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By: Donna rhoDes
With so many vacation accom- modations available today, the Lakes Region Bed and Breakfast Association wishes to invite visi- tors and those who have out-of- town guests to consider local bed and breakfast inns. These cozy, personalized, and safe places are ideal for people to spend time in Central New Hampshire.
Heidi Milbrand has been the owner of Pleasant View Bed and Breakfast in Bristol for 22 years and has been involved in the hospitality business for more than 25 years. She is currently president of the LRBBA as well as treasurer for the N.H. Bed and Breakfast Association and sits on the Board of Directors for New Hampshire’s Lodging and Restaurant Association. Their mission in 2025 is to make peo- ple aware of all the lodgings and amenities they have to offer.
Bed and Breakfast owners are all required to live somewhere
Charming Bed and Breakfasts:
The Perfect Stay for Visitors to Central NH
on the premises. Most live in a separate part of the inn or have a home of their own right next door, offering privacy for all of their guests.
Another difference between Bed and Breakfasts and other pri- vately owned accommodations, Hilbrand explained, is that they may often lack state oversight, personal service, or vacation tips from the property owners, who may not even live locally. In ad- dition, bed and breakfast facili- ties have licensed kitchens where breakfast is prepared, and annual health and safety inspections of their inns are conducted.
Whether guests are looking for places to shop, nearby attractions, the best beaches, the greatest hik- ing trails, or views that they will remember for years to come, Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers also have plenty of recommendations.
“We’re all professionals, avail- able to take care of your needs and help you through your day,”
Tea Rose Inn, just up the hill from downtown Plymouth, is a cozy and charming Victorian bed and breakfast providing all the comforts of home for visitors to the town and the nearby White Mountains, ski areas, and other year-round attractions. Photo by Donna Rhodes
towns,” said Milbrand. Members of the Lakes Re-
gion Bed and Breakfast Associa- tion include Pleasant View B&B in Bristol, just up the road from Newfound Lake; the Colonel Spencer Inn at the entrance to the White Mountains in Camp- ton, along with the nearby Cheney House Bed and Breakfast in Ashland; the historic Nutmeg Inn located in Meredith, as well as the more than 100-year-old Meredith Inn Bed and Breakfast, both just minutes from Lake Win- nipesaukee; Sutton House Bed and Breakfast in Center Harbor, also close to Winnipesaukee; the 1883 Victorian Tea Rose Inn in Plymouth with rivers, the White Mountains and nearby shopping; and The Lake House at Ferry Point located across from scenic Lake Winnisquam in Sanborn- ton, not far from shopping and events in downtown Laconia, Tilton and Franklin.
To view more details on these accommodations and learn what makes each one special, visit the LRBBA website at www.be- dandbreakfastnh.com. Also, be sure to mark a calendar for the annual 2025 Muffin and Scones Tour on the weekend of April 26- 27. Tours of each of these inns will be available then, along with great treats offered by innkeepers at all locations.
Milbrand said.
Depending on which B&B
someone chooses, owners also provide a variety of amenities for their guests. Most offer Wi-Fi and television, dining areas, cozy
gathering rooms, and perhaps even a wood stove or fireplace. Many also have patios, decks, and porches lined with traditional rocking chairs where guests can relax and enjoy their day. And, if you need anything more, the inn- keepers are nearby to assist.
Bed and Breakfast owners are community-minded as well. Each year, they have supported schools, athletic programs and children’s camps. They also contribute to emergency response fundraisers and much more.
“We are a local business, and we support our local people and
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