Inn at Pleasant Lake

Tons of stuff to do in New London and Central NH, all times of the year. Art galleries, antique shops, eclectic boutiques, hiking, winter adventures, lakes in the summer. The Inns website and blogs are a great source of reference for things to do. They also do some very creative packages that make your planning easy.

On-site parking is free and plentiful to those who book direct with the Inn. There are also EV car chargers for inn guests - both Tesla and Universal!

Breakfast is always included as well as afternoon tea and snacks. Coffee and water is available 24/7 for early risers. Breakfasts have a first course of fresh buffet items you can access at will, followed by a fully served hot entree of sweet or savory selection. Breakfast is served 8:00 am - 1:00 am, but innkeepers will do their best to accommodate early departures with either prearranged to go items, or alternate arrangements. All dietaries are carefully accommodated and no one leaves hungry!

Classic Rooms all have single queen beds. Junior suites have either king or queen beds. All Junior suites also have platform sofa beds that convert the sitting area into extra sleeping capacity. These are not the old "springy" kind of sofa beds, and have comfortable form topped sleeping surfaces. They are full size beds. There a no double queens or double twins. Room capacities are listed on the web site for clarity.

No shared baths! Ugh!!! Despite the historic nature of the Inn for over 150 years, modern conveniences are everywhere. Baths were most recently upgraded from 2017 - 2019 for all rooms - tile floors, lighting, features, fixtures and function. There is also air conditioning throughout, EV car chargers, etc... The Inn is well maintained for modern convenience.

There is someone on site 24/7. Generally the front desk has someone there from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm (unless the inn is closed). There is a late check-in process after 11:00 pm, and it's very easy to follow. It's not a huge place, so its easy to find your way to your room.

It is very unique, but not stuffy. Every effort is made to make you feel at home while being served by a world class team who genuinely cares about your experience. The chef is personally engages with guests to make sure they enjoy the food and the experience. It's a price fixed format, all locally sourced, and custom prepared each night. The 5-Course meals (what they're famous for), are a single seating where your table is yours for the night. Cocktail reception starts at 6:15pm, and your at your table around 7:00pm. Oh, and there are always vegetarian options and accommodations for dietary. You are treated special, no matter what your dietary needs are! In the winter, there is a 3 course version that offers more flexibility in terms of when you what to dine, and more selections in each of the courses. Great information on the website. Easy to make reservations right on your phone over the web.

Pleasant Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in NH. There are literally no invasive weeds, and most test elements are insignificant. The water is clear and pure. Cold is always a personal preference, but summer months (July to Sept) are very comfortable water temps. Locals tend to take their first plunge in May, but it's pretty chilly still.

Verizon is the strongest carrier in the area. They seem to work well at the Inn and the surrounding area. The Inn has super strong WIFI through the facility and over much of the grounds (not at lake though!). We didn't have any problems streaming videos. WIFI calling option works great on most phones if your cell carrier is problematic. There also is a traditional land line if all else fails.

Hard to say - lots of choices. 7 out of 10 rooms have lake and mountain views. The rooms all have very different features and functions and size. The website has a great way to flip through the rooms and great photos that are very representative of the views. That said, Rooms 4, 12, 9 certainly have fantastic views!!!!

Dining at the Inn is an experience not to be missed. Just check out the reviews -#1 rated. Dinner is always served Wed - Sun. And there is a Sunday Brunch! For variety or nights when dinner is not served, there are several options right in town ranging from a great brew pub, 3 different taverns, and a couple 4-star places. Also burger place, pizza chef, sandwich shops, and a grocery store if you want to go that route. That's just in New London, more in surrounding towns if you wish to venture out a little.

Rates vary widely. It is always best to book direct on the website. Great website - book right on your phone. Why pay more in commissions!! Highest rates are weekend and summer. Mid week rates are always lower. There are also flash sales when there are cancellations. Promotions are also offered, typically to their FB followers and email subscribers. Best way to get in the know on these deals is to sign up for the monthly email on the website (scroll to bottom).

The Inn is about 1.5 miles from the center of town. It really feels like you are very remote, while being very accessible. There is quite a hill, so walking might not be advised unless you are looking for a work out, even though it's only 1.5 miles. Town is quintessential New England - historic, quaint, coffee shops, bakery, book shop, clothes shops, some art galleries, etc... It's a small college town with a great feel.

There is no charge to use the beach or the boats. Everything is included in the room rate. In fact beach towels, chairs, using the boats, all the life jackets and paddles etc... they are all included and provided. The beach is really nice - sandy, which is rare in NH. The waterfront also offers great amenities - Bocce court, tennis courts, volleyball, basketball, bbq grills. It is a private beach that is shared with neighbors in an association. While use of all the facilities are complimentary when staying at the Inn, it is important to be courteous of other guests and neighbors also using the facilities. Also, it is never crowded like most beaches you see. You can tell it's private!