The Alden House
Bed and Breakfast

The Alden House Bed and Breakfast offers the finest in elegant, yet cozy lodging accommodations in the heart of Mid-Coast Maine.

Seven gracefully appointed guestrooms are decorated with selected period antiques, each with its own unique attributes of days gone by to spark your personal fancy. Five inviting rooms offer en-suite private baths, and two share a large bathroom. One with all the attributes including a queen featherbed, original marble sink in a cozy alcove, and the other, two single antique feather beds with décor of muted colors and period photographs ... prefect rooms for families or guests traveling together. Sumptuous linens, gourmet chocolates, views of the inn's lovely and spacious grounds, signature glycerin soaps, bathing lotions provide all the comforts of home. For guests convenience, high speed wireless Internet access is now available through out the inn.

Wake up to the aroma of freshly ground gourmet coffees and teas ready for early-bird risers. A full, scrumptious three-course breakfast is served in the dining room with sample signature dishes such as baked eggs with Havarti and dill, homemade granola, Peaches and Crème Brulee French toast, Lemon Soufflé pancakes, succulent and delightful fresh local fruits with crème fraiche, blueberry breads, raspberry lemon streusel muffins, cinnamon pecan Belgian waffles, and lobster stuffed crepes! Feature menu items incorporate many local Maine products. Afternoon tea is served with fresh baked scones, biscotti and the innkeepers choice of the day. Gourmet hot chocolate is available for the colder months, and ice teas and lemonade during the summer.

After breakfast, you may want to take a leisurely stroll to Penobscot Bay and Belfast's waterfront downtown, an area that is home to an impressive assemblage of historic brick buildings filled with art galleries, antique shops, book stores, and restaurants. Belfast has recently been described as "A Town to Make You Fall in Love with America All Over Again" (Marian Betancourt, December 05). USA Today has rated Belfast as one of the country's top 5 "culturally cool" small towns. The area has a plethora of activities for those whose interests include nature, the sea, sporting activities for all seasons, the arts, movies, antiques, and the quaint atmosphere of a revitalized small town.

Take an historic walking tour of Church Street featuring The Alden House and its Greek revival architecture, and view magnificent homes along the way. Another walking tour is "The Museum in the Streets" describing Belfast's colorful history settled by Scots Irish pioneers. Belfast offers windjammer sails, bay cruises, lobster picnics, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, golf, tennis, museums, The Masker's Theatre, train excursions, charming retail shops, street music on summer Thursday's, art boutiques displaying a variety of mediums, and an array of dining experiences.

Sears Island, less than 15 minutes away, is the largest uninhabited island on the east coast. Trails and paths invite you to enjoy a variety of wildlife; bird watching and perhaps a moose or two!

Ted and Deborah look forward to sharing The Alden House and the wonders of Maine with you. They are confident the beauty of Maine will capture your soul and their genuine hospitality will capture your heart.

This grand, gracefully appointed Greek Revival home in Belfast, the "Heart of Mid-Coast" on gorgeous Penobscot Bay, was built in 1840. The Alden House is the earliest design of prestigious architect Calvin Ryder. Completely revitalized in 1997, the portico has Doric columns delineated by pilasters supporting a full entablature. Original Italian marble fireplaces adorn common and guest rooms. Original, exquisite German silver hardware is seen throughout. Up the hand carved, cherry circular staircase is a sitting area and guest rooms. Relax in front of the fire in the handsome library, enjoy the fireplace in the North Parlor and its grand player piano. Settle into the cozy South Parlor for games and friendly conversation by the fire.

Celebrate Fall Foliage, or fondly referred to as "Leaf Peeper Season". The trees blaze with oranges and reds unsurpassed anywhere. This event along the rocky coast and interior is world-renowned and should not to be missed. Come in winter and experience The Camden Bowl, fifteen miles away. Ski and toboggan to your hearts delight and view the mountain meeting the sea, or hike Mount Battie in any season. Travel to Acadia National Park, an hour away for a daytrip of sites that is sure to make your vacation an unforgettable experience and lifetime memory.