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TRAVEL + LEISURE -- New England resorts run the gamut: from beach escapes to Gilded Age mansions to quiet country inns. One place that hits all the marks for service, amenities, and charm is the Pickering House Inn. One reader gushed, "If you want a romantic, quiet, and peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle, come here. Amazing ambiance and delicious food. They pamper you and make you feel so special. Go make some beautiful memories. You won't regret it."
TRAVEL + LEISURE -- From Malibu to Miami Beach, the settings that lay claim to the best resort hotels in the US are varied and dynamic. And while the hotels that emerged as voter favorites are also incredibly diverse in size and style, there's one major takeaway that unites them: They've all provided unparalleled hospitality, even amid the most difficult of circumstances.
TRAVEL + LEISURE -- Every year for the World's Best Awards, Travel + Leisure asks their readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. We are thrilled to have made the list!
BOSTON GLOBE -- Despite little love for the immediate city of Boston, the Pickering House Inn was named the #1 resort hotel in New England and #3 in the US by the readers of Travel and Leisure magazine. We are thrilled and appreciative of our guest's feedback and are proud to be representing the New Hampshire area!
VERANDA -- Lauren Wicks, digital editor at Veranda magazine, wrote about her summer trip to Pickering House Inn in an in-depth article entitled “Meet A 200-Year-Old Luxury Boutique Inn with History and Heart on Lake Winnipesaukee.” She highlights her wonderful experience at the Inn, along with a great dinner at Pavilion and a rejuvenating facial at Sky Boutique Spa. We are honored that she calls Pickering House Inn “one of New England’s best hotels!”
NEW HAMPSHIRE MAGAZINE - - A couple of months after PAVILION restaurant opened, writer Anna Kate Munsey at New Hampshire Magazine wrote a wonderful article that gave readers a taste of the ambience, food and philosophy at PAVILION.
Peter and Patty Cooke, owners of Pickering House Inn, joined with Chef Jonathan Hudak to open PAVILION restaurant in December 2020. Despite opening during the COVID-19 pandemic, the new restaurant is flourishing. Get the details in a press release about the new restaurant.
NEW ENGLAND HOME -- "New Hampshire's Pickering House Inn blends elegance and history," writes author Erika Finch in an article in the September/October 2020 issue of New England Home. Erika interviewed Patty Cooke, principal of Wentworth Style and co-owner and designer of Pickering House Inn, about the inn's renovation and aesthetics. Click the button to read the article or view the entire issue online at nehomemag.com.
TRAVEL + LEISURE -- When writer Paula Froelich stayed with us in Summer 2020, we didn't know that the result would be a fun story in Travel + Leisure entitled "This Small New England Town Is Also a Secret Celebrity Haven." We loved having Paula stay with us and introducing her to what we love most about Wolfeboro. And it just so happened that her visit overlapped with a famous couple staying with us. No wonder Paula had a ball! "The oldest summer resort in America is still one of its best," she concludes in her article. We couldn't agree more!