Woods Hole Inn named in Top Ten B&Bs in the US
January 16, 2016 by Beth Colt
The Woods Hole Inn was named one of the top ten B&B’s in the US by prestigious BedandBreakfast.com for 2015. This is a SERIOUS honor, and we are so grateful for the acknowledgement.
Back in 2008 when we bought the property, then a somewhat dilapidated house, I do not think many people might have imagined that the building could ever achieve such an honor. But thanks to the hard work of many — a talented architect, a loyal builder, amazing managers, breakfast, housekeeping and front desk staff — here we are, deeply grateful for this extraordinary shout out.
I do feel the accolades also belong to the village of Woods Hole itself, a small but vibrant place with unique geography that draws all sorts of brilliant people into it’s web of wonder. With a deep water harbor one of the best on the Cape, waterfront farm-to-table dining, great shops and world class science, Woods Hole is truly unique and should be on your bucket list.
I am also grateful to the really cool panel of judges that created the list: Caroline Morse, senior editor for SmarterTravel, Stirling Kelso, freelance travel writer and editor Jessica Plautz, travel editor for Mashable, Laura Motta, director of publishing for ShermansTravel and Jo Piazza, managing editor for Yahoo Travel. They have cool jobs, and I respect the amount of research they must have done to make the decision. It goes without saying that all five of you are welcome at the Woods Hole Inn anytime, just give us a call.
Being named in the top ten B&B’s in the US?? I feel a bit like Sally Fields when she won the Academy Award for Norma Rae: I haven’t had an orthodox career, and I’ve wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn’t feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can’t deny the fact that you like me, right now, you really like me!
Here’s hoping we see you soon in Woods Hole. Check out our vintage restored rooms here and knock this one off your bucket list:)
Better Way to Stay
November 12, 2012 by Beth Colt
Last spring, the Falmouth B&B Association gathered together and pooled our resources to shoot a video about how great our area is, and how cool it is to choose a bed and breakfast when you travel here.
Drumroll, please….
The “Falmouth Better Way to Stay” video, in which we show you all the fun things you will find to do in Falmouth, plus our gorgeous rooms, plus our fabulous breakfasts, has arrived on YouTube and your inbox!!
Although I coordinated the shoot, we did not actually shoot any of the footage at the Woods Hole Inn.
But if you look closely, you may find me in a shot or two, reviving my role as a featured extra, the very spot I started my acting career about (achem – edited so as not to shock you) let’s call it “so many moons ago” in LA.
Check it out here: http://bit.ly/Ukdq3B
Veteran’s Day Celebration
November 11, 2010 by Beth Colt
Our special Veteran guests dig into breakfast at the Woods Hole Inn.
As part of a nationwide effort to honor veterans, the Woods Hole Inn joined B&B’s around the country in offering a free stay to those who have served or are actively serving our nation. Over 900 inns are participated nationwide, representing over $325,000 donated in this unique effort to recognize the importance of Veteran’s Day.
The Woods Hole Inn welcomed Vets (or active members of the military) and their families on November 9th with a champagne and cheese reception at check-in. Ushered into the vintage restored rooms, the guests were cradled in the lap of luxury. The next day, as the nation gathered to honor veterans and our military, these special guests relished the Inn’s sunny breakfast room and a gourmet breakfast of home-made corned beef hash, apple tart, fresh fruit, vanilla bean Greek yogurt, Sippewissett pound cake and plenty of hot coffee.
Sippewissett Pound Cake, fresh fruit and home-made corned beef hash were on the menu for the Veteran’s Day breakfast.
This Veteran’s Day event, representing 2,700 donated rooms nationwide, is a brand new program started this past summer by Kathleen Panek, innkeeper of Gillum House in West Virginia. A plethora of publicity has materialized and like many inns around the country, rooms at the Woods Hole Inn were claimed within a week of joining the program.
The overwhelming response from the military and veterans was, “thank you for thinking of us.”
Here are a few of our guests and their stories:
Chef Sara Dillon serves veteran Lucille Taylor and her husband James.
The Taylors came from Leominster, Mass for a quick getaway by the sea. Lucille is retired but served many years in the US Airforce. They were feeling a little under the weather and were not able to join in the prosecco and cheese welcome, but they said the pillow top rest perked them up…”Like sleeping on a cloud,” said Lucille.
Trish and Rick Barone with their sons Jimmy (9, on the right) and Ricky (11) of Hull, Mass.
The Barone family loved staying in Room 5 (a suite – perfect for a family of four). Rick Barone served in the US Coast Guard for over 20 years. He was stationed in Woods Hole several summers when former President Clinton visited Martha’s Vineyard as part of the presidential security detail. The Barone’s read about the promotion in the Boston Globe and wanted to come back to Woods Hole, a place where they hung out early in their relationship. Rick particularly appreciated being in a restored old building, wanting to know when it was build (1878) and some of the history of the place (Don’t get me started!) “We love it here” said Trish, “and we plan on coming back.”
Haney and Lauren Hong of Cambridge, Mass.
The Hongs were looking for a respite from student life at the Kennedy School of Government in Cambridge, Mass. Haney, who originally hails from Los Angeles, spent three years in San Diego as a submarine officer. He was then promoted to the Pentagon in Washington DC, where he served as part of the strategic think tank for the Secretary of the Navy.
The Hongs were really sweet about how much they liked the Inn and told me they would tell all their Cambridge friends about what an easy getaway Woods Hole was from Boston. “The photos are great online,” said Lauren, ‘but it’s even better when you get here. It really feels like home, more than just a vacation away, so comfortable .. like I am staying at my Aunt’s house.”
Brian and Tammy Jester of Falmouth were also part of the fun.
Brian and Tammy Jester just drove across town for a little getaway, and I wish I got a better picture of them as they are a handsome couple. Brian served TWO campaigns in Iraq where he was a Warrant Officer in the Army. He also served in the Coast Guard in the early 1980’s and was stationed in Woods Hole on a Buoy Tender (the big boat that cleans and places the buoys). He and Tammy have four kids and two of whom have also served in the military. Like many Falmouth residents, the Jesters said they don’t get down to Woods Hole that much, even though it’s only a few miles away. They were very grateful for the good night’s sleep and Tammy said, “My mother would love this place.”
It was an honor and a pleasure to make the Inn available as part of this nationwide giveback. What a great way to celebrate Veteran’s Day. And a special thank you to Kathleen Panek for getting this ball rolling and inspiring all of us to come on board. We look forward to next year!
Prosecco and local cheeses welcomed the Vets as they arrived at the Woods Hole Inn.