Thornhedge Inn Bed & Breakfast
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The Thornhedge Inn is a Queen Anne styled shingled cottage located in the Historic Corridor District of Bar Harbor. Only a block from the Village Green in downtown Bar Harbor. The house is an easy walk from all shopping and dining attractions.
Built in 1900 as one of the original grand summer "cottages", and still boasting original woodwork and period furnishings, Thornhedge offers guests the opportunity to experience the classic elegance of old Bar Harbor with the convenience of modern amenities. All eleven rooms have private bathrooms and cable television while some feature fireplaces or private balcony. To start the day, an expanded continental breakfast is served in the dining room while in the afternoon wine and cheese is offered to welcome guests in after an exciting day of exploring Acadia National Park.
"Bar Harbor's most desirable place to stay."
Frommer's Dollarwise Guide to New England
A family business since 1974, and still owner operated, we invite you to recapture the spirit of Bar Harbor at the turn of the century and come discover the unique beauty of Mount Desert Island.
Most of the Thornhedge Inn's rooms have one queen size bed. Greenway Court is furnished with two antique 3/4 sized beds. Amenities include private bath and color cable TV. Extra amenities may include A/C, fireplace and/or balcony.
Please contact us for more details or to make reservations.
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Driving to Bar Harbor:
Bar Harbor is easily accessible by car. From Boston (268 miles) - follow Interstate 95 through to Bangor (exit 45-A - 395), then pick-up on Rt.1A to Ellsworth, and follow Rt.3 to Bar Harbor. Another route would be to take I-95 to Augusta, take Route 3 to Belfast over to Route 1 to Ellsworth, then back to Route 3 into Bar Harbor. There is also the coastal route #1. It meanders thought the picturesque villages and takes quite a bit longer to reach Bar Harbor.
By Air:
Bar Harbor is serviced by a local airport, the Hancock County Airport, located just 12 miles from the village, and by Bangor International Airport only 50 miles away.
Bus Service:
During the summer months, Bar Harbor is serviced by Greyhound/Vermont Transit from Boston. Since schedules vary, it is best to check with the bus line.Finding the Thornhedge Inn
Coming from Ellsworth on Route 3, you will cross a bridge at the head of the island. From here you are about 15 min. away. Take the left fork, and follow Route 3 until you pass the ferry terminal to Canada on the left and the Days Inn on the right. Proceed about another � mile to a stop sign. At the sign take a left and the Thornhedge is on the left in two blocks.