An Award-Winning Lakefront New Hampshire Bed and Breakfast Near The Area’s Best Hiking, Water Sports, and Year-Round Activities.
Your Perfect B&B Retreat “Inn” Every Season
TripAdvisor and Booking.com Top Award Winner Since 2013!
Complimentary Delicious, Homemade Breakfast Daily
“A marvelous oasis of calm and beauty”
“An overriding feeling of welcome, comfort, and relaxation”
“A great location right on amazing Kezar Lake”
“Beautiful breakfasts made with love”
“Delightful and delish – always!”
“Comfortable, spacious rooms – the views beautiful”
“A charming, meticulously kept Inn”
“The perfect base for a reunion and meeting new clans”
“New England at its best with a lot of Southern hospitality!”
“Angel, the sweetest dog in America”
We Give You the Best of the Past and the Present.
An award-winning New Hampshire bed and breakfast, Follansbee Inn’s motto is “The Best of the Past.” Located on Kezar Lake, NH in the Lakes Region near Mount Sunapee, Mount Kearsarge, and Ragged Mountain, Follansbee Inn is just steps from Wadleigh State Park’s public beach and local to popular skiing areas, unlimited hiking trails, water sports (including from the Inn’s dock, sightseeing, quintessential New England towns, restaurants, entertainment, and a wealth of year-round activities. As a guest of our New Hampshire B&B, you will find 185 years of history, the wonder of nature, original art, gorgeous antiques, generous breakfasts made from scratch, good conversation, and genuine hospitality.
All guestrooms and suites have private, en suite bathrooms and AC and are exclusive and charming in their unique décor and design. Three family suites nicely accommodate parents and children, adult siblings, or traveling friends. Lakeside rooms overlook Kezar Lake, NH – just steps from the Inn; other views include the quiet village green or open field out back. For best pricing, reserve your room/suite on our website, or call direct.
Follansbee Inn is a convenient 90 minutes from Boston. Plus, we regularly host visitors from the New York/Tri-State area and all of New England.
Excellence Assured! TripAdvisor and Booking.com Top Award Winner Since 2013!
Reviews tell all, and truth be told, Follansbee Inn is among the best of the best. In 2022, our award winning B&B celebrates 185 years of serving guests – but we are constantly striving to improve. Guests acclaim our efforts. Follansbee Inn awards include:
- TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award, 2019 – 2024 (for 7 consecutive years of consistently high ratings from travelers)
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013-2024
- Kayak Travelers’ Award 2025
- Booking.com Traveler Review Award in each of its 13 years of participation, recognizing top-notch hospitality according to guests’ review scores
Explore Nearby: Mount Sunapee, Wadleigh State Park & Kezar Lake
Follansbee Inn sits directly on Kezar Lake, NH, just steps from Wadleigh State Park’s beach and hiking trails, and a short drive from Mount Sunapee for year-round skiing, hiking, and lake activities. Guests also enjoy easy access to Mount Kearsarge and Ragged Mountain, all connected by the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway trail system.
Our Legendary Breakfasts
What’s Happening at Follansbee Inn
Wadleigh State Park: New Hampshire’s Hidden Gem Near Follansbee Inn
Nestled in the picturesque town of Sutton, New Hampshire, Wadleigh State Park is a true hidden gem waiting to be discovered by nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of [...]
Senie Hunt Brings His Guitar Mastery To Follansbee Inn
"Senie is a guitar master and innovator. His percussive style ranges dulcet melodies to tribal rhythms...Senie’s music leaves its listener completely soothed and wanting more." -Scott Heron, musician, radio host and founder of "Folk [...]
Join Us For a Night Of Songs Of The Sea
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with Cliff and Paul, two talented performers who consistently pack the Griswald Inn on Monday nights and bring the spirit of the sea to life. Paul will [...]
The Ferns Family Band Live: April 18, 2026
Join us for our first live musical performance of 2026 The Ferns Family Band performing at Follansbee Inn Limited space, so please RSVP to reserve, if not a guest of the Inn, at kendallperkins88@gmail.com. or [...]
Creative Weekend: May 1 – 3, 2026
Dip Your Toe in Creative Waters and Join Aspiring Writers For a Spring Weekend in New Hampshire Hosts: Authors Kendall Perkins Swords, Marjorie Burke, and Patricia O'Connor Stay at the historic Follansbee Inn, located on [...]
Ice Day on Kezar Lake 2026
One of the great New England traditions for guests at Follansbee Inn during February is Ice Day by Muster Field Farm Museum. The ice cutting on Kezar Lake is done by a gas powered [...]
