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Independence Inn

3.5 star property
Historic inn in Strafford with free breakfast
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December 2024
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Signature Room
Garden
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms
Luxury Room - Pet Friendly

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Traditional Room

Traditional Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room

Signature Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Room - First Floor

Garden Room - First Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Room - Pet Friendly

Presidential Room - Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 62 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room - Pet Friendly

Luxury Room - Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
6 Drake Hl Rd, Strafford, NH, 03884

What's nearby

  • Bow Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 21 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 37 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Market Square - 41 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Hampton Beach - 49 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 23 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwoods Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Johnsons Seafood & Steak - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cooperhill Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cooper Hill Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Independence Inn

Historic inn near Bow Lake
Consider a stay at Independence Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as smart speakers and separate sitting areas. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Separate sitting areas, eco-friendly cleaning products and communal kitchens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to noon
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Built in 1832
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 125 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD125 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Independence Inn Inn
Independence Inn Strafford
Independence Inn Inn Strafford

Frequently asked questions

Is Independence Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Independence Inn?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Independence Inn on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$178.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Independence Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Independence Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Independence Inn?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Independence Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this historic inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bow Lake, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Lake Winnipesaukee and Market Square.

Independence Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 87 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here 3 times and I am very happy with the simple yet important considerations made for guests. I am hopeful to visit again regularly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything, especially the solitude, loved to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Siddharth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we checked in around 9 pm and was dark out. no staff at the location . felt little spooky at the beginning, called the Inn Keeper and she explained about the building. It was a old building but it was clean . had a small kitchenette which was very convenient for us. they had every thing you need for a Breakfast. i had not issues for a one night stay. beautiful lake near this stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Charming inn with an easy check in/out procedure. My room had a tilt to it from an uneven foundation so the bed alignment was a little difficult to get used to. Overall I liked the ambiance and antique decor. Breakfast was a little lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We never saw a member of the staff, it was self check in and out. There was supposed to be breakfast included, nothing. Maybe during a different season? The building was built in 1832 and was very charming. The rooms were comfortable. Kind of off the beaten path and no restaurants or stores around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a no-contact Inn with a phone number for the Innkeeper posted. Very nice room, but the latch on the bathroom door didn’t work so you had to place something against the door to keep it closed. The lamp bulb by the night stand was dead but we switched it with another one in the room. We appreciated the breakfast offerings, kitchenette, white noise machine, and reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn was lovely with a nice historic charm as expected. Self check-in was easy. The room was clean and had what we needed as well as the common kitchenette area, however leaving early we did not want to wake anyone so used it minimally. We were not aware that the restaurant and bar had closed and found ourselves at the deli for some pizza. Overall experience was nice and would return if we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid the downstairs room.
Well it started out OK. The wall-to-wall carpeting in my room was very dirty. Thn an area rug is placed on top which is a tripping hazard. The worst is that I had a downstairs room and the people above me above at 5 am and I was awoken by loud footsteps on top of my head.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Don, Dieppe

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property has really gone downhill, especially since the closing of the restaurant. What it really needs is someTLC by someone who cares because the property has tremendous potential to be a beautiful property if just shown a little bit of care with some small adjustments and upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS, EAST WILLISTON

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Independence Inn. It was clean and welcoming. The self check in was easy and the innkeeper was wonderful! They went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ann

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was no host during entire stay. The host was a (g)host. You enter an empty house. Kitchenette in common area was filled with the same dirty, moldy dishes the entire stay. The bathroom smelled like septic tank. Bathroom door did not latch. Felt like a ghost town of year's past.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Quaint!
Good stay! Had fun with the board games they provide!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was filthy - mattress needed to be replaced. The continental breakfast was hidden in cupboards. We were required to scrounge for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I awoke to tidy things up prior to checking out only to realize how dirty the rug and worse, my bed sheets and banket and even found bugs. Before I left I sent a text to the Innkeeper and waited 20 minutes but never got a response. I dont like to leave negative reviews and the place presents itself better perhaps until you really look.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
weird in a nice way
It was a low-frills room but clean, comfortable, and dark enough. Tap water was not delicious, water pressure strange. It was cool staying in a really old inn! I liked the ambiance and had a good night of sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little inn and and a great deal as well having 2 bedrooms for less than the price of one at bigger hotels was amazing for the 4 of us
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Xiomara

I
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

I would rate this property, generally speaking, as average because some things could have been a little cleaner (ex. The bedroom rug needs to be cleaned.) I was a little disappointed when the in room coffee maker didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024