1 Church Street
The White House Bed and Breakfast

oday, The White House is often called "the most photographed historic home in New England", evidencing that it still holds all the grandeur that was intended 160 years ago. The White House as registered on the National register of Historic Places with sweeping views of its triangular shaped park-like grounds, botanical gardens and historic gazebo (the only gazebo listed on the National Register of Historic Places) instill a sense of peace and tranquility.

Stepping into an era of understated elegance and privacy, The White House is located at "the foot of the square" beginning the Belfast historic district and affording an easy three block walk to the sea coast and five blocks to our unspoiled historic town centre.

Upon entering the Inn you experience the graciousness and privacy reminiscent of that 160 year ago by-gone era. Striking interior architectural details abound. Admire the craftsmanship of the imported marble fireplaces, intricate thick plaster ceiling medallions, cornices and stunning antique and reproduction furnishings.

The White House is the first Inn in Belfast to be licensed by the city to allow its facilities to be used to host weddings, receptions, reunions and other functions. One innkeeper is also commissioned by the state to officiate wedding ceremonies.

Six spacious guest chambers (some suites) all with private baths provide scenic views (some water views) many have canopy beds, setting rooms, TV/VCR, Jacuzzi tubs and all with in-room phones.

Our formal parlor, music parlor, library and dining room allow for various intimate settings.

Abundant activities are available in and around Belfast. Participate in winter sports including snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, ice fishing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing. Water sport may include fishing, fishing charters, paddleboat rentals, canoe rentals, whitewater rafting, swimming and kayak rentals. Sight-seeing, being a historic village walk the self-guided historic walking tour and discover the abundant collection of varied architectural styled buildings, our historic town center, art galleries and museum. Sport away to partake in bike rentals, horseback riding tennis and golf. Farmers markets, movie cinemas, theatre, craft and antique shops dot the area. Other modes of transport could include boat cruise excursions, train rides, scenic airplane flights or dolphin and whale watching.

Area Attractions include Belfast Maskers Theater, Belfast Historic Walking Tour, Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad Excursions, Belfast Area Aerial Excursions, Penobscot Bay Cruises, Penobscot Maritime Marine Museum, Unity Common Ground Country Fair, Wyeth-Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland Lobster Festival, Annual New Years Eve By The Bay Festival, Kelmscott Rare Breeds Farm, Mount Battie Camden Hills State Park, Fort Knox State Park, Moose Point State Park, Lake St. George State Park, Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park. All within and hour or two drive from Belfast, making The White House an ideal home away from home location to poke and explore the mid-coast of Maine. With so much to see and do, you'll be planning your second trip along with your first.

"Building a reputation of personal service and dedication to excellence".

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

• Socialize and relax in one of two beautiful parlors
• A library with its comfortable furnishings, collection of reading materials, board games and Internet access is also home to the display of Waterford crystal and limited edition Royal Doulton collections
• Guests choose from finely-appointed guest chambers featuring king, queen or twin beds in rooms individually decorated with a blend of antique and reproduction furnishings
• Telephones are available in each guest chamber
• Private baths feature the highest quality of personal care products, hair dryers and plush Egyptian towels
• Assistance with tour information and dinner reservation
• Special event and meeting rooms
• Special occasions- let us know in advance so we can assist in acknowledging the occasion and help coordinate a special surprise upon your arrival
• Reserve the Inn or gardens for weddings, receptions or family reunions