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Best New England Historic Inns | Photographs

A collection of images celebrating our favorite New England historic inns during the holidays from photographer Julie Bidwell.

By Heather Marcus

Oct 14 2016

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The Inn at Valley Farms gameroom

The Inn at Valley Farms family game room includes a checkers table in the corner.

Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Photographer Julie Bidwell captured four of our favorite New England historic inns during the holidays for the 2012 Yankee feature, Best New England Historic Inns. The preserved character of these establishments can be seen inside and out. Each location offers a different experience beyond the inn, whether exploring the quiet beaches on Cape Cod or a classic New England town.
The Inn at Valley Farms family game room includes a checkers table in the corner.
The Inn at Valley Farms family game room includes a checkers table in the corner.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
A warm fire awaits guests in the library at The Inn at Valley Farms.
A warm fire awaits guests in the library at The Inn at Valley Farms.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Barns at the working farm at The Inn at Valley Farms.
Barns at the working farm at The Inn at Valley Farms.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Happy chickens in the henhouse at The Inn at Valley Farms.
Happy chickens in the henhouse at The Inn at Valley Farms.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Headed back to the inn with freshly collected eggs.
Headed back to the inn with freshly collected eggs.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
On the way to collect eggs at the farm.
On the way to collect eggs at the farm.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
The Old Inn on the Green in New Marlborough, Massachusetts, is surrounded by a fresh dusting of snow.
The Old Inn on the Green in New Marlborough, Massachusetts, is surrounded by a fresh dusting of snow.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Architectural windows and a soaking tub in a bathroom at The Old Inn on the Green.
Architectural windows and a soaking tub in a bathroom at The Old Inn on the Green.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Room 191 at the Old Inn on the Green is an authentically restored bedroom furnished with antiques and country furniture.
Room 191 at the Old Inn on the Green is an authentically restored bedroom furnished with antiques and country furniture.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Wavy glass creates a beautiful back drop for a still life in one of the bedroom windows at the Old Inn on the Green.
Wavy glass creates a beautiful back drop for a still life in one of the bedroom windows at the Old Inn on the Green.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Step back in time to eat in one of the dining rooms at the Old Inn on the Green. The rooms are lit entirely by candlelight. Most of the architecture and decorative details are true to the inn's early history.
Step back in time to eat in one of the dining rooms at the Old Inn on the Green. The rooms are lit entirely by candlelight. Most of the architecture and decorative details are true to the inn’s early history.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Setting the tables for dinner at The Inn at Weathersfield. Meals feature inspired farm to table creations.
Setting the tables for dinner at The Inn at Weathersfield. Meals feature inspired farm to table creations.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Freshly baked bread in the dining room at The Inn at Weathersfield.
Freshly baked bread in the dining room at The Inn at Weathersfield.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
One of the many beaches near the Candleberry Inn in Brewster.
One of the many beaches near the Candleberry Inn in Brewster.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Candleberry Inn is located in the historic district of Brewster, Massachusetts on Cape Cod.
Candleberry Inn is located in the historic district of Brewster, Massachusetts on Cape Cod.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
The Seacroft Suite at Candleberry Inn.
The Seacroft Suite at Candleberry Inn.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
A framed nautical print at Candleberry Inn.
A framed nautical print at Candleberry Inn.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Exterior of Inn at Valley Farms in Walpole, New Hampshire.
Exterior of Inn at Valley Farms in Walpole, New Hampshire.
Photo Credit : Bidwell, Julie
Learn more about the featured New England historic inns featured here: The Old Inn on the GardenThe Inn at WeathersfieldThe Candleberry Inn on Cape CodThe Inn at Valley FarmsThis post was first published in 2011 and has been updated. 

Heather Marcus

Heather Marcus is the senior photo editor for Yankee Magazine. She works closely with the art director and a large group of contributing photographers to tell our stories about people and place in a compelling way. Living and growing up in New England, she continues to be inspired by the communities, the landscape, and the wonderful visual opportunities the region affords.

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