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Gilcrest Cottages and Motel

2378 U.S. Rte 3, Thornton, NH 03285
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Brookline, MA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I spent a couple of nights here in the nicely updated cottage #9 with my sister and a friend. We each had our own sleeping area and the kitchen was nice for making tea and coffee in the morning. We enjoyed using the fireplace in the living room, but there's a second one in the bedroom, too. The owners were... More

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wargs7
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

We've stayed her a number of times after finding it by chance some years ago in early fall when we were up in the area for the Highland Games. As a result we usually go every winter for a weekend as well as in the fall. The accommodations are great & cozy with many units with fireplaces. The price is... More

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Boston, MA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

We only stayed here for one night in one of the motel rooms, but we really enjoyed it. The owners were really sweet and gave us directions to all the local restaurants. The location is really convenient because it's right off the highway. The room was nice. We loved the queen sized bed and the fireplace. It's a good price... More

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Milton, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

We have been going to the Gilcrest Cottages for 13 years now. We stay in the same cottage "Dickey and Welch" every year and it really is like a home away from home. The cottage is always clean and provides everything we need for a long weekend. The fireplace in the living room is perfect for the kids to make... More

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Boston, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

We normally go camping in the summer but couldn't make it this year so we decided to stay here in the fall instead and we loved it! We stayed at Gilcrest for 4 nights in October. The 1 room cottage had a fireplace, bed, a love seat, one night stand, a dresser with TV on top and a table with... More

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Reading
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

We had a lovely time in Garfield Cottage and enjoyed learning about the history. We ate at the Gypsy Cafe in Lincoln, just 15 minutes drive away and can definitely say it lived up to the reviews. Cosy cottage was waiting for us once full and tired from the days driving. Absolutely spotlessly clean with coffee maker, fridge and a... More

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

We stayed at Gilcrest two years ago for one evening as we had a wedding we were attending. What impressed us was the cleanliness and the hospitality of the owners -- Julie and Gary. So this summer we decided to stay at one of the cottages. We were not disappointed --- the cottages were super clean and the owners still... More

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Warwick, Rhode Island
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6 hotel reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

This last visit to the White Mountains was (for me) a romantic getaway. I had previously stayed at Gilcrest for a summer family vacation and decided that the charm and country feeling of Gilcrest was going to create the perfect backdrop for a romantic weekend in late summer. As always, the owners Julie and Gary were hospitable, warm, welcoming and... More

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Lindenhurst, New York
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

If you are looking for amenities this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a quiet, charming, immaculately clean and affordable cabin with the nicest and most helpful owners that you can hope to encounter then this is the place for you. I stayed in Cabin 9, a 2 bedroom cabin. The cabin had a roomy... More

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Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

These cabins were the nicest I have ever seen. The grounds were neat and clean and the cabin was like something out of a fairy tale. Peaceful, quiet and quaint, complete with handmade quilts on the bed. It looked as thought he entire cabin was brand new and freshly painted. The fireplace was beautiful, I felt so at home and... More

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Additional Information about Gilcrest Cottages and Motel

Address: 2378 U.S. Rte 3, Thornton, NH 03285
Region: United States > New Hampshire > White Mountains > Thornton
Amenities:
Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 Speciality lodging in Thornton
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A nostalgic escape from everyday living, our "Storybook Cottages and Motel" are close to White Mountain attractions, skiing, and snowmobiling, Gilcrest offers one and two bedroom cottages, and a small eight unit motel often referred to as "connected cottages." Fireplaces, kitchenettes, units have refrigerators and microwaves. Outdoor pool, horseshoes, play area. ... more   less 

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