We did the summer dinner at the carriage house with live music. This is the second year we have... read more
We did the summer dinner at the carriage house with live music. This is the second year we have... read more
The place is one of the areas historic attractions. I believe its worth buying the ticket if first... read more
Someone told me that Castle in the Clouds now had a restaurant in the stables so I wanted to try it out! The food was delicious and the outside seating view was spectacular! If you eat inside your table is individual horse stalls. I had the lobster pie with a salad. The wait staff was very friendly. I will definitely return. I'll bet the foliage in the Fall would be even better if that is possible. Enjoy!
There is a nice trail leading to a cascading waterfall that you can stop and see on the drive to the house. At the visitor center, you park your car and then take a trolley up to the house where you are given about a 10 minute talk about the history of the house and its owners. Touring the inside of the house is self-guided, although there are volunteer docents around to answer any questions. You can get a beautiful view of Lake Winnipesaukee from the house. A military discount is available.
We have been here several times and it never disappoints. We brought guests with us form Texas on this tour. The historic home is being renovated and it is fun to watch that progress each time we go. The grounds are beautiful and suitable for walks/hikes.
Lunch in the old stable, which is now a restaurant is recommended. Food and service are good.
Bug spray is recommended this time of year when outside.
I am not to sure where to start.
First, the home itself, the tour, when considering when this was built - spectacular.
There is really nothing like this I've ever seen. Sure, I've toured a few vintage homes, usually they are small, filled with antique trinkets and tools of the life. However, this facility is more about the home itself. From the amazing views, to the incredible interior work and physical structure.
In addition to the home, the grounds are sprawling and there are connecting hiking trails, a fish pond, carriage/sled rides and a real nice lunch facility.
If you want to see Lake Winni from on high and without being in a plane, I urge you to stop at Castle in the Clouds. If you want to do some low impact hiking, along with touring one of the most magnificent homes in America - I urge you to stop at Castle in the Clouds.
Sadly - there are no dragons of any sort to be found, but there is a brewery right next door .
Some interesting history, beautiful views from the castle, trolley ride, horse back riding.
Have been going here for years we stop in at least once a year they also have a beautiful indoor/ outdoor restaurant and mini museum, fish and duck pond beautiful paths to hike and waterfalls. It is a must see..
More a cozy, homey lodge than castle, fascinating history, killer views. Tour is worth every penny - the money goes toward all the repairs and work needed to keep the buildings and property up. You could spend a day on the surrounding property, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking. We went in the "wrong" entrance (in the back) and saw the stables and trailheads. We then went in the main entrance, stopped at a view point and walked to a lovely waterfall.