Tuck Inn Bed & Breakfast

17 High Street , Rockport, Massachusetts
  • Main (978) 546-7260,
  • Toll Free (800) 789-7260
Innkeeper(s): Liz & Scott Wood, Innkeepers
 

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  • Introduction

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    The Tuck Inn is a lovely 1790 colonial home which has operated... Tuck Inn Bed & Breakfast - Rockport, Massachusetts
    View of Rockport Harbor from the Headlands!
    ... as a year 'round Bed & Breakfast since the late 1940s.

    Located in the charming seaside village of Rockport on the tip of Cape Ann, the inn is conveniently located on a quiet secondary street just one block from the village center with its harbor, dozens of shops, art galleries and restaurants. Guests can also walk to three beaches the scenic Headlands and Old Garden Path.

    For guests who want to explore beyond Rockport, all of Cape Ann is just minutes away. See the fishing seaport of Gloucester with its museums and exciting whale watching cruises, or visit the antique shops of Essex. Salem's historic sites and witchcraft exhibits are just 25 minutes by car, and Boston is just 60 minutes by car or train. The train station is a short walk from the inn and offers daily service to Boston and Salem.

    Breakfast is a unique experience, featuring a plentiful homebaked buffet which has become the inn's trademark.

    A typical breakfast consists of a half dozen freshly baked items, homemade granola and cereals, yogurt, a fruit platter and stewed rhubarb or homemade applesauce served with a bottomless cup of coffee, tea, cocoa or juice.

    Tastefully renovated, the charm of the era has been maintained with a welcoming fire, wide pine floorboards, vintage furnishings, abundant artwork painted by local artists, antiques and colorful quilts.

    Dining Room

    Buffet

    (#6) Million Dollar Red Room
    (#6) Million Dollar Red Room
    The convenience of today is also apparent with all private baths, air conditioning, color cable TVs and an in-ground pool. Be sure to bring your bathing suit!

    Guests enjoy the use of the inn's piano and continually comment about the numerous flower gardens, the spotless rooms, the gracious hospitality and the non-smoking and pet free policies.

    Comments from Our Guests
    "Coming to your Inn is like coming to visit old friends."
    "The breakfast set a special tone to the day. Thank you for treating us so royally."

    "Without doubt the Tuck Inn is one of the most wonderful places to stay in Rockport."

    "Nothing is more welcome than the fresh breakfasts, friendly smiles and quilted covers in a place where life still seems sane."

    "It's up to satisfied guests like us to spread the word about the cleanliness, warmth and friendliness, and the best "unconditional" breakfast I've had in all my travels."

    "A quiet, quaint and incredibly comfortable home away from home."

    "This grand home far exceeded all expectations."

    Liz and Scott Wood proudly stress hospitable, comfortable and affordable lodging. They warmly invite you... "When you come to Rockport - Come stay with us!"

    Rated 3 Diamonds by AAA
    Awarded the 2002 Editor's Pick Award by Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide To New England

  • How to Find Us

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    Directions: Follow Route 128 North to the end of the highway, where you see your first traffic light (Route 127, Eastern Avenue). Turn left onto Rt. 127 and set your trip odometer. At 2.3 miles you'll see the Rockport information booth. At 2.8 miles (1/2 mile from the booth) take a right onto High Street. Follow High Street as it curves for 1/2 mile and see the Inn on your right.

    From Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, Commercial Street, Gloucester - Coming out of the Chamber parking lot, go left, then immediately curve right onto Route 127 (Rogers Street). Drive 1/2 mile and see Dunkin Donuts on the left. Continue straight, up and down a hill (at the top of the hill, Rogers Street becomes Main Street), just keep going straight ahead, then on the left you'll see Old Colony Gas, then Domino's Pizza. Bear left just after Domino's onto Eastern Avenue. Follow to lights. At the lights go straight and follow directions above where it says "set your trip odometer." If you miss Domino's, follow Main Street to lights, go left onto Route 128 extension, then right at next light onto Route 127, Eastern Avenue and follow directions above where it says "set your odometer."