The Benjamin Prescott Inn — Hotel in Jaffrey

If there were ever an inn that benefited from great photography to entice visitors, it’s the Benjamin Prescott Inn. Unfortunately, what you’re shown is not what you get. Phebe’s room, where we stayed, and the main house that we saw are tired: clean but shabby, with worn rugs, doors that don’t close without binding, a window screen tossed to the side of a doorway, a flimsy shower curtain missing hooks and a bathroom door that won’t stay open without a stop.

It’s located about 100 feet from Route 124, which is not peaceful until late at night.

We happened to visit on a weekend when the dishwasher was broken, so we were served on paper plates and plastic utensils. The first morning’s breakfast was pancakes with strawberries on top and two sausage links. Santa Claus melon was served separately on a paper plate. Nothing special. When my wife asked the “chef” innkeeper how he got the pancakes so fluffy, he brought out a Krusteaz mix. We were never offered juice, just flavorless coffee, nor were we offered an alternative course. The next morning came a casserole of sausage, egg, cheese, and mushrooms, which wasn’t that good. We had a dish of grapes, and I had to ask for juice. When the “chef” said the toast was almost ready, we thought he was about to offer homemade bread. Instead, he showed us a package of Dave’s Killer Bread, which, nonetheless, was good.

There’s a long gravel path to the right of the main house when facing it. It takes you past a gorgeous pasture behind the inn, owned by the neighbor, according to the innkeeper. It was a beautifully tranquil walk on both days.

Perhaps part of the problem with the Benjamin Prescott Inn is that the innkeeper is not the property owner and may not pay as much attention to detail.

We were looking forward to finding a quiet inn that we could revisit many times in the future. Unfortunately, it won’t be the...

Are you so busy with life and just want to unplug for a weekend? We recommend this quaint little inn in Jaffrey, NH. Nestled in a cove of trees with a pasture behind it. Upon arrival we were immediately greeted by one of the Inn Keepers Chris. As we entered the Historic Inn we were greeted by Sue, Chris's wife. Both of them are warm, friendly and very helpful. There are at least 8 rooms all with private bathrooms. Every room is clean and has a unique design. The inn was built June 23rd, 1853 and you can see the original pine floors. There are also many antiques throughout. Each room has a ceiling fan and air conditioner. There are so many suprises to see. Look for the draw in the dining room wall and try to guess what it was used for. During our stay we were able to see fireflies and rumor has it there was a Moose on the loose on 202. If you do stay at the Inn, I recommend you venture a half mile down the road to a great seafood and ice cream place. Do be aware that the Inn does not have an elevator and it is a converted farm house with a very unique design. Breakfast at the inn is so wonderful. We had local blueberries in our pancakes topped with locally sourced maple syrup. We also had fresh fruit and eggs with potatoes one morning. Coffee is available early in the morning with great discussions with Chris and Sue. When you stay here it is like going home to unwind and unplug from the stresses of life. I cannot stress how relaxing it was to get away and enjoy a little piece and quiet with wonderful people and great food. Looking forward to going back with our bike to check out the trails or going horse back riding up the road. But mostly to unplug and see Chris and Sue again. Did I mention...

We recently had the pleasure of staying in the John Adam’s suite at the Benjamin Prescott Inn in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. I was absolutely blown away by the experience. The inn is located in a beautiful, historic building that has been lovingly restored. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the accommodations are top-notch. Our room was spacious and comfortable, with a large bed, a very nice sitting area, and an amazing balcony with a great view!!

We stayed in the same suite last year when we visited last year to climb Mt. Monadnock and go to a wedding. It is a great room to relax in after a long day of hiking. The stairs to the room are a little steep but were not an issue for us in any way. It is very nice to have the bathroom separated as it can then accommodate multiple guests. The view from the room was absolutely amazing and we left the balcony door open so we could then smell the lilacs throughout the room.

This year we had stopped in multiple places to eat and recommend Pancho’s Pizza, Emma’s 321 pub, and Kimball Farms as they are a must go : ) We went to Tully Lake and walked the Tully Lake Loop (2hr walk) and then through Doane’s Falls (30 min hike) which was amazing and beautiful. The next day we visited the Cathedral of the Pines (20 min walk) and then hiked up Mt. Watatic (3 hrs hike).

The innkeeper Michael was very attentive and friendly and always asked how we liked our day trek. Overall it was great and returning to our room always allowed us to end the days in the best...