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Independence Inn

3.5 star property
Historic inn within easy reach of Bow Lake

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Luxury Room - Pet Friendly
Garden
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms
Luxury Room - Pet Friendly

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
The price is CA $145
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6

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Traditional Room

Traditional Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room

Signature Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Room - First Floor

Garden Room - First Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Room - Pet Friendly

Presidential Room - Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 62 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room - Pet Friendly

Luxury Room - Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
6 Drake Hl Rd, Strafford, NH, 03884

What's nearby

  • Bow Lake - 4 min walk
  • University of New Hampshire - 21 min drive
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 37 min drive
  • Market Square - 41 min drive
  • Hampton Beach - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 37 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 39 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 51 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 52 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 55 min drive
  • Durham Station - 23 min drive
  • Dover Transportation Center - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwoods Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Johnsons Seafood & Steak - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cooperhill Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cooper Hill Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Independence Inn

Enjoy your visit to Strafford with a stay at Independence Inn. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 4:00 AM and noon. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
  • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 4:00 AM–noon
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Free bicycles nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1832
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart speaker

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 125 per stay)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Independence Inn Inn
Independence Inn Strafford
Independence Inn Inn Strafford

Frequently asked questions

Does Independence Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Independence Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Independence Inn?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Independence Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Independence Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Independence Inn and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Independence Inn like?
Independence Inn is located a short 4-minute walk from Bow Lake.

Independence Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Josephita, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to relax.
Anette, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

This is a no-contact Inn with a phone number for the Innkeeper posted. Very nice room, but the latch on the bathroom door didn’t work so you had to place something against the door to keep it closed. The lamp bulb by the night stand was dead but we switched it with another one in the room. We appreciated the breakfast offerings, kitchenette, white noise machine, and reasonable price.
Janelle, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

G Tim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Carol was lovely to talk with.
Joan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The inn was lovely with a nice historic charm as expected. Self check-in was easy. The room was clean and had what we needed as well as the common kitchenette area, however leaving early we did not want to wake anyone so used it minimally. We were not aware that the restaurant and bar had closed and found ourselves at the deli for some pizza. Overall experience was nice and would return if we were in the area.
laura, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

Avoid the downstairs room.
Well it started out OK. The wall-to-wall carpeting in my room was very dirty. Thn an area rug is placed on top which is a tripping hazard. The worst is that I had a downstairs room and the people above me above at 5 am and I was awoken by loud footsteps on top of my head.
Ellen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Vincent, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charles, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

This property has really gone downhill, especially since the closing of the restaurant. What it really needs is someTLC by someone who cares because the property has tremendous potential to be a beautiful property if just shown a little bit of care with some small adjustments and upgrades.
Don, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at the Independence Inn. It was clean and welcoming. The self check in was easy and the innkeeper was wonderful! They went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs.
NICHOLAS, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

4/10 Fair

There was no host during entire stay. The host was a (g)host. You enter an empty house. Kitchenette in common area was filled with the same dirty, moldy dishes the entire stay. The bathroom smelled like septic tank. Bathroom door did not latch. Felt like a ghost town of year's past.
Ann, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Quaint!
Good stay! Had fun with the board games they provide!
Kristen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peggie, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Our room was filthy - mattress needed to be replaced. The continental breakfast was hidden in cupboards. We were required to scrounge for it.
Sandee, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Katie, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

4/10 Fair

I awoke to tidy things up prior to checking out only to realize how dirty the rug and worse, my bed sheets and banket and even found bugs. Before I left I sent a text to the Innkeeper and waited 20 minutes but never got a response. I dont like to leave negative reviews and the place presents itself better perhaps until you really look.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

weird in a nice way
It was a low-frills room but clean, comfortable, and dark enough. Tap water was not delicious, water pressure strange. It was cool staying in a really old inn! I liked the ambiance and had a good night of sleep.
Leah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great little inn and and a great deal as well having 2 bedrooms for less than the price of one at bigger hotels was amazing for the 4 of us
jason, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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Xiomara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

I would rate this property, generally speaking, as average because some things could have been a little cleaner (ex. The bedroom rug needs to be cleaned.) I was a little disappointed when the in room coffee maker didn’t work.
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review