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The Inn
Over a century ago, this Victorian estate was built for Maine
State Senator Staples. In the 1940s, notable local dentist Dr. “Gibb” Noble purchased the home and lovingly maintained it until selling it in the 1980s when it was converted into a nine room inn. Since then, Noble House has been host to friends old & new.
Bordered by century-old stone walls, the inn sits atop 4-acres of sprawling lawns, stately old oaks and a pine grove. Only a ¼ mile down quiet Highland Road off Bridgton’s quaint Main Street, guests can take in fresh breezes that rush in off Highland Lake, rock away the afternoon on wicker-clad porches or experience the Milky Way on cloudless nights.
Inside the inn, feel the rush of daily life disappear when you relax in the parlor, which boasts a century-old grand piano & working pump organ. Let yourself sink into overstuffed furniture or lounge in front of the fireplace for quiet relaxation.
The formal dining room takes you back 100 years to a time of dining elegance. The ornate brick fireplace is the room’s focal point and serves as a romantic backdrop for gourmet dinning.
Around the corner, you’ll find the sunny breakfast room where you can sneak views of the lake or watch furry & feathered friends pass through the grounds. Cheerful and bright, this room kick-starts the day beautifully.
Through the French doors you’ll find the most popular room of all, the den, home to the secret game closet. Guests gather in front of the wood-burning fireplace to swap stories of their adventures or make daily plans over coffee and a paper. At night, classic movies from our collection can be viewed on the guest TV just steps from the Bottomless Cookie Jar. Built for comfort, this is one of our favorite rooms!
The Innkeepers
Rick and Julie worked at Fortune 500 companies in Ohio, but were looking for a change in lifestyle. They wanted to live someplace beautiful, and rather than letting their careers dictate where they lived, they chose the place and the work followed! Leaving the grind of corporate lives behind, they purchased the inn in 2003 and continue the great tradition of hospitality today. The biggest advantage to being self-employed is that they create their own destiny. This fabulous inn has given this outdoorsy couple a creative outlet and an opportunity to spend more time with each other and families, as well as to become friends with the guests. Life is good!
Wicked Good Breakfasts
Guests can't get enough of our
wicked-good breakfasts. We prepare our selections from scratch in our sunny
country kitchen then serve them on our four-season sun porch or in the classic
dining room…your choice.
We begin every breakfast with a
selection of fresh juices, fine Tazo teas, rich coffee & hot cocoa.
Next we offer fresh fruit, homemade baked goods and our Famous Homemade
"Noble Granola". Then we present the main course, which includes a
fabulous egg dish, wonderful griddle item with Real Maple Syrup & compliment
it all with a savory breakfast meat.
Here's A Small Sampling of Our Menu:
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"Husband-Catcher"
Banana-Walnut Bread
Roasted Red Pepper, Ham & Cheese Strata
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Apple-Stuffed Noble House
Crepes
Florentine Pie with Parmesan & Savory Ham
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Heavenly
Blueberry-Buttermilk Pancakes
Breakfast Bread Pudding w/Apple Cider Sauce
Braised Chicken-Apple Sausage
Guestroom Amenities
High Speed Wireless Internet Access
Alarm Clocks & Hair Dryers
Luxury Bath Amenities
Reading Chairs
*A/C for that rare hot day
*Jacuzzi Whirlpool Tubs
*Porches or Patios
*Cable TV, DVD & VCR Players
*Private Sitting Rooms
*Plush Robes
*Bottled Water
(available in some rooms)
Early Morning Coffee Service
For those early risers, we offer
an early morning coffee service. Savor that first cup of the morning on the
front porch, perhaps hearing the loons call across the lake.
Bottomless Cookie Jar
Who can resist our Famous
Bottomless Cookie Jar! Filled daily with made-from-scratch goodies straight from
our collection of recipes from our antique cookbooks. Delighting the kid in all
of us, we've found many a set of grown-up hands caught in the cookie jar.
There's nothing like coming back to the inn to experience the aroma of
yummy cookies coming right out of the oven. Irresistible!
Guest Pantry Privileges
For the snacker in all of us, we
offer 24-hour complimentary soft drinks, Tazo teas, hot cocoa, salty snacks
& of course the Bottomless Cookie Jar. In the cool Autumn months, expect to
find Hot Mulled Cider, fresh from the area's many local mills.
Directions
Noble House Bed & Breakfast
81 Highland Road, Bridgton, Maine 04009
GPS Coordinates
44 Degrees - 03 Minutes - 37 Seconds North
70 Degrees - 42 Minutes - 53 Seconds West
NAD 27 DATUM
Map created by Clover McAllister - Reprinted with permission
of Downeast
From The South
Take I-95 North into Maine approx 48 miles to exit 48
(formerly exit 8).
Follow signs to Rt. 302 West and follow it approximately 40 miles into Bridgton.
In town, at the traffic light, turn left to follow Rt. 302 West through
downtown.
Turn right onto Highland Road just past The Shops At The Maine Difference.
We are the large yellow house on a hill 1/4 mile up the road on your right.
From The Portland Jetport
Upon leaving jetport, follow signs to I-95/turnpike. Take I-95
North 2 Exists to Exit 48. Follow signs to Rt. 302 West and follow it
approximately 40 miles into Bridgton.
In town, at the traffic light, turn left to follow Rt. 302 West through
downtown.
Turn right onto Highland Road just past The Shops At The Maine Difference.
We are the large yellow house on a hill 1/4 mile up the road on your right.
From The West
From North Conway, New Hampshire,
Take Rt. 302 East approximately 20 miles to Bridgton.
Approaching town, Rt. 302 makes a sweeping left turn past an
obelisk monument & heads down hill.
Turn left onto Highland Road at Favorite Pastimes Antiques.
We're the large yellow house on a hill 1/4 mile up the road on your right.
Drive Times:
North
Conway, NH - 30 Minutes Portland
- 1 Hour L.L.
Bean & Freeport - 1.25 Hours Boston,
MA - 2.5 Hours Manchester,
NH - 3 Hours Bar
Harbor, ME - 3.5 Hours New
York City - 6 Hours
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