The Farm by the River, North Conway

Rick and Charlene were very friendly and helpful giving us ideas about what to do on our stay. We enjoyed our sleigh ride and snowshoeing trip from Echo lake down the street. The room was very clean and housekeeping was very attentive to our room needs. The bacon for breakfast was very fresh (excellent!) and every morning was a delight with homemade food baked or cooked fresh from scratch. We took advantage of the complimentary sweets and hot chocolate every night by their roaring fire. It's a great set up for those who either want to keep to themselves as some guests did or for those, like my husband and I, who like to connect with other guests and chat on occasion. Our package included a dinner at a 4 star restaurant in town and the food there was excellent. If you like country settings stay here!

A group of (middle-aged) couples selected the White Mountain Hotel and Resort for a getaway weekend without kids. First time for my wife and I, doing something like this, in more than 8 years. From the moment we arrived, we were treated as unwanted and unwelcome guests. Every member of the hotel staff we dealt with was unhappy and acted put out by the slightest request. Some were even rude. On Saturday evening, while standing in the lobby, talking to my wife and waiting for others in our group to arrive, I was approached by the hotel manager and asked if I had been in the bar the night before. I had been, but he went on to presume I was someone else and with his finger in my face, threatened to have me thrown in jail. In my opinion, he and several others on the staff at this hotel should be fired for the way we were treated, and we are currently having discussions with hotel management about the entire weekend. Do yourself a favor. There are lots of nice hotels in the area, and any one of them is going to make you feel more welcome than this place. I will never go back there, and that would be my advice to anyone who asks.

The Farm by the River in North Conway, NH is a wonderful change from the antiseptic, generic hotels so prevalent in our modern society. Like a trip through time the drive itself can seem like another world if you travel across New Hampshire's scenic Kancamagus highway to get there. From the moment you pass through twin stone lamposts built back in the days when electricity was the most modern convenience in town you are transported to a world where horses and their human friends still work together hand in hand. I have stayed with the Innkeepers, Rick and Charlene, three times in the past year even though I only live an hour away. To wake up to the birds singing outside your window in the morning or be there at quitting time when the horses run through the dugway and down to the field where they can roll in the cool grass as the sun sets behind the mountains is well worth the stay all by itself. Breakfast can be home cooked eggs, waffles, pancakes or fruit on the porch as the fog lifts slowly and the sun peaks out from behind the barn in the summer or a warm quiche by the fireside as snowflakes gently fall outside the window behind you in winter. Although I could calculate the value of a visit to this New Hampshire Haven as being well worth the money I believe I could never calculate how much this place is worth in terms of respite, inspiration, soul searching and "recovery" value. There are things gained by a visit with my four legged friends Duke, Reba, Billy, Big Bob, Charlie and brothers Rusty and Rubin that have nothing to do with money. As a freelance photojournalist I can honestly say I don't believe you can take a bad picture here and if anyone leaves with a bad attitude it's because they still have the one they brought with them. You meet interesting people from all walks of life and the farm's 40 acres are beautiful year round. The Maple grove is 11 acres of breathtaking gold in the fall and the perennial garden is a great place to lie in the hammock and quietly read a book on a hot summer's day after you check into your room. Tradition and pride is evident here in the original fireplace which still warms hearts and bodies when the weather outside is frightful. I would recommend this Inn to anyone and eveyone. My sister actually slowed down her busy pace long enough to relax here and thanks to the considerate, helpful crew my best friend, who has been afraid of horses all her life, went on a trail ride and had the time of her life! Nothing compares with the sight of and a little boy about 3 feet tall hugging "his" horse below the level of the saddle. If you stay overnight at the Inn you can go hiking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing on the property and the Saco River is worth kayaking or swimming so bring the appropriate toys with you! If you only have a couple hours in the area you can sign up to ride one of 22 horses for an hour's trail ride but the schedule fills up fast so call ahead for reservations and be there 30 minutes before your ride to sign forms, pick out a helmet (if you want to wear one) and pay for your ride. If you like to spend your time watching TV in bed then this is not the place for you. Although there is a TV in the common living room for in-house guests and you can connect your laptop if you have to I have seldom seen anyone here do either. There is just so much more to experience. If you feel a longing for civilization it's just down the road a piece in either direction but I think civilization can wait. Come and take a sleigh ride with Copper and Sampson for your honeymoon or celebrate your 25th anniversary with Barney in the harness and Nancy at the reins of a lovely white carriage. Bring your kids and make memories together that will last a lifetime. Stay long enough to paint that canvas you've always wanted to paint or make friends with the people on your trail ride. Come any time of year you want, just come! The mountains and the horses are waiting!

just completed my fifth weekend after Labor Day at the White Mountain Hotel and Resort. The place never disappoints me. We are 4 couple, 3 from Mass and 1 from Maine- we meet there every year- love the place, the beds are great, pillows terrific- place sooo clean, the food is fabulous(my husband brags about the Friday night buffet all year). The guys love the golf course and we love the pool area, the gym is great for the 'gym rats in our group. The friendliness of the staff is beyond comparison. The consistency of the staff is what amazes us, we see the same folks year after year and they all seem happy and it shows in the hotel- keep up the great work - we are already looking forward to September 2008

The place is great i have been going for 6 years they just updated the roon comfortable beds flat screens fridge children friendly we hike and ski you can hike right out the back door golf on site seen a bear on the 3rd hole one morning we snowboard and cranmore is close by an fun the staff allways makes you feel welcome and the lounge and formal dining room keep you right at the place

My family has enjoyed this beautiful establishment for many years. The amenities are nicely situated so that the entire family can enjoy! The food and restaurant are 5 star! Very clean and extremely family friendly environment. The way vacationing should be!

Food is great, rooms are great, golfing is great, swimming pool is great. Beautiful location, nice and quite off the main drag. Can't wait to go back next year.

We have been multiple times. Locations is great! The food awesome. A delightful place!!!!!!!The dining room has a world class menu. The golf course is beautiful. The pool area is good.

We loved the friendly service. employees were very helpful about describing local attractions and directions. the food was excellent,sunday brunch is worth the trip. we will soon be back.

We loved the view we had from one of your suites. We stayed there on one of our anniversaries, and plan on coming back on our 10th this year.