High Pointe Inn

Congratulations to High Pointe Inn for being selected
as one of the 2012 "Top Ten Romantic Inns!

Welcome to the High Pointe Inn, a romantic bed and breakfast inn located in historic West Barnstable, Massachusetts. Our uniquely original inn sits high on a hill overlooking the dunes of Sandy Neck Beach with views of Cape Cod Bay in the distance. The ideal choice for a relaxing vacation, each exquisite room offers a wealth of luxurious amenities to ensure that your Cape Cod vacation is truly unforgettable.

Whether you seek a quiet place on the deck in which to relax and enjoy your favorite novel, or a spot by the fire to sip a glass of wine and plan your next day's outing, you will be charmed by the thoughtful details and uncompromising quality you will find around every corner of this strikingly attractive Cape Cod Inn.
 

The High Pointe Inn is within easy driving distance of Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; or New York City, and conveniently located near the ferries for the islands of Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. Located just off scenic Route 6A (the Old Kings Highway) in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, the Inn offers fine lodging and accommodations with the privacy and luxury the discerning traveler has come to expect.

If you are looking for the perfect romantic honeymoon destination, a spa getaway for you and your girlfriends, a carefree babymoon hideaway, or just a quiet spot in which to celebrate an anniversary or other special occasion, the High Pointe Inn offers uncompromising quality.

Complete your stay by taking advantage of our unique in-room spa services. Offered by a full-service mobile spa staffed by professionally licensed therapists, we can help you customize a spa vacation package that will meet your unique needs. Relax, refresh, renew . . . we bring the spa to you. Choose from an array of spa services including deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage, or side-by-side couples massage.
 

Cape Cod offers a wealth of activities and attractions, both indoors and out, to make your vacation a truly memorable experience. We would be delighted to help you plan the perfect weekend getaway or a more extensive New England holiday itinerary prior to your arrival.

At our Cape Cod Bed and Breakfast Inn, it’s all about choices. Our resident chef prepares each dish from scratch according to your dietary needs and individual preferences. Choose one of the six entrées from our extensive breakfast menu, or the daily chef's special featuring fresh local ingredients in keeping with the season.

Juices
Fresh Squeezed Orange, Cape Cod Cranberry, or Pink Grapefruit

Sweet and Savory Treats
Freshly baked muffins, biscuits, or popovers of the day

Cooked-To-Order Entrées
All entrées are served with a fresh fruit garnish

Served From 8:30 t0 9:30 AM Daily

Farm-Fresh Eggs
Scrambled, over easy, or sunny-side up. Served with artisan toast of the day, and bacon or sausage.

Create Your Own Omelet
Prepared to order and filled with any combination of ham, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, onions, salsa, and cheddar or American cheese. Served with artisan toast of the day.

Old-Fashioned Pancakes
A generous stack served plain, or with blueberries or pecans. Served with bacon or sausage.
 

Crispy Texas-Style French Toast
Our signature dish. An ample order of thick Texas-style French toast, dipped in our special High Pointe Inn batter, and grilled to order. Served with bacon or sausage.

High Pointe Inn Breakfast Sandwich
A fried egg served with or without cheese and your choice of bacon or sausage on a toasted English muffin.

Fruit Parfait
Creamy vanilla yogurt layered with fresh fruit and granola.
 

Hot Beverages
A selection of fresh ground regular and decaffeinated coffees, hot chocolate, and domestic and imported teas is available are available throughout the day.

Chef’s Specials
Often inspired by what's in season, our breakfast recipes feature both regional and local ingredients including fresh cranberries, lobster from the waters of Cape Cod Bay, New England maple syrup, handmade jams and jellies from the Chatham Jam & Jelly Shop, fresh produce from the local Farmer's Markets, and herbs from our garden. Among our guests’ favorites are:

• Eggs Benedict
• Migas (a northern Mexican dish)
• Toasted Pecan Waffles with Grilled Peaches
• Pumpkin Pancakes with Maple-Glazed Sausages
• Cheese Crepes with Lingonberry Sauce
• Eggs Neptune (a variation on Eggs Benedict with fresh lobster).
• Southern Fried Eggs with Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
• Belgian Waffles with Grilled Canteloupe and Diced Pancetta
• Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sliders with Spicy Mango Chutney
• Herb and Cheese Scramble with ripe brie and fresh basil

The Area
Cape Cod offers a wealth of activities and attractions, both indoors and out, to make your Cape Cod vacation a truly memorable experience. We would be delighted to help you plan the perfect weekend getaway or a more extensive New England holiday itinerary prior to your arrival, or you may wish to click on the following links for more detailed information on the many activities, attractions, and day trips enjoyed by our bed and breakfast guests:

• Beaches: A listing of many of Cape Cod's finest (and not necessarily most popular) beaches . . .
• Biking: Here you will find detailed trail listings for both Cape Cod road and mountain biking . . .
• Cape Cod Playhouse: America's oldest professional summer theater . . .
• Cape Cod Railway: Named one of the top ten scenic train rides in the country by USA Today . . .
• Fishing: The source for outdoor information on Cape Cod. fly-fishing, striped bass, charters, etc.
• Golf: A listing of Cape Cod’s golf courses, by town . . .
• Kayaking: A selection of kayaking programs exploring the many kettle ponds and streams of Cape Cod . . .
• Museums: Here you will find a comprehensive guide to museums on Cape Cod and the Islands.
• Walks/Hikes: A comprehensive guide to walks and hikes on the Cape . . .
• Whale Watching: Whale-watching trips from Barnstable Harbor . . .

Daytrips
Centrally located in the heart of Cape Cod, within easy driving distance of a number of popular New England vacation destinations, the High Pointe Inn is ideally situated for those planning an extended New England holiday. Many guests use the Inn as their headquarters for an extended visit, taking day trips to explore beyond the boundaries of Cape Cod to sample the diversity of the region that makes a New England holiday so special. For detailed day-by-day itinerary suggestions, see the "Extended Stay" ideas further down this page.

•  Boston (one hour by car)
No trip to Boston is complete without a walk along the two-and-a-half-mile Freedom Trail. Truly one of the best ways to get acquainted with Boston and to explore its wealth of historic landmarks, the 2.5-mile trail begins at Boston Common and ends in Charlestown at the Bunker Hill monument. The entire trail is marked with a painted or bricked red line that is easy to follow. Signs along the Trail identify each of the 16 stops.

Quincy Market, also called Faneuil Hall Marketplace, is a great place to stop for a refreshment break during your walk of the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail in Boston. The indoor-outdoor market is home to dozens of restaurants and food vendors.Want to see sea lions smile and penguins play? Then head to the New England Aquarium in Boston, one of the city's most popular attractions. At the center of the Aquarium is the four-story, 200,000 gallon Giant Ocean Tank, a Coral Reef environment filled with everything from sea turtles, and tropical fishes to sharks, stingrays, and moray eels.

A unique and fun way to tour Boston is on a Boston Duck Tour . The fun begins as soon as you board your "DUCK", an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. Upon boarding you will be greeted by one of their legendary tour ConDUCKtors, who'll narrate your tour, including little know facts and interesting tidbits along the way. Starting on land, you'll cruise by the domed State House, Bunker Hill Monument, Boston Common, Copley Square, Government Center, fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy Market, Prudential Tower, or the "Pru" as it is known by the locals. And just when you think you've seen it all, it's time for "Splashdown" when your ConDUCKtor splashes your DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.

•  Plimoth Plantation (45 minutes by car)
Plimoth Plantation is a living history museum located just 45 minutes from the Inn in the picturesque seaside community of Plymouth, Massachusetts.

This quaint tourist destination offers a memorable New England experience through personal encounters with historic figures of a Colonial English community in the 1600s. The exhibits, programs, live interpreters, and historic settings encourage a new level of understanding about the past and our connection to our settlers.

•  Newport, Rhode Island (90 minutes by car)
The Mansions of Newport . . The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, and numerous others were built by the men and women who built America. Now protected under the auspices of the Preservation Society of Newport County the 11 historic properties and landscapes - seven of which are National Historic Landmarks - trace America's architectural and social development from the Colonial era through the Gilded Age.

In Newport visitors will find a world of exceptional elegance and inspiration in architecture, art, interior design and landscapes. Visitors can explore 250 years of American history sprawled across 80 acres of gardens and parks.

•  Provincetown (one hour by car)
An historic fishing port, Provincetown is situated at the tip of Cape Cod in an area of spectacular natural beauty, surrounded by miles of dunes and beaches.

The Pilgrims first landed in Provincetown in 1620, and signed the Mayflower Compact. Since that time, Provincetown has been home to sailors, pirates, fisherman, painters, and authors for centuries. In the 1800s Provincetown, with the largest and safest natural harbor on the New England coast, was one of the greatest and busiest sea ports in the country.

The diversity of the region along with its rich texture of cultural, period, and social influences has produced a sense of place that is uniquely its own. Provincetown attracts artists, tourists, and bohemians who blend in with the local population and produce the community's character.

•  Nantucket (one hour via the fast ferry, or 20 minutes via air.)
Originally a booming whaling port, Nantucket has been named a National Historic District and has changed little architecturally since the 17th century, with its brick mansions and old-fashioned lamps still lining the cobbled streets.

At the harbor front, where the great whaling ships set out on their hazardous journeys to return years later - if at all - pleasure boats now find safe harbor in one of the finest docking facilities in the world. Inland the moors define the rolling landscape.

Nearly 40 percent of Nantucket is protected conservation land. Visitors enjoy the endless beaches, miles of designated bike paths, the Whaling Museum, unique and varied restaurants, and unusual shops.

•  Martha's Vineyard (one hour via fast ferry, or 20 minutes via air.)
The Island of Martha's Vineyard covers roughly 100 square miles, and is home to both year-round and seasonal residents. Some live "up-island" in the more rural towns of Aquinnah, Chilmark and West Tisbury, and others live "down-island" in the more populous towns of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven (also known as Tisbury). Each Island town is unique in its geography, personality, and character.

Edgartown was the Island's first colonial settlement and it has been the county seat since 1642. The stately white Greek Revival houses built by the whaling captains have been carefully maintained. They make the town a museum-piece community, a seaport village preserved from the early 19th century. Main Street is a picture book setting with its harbor and waterfront. The tall square-rigged ships that sailed all the world's oceans have passed from the Edgartown scene, but the heritage of those vessels and their captains has continued. For the past hundred years, Edgartown has been one of the world's great yachting centers.

Oak Bluffs is the home of the Flying Horses Carousel, the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country. Its horses were hand-carved in New York City in 1876. This historic landmark is maintained by the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust. It is open daily during the summer and on weekends in the spring and fall.

The brilliant colors of the mile-long expanse of the Aquinnah Cliffs astonished early explorers and have continued to be a source of intense interest to scientists and visitors alike. Here, layers of sands, gravel, and clay of various hues tell a hundred-million-year-old story of a land first covered with forests, then flooded and laid bare, then covered with new growth, time and again.

Extended Stay
Day One: The Olde King's Highway
Drive the length of scenic Route 6A, the Old King's Highway, designated one of the most scenic byways in America. Browse antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, and one-of-a-kind gift shops along the way. Have lunch at the Brewster Fish House. Visit the Natural History Museum and walk the nature trails across the marsh to the Brewster Flats at Paines Creek. Catch the sunset along the boardwalk at Gray's Beach in Yarmouthport. Stop for a soft serve at Captain Frosty's.

Day Two: The National Seashore
Head east to the National Seashore. Take a side trip to Fort Hill for a view of Nauset Beach and the Penniman House and a walk along the nature trails. Continue on to the Salt Pond Visitors Center at the start of the National Seashore in Eastham. See the Coast Guard Station at Coast Guard Beach, the Nauset Beach Lighthouse, and the Marconi Wireless Station site. Drive down Lecount Hollow Road to Ocean View Drive, past Cahoon Hollow to Newcomb Hollow. Stop at Arnold's on Route 6 for onion rings and fried clams. Catch a movie at the Wellfleet Drive-In.

Day Three: Provincetown
Hop on Route 6, the mid-Cape Highway, and make a bee-line for Provincetown. Along the way you can detour for a tour of Truro Vineyards and the Atlantic Spice Company. Climb the Pilgrim Monument for a spectacular view. Take a one-of-a-kind tour of the dunes with Art's Dune Tours. Alternatively take a whale watching excursion to Stellwagen Bank. Have lunch at the Lobster Pot, then stroll the shops and galleries along Commercial Street. Drive to the Province Lands Visitors Center and watch the sunset over Race Point.

Day Four: Cape Cod Rail Trail
Grab your bike and ride the 26-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail. Pack a lunch for a picnic along the trail. Take a detour into Nickerson State Park and have a swim in the one of the lovely ponds. Return via 6A through Dennis on 6A and stop at the Sesuit Harbor Café for a lobster roll or perhaps a sunset cruise in the harbor.

Day Five: Sandwich
Spend the day in Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod. Tour the Sandwich Glass Museum and visit the Dexter Grist Mill. Have tea at the Dunbar Tea House. Walk the boardwalk out to Cape Cod Bay or stroll along the 6-mile trail that lines the Cape Cod Canal. Grab a bite to eat at Seafood Sam's or order a steamed lobster from Joe's Seafood Market and dine at a picnic table along the canal. Then spend the afternoon at the Heritage Museum and Gardens. Stroll acres of perennial gardens, visit the historic Shaker round barn with its spectacular classic car collection, and the exhibits of military miniatures, antique toys and Native American artifacts in the American History Museum. Take a ride on the working carousel and stay for an evening concert at the amphitheater.

Day Six: Boston
Take a day trip to Boston (one hour by car) to walk the Freedom Trail, or take a Duck Mobile or Beantown Trolley tour of the city. Visit the New England Aquarium, Old Ironsides, Bunker Hill Monument, Quincy Market, and Faneuil Hall. Dine on fresh seafood at Legal Seafood or the Union Oyster House.

Day Seven: Chatham
Travel to Chatham, the "elbow" of Cape Cod to see the Chatham Lighthouse. Browse the shops along Main Street. Drive out to the Chatham Fish Pier to see the day boats unload their catch. Take Shore Road past Chatham Bars Inn to Morris Island and the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. Take a seal cruise aboard the Rip Ryder or have them drop you off for an afternoon at the beach on South Monomoy. Dine at The Impudent Oyster.

Day Eight: Newport
Venture to Newport, R.I. (90 minutes by car) and tour the mansions that were the summer homes of the Vanderbilts and Astors. Take a leisurely drive along the 10-mile Ocean Drive, walk the Cliff Walk in front of The Breakers, Marble House and Chateau Sur Mer. End your day with a bowl of steaming clam chowder at the Black Pearl on the water.

Day Nine: Cape Cod at Play
Spend the day at any one of Cape Cod's beautiful beaches soaking up the sun, reading the latest novel, walking the coastline in search of treasures from the sea, or frolicking in the waves. Alternately, take a kayak trip in Pleasant Bay or Nauset Marsh with Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures or golf at any of our championship golf courses. After dinner, catch a play at the Cape Cod Playhouse, America's oldest professional summer theatre (in season).

Day Ten: Nantucket
Take the high speed ferry (one hour) to Nantucket for the day. Visit the Whaling Museum. Rent a moped or bicycle and ride the Polpis Road out to ‘Sconset to see the rose-covered fishing cottages. Walk the cobblestone streets of Nantucket Town, climb to the top of the First Congregational Church bell tower on Center St. for a beautiful view of the harbor. Have lunch at the Brotherhood of Thieves or Le Languedoc. Be sure to throw a penny off the stern of the ferry as you pass Brant Point Lighthouse to ensure your return trip to the island one day.

Day Eleven: Falmouth and Woods Hole
Drive to Falmouth and Woods Hole via Route 28A, which will take you through the lovely community of West Falmouth with its many antique shops. Stop for lunch at Dana's Kitchen for unusual sandwiches, homemade soups and salads. Turn right on Palmer Ave in downtown Falmouth for shopping. Follow Sippewissett Road, a windy 8-mile route that takes you past beautiful homes with great views of the water into Woods Hole, home to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Alternately you can ride your bike along the Shining Sea Bike Trail. On the return trip have dinner at the Chapoquoit Grill, then catch the sunset from Chapoquoit Beach near the restaurant.

Day Twelve: Plimoth Plantation
Spend the day at Plimoth Plantation in nearby Plymouth, MA (45 minutes by car). Plimoth was the first permanent European settlement in the "New World". Today it is a living history museum dedicated to recreating the 17th century lifestyle. Tour the Mayflower II, a recreation of the original, and learn about the perils of the 1620 journey. Stop to see Plymouth Rock, located on the waterfront in downtown Plymouth, close to where Mayflower II is anchored.

Day Thirteen: Martha's Vineyard
Take the Island Queen ferry (35 minutes) from Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs on the island of Martha's Vineyard for the day. Rent a bike or moped and ride into Edgartown via the designated bike path. Take the 5-minute ferry trip to Chappaquiddick and take the lighthouse tour or visit Mytoi Japanese Garden. Return to Edgartown for lunch at Alchemy. Then ride down to Katama Beach for fine surfing. Alternatively, drive out to see the fishing village of Menemsha, Aquinnah, and the cliffs at Gay Head. Return to Oak Bluffs and ride the Flying Horses carousel before returning to the mainland via ferry.

Day Fourteen: Rail and Sail
Ride the rails on the Cape Cod Scenic Train, a 2-hour journey through beautiful cranberry bogs, natural woodlands, lush marshes and more as you make your way between Hyannis and the Cape Cod Canal. Stop for lunch at Baxter's Boat House on the harbor then set sail for a leisurely one-hour harbor cruise aboard the Maine coastal steamer replica, Prudence, which will take you on a journey of Lewis Bay and Hyannis Harbor. You can visit the shops along the harbor, then head down Main Street to the JFK Museum. End you day with a concert at the Cape Cod Melody Tent (in season) or stop for a nightcap and some jazz at Harry's Blues Bar.

From the Sagamore Bridge:

• Take Route 6 (the Mid-Cape Highway) to Exit 5 (Route 149).
• At the bottom of the exit, turn left onto Route 149 toward Barnstable.
• At the intersection of Route 149 and Route 6A, turn left and proceed for 1 mile.
• Bear left onto High Street. The High Pointe Inn will be on your right (#70).

From the Bourne Bridge:

• After crossing the bridge, go three-quarters of the way around the rotary (do not take Route 28 South) until you see a sign for Route 6A East.
• Turn onto 6A East and continue for approximately 3.5 miles until you come to a set of traffic lights.
• Turn right at the lights and go up the hill where you will merge with Route 6 East, which is the Mid-Cape Highway.
• Take Route 6 to Exit 5 (Route 149).
• At the bottom of the exit, turn left onto Route 149 toward Barnstable.
• At the intersection of Route 149 and Route 6A, turn left and proceed for 1 mile.
• Bear left onto High Street. The High Pointe Inn will be on your right (#70).

Driving Time Estimates

• From Boston's Logan International Airport: One hour estimated driving time without traffic delays.
• From Providence Rhode Island Airport: One hour and 15 minutes estimated driving time without traffic delays.
• From JFK International Airport in NY: Four hour estimated driving time without traffic delays.
• GPS Location for the High Pointe Inn: North 41° 43.025' West 70° 23.368'