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Graycote Inn is a beautifully restored 19th-century
Victorian cottage in Bar Harbor, Maine offering an
unforgettable New England vacation retreat. 
Lace-canopied beds, private baths, cozy fireplaces, pleasant
sunporches, and balconies grace the property, sending a quiet
message from another time. The Victorian house named Graycote
(a cote meaning small cottage) was built in 1881 as a private
residence for the Reverend Christopher Starr Leffingwell, who
came to Bar Harbor in 1879. After the house exchanged hands
several times, Roger and Pat Samuel purchased the Graycote Inn
in 1996. They added gardens, antique Victorian furniture, and
various additional services in order provide their guests
modern amenities with ageless ambiance.
Graycote Inn offers 12 rooms with countless personal
touches. All lodgings are spacious with king- or queen-size
beds, and each has a private bath, while some offer a choice
of fireplace, sitting room, or balcony. There are five suites
in the accommodation choices. Enjoy free wireless Internet
access.
After a day in Acadia National Park or in the village shops,
return to the Graycote to enjoy some light afternoon
refreshments. In the summer, relax on the verandah or in a
hammock in the yard. In the winter, enjoy refreshments in
front of the fireplace in either the dining room or the
parlor. The comfortable furnishings and informal atmosphere
are conducive to conversation and are part of the bed and
breakfast inn's charm and gracious hospitality.
The morning at Graycote begins an hour before breakfast with
a tray of tea and locally roasted coffee set out at each floor
of the Inn. In warm weather, breakfast is served to guests at
tables for two or four on the sunny breakfast porch and
includes a choice of juices, cereals, fresh fruit, fresh-baked
muffins, cakes or breads, and a hot main dish. In the winter,
breakfast is served in the dining room in front of a cozy wood
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During your stay, Roger and Pat hope you will experience all
the grandeur and pristine beauty of Acadia National Park,
taking in the exhilarating view from the summit of Cadillac
Mountain; walking, biking, or skiing on the sixty miles of
carriage paths; or hiking some of the 120 miles of foot
trails.
The ocean, Bar Harbor shops, and many fine restaurants are a
pleasant four-block stroll from the inn. You can enjoy
sailing, golf, fishing, nature tours, and whale watching.
Savor the essence of Maine in spring, summer, autumn, or
winter; your visit at Graycote Inn will be a special and
memorable experience. |
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