Located only minutes from the lively Weirs Beach area, Meredith and the Gunstock ski area, was attentively built in 1939 by shipbuilder Byron Hedblom, who brought the Mount Washington cruise ship to Lake Winnipesaukee.

Mr. Hedblom's fascination with boats and the sea was carried forward when three working lighthouses were placed on the property. The welcoming glow from the 15-foot-high lighthouses will guide you home each night along with the 60-foot-high mast used as a flagpole. Each guest room is named after a famous New England lighthouse in keeping with this tradition. The care and attention that went into building these remarkable structures is reflected today in the care and attention you will receive as our guests

Each of our five cozy guest rooms has a private bath and fireplace, and is named after a well-known New England lighthouse. The inn itself sits on five acres of grassy fields and forest on a colorful, tree-lined country road that provides quiet lodging one block from beautiful Winnipesaukee, the centerpiece for fun in central New Hampshire, and close to all of the Lakes Region activities. Click here for activities and attractions.

We also offer summer and winter specials for romantic getaways, skiers or lake cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake. Or take advantage of our linger longer plan and use the inn as a central base for days trips to the White Mountains 40 minutes away or the seacoast and Maine, 75 minutes away. The entire inn also can be booked at a discounted rate, perfect for a gathering of friends or family, biking and hiking groups, wedding groups, scrapbookers, knitters and quilters. The Great Room is perfect for group socializing. Click here to see specials

The sumptuous country breakfast features fresh-baked pastries and breads, a mini buffet of cold cereal, yogurt, fresh cut fruit and juice, coffee and tea, and an individual hot entree such as an egg souffle, baked french toast topped with sauteed fruit or ginger blueberry pancakes. Complimentary afternoon tea includes Pat's nationally acclaimed chocolate chip oatmeal cookies served in the Great Room.

As your attentive hosts, Pat and Mike are ready to advise you in your travels around the area or help you choose one of the many good restaurants 5-15 minutes away, or add any other special individual touches to make your visit memorable.

COTTAGES

Our comfortable and renovated one- and two-bedroom cottages five minutes from the inn on Paugus Bay, one mile from Weirs Beach, sleep four to seven people. They are perfect for families with children and family gatherings. Each has kitchen facilities with coffee maker, toaster, refrigerator, stove and microwave; air conditioning; deck with gas grill and table and chairs; cable tv, and a gas fireplace. Linens and towels, dishes and cooking utensils are provided. The cottages are a few steps away from an in-ground swimming pool and a private beach with picnic tables. A dock also is available with reservations needed for overnight docking.

Daily, weekly and partial week rentals are available from early May to late October with discounted prices available during May, September, and October, when renting for two or more nights. Click here to see pictures and more details.

"Lighthouse Inn Receives 2011 Best Breakfast by a Lake"

                             "Winter zip lining at Gunstock"