Outdoor Fun
- This is an all year, four season vacation rental. Great for all year family vacations - summer, fall, winter and spring swimming, fishing, hiking snowmobiling and skiing.
- Large deck with two patio tables and chairs
- Gas Grill
- Campfire pit
- Semi-private 110 foot shoreline on Newfound Lake
Shopping, Dining and Things to Do:
- You may hate to leave your vacation spot on Newfound Lake where you can do nothing, swim, float, kayak, canoe and fish without going anywhere but if you want to explore the area here are some options:
- Boating: There is a free public boat launch at Wellington State Park about 2 miles away and West Shore Marine with boats for rent. Two Wilderness System sea Kayaks and Old Town canoe and gear available with log home.
- Eco Tour on pontoon boat with Newfound Lake Association - educational experience that includes hands-on water quality testing, as well as historical and ecological information on Newfound lake.
- Fishing: New Hampshire license required. Newfound Lake has been referred to as New Hampshire's best kept secret. It is has excellent trout and bass fishing and one of the best known Landlocked Salmon and Lake Trout lakes in NH. The lake was first stocked with Landlocked Salmon in 1866. The water is well known for its exceptionally large Lake Trout, and the record Lake Trout for the state of NH was caught here. The waters are crystal clear and run up to 183 Ft. in the center. Best fishing for Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon is in the upper section of the Lake. The 20 mile shoreline of this natural body of water is moderately developed; the bottom is rocky and sandy.
- Hiking: Hike the Elwell trail from Wellington State Park with easy hiking to the summits of Mt Sugarloaf and Little Sugarloaf with great views of the lake. Or hike Mt Cardigan Mount Cardigan's 3,121-foot treeless granite summit affords outstanding views of west central New Hampshire, with a panorama that includes Mount Monadnock and the White Mountains, Camel's Hump in Vermont, and Pleasant Mountain in Maine. There are many local hiking trails and the Newfound Lake Association web site has a good summary www.newfoundlake.org/index.php/things-to-do/local-hiking-trails
- Visit Sculptured Rocks - a narrow canyon of carved potholes and bedrock - a unique example of nature's powerful yet delicate artistry. The Cockermouth River carved a narrow canyon in bedrock on its way to Newfound Lake, beginning as the last ice age drew to a close. Nature used grains of sand suspended in the current to carve the walls of the canyon into curious shapes and create potholes in the bedrock
- Polar Caves and Newfound Audubon Center
- Rumney Rocks Day Use Area - Rock Climbing in nearby Rumney, NH Rumney Rocks is one of the premier sport climbing destinations in the country. This area has become a focal point of hard sport climbing, with climbers from all over the world visiting during the fall season. Numerous crags dot the hillside of Rattlesnake Mountain. It is the rock that sets Rumney apart. The schist is reminiscent to wood, as the rock crystals form a definite "grain." Located off of Buffalo Road approximately one mile to the west of Rumney Center with two parking lots that are often filled to capacity on weekends. Ice Climbing is a winter option
- The log home is also a wonderful base from which you can explore hiking, shopping and attractions in the White Mountains. Little children will love Story Land and Santa's Village which are 70 miles North. Older children would like a trip to Whale's Tale water park and Hobo Hills minature golf 34 miles N in Lincoln, NH.
- The Fall and Spring have wonderful views and hiking options and the Winter offers ice fishing, snowmobiling, hiking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and downhill skiing or tubing. Ragged Mountain Ski Resort is only 18 miles away. Ski resorts Loon, Waterville Valley and Cannon Mountain are all good day trips and most ski resorts also offer summer activities such as hiking and zip lines and special events like beer fests.
- Snowmobiling is a great option in and around Newfound Lake. There are many snowmobile clubs that maintain an extensive network of trails that interconnect in regions around the entire lake.
Restaurants:
- Pasquaney Inn
1030 Mayhew Turnpike. Bridgewater, NH 03222
603-744-9111 It is directly across the lake on Route 3A - Kathleen's Cottage Irish Pub
90 Lake Street, Bristol, NH 03222 603-744-6336 - Pat's Seafood and Pizzaria
34 Central Square Bristol, NH 03222 603-744-0004 - The Common Man
60 Main Street, Ashland, NH 03217 - (603) 968-7030 231 Main Street, Plymouth, NH 03264 - (603) 536-2764 - The Big Catch on the south end of the lake
150 Shore Drive, Bristol, NH 03222 – 603-744-3120 - Village Pizza
825 Lake St, Bristol, NH 03222 (603) 744-6886 - Ledge Water Steak House
77 Ravine Dr, Bristol, NH 03222 (603) 744-0575
Grocery Stores:
- Shop and Save
Route 104 Bristol (8 mi)
or Route 25 in Plymouth (13 miles) - Shacketts Grocery Market (seasonal)
256 West Shore Road, Bristol, NH – closest market
3 miles from cottage (on the way to Bristol) - Walmart with food in Plymouth (13 miles)
- Market Basket - Exit 20 - RT 93 - Tilton, NH
My personal favorite for stocking up on groceries when driving to cottage. It is 25 miles. Outlet shopping also in this area
Farm Stand:
- Walker Farm Dairy & Produce
2760 Smith River Road, Bristol 03222 603-744-8459 (Off Route 104 past Shop and Save Grocery) Sweet corn, tomatoes, produce in season, maple syrup, milk, ice cream, cheese, flowers, baked goods. - Fred’s Farm Stand 31 Bailey Road South, Alexandria, New Hampshire 03222 (603) 217-0673 http://fredsfarmstand.com/
General Store:
- Hebron Village Store - cafe and store on quaint Town Common Hebron (3 miles)
1 N Shore Road, Hebron, NH 03241