My husband and I travel through the area on our way to Quebec each year and we usually stay at the Thayer Inn for one night to break up the trip and explore the area. This year we decided to try something new and we were so pleasantly surprised! The rooms were nice, (We stayed in one of the cottages), but the real surprise was the dinner. The chef was clearly passionate about his menus and his presentation! Our dinner ranked right up there with our dinners at Hovey Manoir in Quebec. We definitely plan on returning next year and we hope the chef is still there!! Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

My Husband and I stayed at several B & B's during our vacation in New Hampshire. The Sugar Hill Inn was my favorite.

The proprietors were pleasant and friendly, but not to the point of factitiousness (unlike some others we experienced). The charming inn is tastefully decorated and well maintained. Our room was spacious, comfortable and spotless (the cleanliness was impressive). I was especially pleased with the added amenities such as the coffee maker, terry robes and bath candles. The soak in the oversized whirlpool tub was a refreshing delight.

The dinning area cheery and full of morning sunlight. Breakfast was served with relaxing hospitality and the menu was prepared with excellence (I very much enjoyed the apple cured bacon). I regret that our busy sightseeing schedule precluded us from sharing dinner.

We had specifically requested the Peckett Suite because it was said to include a "private deck" (a place where we would had liked to have enjoyed our morning coffee in our pj's). The deck definitely lacked privacy however, and would be my only suggestion for improvement.

All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend your inn!

This quaint Inn in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire is a rare gem. Innkeepers Steve and Theresa welcomed us with exceptional hospitality. They were always available to answer any question or to share experiences, yet they allowed us plenty of privacy and space.

The Inn is aesthetically appointed. The rooms are spacious and well decorated. The flowers outside the front door showed the benefit of planning and care. It was easy to feel comfortable and at peace.

The bar was open for an afternoon drink, a welcome respite after a tough hike in the mountains. Deb the bartender kept us entertained with stories of her hikes with the AMC where she teaches about native mushrooms. The entire staff offered helpful suggestions of nearby hikes of varying difficulty.

One of the highlights of our stay was the superb dinners offered in the Inn's restaurant. The food was as good as I have experienced in a fine major city restaurant. The chef gracefully accommodated a request for a gluten free (celiac) diet for one of us. The menu choices were varied and each dish a pleasant surprise. Steve, who is also a chef, made delicious breakfasts. Our favorite was eggs and hash browns seasoned with herbs from the Inn's garden. The servers were professional, knowledgeable and friendly.

Our stay was a real treat and we will return soon for another visit.

We just returned from our first visit to the Sugar Hill Inn. It won't be our last. Owner, Steve Allen, is seamlessly blending deluxe amenities into a traditional country inn.
Sugar Hill is located just off Rte. 93, but the picturesque village of Sugar Hill is about as far removed from the typical tourist destination as you can imagine. We arrived on a hot summer afternoon. Asst. Innkeeper, Theresa Spear, greeted us and gave us a brief tour. Almost every one of the public areas is newly renovated. We especially liked the small "tavern" room where Deb had decided that afternoon tea, on this particular day, would consist of her personal version of sangria.
There are several cottages out back, one of which is being converted into a luxury suite. We stayed in a room in the main building, named after Sugar Hill's most famous resident, Betty Davis. The front window faced the Presidential mountains. Out back, across the lawn, was a swimming pool, construction of which had been completed only days before. The Inn is now air conditioned. We noted that if we return during ski season, our room had a gas stove.
There is plenty to do within a short drive of the Inn. Nearby Littleton has a number of interesting shops. For those whose tastes run toward more active pursuits, Franconia Notch has swimming, boating and hiking trails.
Dinner at the Inn is a memorable experience. It is a four course, prix fixe event. Chef Val Fortin has created a menu of innovative and wonderfully prepared selections. Some of the most interesting choices involved variations on a theme. For our first course we chose a sampler of three different soups served in demitasse cups. One of the options for dessert involved small servings of a number of items, each with a ginger flavor.
For all of the upgrades, the Inn is not particularly formal. The atmosphere, both in the dining room and in the main areas is quite relaxed. The staff is warm and friendly. After dinner, there was a thunderstorm over the mountains. The guests gravitated to the wicker chairs on the front porch to watch the show. If this is your idea of entertainment, the Sugar Hill Inn is for you.
Howard and Barbara
Old Saybrook, Connecticut