About The Inn
Farm by the River Bed and Breakfast with Stables
North Conway, New Hampshire
Unique Lodging in North Conway: An 18th Century Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast in the White Mountains: A New England Tradition since 1771- seven generations on the land!
Enjoy the history of an original 1771 land grant from King George the III of England. Guests can enjoy the historic and pastoral setting of the Farm By the River Bed and Breakfast with public stables, located on 70 scenic acres of forest and pasture and with panoramic mountain views. The Farm By the River has been passed down in one family for over 200 years. It’s a great vacation getaway for nature lovers.
Pastoral Setting of the Horses with Historic Barns at the Farm by the River Bed and Breakfast with Horseback Riding, North Conway in the White Mountains, NH
Great location-enjoy great mountain views and a picturesque rural setting- but just two miles from the village of North Conway, NH. in the White Mountains of NH. It’s a great place for couples, families, and also business people who want a different experience -to relax in nature but be close to all the area has to offer. Farm by the River Bed and Breakfast offers a unique horseback riding vacation getaway in North Conway, NH
View from the Inn-Off the Beaten Path- 2 miles from Downtown North Conway, NH.
This 1780′s farmhouse inn has 2 common rooms-Guests enjoy sitting around the fireplace in the evening.
This country inn nestled in the White Mountains is a charming, award-wining inn with lovely decorum, with family antiques spanning several decades provides a comfortable, yet elegant ambiance.
It has plenty of common space to feel comfortable in with two guest common rooms- one with a large working wood fireplace and the other room a large flat screen TV/DVD.It also has a wrap around porch from which to view the horses in the south pasture as well as a patio deck and gardens to kick back and relax and watch the horses .
All rooms are uniquely appointed and have king or queen beds, private baths, A/C, free Wi-Fi, clocks, hairdryer and ironing boards, toiletries. -Some rooms with two- person Jacuzzis and/or fireplaces, as well as two- room family suites. We have one dog-friendly room with a private entrance for the owner’s convenience. Click here to see the rooms
Alpine Moose Cottage- A deluxe cottage that sleeps 8-10 is also available on our sister property next door surrounded by the Farm by the River 70 acre campus.
On-Site Amenities On- site: Horseback riding year-round-even in winter, carriage or sleigh rides for two, or group wagon rides and sleigh rides. Pony rides are available too. The 18 resident horses are fun to watch frolicking in the pastures even if you are not a rider.
Views to the Gardens from the Breakfast Deck
Hearty Breakfast is Served on the Deck- Views to the gardens and horses.
On-site Activities abound and include: a full, fireside or patio breakfast overlooking the gardens; 18 horses; and mountains; afternoon refreshments; (breakfast available to inn guests only); Complimentary Snowshoeing (shoes supplied), Saco River swimming & Fly-fishing access; and Nature walks – a great place for birders!
Special inn or cottage guest rates for horseback riding, carriage and sleigh rides for 2 at our award-winning stables.
“Ride and Stay” Lodging packages with a horse ride component are available for couples as well as families, Elopement and Honeymoon packages as well as seasonal packages such as the Polar Express Lodging packages with tickets are also available.
We are a family-friendly inn and offer a variety of packages for families. We also have seasonal packages with local attractions. See our Spring and summer packages or our Fall and winter packages.
Area Discounts for our guests: Mt. Cranmore and Attitash Resort adventure parks, skiing, tubing, Wildcat Gondola rides VIP settlers green shopping discounts; valley pass for discounts on restaurants and activities.
Weddings from 2-80 people are available on this exceptional piece of property. Select from many types: Garden, horse- themed, winter sleigh or fireside weddings.Just the two of you? Elopement and Honeymoon packages are also available.
A Rich New England History
One of your hosts, Rick Davis, is a descendant of John Thompson who was deeded a 1028 acre land grant in 1771 for “settling and cultivating the land”. At one time it had been a dairy farm now the fields are still hayed providing feed for our resident horses used at our year-round stables & equestrian center.
Enjoy the Rural New Hampshire History of Seven Generations on the land – a 1771 King George III of England
B and B with an Authentic Rural New Hampshire History in North Conway: Rick can remember stories about his great-grandfather, Charlie Thompson, (1863-1947) who made a livelihood from the farm. He cared for a small herd of dairy cows; had an apple orchard, and grew vegetables. There are two barns built in 1771-72, one is an English barn (unique to the area) and the other a Yankee barn.
From his wooded acreage, he cut and sold wood, and made syrup from his “Maple Sugar Orchard”. Also prior to electricity, Charlie supplied the neighbors with large blocks of ice for their “ice boxes” that he cut by hand from nearby Echo Lake, which is 1/2 mile and great for swimming.
A view of the barns (English & Yankee barns ) C. 1771 and the Moat Mountain range from lower fields at the Farm by the River. The inn guests as well as the public can enjoy 70 acres, 11 of which is of Maple Sugar forest along the Saco River while taking a horse ride.
The tradition continues…Charlie passed away in 1947, leaving the estate to his only daughter Edith Thompson-James. In the early 1950s Edith opened the big three-story farmhouse to tourists until about 1980. Many of the guests came back year after year, and asked for the same room each time and often stayed a month or two at a time! Today the renovated B&B has guest rooms that are identified by the names of the former guests. They have kept the historic quality modern yet have modern amenities.
In 1983, Edith’s grandson, Rick inherited the family estate. Rick and his wife Charlene, a landscape architect and artist, decided to continue the tradition and re-opened “The Farm” as a Bed and Breakfast with Stables”. Instead of cows, they now 18 have horses! The stable are open to the public as well as inn guests.
Today, The Farm By the River Bed and Breakfast with Stables an award -winning inn for historic preservation with award-winning stables, is a blend of tradition and luxury, offering an elegant yet relaxed setting with lots of country charm. It is decorated with an old-fashioned decor of antique heirlooms, and hardwood floors with oriental rugs yet offers some deluxe rooms. Alpine Moose Cottage is our latest addition.
NEW! Our Sister Property -Alpine Moose Cottage
Alpine Moose Cottage- Vacation rental, Mt Cranmore in the background
A perfect getaway for couples or families who desire privacy and scenic views of the horses and mountains.
A deluxe cottage that sleeps 8-10 is also available on our next door surrounded by the Farm by the River 70 acre campus. Rick’s great grandfather cut out a small piece of land from his acreage and gave it to his friend. He built a summer home. He lived there until he was 100 and his daughter lived there until she was 97. We were able to acquire it and renovate the property. Alpine Moose Cottage
Cottage guests receive the same discounts as the inn guests.
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