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    Black Lantern B & B

    107 Reviews
    #1 of 2 B&Bs / Inns in Topsham
    57 Elm St, Topsham, ME 04086-1497
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    5.0
    107 reviews
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    “chocolate chip muffins” (2 reviews)
    “breakfast was delicious” (7 reviews)
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    3.0 Star Hotel
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    1 - 5 of 99 reviews

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Beautiful property right on the river

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Tom and Judy. They are such lovely and gracious hosts. Their property is beautiful and relaxing. Would definitely stay with them again if we are ever back in Maine.

    Thank Michelle S
    Response from ConnelieJ, Owner at Black Lantern B & BResponded 3 days ago

    Thanks for your kind, positive review. We enjoyed meeting you and having you stsay with us. Tom

    Innkeeper's Favorite Review
    Reviewed October 1, 2016 via mobile
    Warm and friendly hospitality

    The property is conveniently located in a walking distance from the restaurants' area. The rooms are well maintaned and cozy. The owner is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is hearty and delicious.

    Thank MichalAndMark
    Response from ConnelieJ, Owner at Black Lantern B & BResponded October 7, 2016

    Thank you for your kind review. We enjoyed meeting you and having you stay with us. We are very fortunate to have such a wide range of very good, reasonably priced, locally owned restaurants close by.

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Another wonderful stay

    We have stayed at the Black Lantern at least ten times and always look forward to returning. Tom and Judy are gracious hosts and a wealth of local knowledge from sight seeing to restaurants. The breakfast is always delicious, especially the chocolate chip muffins. The...More

    Thank ptpete1
    Response from ConnelieJ, Owner at Black Lantern B & BResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thanks for your kind review. After 20 years we still enjoy seeing returning guests as old friends and meeting new guests and making new friends. Judy continues to try out new recipes on me prior to adding them to the repertoire as we continually look...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Great weekend

    The Black lantern is a great Bed and Breakfast, Rooms are Really clean and comfortable. Food was perfect!!! Hosts are fun people,,,, excellent base for travel in central coast Maine. View of River is the best.

    Thank A TripAdvisor Member
    Response from ConnelieJ, Owner at Black Lantern B & BResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thanks for the very positive review. We enjoyed having you stay with us.

    Reviewed December 8, 2016
    Pleasant

    Very clean and comfortable room and shower. Pleasant sitting area in room and public sitting rooms. Good location with view of the river. Off street parking. Excellent breakfast and pleasant proprietor with knowledge of the area. They do have dogs. We often wish that B&Bs...More

    1  Thank Charles A
    Response from ConnelieJ, Owner at Black Lantern B & BResponded December 27, 2016

    I apologize for the delay in responding. I appreciate the positive comments and are glad that you enjoyed the breakfasts. Thanks also for the constructive comment regarding leaving table top space for guest items. It is something we re-look at with some frequency. As you...More

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