Except, perhaps, to dart off to a nearby restaurant such as the casual Alisson's for lunch or the ultra-chic White Barn Inn for a dinner that will not be soon forgotten.Įach of the 16 rooms in the main building is unique. Because the rooms and amenities at Captain Lord are so inviting, the visitor is tempted to never leave the property. Bean's Freeport base, Route 1 antique s shops in Wells, and even the gorgeous rustic oceanside walkway of Ogunquit's Marginal Way are all less than an hour away. Kittery's outlets, Portland's hip Old Port district, L.L. Several terrific strollable beaches are five to 15 minutes away. The Captain Lord Mansion is also a few minutes' drive (or a leisurely bike trip or a quite healthy walk) to the Bush clan's Walker Point compound. The inn is a short, pleasant walk from downtown Kennebunkport, which is crammed with shops, restaurants, cafes, and galleries, many of them open year-round. It's also indicative of the unique problem faced by anyone who stays at this richly appointed bed- and- breakfast. Yes, when you stay in the Champion Room, or other accommodations at this inn, built in 1812 as a private residence, you decide just how toasty you want the bathroom floor.Īnd with frigid days and nights due to dominate southern Maine for the next few months, that is a delicious luxury. Turns out, it's a nob that adjusts the temperature of the bathroom's floor tiles.

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine - There's a little gizmo on the wall that catches the eye as you walk into the bathroom of the Champion Room at The Captain Lord Mansion.

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