The Inn by the Bandstand is a federal style townhouse built in 1809 that is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. The home was built for George Sullivan, a lawyer who was twice New Hampshire state attorney general, a state representative and served as a member of Congress. His father was General John Sullivan of Bunker Hill fame.

Many of the original features of the home survive, including ten working fireplaces, beautiful high ceilings with crown moldings, wide plank wood floors in many of the rooms and a wonderful curved bannister rising up to the third floor. During the middle 1800's, the home was used as the Squamscott Hotel. By 1899 the home was purchased by Otis H. Sleeper for use as his private residence. He was jeweler and around 1910 the shop that is next door was built to house his business. Today, the shop is home to our shop "Portobello Road" where you will find a wonderful selection of gifts, locally made products and antiques.

Living Room and Function Space

Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted and shown through the house which is yours to enjoy. The sitting room and dining room are appointed with antiques, period furnishings, fireplace, artwork and oriental carpets. The sitting room, with its fireplace, wingback chairs, antique furnishings and oriental carpet is a perfect place to get a volume from the book lined walls, enjoy a hot cup of tea and relax.

Dining Room

The adjoining dining room is decorated with a blend of contemporary furnishings and antiques.  This is where your delicious full breakfast is served. You can read the morning newspaper or converse with fellow guests from around the world. We serve orange juice, the finest teas, Green Mountain coffee, fresh fruit accompanied by one of our hot home-baked muffins, croissants, or cinnamon rolls. Our menu selections include: stuffed French toast and raspberry sauce, Belgian waffles with strawberries, pancakes with fresh blueberries, apples or bananas, California egg soufflé, vegetable quiche, or egg casserole to name a few. Morning newspapers are provided for your enjoyment. There is complimentary cream sherry and bottled spring water in each guest room and a variety of teas, coffee, mulled cider and hot chocolate are always available at the "Coffee Bar" throughout the day and evening.

The Coffee Bar

We are always pleased to accommodate dietary restrictions with advanced notice.

For those who must leave early and can’t join us for breakfast, a continental breakfast is available. You can have your choice of bagels, English muffins, and a variety of cereals. Coffee, tea and orange juice is also available. Please let your innkeeper know of your plans for breakfast upon arrival so we can make the appropriate arrangements.

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