LUXURY ROOMS
Every detail in the Pickering House Inn has been deliberately hand selected provide a luxurious experience for its guests.
HISTORIC PROPERTY
Pickering House Inn is recognized as a national register of historic places. Learn more about our historical renovation here.
ROOM FEATURES
Our 10 guest rooms offer unique luxury amenities to each room. Learn more about our features below.
CULINARY ATTRACTIONS
Enjoy 5 star meals at Pickering's Kitchen, PAVILION, The Barn, and special event dinners. Inn guests receive prioritized bookings.
LUXURY HISTORIC HOTEL IN THE HEART OF WOLFEBORO, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Pickering House is a historic hotel with a thoroughly modern approach. Enjoy the personal service and amenities of a small luxury hotel with the relaxed vibe and signature breakfasts more often associated with bed and breakfasts. Discover one-of-a-kind suites filled with thoughtful features and the latest luxuries, gathering spaces for casual conversation, an expansive sitting porch, attentive staff and a location within strolling distance of Lake Winnipesaukee and downtown shops.
Pickering House is the result of a two-year renovation of a local landmark known as “The Yellow House.” Built in 1813, The Yellow House became the homestead of Daniel Pickering, a prosperous businessman with a tremendous influence on the fortunes of Wolfeboro. We are honored to preserve Daniel Pickering’s legacy by giving his former homestead a new lease on life.
LIGHT-HEARTED LUXURY – STEPS FROM LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE
Paige and Doug Babcock, the stewards of Pickering House, were drawn back to New England, where Paige grew up and their children spent their earliest summers, to continue the legacy of this very special place. Bringing 15 years of luxury resort ownership experience, Doug and Paige fully embrace the existing vision for Pickering House: a special place where they would like to stay themselves. A place with a relaxed feel, an attentive (but not hovering) staff, distinctive interiors, luxurious furnishings, boutique amenities and a great downtown location within walking distance of Lake Winnipesaukee.
For this family, the opportunity to live and work on Lake Winnipesaukee is a dream. The result is being one of the few properties in New Hampshire to receive national recognition. It has been named to the list of top hotels in New England by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and for the third year in a row, named by Travel + Leisure Magazine World's Best Awards for New England, the United States and the World.
GOURMET BREAKFAST
A scrumptious start to the day served in The Barn and included in your room rate.
DAILY REFRESHMENTS
Refreshment areas are located throughout the hotel so you can help yourself to beverages, as well as morning and afternoon snacks.
CURATED BEERS, WINES & SELECT COCKTAILS
Craft beers and selected wines are available for your enjoyment.
GATHERING SPACES
Pickering was designed to make guests feel at home. Relax with a book on the wraparound porch, sip a glass of wine around one of the outdoor fire pits, play a board game in The Library, chat with new friends in The Living Room or just hang out in Pickering’s Kitchen.
DIVERSIONS
Our staff specializes in adventure planning to help you make the most of your time in Wolfeboro, NH. We love to share our fun “Favorite Field Trips” — unique, off-the-beaten path excursions that will have you exploring like a local.
LOCAL DINING IN WOLFEBORO
Conveniently located in close proximity to Pickering, Wolfeboro's burgeoning culinary scene is sure to be a highlight of your stay. Our concierge team will be glad to help make recommendations on the best places to visit.
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PICKERING HOUSE EVENTS
From our popular Barn dinners to unique tasting experiences, we host a varied array of dinner events in The Barn at Pickering House - open to our guests, as well as the public.
PRIVATE DINING
We have many options for private dining, from seating for a small group in Pickering’s Kitchen, to larger events in The Barn at Pickering House. These picturesque spaces are the perfect backdrop to celebrate that special occasion with friends and family.
NECESSITIES
Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the hotel, including all common areas and guest rooms. We are also pleased to offer Smart TVs, state-of-the-art soundproofing in all rooms, individually controlled heat and air-conditioning in guest rooms and the finest mattresses, linens and toiletries.
THE SAMUEL AVERY BUILDING
As part of “Banker’s Row” The Samuel Avery Building dates to back to 1835 and was constructed for use as a general goods store. The building has had many different uses over its nearly 200-year history. It’s most recent use in the early 2000’s was a multi-room beauty salon with abandoned apartments above. With more than 3 inches of concrete that had been poured over old floors, the renovation was extensive to restore the historical character of the building.
THE PICKERING HOUSE
The story began way back in 1813 when John Pickering constructed a Federal style tavern on South Main Street. Two years later, his brother, Daniel Pickering, bought the building and turned it into his private home. Around 1843, he enlarged the home and remodeled the entire building in the Greek Revival style. At one time, much of the land on either side of South Main Street in Wolfeboro was owned by Daniel Pickering. Perhaps the town’s most prominent citizen in the mid-1800’s, he played a leadership role in nearly all aspects of Wolfeboro. Over a 40 year span, he opened numerous businesses, including the Pavilion Hotel, which attracted guests from Boston and beyond.
