Sitting on 24 acres in the heart of New Hampshire's Upper Connecticut River Valley, the Colonial-style Shaker Hill originally served as home to a Revolutionary War colonel and his family of seven children. Today, the home houses a bed and breakfast committed to making your stay as relaxing and comforting as possible.

The four distinctive guest rooms, each with a private bath, have been recently renovated. Original wideboard floors set off the accommodations' wonderful antique furnishings, and a flood of natural light bring out the woodwork's beautiful sheen. Two bedrooms have queen beds, one has a full bed, and one offers two twins that can be made into a king. Creature comforts in each lodging include air conditioning in the summer, down pillows and comforters, hair dryers, and computer access.

Guests also enjoy spending time in the Shaker Hill sitting room complete with television, games, books, and magazines. The wide wrap-around porch, one of the more notable additions to the inn, overlooks the side gardens and has several rockers for your relaxation.

Shaker Hill Bed and Breakfast's hearty homemade breakfast -- served in the dining room or on the porch -- features traditional New England fare such as blueberry pancakes or waffles with locally produced maple syrup. The menu also includes several wonderful egg dishes, specially prepared fruits, and a variety of fresh-baked scones, muffins, and coffeecakes. More goodies are served up during the complimentary afternoon tea, and coffee, tea, and an always-full cookie jar are available to guests throughout the day.

The Inn's ideal location provides plenty of places to play whether you're into golf, hiking, cycling, swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, snowshoeing, or cross-country or downhill skiing. Additionally, the bed and breakfast's surrounding acreage provides walking trails and is home to a diverse population of birds and other wildlife.

The Shaker Museum and the Great Stone Dwelling (now the Shaker Inn) are in town, as are the LaSalette Shrine and the lower Shaker Village of Enfield. Dartmouth College is just 15 minutes away in Hanover, Mascoma and Crystal Lakes are just down the hill, and Lake Sunapee, Lake Winnipesaukee, and the Cog Railway at Mount Washington are all easy drives.

Just 20 to 30 minutes away you'll find the antique centers of Quechee and Woodstock, and Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream is one hour away. Traditional, hand-made Shaker furniture is available through Dana Robes Wood Craftsmen, and there is easy access to the outlet shops in Tilton and North Conway. In fact, Shaker Hill Bed and Breakfast, located at the crossroads to to Northern New England, is an ideal base for exploring the area, being only two hours from Boston and three hours from Montreal...a perfect weekend getaway.