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Carruth House

30 Beaumont Street, Dorchester, Boston, MA 02124-5008 (Dorchester/Roxbury/Mattapan)
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Carruth House
Ranked #15 of 46 Boston B&B and Inns
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Reading, United Kingdom
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We very much enjoyed our stay at Carruth house. The first thing to remember about the house is (as the owner told us) it's work in progress. This however doesn't take anything away from the building as it's very homely & inviting. The Owner Heidi is very welcoming and friendly. She was more than happy to answer any questions regarding... More

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Clearwater, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

My husband and I stayed here for a few days back in October. Heidi is a great hostess, very friendly and helpful! The walk to the metro is only a few blocks away, and the breakfast was amazing!! One morning she had gone to the bakery and snatched up the last Boston cream pie they had. It was the most... More

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Aranyaprathet, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011 via mobile

I had researched before arriving so I knew it was not in Boston city center, however the short walk to and from the T was no hassle and never a long wait for a train. The twin room was really nice with very comfortable beds. Didn't need to share bathroom because I was alone on the top floor. Great coffee... More

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Plymouth
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

We recently visited Carruth House at the start of our two-week tour of New England. It is set in a quiet residential area but within a five minute walk of the T (tube) station. We stayed in the Ashmont Suite which was on the ground floor and had the advantage of a separate sitting room and a very high four... More

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San Francisco
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

My wife and I stayed 4 nights at Carruth House in November 2011. The house is a charming Queen Anne style home, and a 10 minute walk from the red line Ashmont T subway station. For those with lots of luggage, taxis are often waiting at the station. The house is located in a neighborhood that was established in the... More

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

My boyfriend and I stayed at Carruth House on a recent trip to Boston. It was wonderful to be able to stay in such an amazing historic home in a lovely, quiet neighborhood and enjoy such a warm welcome from Heidi who was very helpful with advice and tips about exploring the city. Many thanks for the perfect base for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011 via mobile

We came from Italy for the Halloween. We arrrived late at night but Heidi was there waiting for us and she offered us a cup of tea (as outside was snowing). Our room was a twin bed on the second floor with share bathroom. Everything was really clean and our room was more than what I was expecting. The breakfast... More

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Leuven, Flanders
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

First of all, what other reviewers said is true: this b&b offers a fantastic breakfast. It was absolutely wonderful to start the day with those excellent pastries, berries, cakes,... Furthermore, Heidi is very helpful and really takes an interest in her guests. She lent us several useful travel guides, gave us tips and was always up for a chat. The... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011 via mobile

When researching Boston B&B's this place stood out as a good value option but a bit out of town and I decided to go for it rather than pick a more central hostel. For us, in retrospect it was the wrong decision. Boston is not a big place, but Carruth House was well out of the centre and it took... More

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Tooele, Utah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

Price was perfect. Location was perfect. The public transportation in Boston was so easy to use and the 10 minutes it took to get to downtown was well worth the money we saved by staying at Carruth House. It was a full house and yet we never had to wait to use the restroom. It was quiet, relaxing, clean and... More

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Also Known As:
Carruth House Hotel Boston
Carruth House Hotel
Address: 30 Beaumont Street, Dorchester, Boston, MA 02124-5008
Region: United States > Massachusetts > Boston > Dorchester/Roxbury/Mattapan
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #15 of 46 B&Bs / Inns in Boston
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Herbert Carruth House, built in 1877, is one of the landmark historic properties in the Ashmont section of Dorchester in Boston and overlooks one of the loveliest residential streets in the City. We are an affordable and relaxed private home guesthouse alternative to expensive and impersonal downtown accommodations. Come for a visit! We hope you enjoy Carruth House as much as we do. ... more   less 
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