The Manor on Golden Pond

Item: The Manor on Golden Pond
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

Rte 3 | Holderness, NH 03245 [SEE MAP]Holderness, NH [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Several on-site activities, including a spa, outdoor pool and tennis

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Burrowed in New Hampshire's Lakes region on Shepherd Hill (just a two-hour drive from Boston), The Manor on Golden Pond earns high marks from visitors for its romantic ambiance and rustic charm. Recent guests (especially couples) commend the cozy accommodations; each guest room and suite features a distinctive style and decor, with many rooms boasting wood-burning fireplaces. All accommodations come equipped with L'Occitane bath products, Keurig coffee makers, cable TVs and Frette linens. (Some visitors do note though that the rooms are starting to show their age and could benefit from an update.) The amorous atmosphere carries over to the Seasons Spa, which offers couples-oriented packages that include sparkling wine. As far as dining goes, the hotel houses the Van Horn Dining Room, which serves mouthwatering dishes like mushroom risotto and smoke-roasted duck. After savoring delectable fare, head to the Three Cocks Pub for a twist on classic cocktails.

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Location: Holderness, NH

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Hotel, 24 rooms

Primary View: Neighborhood, Lake

Style: Historic

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AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019

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Stroll down to the beach for a dip in the lake or to take a canoe for a paddle. The house sits on a slight rise overlooking Squam Lake, and the grounds consist of 15 acres of towering pines and hardwood trees.

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Wealthy Englishman Isaac Van Horn instantly fell in love with the area and decided to build an English-style manor in 1907. The home became known for its elaborate celebrations, but when Van Horn's beloved wife died, he abandoned the property.

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Beyond its Tudor architecture and carved oak corbels, many of the inn's antiques, as well as its traditional afternoon tea and dark-wood-paneled Three Cocks Pub, are straight from the other side of the (bigger) pond.

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AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 299 have reviewed the The Manor on Golden Pond, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.0 (based on 299 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Standard guest rooms are decorated in an English country style (the Canterbury, Warwick and Victoria) and range in size from 200 to 250 square feet. The Warwick offers a shower/tub combination, while the Canterbury and Victoria have only a shower. All Classic rooms feature cable television, Keurig coffee makers, L'Occitane bath products, sitting areas and more.

Standard room size: 200 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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The Manor on Golden Pond is located on 14 acres on Shepherd's Hill in New Hampshire's Lakes region, an easy walk to the town of Holderness. The hotel overlooks Squam Lake, made famous by its starring role in the movie "On Golden Pond." Styled after an English country inn, The Manor offers several on-site activities including tennis, croquet, badminton, a spa and a heated pool with lake views, and the hotel's Activities Concierge can arrange for off-site activities.

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is about 65 miles south
Boston Logan International Airport is 112 miles south

24-hour valet parking (free)
24-hour self-parking (free)
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

The Van Horn Dining Room at the Manor on Golden Pond serves seasonal New American cuisine in an elegant setting accompanied by an award-winning wine list. The dark wood, low lighting and copper tables in the Three Cocks Pub reflect the hotel's English style and make this cozy lounge next to the library a popular place for a pre-dinner cocktail or after dinner glass of port. For foodies, the inn offers a two-day "Forks in the Road" cooking class led by the Manor's chefs.

Vegan Chef’s Tasting Menu available
Seasonal hours during the winter months

Number of restaurants: 1

Cuisine Types: American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

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Pool

The property features a seasonal, heated outdoor swimming pool and pool cabana located on top of Shepherd's Hill overlooking Squam Lake. The inn can prepare picnic lunches for guests to enjoy poolside.

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

Seasons Spa at The Manor on Golden Pond greets guests with a choice of flowering tea and a plush robe. Featuring three treatment rooms, the spa offers massages, facials and body wraps and scrubs with signature experiences like the Maple Moments botanical mud wrap infused with pure New Hampshire maple syrup. After treatments, spa guests can relax in the aromatherapy tranquility room in front of the cozy fireplace.

Spa packages available

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Business

The Manor on Golden Pond offers a meeting venue that can accommodate up to 35 guests for a classroom-style event and audiovisual equipment can be provided for an additional fee. The hotel also offers an Activities Concierge to arrange outings and activities.

Meeting packages available

Number of meeting rooms: 1

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Wedding

The Manor on Golden Pond is best suited for very intimate wedding celebrations. Outdoor event space offers views of the lake and mountain and indoor ceremonies can take place next to one of the property's fireplaces. All wedding venues can hold up to 25 guests.

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 25

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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