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Enter another era of understated elegance and privacy at
The Bar Harbor Tides, a Bed and Breakfast by the Sea in
Bar Harbor, Maine. |
Allow the sweeping ocean views from the privacy of your
own suite to instill a sense of peace and wonder. Sink
into the casual luxury of the overstuffed wicker furniture
as the outdoor wood fireplace and your glass of wine warm
you inside and out. Experience the sense of the gentry of
the late 1800's as you enjoy your full gourmet breakfast
served on the veranda with warm ocean breezes and views of
the formal gardens. Shed the cares of the "real world"
and escape to the Tides, the only in-town bed &
breakfast on the water in Bar Harbor. |
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Built in 1887, the 16-room Greek Revival "cottage"
was totally renovated to accommodate guests in four
luxurious accommodations: one room with queen bed and
three suites, each with sweeping views of Frenchman's Bay
and a parlor with TV. Each accommodation offers thoughtful
appointments and amenities appreciated by today's traveler
without compromising the legacy evoked by The Tides. Newly
and tastefully restored and decorated, all rooms have
private baths, and all suites have fireplaces. |
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On the National Register of Historic Places and in the
Historic District of Bar Harbor, The Tides is set on
nearly and acre and a half of landscaped grounds accented
by lovely formal English gardens and towering shade trees.
Step through the spacious reception hall and into gracious
living and dining rooms; each room of wonderful
proportions, boasting working fireplaces and full ocean
views. The unique curved veranda at the back of the house
is filled with wicker furniture surrounding one of the
only outdoor fireplaces on the island. The casual elegance
of the public rooms in the Inn flows on to the second
floor, where there is another formal drawing room (with
its own gas fireplace), perfectly suited for hours of
relaxed reading.
Breakfast is very special at The Tides. In the summer, a
full, hot gourmet breakfast is served on the veranda
overlooking Frenchman's Bay. In cooler weather, a cheery
fire and soft candlelight accompany the morning fare
served in the formal dining room with its own grand view
of the bay. Enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee or tea,
fresh baked muffins, your choice of juice, a delicate
serving of fruit and your choice of cold cereal; all as a
prelude to a different hot main dish each morning. Two
favorites include French Acadian Buckwheat Blueberry
Pancakes, made with flour milled by a local Maine family,
and Captain Billy's Breakfast, a layered sausage, egg and
cheese strata baked in the oven and served piping hot.
Your hosts, who make their home at the Inn, are on hand
to help you make the most of your stay. |
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If you can tear yourself away from relaxing on the veranda
or at the water's edge in one of the Adirondack chairs, the
Inn is only a short 5-minute walk to the village of Bar Harbor
with its many galleries, shops, and fine restaurants.
Acadia National park is just minutes from the inn, with
over 120 miles of hiking trails. Climb to the top of Cadillac
Mountain (the tallest on the eastern Seaboard) and be the
first in the U.S. to see the sun rise that day, or bike on
more than 50 miles of roads built at the start of the century
by John D. Rockefeller and dedicated to bikers and walkers
around the bay.
Set sail on the sea in search of whales, or just cruise
around the bay chasing the sunset on a 3-masted schooner. Play
golf on the 8th oldest course in the U.S. Shop in one of more
than 50 galleries and shops. Go antiquing on the quiet side of
the island. The list of leisure time activities is endless.
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