were unnecessary.
• Heating/cooling: Room temp stayed comfortable, but one of the floor radiators made a clanking noise the entire visit, even after turning the temp down to 68°.
• Housekeeping: Offered but not needed
• Sound: As expected at a B&B. In addition to the clanking noise, you can hear doors slamming shut, people occasionally talking & cars driving by.
• TV: Average size. We liked the streaming capabilities.
• View: Road in front of the B&B
• Other:
- Lighting: A flood light [lighting up the B&B's sign] faces directly into one of the bedroom windows. The shade covering it doesn't do much for those of us used to sleeping in a dark room. Thankfully, it automatically shuts off at approximately 11:30 PM. The B&B adjusted the shut-off time to a bit earlier during our second night.
- I'd recommend adding a full-length mirror to the room. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Polite & professional. We liked the texting option. There's a chance you won't interact with the owners at all. 

FOOD: 
• Breakfast: Excellent. You have a choice of the day's special or eggs. Food is hot & delicious; however, portions are a bit small, so we were hungry shortly after. The weekend server is an absolute delight! 
• Dinner @ Inn Kitchen + Bar: Made a 7:00 PM reservation. Arrived 10 minutes early but was told by the hostess we were assigned a specific table (vs first available), & the guests were still eating. We waited 25 minutes to be seated. We ordered shrimp 'n grits, four scallops, no appetizers or drinks (only water) & paid $70.53 + $21 tip. Ouch.

LOCATION/PARKING:
• Location: Lovely little town. However, amenities are limited. If you're looking for convenience, the Lincoln area seems to offer a bit more.
• Parking: Complimentary; however, the parking lot can get full with restaurant patrons & B&B guests, so there were several cars parked on the side of the road when we arrived on Saturday.

Would I recommend/stay again? Yes, but not in the White Oak room unless a mini fridge is added.

A Decent Stay

We recently had an important family gathering at the Squam Lake Inn. Molly and her crew did everything imaginable to make it lovely and unforgettable! The food, the setting and the staff were amazing. We are so grateful to them for going the extra mile for us.

A true gem of a place

Not on the lake but in walking distance of it, this is a lovely place to stay. Beautifully decorated with some nice pieces and a good ambience. Breakfast was delicious and cooked to order. The bar/patio is pleasant, and wine and beer are good.  Liked being able to make tea/coffee on the landing. Effusive staff, eager to please, but a request to sort an ill-closing bathroom not sorted. Dinner not available on Mondays/Tuesdays. But when we ate in, it was good.

Quaint Inn near the lake

A group of dear old friends stayed here for a reunion and it was lovely! Adorable, well appointed, clean rooms - comfortable beds. Food was amazing - breakfast was delicious and dinner was the best!! The home made cookies every afternoon were delicious and just added to the overall comfort of the Inn. Tay, heart and soul of the Inn, did everything from making beds to serving us wine and food! She is the very best!!  Molly and Brenden - our hosts - were present and engaged and their love and dedication to their Inn was evident in everything at the Inn- from the gardens, to guest rooms to food to decorations! We will be back!

Wonderful visit to Squam Lake!!

A wonderful classy place. Very small rooms, but still very nice. Their sheets and pillows were top shelf and breakfast was wonderful . It's a great location for experiencing the area's sites. Highly recommend.

Classy, yet comfortable!

My wife and I spent two nights at this inn as part of our survey trip across New Hampshire.  Our room (Chocura) was a two room suite; 2nd floor corner.  The room was very comfortable and had a "rustic chic" feel.  We had dinner one night at the Inn Kitchen + Bar; food was very good and the service was friendly and professional.  I particularly liked the feel of the bar room where we ate.  Breakfast was good as well and low key.  Loren( sp?)  was the host we interacted with the most and she was friendly and helpful.  If we are back in this part of New Hampshire again I would definitely stay here again.  Highly recommended.

Comfortable Stay at Squam Lake

It always feels like coming home coming into the Squam Lake Inn and the exceptional InnKitchenBar on site. My room was spotless, quiet, and just right in every.  In particular the bedding was superb and I enjoyed a wonderful nights sleep which sometimes can be a struggle on the road. The included breakfast was wonderful. Thoughtfully planned and presented. Real nice place and every attempt is made to insure your comfort and privacy.

amazing and comfortable retreat

We recently spent 3 days at the Inn We had a first floor room and though it was very small it was cozy, clean and quiet. We didn't meet the owners during our stay our contact was with David, who was helpful to us.The Inn has a breakfast for guests from 8-10 a.m. with limited options. The grounds are very nice and there is front porch.The designated parking means Inn guests may not get a parking space if arriving after dinner guests start arriving. Doesn't seem fair to paying guests. Overall  a good place to stay.

Quiet Getaway

This place is so beautiful and cozy!  My family and I loved it!  My 13 year old son said, "the restaurant was his favorite restaurant, because they had gluten free options that were so delicious!"  I have to admit I ate most of his GF fries and they were amazing!  The scallops I had were ridiculously delicious and the beet hummus!  They had awesome GF desserts that my husband is still talking about!  This is definitely a great place to get away and I am heading there in 2 weeks with some girlfriends!

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