Pickering House blends historic charm with modern luxury on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Learn more about Pickering House, in dowtown Wolfeboro NH.

TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD: Nestled by Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, is a hidden gem that offers visitors a combination of natural beauty and cultural attractions.... Wolfeboro also boasts the Pickering House Inn, named the top resort hotel in New England, offering travelers a chance to relax in luxury while taking in the area’s charm.

WCVB'S CHRONICLE -- During a recent Main Streets and Backroads episode of WCVB's Chronicle, the Pickering House Inn was featured as one of the highlights of the perfect weekend getaway in Wolfeboro, NH. We loved hosting this talented team as they filmed the Inn and local area!

LUXURY TRAVEL MAGAZINE -- "Pickering House Inn is the 2022 Travel + Leisure World’s Best #1 Resort Hotel in the U.S. and #1 Resort Hotel in New England. The ten-room luxury property is nestled in the hamlet of Wolfeboro, NH two hours from Boston in the peaceful Lakes Region.... It is truly one of the most remarkable experiences in New England."

We were honored to be the only property selected by Indagare Travel, a wonderful high-end travel company, in an article on East Coast vacation destinations for Summer 2023!

NEW HAMPSHIRE MAGAZINE -- Rony Camille recently wrote a wonderful article about Pavilion, the sister property next door to the Pickering House Inn. He shares in the article how "Five years ago, the Avery Building in Wolfeboro could have been torn down and replaced by a big box retail store. Today, it’s home to PAVILION, a restaurant dedicated to elevating the farm-to-table dining experience in the Lakes Region." Our guests have loved eating at Pavilion and we are thrilled with the well-deserved recognition!

NORTHSHORE -- When local residents Patty and Peter Cooke saved the Pickering House in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, from being torn down and replaced by a big-box shop, the couple could not have imagined its transformation—from a dilapidated 1813 building into a luxury inn, winning Travel & Leisure’s Number 1 Resort in New England for its ambiance, décor, and hospitality.

TRAVEL + LEISURE -- Travel writer Rachel Chang highlights Pickering's recent accolades from Travel + Leisure where Pickering was named the #1 Resort Hotel in the US, #1 in New England, and #4 in the World. She writes "what truly earns Pickering House Inn its raves is the thought and care that the Cookes have put into the smallest details, accumulated from their own wish list during their travels. The result is the idyllic balance between all modern amenities of a luxury resort (think: heated tiled bathroom floors and electronic showers controls) and a rustic bed-and-breakfast vibe (a gourmet breakfast in the Gathering Room is included with every stay)." We are honored to have received this recognition!

BRIDES MAGAZINE -- Erin Lindholm included Pickering House Inn as one of the highlights in her recent article about the 20 best rustic wedding venues in the US. The combination of the Inn, Barn at Pickering, and the wonderful surrounding outdoor spaces are the perfect backdrops to your special day. We have loved hosting wedding events at the Inn and greatly appreciate being included in this article!

TRAVEL + LEISURE -- According to T+L writer, Samantha Falewée, "this cozy 10-room guest house in eastern New Hampshire has been a T+L reader favorite for years. One factor contributing to its staying power? Its location in the center of leafy Wolfeboro means the inn is within walking distance of Lake Winnipesaukee and nearby hiking. "Everything here is wonderful," gushed one voter." We are absolutely thrilled to be named the #1 in the US!

TRAVEL + LEISURE -- When writer Tim Latterner released this year's list for New England, we were very excited to see that we were named #1 for the second year in a row. According to T+L, "It surpasses all expectations, and the food is incredible." The hotel has just 10 rooms, so everyone who stays there gets special care. From the inn, it's just a short walk to the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee." Check out the full list for New England by clicking the button below.