Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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112 The Inn at Castle Hill I P S W I C H thetrustees.org/the-inn-at-castle-hill, 978-412-2555 Visitors to the Inn at Castle Hill, a 10-room bed-and-breakfast located on Ipswich's Crane Estate, find themselves immersed in history and nature. e inn itself is housed in an expanded shingled cottage originally built in 1849, which is decorated in a homey English country style: wood furniture, upholstered headboards, brick fireplaces. A veranda com- plete with rocking chairs wraps around the building, offering relaxing views of the nearby marsh and a possible glimpse of the foxes, deer, and turkeys that roam the property. To help ensure guests truly escape from the cares of the outside world, the inn does not have televisions or phones in its rooms. "It is definitely a restful place," says innkeeper Camilla Eagan. Guests can tour the estate's Great House, the spectacular 59-room mansion that tops Castle Hill, or simply wander about the grounds, enjoying the sweeping lawns, formal gardens, and scenic views. Paths that wind through the adjacent Crane Wildlife Refuge and lead to Crane Beach offer additional op- portunities for strolling. "ere's incredible walking through the marsh and onto the beach," Eagan says. "You can go for miles." Blue Inn N E W B U R Y blueinn.com, 978-463-6128 At the northern end of Plum Island, Blue I f you're craving a vacation this summer, you could research destinations, book tickets, find someone to feed the cat, drive to the airport, and lug your suitcase to a hotel. Or you could hop in the car and take a quick trip to the ocean. The North Shore is replete with relaxing and comfortable lodgings that allow you to take a seaside break from your real life without the hassle and expense of traditional vacation travel. Whether you prefer a quaint inn or a luxury hotel, there is a destination here for your ideal staycation.