The Perkins House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Historic Setting: The Perkins House in Cornish offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property is adults-only and highly rated for its excellent breakfast and attentive staff. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and soundproofing. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and picnic area. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a beautiful garden and outdoor dining area. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Local Attractions: White Mountain National Forest is 25 mi away, Kahuna Laguna 30 mi, Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center 29 mi, and Portland International Jetport 30 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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David
United States United States
“Everything was exceptional from the facility, food, host, and atmosphere.”
Michelle
United States United States
“I had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Perkins House! The property is beautiful, well-maintained, and incredibly comfortable. The house itself is completely adorable, filled with lovely antique touches that make it feel like a home. My room was...”
Robert
United States United States
“Very friendly and comfortable. They have a small dog which you gotta watch for because of its size you may step on it. The hosts made us breakfasts both mornings, and served it to us as well. We really didn't have to do anything. They took care of...”
Shayla
United States United States
“I absolutely loved how beautifully decorated it was inside and out for Halloween! It just set the mood perfectly. The hospitality was awesome. The breakfast was amazing. Very clean and comfortable atmosphere.”
Rachel
Israel Israel
“What an experience! Certainly a house unlike any other, bedecked with numerous knicknacks and unusual objects and antiques carefully collected by the owners over many years. Imaginative Halloween decor included skeletons, witches, zombie baby,...”
Lisa
United States United States
“Awesome breakfasts a la Keith!!! The house was decorated to the hilt with Halloween stuff - quite different from the listing pictures as we had stayed there before.”
Lana
United States United States
“Traveled for work. Best sleep I've had in years. Very comfortable bed. Quiet location. Off the main road but could walk to dinner & shops. Breakfast was top notch. Bathroom was super spacious. Loved the gardens and fireplace on deck. Relaxing”
Thomas
United States United States
“A beautiful, well-appointed and restored historic house, a great breakfast and a very comfortable bed.”
Becca
United States United States
“We travel the world and found this to be the cleanest and most comfortable spot we've visited. The home was decorated beautifully, the breakfast was delicious and the town so quaint. Loved the porch swing and the gardens. Amazing quality for the...”
Edward
United States United States
“A beautifully restored Victoria home with lovely floral gardens”

Hosted by Keith & Gretchen Benggio

9.7
Host Review Score
Keith & Gretchen Benggio
Our Historic Perkin's House, circa 1870, boasts 3 rooms within the main home, as well as a suite located in the renovated carriage house, attached to main home, complete with sliding barn door, which can accommodate families nicely: cozy and quaint town, walk to shops and dining, Cornish offers many festivals, and with proximity to so many other towns and cities, the list of activities is endless. We are a four season town and home! 2.5 hours to Boston, 45 minutes from Portland, 35 minutes to N. Conway. NH. So close to the ski resorts, White Mountain, St. Joseph's College, Bridgton. We are an authentic Bed & Breakfast
My husband and I love to travel. LOVE! I work in real estate (many years of HR , as well as fitness , too) and my husband is a school teacher... (retired police officer.) We have 1 of our boys still with us in the nest, and he's a rising high schooler. We love all kinds of movies and music..yet also enjoy plays and classics. My husband loves to create wonderful cuisine, ride his motorcycle, and enjoys a good craft beer and cigar... and I love to read, run, decorate and garden!!! We are definately an interesting mix, (and) I love dragonflies, which can be found abundantly throughout our home!! I am originally from Ithaca, NY area and my husband from Columbia, SC. We married and have moved North from the Greenville, SC area to pursue our dreams of operating a B&B!! Yes, we are retiring to the snow country and HAPPY!! We are looking foward to offering our home and town for you all to enjoy and experience! Life motto: " Life is a journey... not a destination"...
18 miles to Shawnee Peak ski and in quaint Cornish village, We are centrally located to many activities and adventures : York Beaches, Portland city life, shopping, FOOD & sites, N Conway, NH for ski, ON snowmobile trail & Boston is 2.5 hours away!
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Perkins House

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note a small dog resides in owner's quarters.

Carriage house only on ground level. Stairs involved for all other rooms.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Perkins House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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