Serene lodging in the White Mountains, North Conway, New Hampshire ~ Mt. Washington Valley.

A four season historic bed and breakfast inn tucked away on a quiet wooded lane just off the main route through the Village of North Conway, New Hampshire.

Red Elephant Inn Bed and Breakfast is nestled in the Mount Washington Valley in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

The bed and breakfast inn is within walking distance of North Conway's activities, but it is removed enough to provide peaceful lodging and the relaxation of the New Hampshire mountains. Just as close to the inn as the village are trail heads into the woods and hills, yet again just as close are hundreds of outlet and specialty shops as well as scores of restaurants and pubs. There are mountains and rivers, ledges and waterfalls, ski areas and outfitters, covered bridges and antique stores. The area abounds with some of the finest sightseeing, recreation, shopping and dining in all of New England.

The bed and breakfast inn itself is distinctively appointed with the art, antiques, and collectibles we've accumulated from our travels over the years. The house is complemented by a porch, deck, and swimming pool as well as by extensively landscaped grounds and gardens. Inside there is the cozy quiet of the library with its westerly view of the Moat Range, or the convivial entertainment of the den with its big-screen LCD TV and comfy leather furniture.

The eight guest rooms all are individually decorated, and all have private baths and air-conditioning. The inn and the guest rooms are non-smoking.

Rooms:

The guest rooms of the inn are unique, varying one from the other in layout, amenities, and views. All the rooms have their own baths, and all the rooms are air-conditioned. The larger rooms have king size beds, the rest have queen size. Some of the rooms have gas-burning fireplaces or stoves, some have cable television with VCR/DVD players. Some of the baths have jetted Jacuzzi style tubs. Each has its own charm and decor. Just give us a call or email us a question so we may recommend the room which best accommodates your wants or needs.

South East Asia:

Our most spacious guest room, featuring views of Mount Washington and the Moat Range. The room offers a king size bed, seating area, gas burning fireplace, and flat screen TV with cable/DVD/VCR. The bath offers a two person jetted tub with shower. The bedroom's vaulted ceilings and the bathroom's skylight lend an airy, bright, and cheerful feel to your stay.

Country Quilts:

A sunny, moderate size guest room decorated with antiques. It has views both to the east and to the west of the inn, overlooking the pool and gardens, as well as the woods and the Moat Mountains. The room offers a queen size bed and the bath offers a tub with shower. Cable TV with DVD.

Western Plains:

One of our larger guest rooms, with a rustic look and feel but with all the modern comforts and amenities. The room has cedar paneled walls with a beamed ceiling, and it has seasonal views of Mount Washington. It offers a king size bed with skylight, cozy seating areas, gas burning stove, and flat screen TV with cable/DVD/VCR. The bath offers a two person jetted tub with shower.

Desert Camel:

Another of our larger guest rooms, across from the den with convenient ground floor access. The room offers a king size bed and gas burning fireplace. The bath offers a jetted tub with shower and a walk-in closet. Cable TV with DVD/VCR.

Domestic Cat:

Our other ground floor guest room, near the inn's library and across from the dining room. It is a good size room with a large bay window providing a southerly exposure. The room offers a queen size pencil-post bed, gas burning stove, and flat screen TV with cable/DVD/VCR. The bath offers a jetted tub with shower.

Elephant Walk:

A large room in a very private setting with the sunniest exposures from its gabled windows on three sides at the south end of the inn. The room has the original wide plank pine flooring and plaster walls of the old farmhouse. It has a queen size sleigh bed with cable TV, and the bath has a shower.

The Hippie Room:

A more moderate size guest room but with a spacious bath, its windows overlook the back deck, gardens, and pool. The room has a queen size sleigh bed, and the bath has a tub with shower. A pass-through door can be opened into the Covent Gardens guest room, creating a suite of two rooms each with its own full bath, perfect for traveling couples or a family of four. The room, however, also can be occupied separately with plenty of privacy.

Neiman Marcus:

Another moderate size guest room with a tub/shower bath, its windows look to the west over the front grounds and across the river valley to the Moat Range. A gas burning stove and small seating area provide a cozy venue to watch the sun set over the valley and behind the mountains. The room has a queen size sleigh bed. As with Heather Moor, a pass-through door can be opened into the Heather Moor guest room, creating a suite of two rooms each with its own full bath, perfect for traveling couples or a family of four. The room, however, also can be occupied separately with plenty of privacy.

Common Rooms:

Library:

The Inn's library is great for just relaxing. We have a full library of books, including an exhaustive selection of local hiking, biking, and trail maps. Don't spend big bucks at the bookstore before you get here... just borrow ours while you're here.

Den:

The Den is the one common room in the house that has a television and VCR/DVD. We have a good selection of classic movies (with a bit of a historical and Victorian bent) you're free to pop in any time. But the den is also just a good place to relax and talk.

The Dining Room:

Here's where you'll have breakfast every morning. Unlike the second rate "continental breakfasts" that some hotels promise you, we know that time in the mountains requires something considerably more hearty. If you have special needs, we can accommodate them (and not with just cereal, either!).

The dining room also has hot coffee, tea, and cookies out all the time. Hey, we like to snack, too!

The Grounds:

We're open all year, allowing you to take advantage of the best of any season. Although we're certain you'll be impressed with the quality of the rooms at the inn, we're even more certain you'll be impressed with what's outside.

This garden is currently home to a small family of friendly chipmunks who love walnuts. In other corners of the grounds, we also have abundant gardens whose produce will certainly be on your plate some morning, and an in ground pool.

White Mountains Area Attractions:

Mount Washington Valley attractions:

• Mount Washington Center/Mount Washington Observatory museum and shop
  • The Observatory continues to record and disseminate weather information. It also serves as a benchmark station for the measurement of cosmic ray activity in the upper atmosphere, develops robust instrumentation for severe weather environments and conducts many types of severe weather research and testing.
• Mt. Washington Auto Road
  • The Northeast's highest peak, 6,288 foot Mt. Washington, will captivate you with its remarkable views of the Presidential Range, the White Mountain National Forest and beyond. The route, the views and the magic of this mountain sanctuary have remained largely unchanged since travelers began winding their way up Mount Washington in 1861. The "Road to the Sky" was an unprecedented engineering achievement and remains the first man-made attraction in the United States! Today, it awaits your personal voyage of discovery.
• Mount Washington Cog Railway
  • The ever-changing surroundings, the magnificent views, the sights and sounds of unique steam locomotives in action, and some of the steepest Railway tracks in existence, combine to place it among the best of the world's great railway journeys. This is a trip that must be made to be fully appreciated!

Railroad Attractions:

• Conway Scenic Railroad
  • Travel with us on one of nostalgic train rides of varying duration. Whether you choose one of the Valley routes to Conway or Bartlett, or the legendary Crawford Notch excursion, you'll experience the excitement of rail travel in the comfort of open or enclosed restored passenger cars.
• Hartmann Model Railroad and Toy Museum
  • A Museum for all ages! Featuring many operating layouts... from G to Z scales on display. See detailed operating layouts with trains winding through tunnels, over bridges and by miniature train stations and buildings.
• Lincoln Hobo Railroad
  • The trackage between Northfield and Lincoln is operated by The Hobo and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroads.

Area Events:

• Mount Washington Valley Events
  • Community and family events presented by non-profit organizations around the valley.
• Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg, Maine
  • Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic. The early October fair boasts Maine's largest agricultural event, held on 185 acres in the Saco River Valley of the eastern foothills of the White Mountains, complete with six days of harness racing, a farm museum second to none, the world's largest steer and oxen show, and a reputation known throughout North America.
• Sandwich Fair, Center Sandwich, NH
  • Located in the center of New Hampshire in the Lakes Region, just south of the White Mountains. 4-H clubs exhibits, traditional horse and oxen pulling contests, antique auto parade and tractor show, and wonderful midway rides make for an exciting country fair that provides fun and entertainment for all ages.
• The Barnstormers, Tamworth Village, NH
  • The oldest summer stock theater in New Hampshire, and one of the oldest professional summer theaters in the United States.

White Mountain Area Activities:

Snowmobile Rentals and Guided Tours:

• Alpine Adventures Snowmobiling
  • Hold On for a ride unlike anything in New Hampshire! Winter Wonderland off-road tours include scenic trails, musical entertainment and photo opportunities. All on their private, 300 acre hilltop. Don't miss this unforgettable trip. Horse drawn sleigh ride packages also available.
• Fryeburg Snowmobile Rentals
  • Come enjoy over 600 miles of trails in the White Mountains. They are located in Fryeburg Maine just minuets from North Conway, New Hampshire. We are happy to arrange for your accommodations while in the area. They offer Arctic Cat snowmobiles, including their Four Stroke machines.
• Lil' Man
  • They offer our North Country sojourner, a White Mountains backcountry adventure, that's fun filled, exhilarating and above all, safe. They also have what everyone is looking for, self guided rentals. Whether you have your own or rent from them, the best rental fleet in the North Conway NH area, from North Conway to Bartlett New Hampshire, ride with the adventure team. Trail maps, helmets & instruction are free.
• Northern Extremes Snowmobiling
  • They're on Corridor 19 Snowmobile Trail. You can park your car in our lot, rent a snowmobile and ride out from our store. You will find we offer easy access to over 900 miles of maintained trails.

Sleigh / Carriage / Horseback Rides:

• Nestlenook Farm Resort
  • The resort is in northern New Hampshire and is a vacation travel plan unparalleled for New England destinations. For swimming, a fitness center, Jacuzzis, tennis, ice skating, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and several down hill ski areas.
• Stables at the Farm by the River
  • Horseback Riding and Carriage Rides-all year long. Fall Foliage Wagon Rides thru our "Maple Sugar Orchard". Horse-drawn Victorian Sleigh Rides for 2, or join in with others for a group sleigh ride.
• The Darby Field Inn and Restaurant
  • The Darby Field Inn is a romantic B&B with fireplace and Jacuzzi rooms and suites, candlelight gourmet dining, sophisticated wine list, moonlit sleigh rides.

Canoe/ Kayak/ Raft Rentals and Guided Trips:

• Mountain Ranger Guide Service
  • Registered Maine Master and New Hampshire Guide, Sandy MacGregor, an ORVIS Endorsed Guide. Offers a unique, personalized approach to guided fishing, hunting and even family vacations.
• North Woods Rafting
  • North Woods Rafting, located in Milan, NH, has been providing fun-filled rafting trips to individuals, families, school, corporate and recreational groups since 2002! Offers a variety of rafting programs for the young, old, brave and timid.
• Saco Bound
  • Open every day for canoe & kayaks rentals, sales and demos.

Hiking:

• Appalachian Mountain Club - New Hampshire Chapter
  • Offers clinics and workshops in all types of climbing and hiking

Biking:

• Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
  • Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center is in New Hampshire at the base of 6,288 ft. Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. Wherever you go the views and mountains of the Northern Presidential Mountains and White Mountain National Forest surround you.
  • Summer activities include: hiking, mountain biking on their diverse trail system of carriage roads and single track. Bring your own bike or rent one of our high quality Cannondale mountain bikes. Great Glen Trails has exciting paddling programs with guided kayak or canoe tours on the lakes and rivers of Northern New England. Float through a wildlife refuge or challenge yourself in the rapids.

Golf:

• North Conway Country Club
  • Classically designed and impeccably maintained 6,300 yard, 18 hole course, each with four tee areas. PGA Professional Larry Gallagher. Fully equipped Pro Shop. Driving Range including chipping and putting greens. Public Restaurant and Lounge with fantastic views of the course and Moat Range from a large deck. Afternoon tee times at special rates.
• Waumbeck Golf Club
  • Experience the splendor of New Hampshire's oldest 18 hole golf course (built in 1895!) and enjoy breathtaking views of the Presidential Range on every hole. Step back in history on 18 championship golf holes, originally designed to utilize the natural features and contours of the terrain. Bring your camera!
• Wentworth Golf Club
  • At the Wentworth Golf Club at Jackson Village the picturesque course provides outstanding views of the majestic Presidential Range and the scenic splendor of the Wildcat and Ellis Rivers as they meander throughout the course. The Wentworth offers all the amenities you expect at a top resort facility. Whether you are looking for a relaxing round of golf, have a group of people looking to play, or maybe need new equipment or help with your golf swing, the Wentworth's P.G.A. professional staff are here to ensure your golf experience exceeds all your expectations.

North Conway Ski Resorts and Other Ski Areas:

Alpine ski areas:

• Attitash/Bear Peak
• Black Mountain
• Bretton Woods
• Cannon
• Cranmore Mountain Resort
• King Pine
• Loon Mountain
• Shawnee Peak
• Sunday River
• Wildcat Mountain

Nordic Ski Areas:

• Bear Notch Ski Touring Center
• Bretton Woods Mountain Resort
• Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
• Jackson Ski Touring Foundation
• Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center

Telemark Skiing:

• New England Telemark

North Conway Shopping, Specialty Stores & Outlets:

North Conway Shopping Outlets:

• Settlers' Green Outlet Village
  • There are over 50 name brand, first quality factory outlet stores located at Settlers' Green Outlet Village in tax-free North Conway, New Hampshire - a true shoppers paradise!
• The Wooden Soldier Catalog Outlet
  • Children's clothing outlet store. (And for Mom.)
• White Mountain Outlets
  • Feature some of the biggest names in retail, including L.L. Bean, Liz Claiborne, Brooks Brothers, Polo Ralph Lauren, Geoffrey Beene, Hanes, Bali, Playtex, Samsonite, Clarks/Bostonian Shoe, Nautica, Corningware Corell, Revere, and more.

North Conway Shopping Specialty Shops:

• Aaron Hats
  • Many types and styles of headware, new and vintage, including professional sports caps, "fun" hats, crushable felts, dress and casual hats in straw, wool and fur felt, western hats, and custom air-brushed motorcycle, snowmobile, ski and bicycle helmets. Also carry accessories. "Get A Hat On."
• Dander's Rock Shop
  • "Something for All Collectors."
• Dutch Bloemen Winkel
  • Flowers and accessories. On Reporter Court in the Village.
• League of New Hampshire Craftsmen
  • One of seven League galleries throughout New Hampshire, featuring the work of juried craftspeople. Check out a talented young local, a glass blower, Nathan Macomber.
• North Country Whittler
  • Wood carvings sculpted by Joshua W. Sargent. In Madison.
• Ravenwood Curio Shoppe
  • Eclectic collection of art and architectural designs for the home and garden, both new and old, many original. In Jackson.
• Sawyer River Trading Company
  • Cookware and kitchenware products, featuring a complete line of Cuisinart products.
• Spruce Hurricane
  • A unique mix of merchandise, following a family tradition. Including deerskin gloves and moccasins, woolen and fur coats, outerwear of other unusual fabrics and textures, and Native American art, pottery and jewelry. On Main Street across from the train depot.
• The Christmas Loft
  • Christmas all the year! One of their largest outlets, featuring an animated New England Christmas Village.
• White Mountain Cider Co.
  • Cider mill, bakery, and country store. Newly added bistro. In Glen.
• Zeb's General Store
  • The quintessential New England general store. Zeb's offers literally thousands of items, featuring hundreds of New England craftsmen and cottage-based industries, in a store with the look and feel of the early 1900s.

Restaurants in North Conway and the White Mountains Area:

Restaurants in North Conway:

• Artisan Sausage of New Hampshire
  • Red Carriage Commons just north of the Village, next to Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewery - Handcrafted sausages made fresh from only the finest ingredients.
• Coyote Rose
  • Noteworthy gourmet Southwest cuisine, right in the Village.
• Delaney's Hole in the Wall
  • Casual dining and sports tavern, just north of the Village. Only sushi/sashimi in the valley.
• Horsefeathers
  • A valley tradition of thirty years. On Main Street across from the train depot.
• Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewing Co.
  • Brew pub with eclectic foods, just north of the Village. Good barbecue and wood-fire grilled pizza.
• Shalimar "House of Joy" Gourmet Indian Restaurant
  • Flavorfully mild traditional Indian cooking, spicy upon request. In the center of the old Village.
• Stonehurst Manor
  • Elegant yet casual gourmet dining in a turn-of-the-century manor just north of the Village.
• 1785 Inn and Restaurant
  • One of the best places to have dinner in the region, and with an extensive wine list. Scenic view at sunset of the head of the Mount Washington Valley.
• Taste of Thai Restaurant
  • Fine Thai cuisine. On Main Street of the Village.
• The Spicy Lime Thai Restaurant
  • Intimate family oriented Thai restaurant.
• Thompson House Eatery
  • Casual fine dining for over a quarter century. In Jackson.
• The Toasted Lab Wood Grill and Bar
  • Creative cuisine in a casual atmosphere. In the Village.
• Wildcat Inn and Tavern
  • Gourmet country cuisine. Dining room and tavern. Also in Jackson.

Discounts:

We offer 10% to 12% off the regular seasonal rate of a room for the following clients:

• Military and Law Enforcement Personnel, Firefighters, and EMTs
• Canadians and other Foreign Nationals traveling in the US
• Former Guests returning to stay with us again

We also offer a discount for extended stays:

• First two nights at the regular rate of the room.
• Third night at half off the regular rate.
• Fourth and Fifth nights at 10% off the rate.

We also offer group rates, depending on the number of rooms and length of stay. We invite you to give us a call to discuss how we may accommodate you.

Special Services:

We can arrange for groups of up to 18 and for special celebrations.

Gift Certificates are available for friends, family, and colleagues.

We're happy to make dinner arrangements for you at local restaurants. Ask us!

Our New England, bed and breakfast library has a full selection of books on local activities.

We can accommodate special dietary needs with advance notice.

Directions:

Directions From South of North Conway:

Take I-95 North to Portsmouth, NH, and bear left towards the Spaulding Turnpike branch towards Route 16 (its sign says "White Mountains"). Take Route 16 North. Keep following Route 16 through Conway and into North Conway. Approximately one mile north of the Mountain Valley Mall (you'll see that on your right), you'll see the state directional sign for the B&B. Take the second right, about three-tenths of a mile after that, onto Locust Lane. We're at the top of the hill on the left.

Alternatively, take I-93 North through Manchester and Concord, NH, to Ashland exit 24. Then take Route 3 east/south to Meredith, then Route 25 north/east to West Ossipee, then follow Route 16 into North Conway.

Driving time from Boston: 2.5 - 3 hours.

Directions From North of North Conway:

Take Route 93 or 91 south to Route 302. Go east through North Conway village. Locust Lane is on the left 1/2 mile south of the Village.