You're invited to The Captain Farris House in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This unique and beautiful bed & breakfast inn has been voted "One of New England's Best" by Fodor's.
The Captain Farris House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is ideally located on mid-Cape Cod in the historic Bass River Village of South Yarmouth. Only 90 minutes from Boston or Providence.
- 15 minutes to the ferry terminal or airport
- 5 minutes to beaches - restaurants - shops - golf
All accommodations have:
- private entrances
- lots of fluffy towels
- some with fireplaces and sundecks
- bathrobes-hair dryers-iron & board
- fine bath amenities-fresh flowers-chocolates
- complimentary popcorn and soft drinks
- direct dial in-room phones with data port
- large private bathrooms most with Jacuzzis
- cable TV with VCR with in house video library
- WIFI on site / loaner laptop computer available
- individual heat controls and window unit air-conditioners
A full three course breakfast is always included and everything is made fresh and according to season.
Freshly baked goods are available every afternoon along with a fine selection of regular & herb teas which are always available. In addition, there is complimentary Sherry in the parlor.
Rooms:
Reuben's Room (#1):
This delightful room has a charming queen size iron canopy bed. The private
bathroom has a large glass brick walk-in shower. Hair dryer. Stunning window
treatments. A private entrance out to our wrap-around veranda. Cable TV
and VCR. In-room phone. Large closet. Iron and ironing board. Air Conditioning.
Captain's Quarters (#2):
This very romantic room welcomes you with an antique queen size canopy bed,
private entrance and an oversize two-person Jacuzzi tub and shower. Cable TV
with VCR, private direct dial phone with data-port and much more.
Bray's Retreat (#3):
This beautiful bright and sunny get-away room features a king size antique
bed. Large bathroom with a two-person Jacuzzi tub and shower. Private entrance. Cable TV with VCR (100 title in-house video library), individual
temperature controls and more.
C. H. Davis Room (#4):
This elegant accommodation features an authentic antique "French Empire"
king size bed. A large bathroom with a two-person Jacuzzi tub and shower.
Writing desk, settee, cable TV with built-in VCR (100 title in-house video
library), individual temperature controls, private direct dial phone with
data-port and more.
The Irma Farris Suite (#5) & The Captain Farris Suite (#6):
Each suite features a beautifully decorated living room, separate bedroom with an antique queen size bed, a large sunken bathroom with
Jacuzzi tub & shower. Each suite also has its own individual heat and air conditioning control, cable TV with built-in VCR, private direct dial in-room phone with data port, an iron and ironing board and hair
dryer.
So, if you're staying a few days or just want that extra space to relax or get to that book you've wanted to read, this is the place for you.
The Captain Farris Suite (#6) has a working gas fireplace.
The layout of the bathroom and bedroom are the same in both suites.
Aunt Liddy's Room (#7):
A beautiful and very romantic accommodation with an antique queen size four poster canopy bed. A gas fireplace. A walk-out sundeck. It has an extra large bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and shower. Cable TV with VCR. In-room phone. Hair dryer. Plenty of closet space. Iron and ironing board. Private entrance.
Russell's Hideaway (#8):
A wonderful accommodation to spend a weekend or more. It is decorated in a stunning mix of contemporary and antique styling. It features a
king size bed with a hand-carved headboard. It has a gas fireplace. A walk-out sundeck. An extra large private bathroom with a Jacuzzi and shower. Cable TV with VCR. In-room phone. Hair dryer. Iron & ironing board.
The Elisha Jenkins Suite #9:
A very private suite located in our carriage house just a few steps from the main house.
The bedroom has a queen size bed and the bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub & shower.
It has a sitting room with cable TV & VCR. A private in-room phone with dataport.
A dining area with microwave and fridge and also a walk-out brick patio.
It has central heat and air conditioning.
The Phoebe White Suite (#10):
Our fabulous very private Honeymoon Suite has it all. Located in our carriage house a few steps from the main house
The beautiful spacious living room has a great fireplace
It has a walkout to a large private sundeck. The separate bedroom has an antique four poster
queen canopy bed. The private bathroom has an awesome oversize two person Jacuzzi and shower.
There is a TV with VCR in the living room. Private in-room phone with data-port. Hair dryer. Iron & board.
A small dining area with table & chairs. Central heat & air conditioning.
You could stay for weeks or a week-end.
What's For Breakfast?
In our elegant dining room with its "Waterford" chandelier or in our lovely
greenhouse garden courtyard you will be served a sumptuous three course breakfast each morning between 8:30 am and 9:45 am. After breakfast, stroll or bicycle along the scenic Bass River. Pass by quaint Cape Cod river homes on your way to picturesque windmill park and to the warm ocean water beaches of Nantucket Sound. Fine restaurants, shopping, antiquing and great golf courses are all close by.
Breakfast is prepared fresh each morning. We start you off with our freshly brewed "Captain Farris" coffees or our selection of regular and herbal teas and all you want of orange juice or our special blended juices (Cranberry/Grape,
Grapefruit/Tangerine). Then a fresh baked good. We surprise you each morning with a different fruit muffin, apple sauce cake or scone. Next we always serve a fresh fruit plate or fruit salad. Our entrees vary each morning and include Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes, stuffed
French toast, waffles, baked blueberry pancakes, frittatas. Entrees are served with honey ham or bacon or sausages or Canadian bacon. With a little advance notice we can accommodate most special diets and vegetarian entrees. Be sure to let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies.
Where We Are And What's To Do:
It's great to be located right on Mid-Cape Cod. Only a 90 minute drive from Boston or Providence.
And we are less than 15 minutes from:
- 18 Public tennis courts
- River and harbor cruises
- Lighthouses and lots of history
- Bird watching and nature trails
- Moonlight walks on the beach
- Outdoor concerts and festivals
- Local crafts and talented artists
- Fishing pier, surf, and deep sea
- 15 salt and fresh water beaches
- Professional soccer league games
- Antiquing is a major event on the Cape
- The Cape Cod collegiate baseball league
- Ferries to Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket
- Sailing, canoeing, kayaking and windsurfing
- The 22 mile Cape Cod Rail Trail for bicycling
- Cape Playhouse - a professional equity theatre
- Restaurants - a vast array from casual to elegant
- 12 superb golf courses challenging all levels of play
- Airport servicing New York - Boston - The Islands
- Shopping in neat boutiques and factory outlet stores
- Cape Cod Melody Tent, hosting world famous performers
- The John F. Kennedy Museum and Kennedy Family compound
And we are right in the middle... tucked away on two acres in the historic Bass River Village of South Yarmouth which was founded 358 years ago by English settlers. At the coming of the great age of sail, as the 19th century unfolded, Yarmouth became known as "the greatest nursery of seamen in North America". The experience of these world traveling seamen can be seen in the varied architecture of Greek Revival, French Second Empire and Gothic style homes.
About The House and Gardens:
Built in 1845 by a wealthy Sea Captain, this architecturally significant Greek Revival style home has been restored to its former glory. The restoration reflects its distinctive past while adding elegant sophistication to its guest lodgings. The ten accommodations all offer private en suite bathrooms with Jacuzzis, cable TV's with VCR's, phones, bathrobes and hair dryers and private
entrances. World class antiques and exquisite window treatments adorn all the rooms.
In our elegant dining room with its Waterford chandelier or in our glass enclosed greenhouse courtyard you will be served a full three course breakfast each morning. After breakfast, stroll or bicycle along the scenic Bass River. Pass by quaint Cape Cod river homes on your way to picturesque windmill park and to the warm ocean water beaches of Nantucket Sound. Fine restaurants, shopping, antiquing and great golf courses are all close by.
In the evening relax in our lovely parlor. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sherry while listening to classical music or converse with other guests who visit us from many parts of the world.
Directions To The Captain Farris House:
From The West:
- Take Route 495 South to Route 25 East
- Follow to Exit 2, Route 6 (Provincetown-Hyannis)
- Follow signs for Route 6 East (Hyannis)
- Cross the Sagamore Bridge onto Rte 6 East toward Hyannis
- Follow Rte 6 East and get off at Exit 8 (South Yarmouth)
- Bear right off the exit ramp onto Station Avenue
- Follow Station Avenue for 2.1 miles to the Yield Sign
- Continue straight and you will immediately come to the Intersection of Rte 28
- Continue straight through the intersection
- The Captain Farris House is about one block on your right
- Park in our lot across the street, and come in the front door.
From Boston:
- From Boston Follow Route 93S to Route 3S
- Follow Rte 3 South and cross the Sagamore Bridge onto - Rte 6 East toward Hyannis
- Follow Rte 6 East and get off at Exit 8 (South Yarmouth)
- Take a right off the exit ramp onto Station Avenue
- Follow Station Avenue for 2.1 miles to the Yield Sign
- Continue straight and you will immediately come to the - Intersection of Rte 28
- Continue straight through
- The Captain Farris House is about one block on your right
- Park in our lot across the street, and come in the front door
- It takes about 1 1/2 Hours from Boston to our door.
From The South:
- Take Route 95N to Providence, RI
- From Providence take Rte 195 E ( to Cape Cod) to Rte 25
- Take Exit 2 off Route 25 (Route 6 Provincetown-Hyannis)
- Follow Signs For Route 6 East Hyannis
- Cross the Sagamore Bridge on to Rte 6 East toward Hyannis
- Follow Rte 6 East and get off at Exit 8 (South Yarmouth)
- Bear right off the exit ramp onto Station Avenue
- Follow Station Avenue for 2.1 miles to the Yield Sign
- Continue straight and you will immediately come to the traffic light intersection of Rte 28
- Continue straight through the intersection
- The Captain Farris House is about one block on your right
- Park in our lot across the street, and come in the front door
- We are about 1 1/2 hours from Providence.
