Pentagoet Inn Bed and Breakfast

The Pentagöet Inn Bed and Breakfast is a charming Queen Anne Victorian, nestled on a seaside bluff, graced with majestic elms. It overlooks the village and harbor of Castine, Maine. Built in 1894 the inn is Castine's oldest, original "summer hotel" still welcoming guests of Penobscot Bay. This whimsical bed and breakfast has a prominent three story turret, gables and a delightful wraparound porch lined with lush window boxes and wicker rockers. The porch is a favorite of photographers and artists and a great spot to read the morning paper or to join us for an intimate dinner.

The peaceful pastimes of an old fashioned New England summer await you here. Breathe the clear, salt air, smell the scent of the pine, the aroma of rugosa rose. Stroll through our beautiful gardens to discover native perennials that flourish in the unique climate of coastal Maine. Unwind to the gentle pace of days gone by, dine by candlelight and be lulled to sleep by bell buoys chiming softly in the distance.

We invite you to dinner. It's casual by candlelight with Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong in the background. Our chef, Marc Swartzbaugh, uses ingredients that are local, fresh from the farms and waters that surround us. The menu features lobster and local shellfish, native fish and game, New England specialties and fine desserts. There is a well-stocked wine cellar as well as a full bar. Reservations are suggested.

In the morning you'll wake to the smell of fresh-brewed coffee set outside your door. A full country breakfast will follow: Maine blueberries picked at a local farm, homemade granola, featherbed eggs, baked apple French toast, muffins and scones warm from the oven. Enjoy your breakfast on the deck or sit at a table for two in the dining room. You'll be well fortified for the day's explorations! The baking is done daily by the chef/owner who for twenty years owned the Pink Rose Pastry Shop, a nationally acclaimed business in Philadelphia.

A cozy, old-world hideaway with a small oak bar, the pub is an eclectic, ceiling-to-floor mix of vintage photos, paintings and memorabilia from travels abroad. Furnished with antiques, Malaysian rattan, empire sofas and slowly turning ceiling fans, it's a room that celebrates storytelling and adventure.

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