The Hancock Inn 1789~NH's Oldest Inn
33 Main StreetP.O. Box 96
Hancock, NH 03449
Toll-free 800-525-1789
Phone 603-525-3318
EmailContact by Email innkeeper@hancockinn.com
Website http://www.hancockinn.com
ROMANCE, RELAXATION AND HISTORY combine in the foothills of the Monadnock to make an unforgettable getaway
The Hancock Inn is the state’s oldest original inn still in operation, and one of the oldest in New England. When it began offering accommodations and meals to travelers in 1789, George Washington was in the first year of his presidency and the Revolutionary War had ended just six years before.
Experience the best of a centuries old tradition of hospitality, comfort, delicious food and romance at this classic New Hampshire Inn. Feel like you have stepped back in time to 18th century New England but, with all the modern conveniences of today. Fireplaces, antiques and hand painted murals are backdrops to this romantic setting.
Even though Hancock is a small quiet village - the surrounding area offers many fun things to do and see.
- Climb Mount Monadnock- the most climbed mountain in North America.
- Hike the many trails in the area - including the Harris Center and Mount Skatutakee.
- Gather wild blueberries on Pitcher Mountain (July).
- Visit the boyhood home of Samuel Wilson (1766 - 1854) who was known as Uncle Sam.
- Visit Willa Cather and Amos Fortune’s gravesites in Jaffrey.
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Go shopping at:
- Eastern Mountain Sports (and maybe catch one of their famous clearance sales)
- Sharon Art Center - where crafts by local artists are showcased
- Peterborough Basket Company, famous for its Nantucket baskets
- Gibson Pewter - where you can see Jonathan Gibson produce world class pewterware
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Frye’s Measure Mill - where history comes to life in the shaping of woodenware
solely by waterpower - New Hampshire’s Antique Co-op - noted for fine art and period antiques
- Experience an auction - at The Cobb’s antique auction house
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Be part of “living history” at:
- The Shaker Village at Canterbury
- St Gaudens house and gardens
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Herbs and Plants
- Pickety Place (for lunch and gardens)
- The House by the Side of the Road (for plants)
- Davis Brook Daylily Farm
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Go downhill skiing at Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride
- Go cross country skiing at Windblown
$100-199, $200-299
- Cash
- Visa
- MC
- AmEx
- Discover
- Traveler's Cheques
- Gift Certificates
Weekends
Yes
Yes
14
Rural
Business Hours
- Free Onsite Parking
- Gardens on Property
- GLBT Friendly
- National Historic Registry
Smoke-Free
Limited
Inside
Wireless, Complimentary
Limited
The Hancock Inn’s rooms and suites are exquisitely decorated with period-appropriate furnishings and are appointed with all of the amenities a traveler might desire. Each room is uniquely individual. You might choose to stay in the Franklin Pierce Room, honoring our 14th U.S. President, who attended Hancock Academy. Or you might stay in the Jedidiah Fox Room, named in honor of Hancock Inn’s original owner.
Many of the rooms have either a gas or electric fireplace. Several rooms have jetted tubs including the John Hancock Suite which has a two-person Jacuzzi tub.
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Suites
Twin, Double , Queen, King
Private
Limited
- Air Conditioning
- Antique Furnishings
- Fireplaces
- Hairdryers
- Luxury Linens
- Private Deck
- Telephones
- Whirlpool or Jacuzzi
- Alarm Clocks
- Ironing Boards
- Cable TV
- DVD/VCR
- Video Library
New American Comfort Food In A Colonial Setting
From our signature appetizer, the Hancock Inn Crab Cake, to our signature entree, Shaker Cranberry Pot Roast, our dinner menu features creative twists on traditional New England fare. Dinner is served nightly except for Monday starting at 5:30PM. Choose either the Colonial Dining Room or our atmospheric Tavern whether it is a leisurely three course dinner or a quick order of Fish and Chips.
Yes
Full
Individual Tables, Flexible Times
Yes
Beer, Wine, Spirits
Breakfast, Dinner
- Special Diets Accomodated
- Vegetarian Options
- Early Coffee/Tea
$10-19, $20-29
Yes
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Antique Shopping
- Art Galleries
- Biking
- Boating
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Culinary Classes
- Fishing
- Garden Tours
- Golf
- Hiking/Nature Trails
- Historic Sites
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Museums
- Rivers/Lakes
- Shopping
- Snow Skiing - Cross Country
- Snow Skiing - Downhill
- Snowmobiling
- Sports Events
