Get away from it all with a break in the pretty town of Camden, Maine, with great restaurants, upmarket shops and excellent walking trails.
Abigail’s Inn (Photo: Booking.com)
Camden, Maine, is a charming seaside town where time seems to stand still. Located on Penobscot Bay and nestled between the mountains and the sea, this is a quaint, quiet place to get away from it all with award-winning cuisine, a great selection of galleries and museums and upmarket shops. Camden also offers access to the great outdoors, with trails lining the slopes at Camden Hills State Park. Camden has a good selection of accommodation too but for a cosy, homely experience it has to be a bed and breakfast.
Abigail’s Inn
Built in 1849, Abigail’s Inn sits in the historic district of Camden and has the rare honour of recieving almost 10/10 on Booking.com’s rating system. The property was recently restored and renovated and features four guest rooms, all set in beautiful grounds. The attention to detail is impeccable, with wonderfully presented rooms that feature a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with bathrobes and a walk-in shower. The owners can’t do enough to help either – this is how a bed and breakfast should be. From € 374.
Blackberry Inn
Blackberry Inn (Photo: Booking.com)
Another wonderful bed and breakfast, the Blackberry Inn is a historic building surrounded by flowerbeds and tulips. Included with the stay at this four-star B&B is free private parking and there is outdoor furniture available for guests to relax or dine outside. The rooms, which are traditional with a clean cut modern twist, feature air conditioning and cable TV, as well as a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes, and free WiFi. Some rooms also come with a balcony. The breakfast at the Blackberry Inn is top notch – with American, vegetarian or vegan breakfast available every morning. From € 236.
The Belmont Inn
The Belmont Inn makes cosiness and comfort a priority. The rooms are all beautifully decorated, with a nautical New England charm, with antique furniture and colour schemes. Outside, it is just as pretty. Featuring a garden and mountain views, this is a bed and breakfast that you may not want to leave during your stay. The rooms feature a wardrobe, bed linen and towels, private bathroom with shower, as well as bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. There is a snack bar on-site and a picnic area where you can relax during the day. From € 248.