Black Lantern B&B

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

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10

About this property

Historic Setting: Black Lantern B&B in Topsham offers a 3-star experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden and river views, complemented by a sun terrace and outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bath or shower, and carpeted or parquet floors. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 48 km from Portland International Jetport, the property is near attractions such as Bowdoin College (3 km) and Portland Museum of Art (45 km). An ice-skating rink is also nearby. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, breakfast provided by the property, and the convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kathleen
Denmark Denmark
“Cozy, quaint, cute, friendly hosts , good breakfast”
Carsten
Germany Germany
“The ones that run the bed and breakfast were so nice!!! Everything was cute and beautiful! Very clean! They told us about the northern lights and we saw them together! What an experience! The breakfast was delicious! We love to come back! Thank you!”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Tom & Judy were excellent hosts. Tom greeted us on arrival and made us feel very welcome. We had a very good night's sleep and the breakfast in the morning was wonderful. In the morning before we left, Tom encouraged us to take a small detour to...”
Aileen
Ireland Ireland
“We loved everything about our stay. The property was amazing value. It was the best value on our 16 night trip from Ireland. Tom and Judy are exceptional hosts. The house was beautiful with a front porch and leads down to the river at the back.It...”
Alice
United States United States
“Breakfast was expertly prepared and elegantly served. Chocolates, coffee and biscotti available 24/7. Room well-appointed, staff warm, friendly and thoughtful.”
Nicholas
Canada Canada
“Superb hosts, delicious home made breakfast, not your average fare at all! Great location for exploring Southern Maine too, local towns are very nice to visit.”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A comfortable home from home. Slept well and enjoyed a wonderful breakfast. Wonderful, friendly, helpful hosts.”
Henrik
Denmark Denmark
“I can't think of a better host. Fantastic breakfast and nice conversation around the breakfast. Will for sure come back next time we pass through Maine.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. It was the most beautiful and characterful old Victorian house, set right on the river. Very comfortable, very tastefully/idiosyncratically designed. And so New England-ish. Our hosts Tom and Judy were a total delight and the breakfast...”
Dušan
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Fantastic friendly and helpful host, excellent breakfast, everything rather small, but very nice and cozy. Parking place behind the house, view on the river, calm place. Clean and well furnished room and bathroom.”
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Breakfast

  • Superb breakfast included with all options.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 09:00
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House rules

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From 16:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.