Noble House Inn

Nestled in the heart of Western Maine's Lakes & Mountains region only forty miles from Portland, Noble House Inn sits gracefully above scenic Highland Lake in the quaint town of Bridgton. Originally a senator's estate, our historic Victorian is surrounded by sprawling lawns and stone walls, towering oaks and a century-old pine grove. Breath in the crisp mountain air from your screened porch, or let the whirling bubbles of a Jacuzzi tub melt away your cares before nestling beneath luxurious linens in one of our antique-furnished guestrooms or luxury suites.

Wake up to an aromatic cup of coffee on the veranda then savor a Wicked-Good breakfast in our sunny, always-cheery breakfast room before embarking on a day of skiing at Shawnee Peak, hiking, bicycling, golfing or antiquing. Take our canoe or your kayak out to explore Highland Lake or just sway in the hammock with a good book or your favorite sweetheart. At the end of the day, return to the inn and take a dip in our Famous Bottomless Cookie Jar. Whatever your plans, the innkeepers are always available to help make your stay special.

"A beautiful place in a beautiful place."
Craig & Katherine

"This magical Inn just Keeps getting Better."
Elliot & Karen

"Thanks for helping us fall in love with Maine."
Dana & Pia

Your hosts, Rick & Julie Whelchel invite you to experience Noble House Inn and welcome you to return often.

Guestroom Amenities
•Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access
•Luxury Custom Bath Amenities
•Alarm Clocks, Reading Chairs & Hair Dryers
•Air Conditioning (in many rooms)
•Jacuzzi Whirlpool Tubs (in many rooms)
•Porches or Patios (for many rooms)
•Cable TV (in some rooms)
•DVD & VCR Players (in some rooms)

Inn Amenities
•Beach Towels
•3-Person Canoe
•Gas Grill
•Snow Shoes
•Wicker-Clad Veranda
•Cable Modem Hook-up

Bottomless Cookie Jar
Who can resist our Famous Bottomless Cookie Jar! Filled daily with made-from-scratch goodies straight from our collection of recipes from our antique cookbooks. Delighting the kid in all of us, we've found many a set of grown-up hands caught in the cookie jar. There's nothing like coming back to the inn to experience the aroma of yummy cookies coming right out of the oven. Irresistible

Early Morning Coffee Service
For those early risers, we offer an early morning coffee service. Savor that first cup of the morning on the front porch; perhaps hearing the loons exchange good-morning calls across the lake.  For a special vacation treat, order the Early Bird Coffee Service and we’ll deliver it right to your door at a time you choose alongside 2 Refreshing Fruit Smoothies.

Guest Pantry
For the snacker in all of us, we offer 24-hour complimentary soft drinks, gourmet coffee & Harney Teas, hot cocoa, salty snacks and of course our Famous Bottomless Cookie Jar.  In the cool autumn months, find Hot Mulled Cider fresh from the area’s many local cider mills.

Fireplaces
Because we are a year-round inn, guests can enjoy any of our fireplaces, found in every common room.  Gather around our wood-burning fireplace in the den to visit with newfound friends, or relax in the formal living room in front of one of the inn’s two ornate Victorian fireplaces.

The Harry Potter Closet
Whether it’s a game of chess, scrabble or cribbage, our game closet is tucked away under the stairs and stocked with adult-minded games and puzzles as well as a nice assortment of children’s games and puzzles.

Classic Movie Collection
Choose from our 25+ year collection of classic movie videos.  Most are Academy Award winning and can be enjoyed on the guest TV in the den.  Guests in the luxury suites may enjoy them in the comfort of their private sitting rooms.

Century Grand Piano
If you enjoy playing, please make yourself at home at the keyboard of our 19th Century Victorian Parlor Grand Piano.  Built by Guildemeister & Kroger, Steinway’s former builder, this parlor grand is a testament to the grace and beauty of Victorian era creations.

Library
Noble House Inn contains an extensive catalogued book collection, a majority of which is the inheritance of the innkeepers from their grandparents, Roger and Annette Simard.  You are welcome to browse and read any of the books, but please replace them before you check-out.  We even have a great assortment of children’s books in the Bridgton Suite and for the true bibliophile, reserve the Library Suite.

Green Practices
Organic & Local
From Weston's and Sherman Farm Markets in Fryeburg to the Farmer's Market in Bridgton , from Rippling Waters Organic Farm to Morning Dew Natural Foods Grocery, and from our our own organic gardens to your plate, we present fresh, organic and local ingredients in every one of our wicked-good breakfasts.

Reducing, Reusing & Recycling
From canvas bags to foot power, we’re reducing our impact on the environment by reusing wherever possible.  We practice extensive waste reduction and recycling of glass, paper, cardboard, metal, plastic and ceramic.  These efforts have reduced our waste significantly, the majority of which is now recycled.

Water Reduction Practices
To conserve water, one of Maine’s greatest natural resources, we have taken several steps to reduce its usage here at Noble House Inn; we have installed low-flow toilets and a commercial dishwashing system.  We also personally conserve water and encourage guests to do the same by doing such things as turning faucets off when not in immediate use and asking guests to consider using their linens more than once.

Smoke Free Environment
For the health and comfort of our guests and the health of the environment, Noble House Inn is a smoke-free environment.

Compact Florescent Bulbs
Our change from incandescent to compact florescent bulbs in over 75% of our fixtures has reduced our energy usage significantly.  We further protect the environment by responsibly recycling our bulbs.

Over a century ago, this Victorian estate was built as a summer retreat for Senator Staples. In the 1940s, notable local dentist Dr. “Gibbâ€Â Noble purchased the home and lovingly maintained it until selling it in the 1980s when it was converted into a nine room inn. Since then, Noble House has been host to friends old & new. Bordered by century-old stone walls, the inn sits atop 4-acres of sprawling lawns, stately old oaks and a pine grove. Only a ¼ mile down quiet Highland Road off Bridgton’s quaint Main Street, guests can take in fresh breezes that rush in off Highland Lake, rock away the afternoon on wicker-clad porches or experience the Milky Way on cloudless nights. Inside the inn, feel the rush of daily life disappear when you relax in the parlor, which boasts a century-old grand piano & working pump organ. Let yourself sink into overstuffed furniture or lounge in front of the fireplace for quiet relaxation.

The formal dining room takes you back 100 years to a time of dining elegance. The ornate brick fireplace is the room’s focal point and serves as a romantic backdrop for gourmet dining.

Around the corner, you'll find the sunny breakfast room where you can sneak views of the lake or watch furry & feathered friends pass through the grounds. Cheerful and bright, this room kick-starts the day beautifully.

Through the French doors you’ll find the most popular room of all, the den, home to the secret game closet. Guests gather in front of the wood-burning fireplace to swap stories of their adventures or make daily plans over coffee and a paper. At night, classic movies from our collection can be viewed on the guest TV just steps from the Bottomless Cookie Jar. Built for comfort, this is one of our favorite rooms!

Wicked-Good Breakfasts

"Thank you for everything! The food was AMAZING!! Especially the apple crepes and the bread pudding." Alix & Jess

"Breakfast was amazing!" Danny & Melissa

"A wonderful, warm & welcoming home. Fond memories to take home of your hospitality, beautiful surroundings AND superb home cooked breakfasts." David & Pat

"The food was as good as it gets! As was your hospitality!" John & Stacey

"Your breakfast was awesome!" Jeff, Lori, Ben & Hannah

Congratulations!  You’ve just discovered Noble House Inn, the ideal destination for your intimate Maine wedding or romantic elopement. Because we specialize in intimate celebrations, we are able to help you create an elegant, affordable and stress-free alternative to today's more stressful extravaganzas. Our romantic inn offers a classic backdrop above scenic Highland Lake for your celebration.

We offer a wide selection of wedding and elopement packages to meet your needs.  Our in-house wedding planner will help you create lasting memories of your romantic wedding by working with you closely to select the best of our wedding packages, customize your ceremony, select special colors, choose the perfect setting and handle all of the details so that from the moment you arrive, no worries exist.

The process is easy, but begins with a call, so contact us today, toll-free at 888-237-4880 and ask for Julie.

Top 10 Reasons to Wed at Noble House Inn

• We Love What We Do and It Shows.  Happiness is contagious so let us help you plan your celebration with our hands-on service and exceptional hospitality.
• Exceptional Quality at Affordable Prices.  Why pay exorbitant prices of other venues when you can enjoy an affordable, first-class Noble House Wedding or Elopement.
• Location, Location, Location.  Bridgton is the hub of the western lakes region and offers a hip main street with shopping, dining, galleries, museums and theaters.
• 4-Season Weddings & Elopements.  Whether you’re considering a spring, summer, winter or fall wedding, we’re here for you.
• Wicked-Good Food.  Local, Organic, Made-from-Scratch and prepared in our classic farmhouse kitchen by us that day!
• Get Married When You Want.  Weekdays, Weekends, Holidays…
• Flexibility.  Because we’re a small inn, we have the ability to be flexible for you on your special day.
• Experience.  With over 60 weddings & elopements under our belt, we know what it takes to make a successful, happy event.
• No Worries. Our packages range from the simple to the comprehensive and we arrange it all so that you can focus on the moment.
• Because You Deserve The Best!!!

Centrally located to everything, we offer:

In The Warm Months:

Stay & Play Golf Package for Bridgton Highlands Country Club (in town)
Fryeburg Fail
A canoe to explore Highland Lake
48 terrific local hikes including Evans Notch & The Appalachian Trail
Swimming in Highland Lake Beach & we offer beach towels! (steps away)
Live Summer Theater (5 Miles)
Bicycle Touring
Horseback Riding (10 Miles)
Tennis, FREE (in town)
Fishing on Highland Lake
Sailing, Jet Skiing, Power Boating, River Boating (9 miles)
Drive-in Movie Theater (in town)
Historic Movie House (in town)
Train Rides & Cog Railroad (30 minutes)
Mount Washington (45 minutes)
Night Club with Live Music: folk, blues, jazz… (in town)

In The Cold Months:

Ski & Stay Packages for Shawnee Peak Ski Resort (6 miles)
9-miles of free, groomed cross-country ski trails (in town)
Mushers’ Bowl & Winter Carnival – Highland Lake
Horse-drawn carriage rides (5 miles)
Ice-skating Rink & Sledding Hill (in town) FREE
Snowmobiling (10 miles)
Ice Fishing on Highland Lake (bring your own equipment)
Snowshoes for guest use
In-House dining for our guests

All Year Long:

Romantic Getaway Packages
Antiquing & Auctions
Art Gallery (1/2 mile)
Local Winery (15 miles)
Tax-free shopping in North Conway (30 minutes)
L.L. Bean's "Flagship" Store in Freeport (1 hour)
Old Town in Portland on the Ocean (1 hour)
Extensive classic movie collection
Game closet
Century grand piano & working pump organ
Loon Echo Bike Trek
Musher's Bowl
Casco Brew Fest

Links:

Camp Sunshine
Loon Echo Land Trust
Lakes Environmental Association
Habitat Humanity
Harvest Hills Animal Shelter
Camp Susan-Curtis Sunshine
Mushers Bowl
Maine Innkeepers Association
Maine Office of Tourism
Shawnee Peak Ski Resort
Bridgton Academy
Bridgton Highlands Country Club
Vote for the Inn at Pamela Lanier's Site
Beach Hill Bison Farm
High View Farm
Fryeburg Snowmobile Rentals
Saco River Canoe & Kayak
Sebago Sailing
Deertrees Theater & Cultural Center
Gallery 302
Hidden Acres Stables
Big Kahuna Night Club
Blacksmith's Winery
Songo River Queen
Fryeburg Fair
Narramissic
Conway Scenic Railway
Wild Plum
Flowerbed Farms
Favorite Pastimes Antiques
Sea Plane Rides
Big Adventure Center
White Birch Guide Service
Angel's Flight

• Reservations: Because the Lakes Region is so popular at many times throughout the year, we strongly encourage guests to make advance reservations. To make a reservation, please call our toll free number at 888-237-4880 or reserve HERE securely on-line. Two & three night minimums exist for summer weekends and many holiday periods (please call to inquire about those dates).
• Deposits: To make a reservation, we require a room deposit secured with a Visa or MasterCard and equal to one night's stay or 50%, whichever is greater. If desired, personal checks may be used for your deposit, but must be received within five (5) days and secured with a credit card until receipt. Deposits for camp weekends require payment in full and are nonrefundable (please call for dates that apply).  Balances are due the day of arrival and are non-refundable.
• Payments: We accept Visa, MasterCard, personal checks & cash. All rates are subject to Maine's state lodging tax and are subject to change. Senior, single, business partner & active military discounts are available. Please call for details. Rates are subject to event pricing increases during certain holiday periods and camp weekends (please call to inquire about those dates).
• Cancellations: We understand that plans can change.  However, due to our small size, cancellations do affect us greatly.  Therefore, deposits are refunded less 15% for rooms cancelled more than 14 days prior to arrival.   Rooms cancelled within 14 days of arrival forfeit the deposit unless the room(s) is rebooked, in which case, we’d be happy to refund the deposit less 15%.  Deposits for holiday periods, reserved blocks of rooms (3 or more) and camp weekends are non-refundable (please call for dates). Balances are due day of arrival and are non-refundable.
• Check-In: Check-in 3:00-7:00pm. Please arrange any late arrival in advance.
• Check-out is by 11:00am.
• Non-Smoking: For the comfort of all of our guests, smoking is not permitted at the inn. Guests who smoke in their rooms or on the porches or patios will be charged a $300 cleaning fee.
• Pets: Although we love animals, we are unable to accommodate them. Local boarding is available at Bridgton Veterinary Hospital 207-647-8804.