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"Blair Hill Inn *** This unexpectedly classy inn amid the wilds occupies an 1891 hilltop Queen Anne mansion with dazzling views of Moosehead Lake and the surrounding hills. It's been sparely and elegantly decorated with a mix of rustic and classic appointments. The bright first floor common rooms, the drop-dead gorgeous porch, and the handsome guest rooms invite loafing...."
"Perched on a hill with soaring views of the lake, with beautifully appointed rooms at the upper end of the luxury scale - high four posters with feather beds and soft, soft linens, fireplaces in some rooms, terrific old-new bathrooms...you get the idea."
"Blair Hill Inn is the region's outstanding inn." "Set high above Moosehead Lake at the top of Blair Hill, this is an expansive Victorian mansion, built in 1891 as the centerpiece of a 2,000 acre gentleman's farm. It has been restored to its original grandeur by Dan and Ruth McLaughlin, who seem to have just the right touch. The eight guest rooms have all been deftly decorated and offer a feeling of unstuffy luxury. There is an elaborate, multicourse breakfast; dinner served on the weekends and a series of concerts is presented on the lawn."
"The Blair Hill Inn sits regally on a hill with vertigo-inspiring views of Moosehead Lake. The elaborate Queen Anne-style home was built in 1891 and is a place where you'll instantly feel as if you're living life large! The on- Premise restaurant, which just opened in 1999, is already regarded as among the best in northern Maine."
Down East Magazine is THE magazine of Maine and is distributed nationally. In The 2003 Summer Planning Guide, Blair Hill Inn was presented in a 5-page feature article! Here is a brief excerpt: "Comfortably ensconced in the wicker chairs on the broad porch of the Blair Hill Inn, it's hard not to contemplate the utter poverty of the English language. The view simply leaves you without words. Then, a rousing bit of Hayden drifts out from the living room windows, and for a moment your language finds traction. This music, it occurs to you, is the perfect soundtrack for a symphonic panorama. The Blair Hill Inn is an oasis of elegance amid Maine's North Woods housed in a vaguely Queen Anne Victorian mansion, the inn is imposing but not intimidating, luxurious without being fussy, grandly historic but not grandmotherly. It's a hugely improbable sight, rising up form the hillside just north of Greenville."
As if the feature article in the April issue were not enough, the July issue presented a special section entitled "The Best" of Maine. Within it, was a review of the 'Best Restaurants' and listed among the top 10 was Blair Hill Inn! To be placed in the company of White Barn Inn, Arrows and Primos was a real honor for which we are so grateful!
"Inland Maine is better known for sporting camps than country inns. A stellar exception is Blair Hill Inn, which overlooks Moosehead Lake, Maine's largest, in Greenville. The 1891 mansion, originally the centerpiece of a 2,000-acre gentleman's farm, has been beautifully restored by Dan and Ruth McLaughlin. Dinner at Blair Hill Inn, a famously fine five-course affair, is served on weekends only. Dinner is the perfect accompaniment to watching the sun reflect off the lake as it sinks behind Moose Mountain."
"In Greenville, stay at the Blair Hill Inn, built as an estate and farm in 1891. The inn is perched on a hillside high above Moosehead Lake, with spectacular mountain views and 15 acres of lawns, gardens and woods. The eight exquisite rooms are flooded with natural light!"
"The Blair Hill Inn stands high above the lake, its 90-foot veranda overlooking the water, Squaw Mountain and fabulous sunsets. The innkeepers have created a perfectly balanced elegance and warmth. Exceptionally spacious guestrooms, glow with antiques, plush feather beds, and fresh flowers from the expansive gardens. I'm still trying to decide which of the eight tastefully decorated rooms to call my favorite. Each beckons to enter, unwind, renew."
"My recommendation (in Greenville) is the Blair Hill Inn, a spectacular bed-and-breakfast with multi-course breakfasts, fireplaces, down comforters and to-die-for views."
"An inviting spot to take in the beauty of Moosehead Lake can be found at the Blair Hill Inn."
"Blair Hill Inn, a summer idyll...Here is the life of ease: cocktails on the veranda, a dinner of fresh wood grilled tuna, a Jacuzzi soak, and a good night's sleep on a feather bed. The 1891 Victorian mansion is meticulously restored and furnished, and the guest rooms have spectacular views of the lake."
"Recognizes Blair Hill Inn as one of the Top 15 B&B/Country Inns in the U.S."