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“Great getaway in a nice, well kept cottage in the beautiful White Mountains”

Gilcrest Cottages and Motel

4 of 5 stars
Kassadventure
Boston, MA
Dec 1, 2009

We rented a motel room and my wife's family one of the cottages for the weekend after Thanksgiving. Had a wonderful stay! Nice, cozy rooms with photos of local landscape done by the owners. ...more

“The best kept secret in N.H.”

Gilcrest Cottages and Motel

5 of 5 stars
cddesigns
Wilmington, NC
Nov 24, 2009

Great place, right on the Peme River in N.H. The owners operate the place too. Friendly, accomodating & very scenic. This was my 2nd time staying there. I live in N.C. and am planning a trip next...more

“great cottage, nice location, very friendly hosts, recommend highly!!”

Gilcrest Cottages and Motel

5 of 5 stars
pekay88
boston
Nov 22, 2009

Would recommend to family and friends, enjoyed stay very relaxing,very clean cottage great atmosphere fireplace ,knotty pine etc. Julie and Gary are very nice people ,would definitely return if...more

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