The Jeweled Turret Inn

Belfast, Maine

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he Jeweled Turret Inn was built in 1898 as a private home, by attorney James S. Harriman. The inn was restored during 1986-1988, and is a labor of love for the owners, Alaskans, Carl And Cathy Heffentrager.

This Queen Anne Victorian mansion is named after the "Jeweled Turret," which is a tower decorated with jewel-like embellishments in the curved stained and leaded glass windows that surround the grand oak staircase. The building is full of wonderful woodwork, fireplaces, curved windows and walls. All of the original formal parlors, den, grand hall, dining room, and verandas are furnished in antiques, Persian rugs, lace curtains, period wallpapers and collections for guests' relaxation and comfort.

The guest chambers invite you to indulge in romantic surroundings. With four-poster and scrolled-iron beds, private baths, beautiful linens, antique furnishings and other treasures from Victorian days. Experience a lovely turreted room with a built-in window seat; or lounge on a big brass & iron bed in front of a roaring fireplace; soak in a luxury marble tiled bathroom with whirlpool tub by candlelight. After a night of sweet dreams, you'll awaken to the aroma of freshly brewed gourmet coffee or teas and full breakfasts with such Jeweled Turret specialties as, German Crown Pancakes or Alaskan Sourdough Belgium Waffles, fresh fruit dishes like, Champagne Fruit Compote, and varieties of the best scones and pastries you've ever tasted!

The inn is located in the heart of the historic residential area. This is a quiet and lovely garden area one or two blocks from the ocean, parks, historic downtown with its fine Victorian Gothic brick buildings that march up from the waterfront; including shops, restaurants, theaters, coffee houses, galleries and antique shops. Also, enjoy the Belfast Historic Walking Tour; the inn is located right in the center, so you can set off walking or biking in either direction. This is a great setting to relax in after a busy day touring the coast. We are centrally located for short day trips, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor is only 55 miles north; Castine and Deer Isle is less than an hour northeast, and Camden is only 17 miles south; along with many state parks for hiking, cruises, sea kayaking, exploring lighthouses, and nearby islands. Penobscot Bay, in Midcoast Maine, has some of the most beautiful islands and sailing waters in the world! Now don't you want to come to beautiful Maine to experience and explore!

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

• c.1898 "Landmark" on The National Historic Register.
• The Jeweled Turret Inn, is named after the stained and leaded glass turret that encases the grand oak staircase.
• Lovely antique filled guest chambers, some with fireplaces or whirlpool tubs.
• The turreted Den's stone fireplace is made from rocks and semi-precious stones from every state in the Union, as of 1898.
• Four parlors with beautiful woodwork, fireplaces, antiques and Victorian decor.
• Gourmet breakfasts are served in the "Oak Paneled Formal Dining Room," with ornate fireplace of molded brickwork.
• Two large verandas filled with wicker porch furniture, bistro sets and swing, to lounge and enjoy our afternoon refreshments or your evening cocktails on.
• We are a short walk to the ocean, historic downtown, restaurants, shops, performing arts theatre, galleries & cruises. A great central location for day trips north or south along the coast. Lighthouses, hiking, swimming, state parks, Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor 55 miles north; Camden 17 miles south.
• Belfast Bay Festival, Belfast New Years By The Bay, and the Church Street Festival are a few of the special celebrations here.

Innkeepers: Carl & Cathy Heffentrager
Mailing Address: 40 Pearl Street, Belfast, Maine 04915
Reservations: 207-338-2304 or 800-696-2304
Price Range: $100 to $150
Payment: Visa, MasterCard, Cash, Travelers Checks & Personal Checks
Check-in: 3 to 9 pm
Check-out: 11 am

Sorry, there is a no-smoking policy inside the inn. We have a designated smoking area.
We can accommodate children 12 years and over, there is limited space for an extra person.
Unfortunately, we can not accommodate pets.

Inspected and Approved
AAA

Member
Greater Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
Historic Belfast Bed & Breakfast Association
Maine Tourism Association.
PAII

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