Irreconcilable
Accommodations Differences?
Cape
Cod's Lamb and Lion Inn is Perfect Compromise
He doesn't want anyone to tell him when it's time to eat breakfast, doesn't want to make polite conversation with strangers, and certainly doesn't want to fret about waking the innkeepers when returning from a late night of music and dining.
She's dreaming of a charming hideaway with antique furnishings, a fireplace, maybe even a hot tub, and coffee served steaming in china cups, not Styrofoam, in the morning.
Can this couple's vacation be saved?
Yes!
I've discovered the perfect place for the couple that can't agree on a typical hotel vs. a cozy B&B.
The
Lamb and Lion Inn, centrally located on
Cape Cod in Barnstable, Massachusetts, even alludes to its ability to bridge this
accommodations dichotomy in its name. Laying down here affords the traveler a
perfect blend of the warmth and personality associated with bed & breakfast
inns and amenities, including a swimming pool and hot tub,
typically only found at larger, more impersonal hotels.
Best of all, innkeepers Alice and Tom seem keenly aware of the small inconveniences that have caused a bit of a B&B backlash and that sometimes turn guests off to this more intimate accommodations option. Guests' privacy is paramount at the Lamb and Lion--they have their own entrance and exit to come and go as they like, and while breakfast is decidedly upscale with fresh fruit, local coffee blends, and homemade muffins and other goodies, it is available Continental-style in the mornings so that guests can decide when to eat and even where--in the "keeping" room common area, by the pool, out on the sun porch, or even in their rooms.
The
decor at the Lamb and Lion Inn certainly creates the same ambiance you'd find at
a classic New England B&B. The inn is full of surprises--from the historic
1740 Cape Cod home that forms its center core, to the sprawling additions that
house individually decorated guestrooms,
to the open courtyard featuring lush plantings and the hot tub and pool. Common
area furnishings are light-colored and casual, while guestrooms boast anything
from four-poster beds to sunken tubs to romantic fireplaces. All have private
baths, televisions, and telephones. You can even reserve "The Barn"
built in 1740 with the original home if you're looking for spacious
accommodations with a full kitchen; three sleeping areas; and a private,
secluded deck.
The
sheer diversity of the accommodations offered by the Lamb and Lion is enough to
require you to return to this inn several times, but if you need further
provocation, the inn's location on Old King's Highway (Route 6A), designated one
of the 10 most beautiful roads in the USA, puts you within easy driving distance
of all of Cape Cod's attractions, whether you're looking to bask on the beach in
the summer, hunt for antiques in the fall, nestle away in the winter, or play 18
holes in the spring. The innkeepers have even written their own fun driving
tours with insider tips on dining spots and what to see that will take you from
the inn to various Cape destinations and back.
The driving tours are just one of the uncountable number of small touches
that distinguish this inn from typical hotels or B&Bs. You'll
also find that Alice and Tom are very helpful with restaurant reservations, your
room is filled with 
brochures
and sightseeing suggestions, a barbecue grill is at your disposal, and your pets
are welcome, too!
For rates and reservations, call the Lamb and Lion Inn at (508) 362-6823 or toll free 800 909-6923, or email the innkeepers.
Finding the Lamb and Lion Inn is easy. Take the Sagamore Bridge and follow Route 6 South to Exit 6 for Route 132. Turn left onto Route 132 and continue to Route 6A. Turn right on 6A, and the inn is exactly one mile on your left. Complimentary pick-up from the Hyannis Airport and island ferries is also available if requested in advance.
Click here for more photos of The Lamb and Lion Inn.
The
Lamb and Lion Inn
2504 Main Street (Route 6A)
P.O. Box 511
Barnstable, MA 02630
(508) 362-6823
800 909-6923
Email:
info@lambandlion.com
Web site:
http://www.lambandlion.com
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