The Rosewood Country Inn Bed and Breakfast is nestled on 12 hilltop acres in the charming town of Bradford in the Mt. Sunapee Lake Region of New Hampshire and only 90 minutes from Boston.

Its early American tradition is recalled in its bordering stone walls, sunlit porches and inviting common rooms. Country elegance with an atmosphere of warmth and relaxation . . .

The staircase leads from a welcoming center hall to the tastefully decorated guest rooms on the upper floors.

All have private baths and enjoy their own distinctive intimacy. Guests may drift off to sleep in a canopy or four poster bed covered with an antique coverlet or down comforter.

Some suites feature king-size beds, fireplaces, and romantic Jacuzzi Tubs for Two!

Guest Rooms:

Bridal Suite:

Large air conditioned corner room with turret and sitting area. Romantic, queen bed with canopy of grapevine and roses.

Dreamcatcher Suite:

"Best room in the house!!!" This very large, third floor suite has a Lake Placid motif with a cathedral ceiling, rustic log corner fireplace, king size Old Hickory bed, queen sleeper sofa, wing chairs, ceiling fan and A/C. Large window seat overlooks meadows and mountains. Armoire has TV/VCR. Large bath has "his and hers" pedestal sinks, corner shower and romantic, corner "Jacuzzi for two".

Victorian Suite:

Queen size turn-of-the-century bed done in black, gold and lace. Very handsome! Separate dressing room with ladies vanity.

Moondancer Suite:

Third floor suite with A/C and queen size four poster cherry bed, and two large window seats overlooking forest and open meadows. Cozy fireplace with wing chairs. Bath has "his and hers" sinks and 5-foot double headed "shower for two".

Thomas Jefferson Suite:

Luxury suite has queen size cherry four-poster bed, "Jacuzzi-for-two", fireplace, TV/VCR, A/C. Overlooks mountains, perennial gardens and pond.

Mary Pickford Suite:

Large corner suite overlooking gazebo and footbridge. Queen size brown wicker bed, queen sleeper sofa, A/C, cozy fireplace, and armoire with TV/VCR. Large bath has "his and hers" sinks and five foot double headed "shower for two".

Whispering Pines:

Queen size cannonball bed done in rich, dark green paisley and burgundy.

Douglas Fairbanks Suite:

Corner room with six windows overlooking perennial gardens and mountains. Regal, king size Mansion bed, queen sleeper sofa, cozy corner fireplace, TV/VCR, A/C. Large bath has "his and hers" sinks, corner shower and corner "Jacuzzi for two".

Windsong Bridal Suite:

Overlooks herb garden and open meadow. Queen size pewter canopy bed with netting. Cozy fireplace with wing chairs. Bath has romantic, 5-foot, double headed "shower for two".

Williamsburg Room:

Queen size pineapple post bed done in Williamsburg blue with burgundy accents. Overlooks perennial garden, gazebo and pond. A/C.

Changing Seasons:

Summer:

New London Playhouse, concerts, golfing, antiquing, boat cruises, Mt. Sunapee Chairlift, biking, fishing and country fairs. Enjoy our gardens, croquet, or lemonade under our apple tree by the brook.

Autumn:

Covered bridges over rock-filled streams. Pristine church steeples against blue skies. Experience every color nature has to offer. Hike Mt. Kearsarge for a truly spectacular view! Return to the inn for hot mulled cider and to warm by the fire. Snuggle up in an overstuffed chair with a good book in front of a crackling fireplace.

Winter:

The Tavern Room windows glow with candlelight and the air is pungent with wood smoke. It is the kind of place that beckons you to hurry inside on a snowy night. The fireplaces blaze brightly and the candles cast flickering shadows.

Mt. Sunapee and Pat’s Peak are all within minutes of the inn, snow shoe or cross country from the front door on our woodland trails. For the not-so-adventurous there’s ice skating or a romantic sleigh ride nearby.

History:

"Mr. & Mrs. Edward Messer opened their home in 1896 with 6 guests. Rates were $5.00-7.00 a week and references were required. As business increased buildings were enlarged and cottages were added. At one time as many as eighty-five guests could be accommodated. Entertainment was provided by a bowling alley, a dance hall, golf course, and a casino. In addition to the house, tents were provided on raised floorings set among shade trees."

The Messer Family continued to operate the inn, then known as Pleasant View Farm, until 1956. In the early 1900’s, Jack London, Gloria Swanson, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Chaplan and the Gish Sisters (Lillian & Dorothy) are among the famous signatures that appeared in the guest registers.

From:
Two Hundred Years Plus - 1771-1976
Bradford, NH in Retrospect
Researched and Written by the Bradford History and Bicentennial Committees

Directions:

From NY, NJ, Western Conn. & Western Mass.:

1. Take Route 91 North to Brattleboro, Vermont

2. In Brattleboro take Rt. 9 East to Hillsboro, NH

3. In Hillsboro take Rt. 202/9 East toward Henniker and Bradford

4. Take Rte. 114 going toward Bradford.

5. In Bradford you’ll come to a traffic light at the junction of Rte. 114 and 103. Take a left.

6. At the next light (Pizza Chef on right) take a left.

7. You are now on Main St., Bradford. As you continue, on your left you will pass the Town Hall and the Bradford Inn.

8. At the end of Main Street, there are three choices. Do not take a sharp left or a right. Curve left and go up the hill in front of you.

9. Go 1.7 miles to Pleasant View Road which is on your right (The road sign is on your left).

10. Rosewood Country Inn is the 3rd house on the right on Pleasant View Road. It is green with pink shutters

From the South:

1. Take 495 North to Lowell Massachusetts

2. In Lowell, Take "Rt. 3 Nashua" Exit.

3. Stay on Rt. 3 (also 93 in some places) through Manchester, NH (2 tolls, 75 cents each)

4. In Concord take 89 North going toward Vermont.

5. Take Exit 5 (left hand exit) which will put you on 202/9 West going toward Henniker.

6. Take exit for Rt. 114. Turn right going toward Bradford.

7. See above #5-10