We are open! New Hampshire’s Governor has approved our reopening to in-state and out-of-state guests this Friday, June 5. To all who have supported us over the past 2 months of closure with encouraging words, gift certificate purchases, and caring thoughts and prayers, we thank you!
Fully open–but self-limiting. While we are approved to fully reopen our beautiful 17 guestrooms/suites this weekend, we want to take a cautious approach to ensure our guests and staff are as comfortable as possible. For the first 2 weeks of reopening, we will be limiting reservations, allowing us the opportunity to evaluate and adjust as we go. If you’re ready to get away, reserve your room on our website or call us direct at 603-927-4221.
Striving for “normal.” Our guests frequently tell us how comfortable and cared for they feel at Follansbee. Be assured, we will strive to keep your Follansbee experience as close to “normal” as possible, even as we implement certain additional safety and sanitation measures, which we will briefly explain here; we invite you to call us if you wish more details, or to discuss any personal requests.
Additional precautions, in brief. As the health and safety of our guests is always of paramount importance, we will expand and enhance kitchen and guestroom housekeeping procedures, including sanitizing with a newly purchased UV light, and following NH Universal Guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. Check-in and checkout can be handled remotely upon request. Our usual delicious hot, homemade breakfast can be adapted to a “grab and go” experience: Guests may opt to use individual serving utensils to serve themselves, then eat where they are most comfortable, including distancing in our spacious dining room, common areas, or outdoor seating areas.
Guidelines for common areas. Follansbee guests are so relaxed here, they often say they feel right at home. We will always do our best to inspire that feeling. Regarding indoor common areas, we offer hand wipes and hand sanitizer, and will regularly be sanitizing doorknobs, restroom handles, and other touchpoints. Our porch, lawn, and lakeside lounge chairs provide delightful outdoor common areas where guests who are part of a common group can gather as they are comfortable, while all guests outside a common group should maintain social distance to the level of their and other guests’ comfort, outdoors and in. We hope our decision to limit our capacity as we reopen will also help ensure everyone’s comfort.
Face coverings optional. In order to balance guests’ comfort levels, we will have masks available for those who prefer to wear them but will opt for social distancing otherwise. We fully believe that all our guests will be considerate and respectful of others, as ever.
Verifying your good care and good health. NH guidelines for reopening include having out-of-state guests verify they have taken precautions and are in good health, including having “quarantined” at home (going out for essential items only, social distancing, etc) for 2 weeks prior to arrival in NH, and that they are fever-free. To this end, we will provide a form for guests to complete and sign upon arrival.
Our newly renovated entryway– where we will again be welcoming guests, starting June 5!
Especially during these difficult times, we are thankful we are again able to welcome you to our “oasis of wonder”–as one guest described his Follansbee experience–where you can rest, relax, and refresh. If you’re ready to plan your time away, visit our website or call today. As ever, we look forward to serving you with the very best of care.
Sincerely,
Denis Swords
Owner/Innkeeper/Chef Follansbee Inn
603-927-4221
