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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| Print icon

A traditional sitting room with floral wallpaper, two windows, various chairs, a round table with a puzzle, a small decorated Christmas tree, and braided rugs on a red floor.

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

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.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
The Inn at Valley Farms family game room includes a checkers table in the corner.
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.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
A warm fire awaits guests in the library at The Inn at Valley Farms.
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.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Barns at the working farm at The Inn at Valley Farms.
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.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Happy chickens in the henhouse at The Inn at Valley Farms.
Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Headed back to the inn with freshly collected eggs.

Headed back to the inn with freshly collected eggs.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Headed back to the inn with freshly collected eggs.
Credit: Bidwell, Julie
On the way to collect eggs at the farm.

On the way to collect eggs at the farm.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
On the way to collect eggs at the farm.
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.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
The Old Inn on the Green in New Marlborough, Massachusetts, is surrounded by a fresh dusting of snow.
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.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Architectural windows and a soaking tub in a bathroom at The Old Inn on the Green.
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.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Room 191 at the Old Inn on the Green is an authentically restored bedroom furnished with antiques and country furniture.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Setting the tables for dinner at The Inn at Weathersfield. Meals feature inspired farm to table creations.
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.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Freshly baked bread in the dining room at The Inn at Weathersfield.
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.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
One of the many beaches near the Candleberry Inn in Brewster.
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.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Candleberry Inn is located in the historic district of Brewster, Massachusetts on Cape Cod.
Credit: Bidwell, Julie
The Seacroft Suite at Candleberry Inn.

The Seacroft Suite at Candleberry Inn.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
The Seacroft Suite at Candleberry Inn.
Credit: Bidwell, Julie
A framed nautical print at Candleberry Inn.

A framed nautical print at Candleberry Inn.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
A framed nautical print at Candleberry Inn.
Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Exterior of Inn at Valley Farms in Walpole, New Hampshire.

Exterior of Inn at Valley Farms in Walpole, New Hampshire.

Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Exterior of Inn at Valley Farms in Walpole, New Hampshire.
Credit: Bidwell, Julie
Learn more about the featured New England historic inns featured here: The Old Inn on the Garden The Inn at Weathersfield The Candleberry Inn on Cape Cod The Inn at Valley Farms This post was first published in 2011 and has been updated. 

Heather Marcus

Heather Marcus is the senior photo editor for Yankee. She works closely with the art director and 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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