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Help Us Celebrate 90 Years in the Hospitality Industry (1922 - 2012)!

Watch the boats sail by as you enjoy a full gourmet breakfast from our spacious deck or our glass-front dining room. Walk to the best restaurants, galleries and excursions that Boothbay Harbor has to offer. Enjoy a spectacular sunset from the roof-top deck of this 140-year old shipbuilder's home, a favorite getaway destination for visitors since 1922.

Find out why our guests return year after year, and why the locals call it the best view in town!


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Come, and know us better
Meet Susan & Michael, Tammy and the entire staff. Let us share with you our love for the Maine coast, our respect for locally-crafted food, and the excellent chefs, artists, and shopkeepers we're lucky enough to call our friends.

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The Europa Room.
Look at our Guest Rooms
The Welch House has 14 Guest Rooms in the Summer, and 9 Guest Rooms in the off-Season. With both Fireplaces & Air Conditioning, You'll be comfortable all year long!

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Map of Boothbay Harbor.
Explore the Region
Enjoy dozens of local restaurants, galleries, shopping, kayaking, schooner sailing, whale watching and fishing excursions... all within walking distance.

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Boy, those Super 'tunias ARE really super!
Check Out Our Specials!
Stay between 2/2 & 2/27 and we'll provide the Champagne, Roses, Chocolates and $50 Gift Card for the Thistle Inn. Just $199.00 for 1 night or $299.00 for 2 nights. Of course, our fabulous breakfast is included!

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"Everything about this place rocks!! The people, the view, breakfast, walk into town. Only complaint is that we are leaving. Hope to see you again." Alan & Rose

"What an exquisite, charming bed and breakfast. It was so nice to relax from our hectic and crazy life of full time work and a momentous occasion to enjoy our anniversary. The breakfast was superb!" Rodney & Janet

"Wow! What a wonderful welcome to Maine. You certainly have used your God-given gifts of hospitality to make us feel like we were right at home. The creative cuisine was certainly "wicked" tasty and thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you for your extra touches and going above and beyond for us. Here's hoping for a return trip!" Bev