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3.5 of 5
17 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824
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Ranked #1 of 4 Durham B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
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Waltham, Massachusetts
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“Unique get-away”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
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My fiance and I stayed in room 17 at the Three Chimney's Inn to celebrate our engagement. My initial reaction to the room was a little disappointed--there were some cobwebs on the ceiling, we brought wine and cheese, but there was no mini fridge in the room to keep the cheese cold, the paint and border in the room and tiling around the fireplace seemed a little tacky and took away from other very charming features-- for example, the huge beautiful bed and nice furniture, spaciousness of the room, the nice bathroom with a huge tub and gorgeous sink.

We immediately went down to the Tavern for dinner. They had duck on the menu as a special, which my fiance ordered and raved about the entire trip. I had the lobster macaroni and cheese, which was very good, but also very rich and filling. There was a talented gentleman playing acoustic guitar, which added to the cozy feel of the tavern. The music was a tad too loud though.

The huge graveyard outside our window added to a creepy atmosphere at night. After sitting by the gas fireplace, we climbed up onto the massive bed and fell asleep. Around 1:00 A.M. my fiance's phone randomly rebooted making the "DROID!"noise. At 1:48 A.M., I was trying to fall back asleep, but my fiance and I started hearing voices in the room. The clock/radio had been physically switched into the ON position. My fiance also swears to have heard the sound of someone walking around in our room in the middle of the night.

All and all it was one of our more unique vacations and we didn't have to travel very far. The complimentary soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion were fabulous. The breakfasts in the tavern were delicious and all of the waitresses were excellent hosts. Room 17 was in a corner and it felt very isolated. We hardly noticed the other guests and felt like we were staying in a home away from home. The heat and fireplace kept the room very cozy the entire stay. We plan on visiting this inn again maybe to celebrate our 1 year anniversary.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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threechimneysinn, musician at Three Chimneys Inn, responded to this review
12 December 2011
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! The paranormal activity you described comes as no surprise. This historic property is home to many kind spirits from the past who used to even take care of the cobwebs for us. The food here is undoubtedly the best around and I will pass your compliments to Chef David. I'm glad that you enjoyed my music; I play in the tavern every thursday and other nights throughout the week. Anyhow, congratulations on your engagement. We hope to see you again!

Kurt Peterson
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“NO noise isolation”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

Most everything would be great if not for the nonexistent noise isolation. Try staying here while a wedding is going on, you can forget about sleep. It's treated like an inn but it has the sound isolation of a house. Every step, every drawer closing, every conversation comes right through the walls and ceiling.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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threechimneysinn, Employee at Three Chimneys Inn, responded to this review
15 November 2011
Hi, I'm Kurt Peterson and I was working at the front desk on this particular night. I received a noise complaint around 11:30pm and I arrived in the carriage house within 5 minutes to find that the partying wedding guests had receded from the hallway back into their rooms. We do absolutely everything we can to ensure that our guests are comfortable and happy. Noise isolation compaints are extremely rare even though the inn was built more than 100 years prior to the revolutionary war. The Three Chimneys Inn is a very special place, and we will continue to offer top-notch service and comfortable accommodations for our guests.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Beautiful setting and personal service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
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We were very pleased with our experience with Three Chimneys. We held our October wedding there and stayed at the inn multiple times throughout the planning process, and we always found the service to be excellent.

We took over the entire inn for the wedding weekend and our guests all raved about the beautiful rooms. The innkeeper and event staff were very friendly and accommodating, and they did a great job answering my hundreds of questions and trying to meet our special requests. My guests were all impressed by the quaint historical decor; the website doesn't even do it justice. Go see it in person! It was the perfect setting for a fall wedding.

The rooms are clean, spacious, and beautifully appointed; you feel like you are stepping back in time as soon as you set foot inside. This is a small inn in a very historical setting, and it's one of the most unique properties around. As some previous reviewers indicated, there are a few charming quirks (higher beds, creaky floors) that come with any such property, but it is well worth it for the setting and personal service you get.

The inn overlooks the Oyster River and has a lovely garden and outdoor terrace for enjoying the better weather. On chillier days, the tavern provides a welcome respite from the elements, with exposed brick, rich wood, and warm lighting all adding to the cozy atmosphere inside.

We rented all three function rooms on the Inn's lower level for our 140 person event; it was cozy, but the space suited us perfectly and there was plenty of room for dancing. The food was delicious and we received several compliments on it. I have been to a lot of weddings, and although I may be biased, I think our food was definitely in the top tier! To the staff's great credit, on the day of my event everything went off flawlessly.

Overall I was thrilled with my experience with TCI, and I would choose them again in a heartbeat for an event venue or a weekend escape. We'll definitely be back to celebrate our anniversary!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hershey, PA, USA
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“A Super B&B ... Stay Here!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
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I've stayed here a dozen times. It is fabulous. If you're looking for a new hotel with chrome and glass, look elsewhere. If you're looking for an historic place with wonderful service, stay here. they are so helpful - even found my daughter's diamond earring after we checked out ... 48 hours later it arrived in Pennsylvania by FedEx.

Folks, it just doesn't get any better than that.

Room Tip: Room 5 is beautiful but very drafty. Stay in the Main House (not the Carriage House) if possible.
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Richmond, Virginia
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54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
“Charming, Quirky, Inconsistent”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011
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I stayed two nights at Three Chimneys, a handsome Colonial property filled with a sense of history and a quirky mix of other things. My room, for instance, had a traditional wooden floor, high ceiling, a real four-poster bed that required a climbing stool to get on to, a full-sized standing knight in metal armor, and framed photographs of 1930s era Hollywood stars along the walls, among other assorted decorations. Weather had turned very cold and the young woman who showed me to my room said that the heat had not been turned on yet for the season, a tale which I found out next day not to be true, but only after a cold experience overnight. A request for a wake up call was taken but not fulfilled. Internet service was inconsistent; front desk staff kept rebooting it without success. The restaurant downstairs is inviting, with brick walls, fireplace, and elements that evoke a real old fashioned New England tavern. Menu selections are fairly broad and service was friendly and attentive. My fish and chips dish was first rate and ample. Breakfast dishes tend to be appealing to the eye but very lightly seasoned, if at all. If looks alone were all that mattered, this place would be tops.

Room Tip: If you sleep in the adjacent Carriage House, there's a wooden bridge and no steps for easy acces...
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 17 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824
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