Whether you plan to whisk your honey away on February 14 (a Saturday in 2009!) or delight your sweetie with a future trip to anticipate, these charming inns provide romantic accommodations throughout the year.
Hartstone Inn
41 Elm St., Camden, Maine
207-236-4259
What makes the Hartstone Inn a B&B with Heart? Innkeepers Mary Jo and Michael Salmon say: "Built in 1835, our Mansard-style Victorian Inn offers an enchanting hideaway in the heart of Camden. For the romantic at heart, the Hartstone features rooms with lace canopy beds, wood burning fireplaces, old-fashioned soaking tubs, luxurious designer bedding and the exquisite cuisine of our international award-winning chef. Five-course, candlelit dinners are served in our elegantly appointed dining room with fine china and crystal."
Take a virtual tour of the rooms at this romantic B&B at their Web site, and explore things to do in the Camden area.
Notchland Inn
Route 302, Hart's Location, New Hampshire
603-374-6131
Never heard of Hart's Location, New Hampshire? I hadn't either until I heard about Notchland Inn, an 1860s-era granite mansion in this town with the romantic name. Surprise your sweetie by booking a late winter or early spring getaway. Innkeepers Ed Butler and Les Schoof offer this description of the inn's romantic possibilities: "Schussing together through quiet, snowy woods. Hiking to dramatic falls or secluded swimming holes. Seeking out that perfect antique for the home you share. Dining on wonderful food at a private, softly lit, table for two. Relaxing in front of the wood-burning fireplace in your room while snow falls softly or summer stars light up the night. Getting married in front of 50 friends and family or with just the two of you and Innkeeper/Justice of the Peace Ed Butler in the sight of the majestic White Mountains. Notchland is the 'Heart's Location' for hundreds of romantic occasions all year long."
Hartwell House Inn
312 Shore Road, Ogunquit, Maine
207-646-7210 or 800-235-8883
"We have a charming and warm inn, the perfect place to spend an intimate, quiet weekend with your loved one," says Innkeeper Danette Kerrigan. Hartwell House Inn is located just a short walk from Maine's rugged coast and close to the heart of all of Ogunquit's shopping and dining enticements.
Other B&Bs with "Heart"
Heart of the Village Inn
5347 Shelburne Rd.
Shelburne, Vermont
802-985-2800/877-808-1834
This 1886 Queen Anne Victorian B&B features five inn rooms and four carriage barn rooms and serves breakfasts featuring fresh Vermont ingredients.
Valentine's Guest House
88 Commercial Street
Provincetown, Massachusetts
508-487-0839
The Valentine family has owned this peaceful Cape Cod B&B since 1910.
Hart House Inn
21979 Club Road
Wellesley Island, New York
315-482-LOVE/888-481-5683
You'll find this romantic inn in the Thousand Islands region of neighboring New York State. "We're a four-star inn with a five-star heart," they proclaim, and you may just agree after a night in one of their whirlpool rooms or suites.
Cape Cod Claddagh Inn Bed & Breakfast
77. Main St., Route 28
West Harwich, Massachusetts
508-430-2440/800-356-9628
This Cape Cod B&B is reminiscent of a small Irish manor and is decorated with antiques, lace curtains and other romantic touches.
The Brass Heart Inn
88 Philbrick Neighborhood Road
Chocorua, New Hampshire
603-323-7766/800-833-9509
This country inn on 23 private acres offers a choice of 12 rooms and four private little cottages.
