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to us, over the years, kept to that. We didn’ t want to make radical changes. We just felt it was the right thing to do.” Over their fifty years of marriage, they’ ve worked as a team, ensuring almost nothing slips through the cracks, including the inn’ s heritage.
The INN
The INN at Ormsby Hill is the kind of place where you can slow down and take in all the glorious details at your leisure. The main structure is an architectural study in New England character. Over the years, wings and additions have layered onto the original frame, always with an eye toward authenticity.
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Inside are ten guest rooms, each one unique. No two are alike in layout, proportion, or personality, and that is part of the inn’ s appeal. Returning guests often request the same room visit after visit, having claimed it as their own. Others make a point of trying something different each time, working their way through the house to experience the distinct character of each space. Together, the rooms can accommodate up to 23 guests, though the inn doesn’ t feel crowded— the spaces are generous with plenty of privacy.
The Robert Todd Lincoln Room features a jacuzzi tub fitted with sliding doors that open directly into the main room, so guests can soak while enjoying the fireplace or watching television, depending on their mood. The Francis Suite offers the special luxury of two full bathrooms. Each room at the inn has its own private bath, its own character, its own atmosphere.
The library draws guests in and keeps them there. Shelves of rare and antique books line the walls, creating a collection that encourages leisurely browsing, perhaps by the fireside during the colder months. Nearby, the dining room reveals its own history: along the upper shelves sits a set of Indian Tree china— a pattern prominent in its day— that illustrates the direct connection between the inn
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