NEW CASTLE, NH
NEW CASTLE, NH TRAVEL GUIDE | This is one of my favorite places in New Hampshire. I like to call it the “Nantucket of NH”. If you drive through the busy, bustling city of Portsmouth, and across a few bridges, you will arrive in New Castle, a quiet little island town with narrow streets lined in historic homes, and views across the water to Maine.
While there, we stayed at the Great Island Inn. The building is an old, 1820s home that has been renovated and now has 6 adorable studio apartments you can stay in! It was a delightful cross between a traditional inn and an airbnb, and was completely private and peaceful, which perfectly reflected the town! We were on the top floor with a wonderful view out to the water. Everything in the apartment was finished beautifully, from the retro full fridge, to the jute carpet, and cozy duvet covered bed. They even provide an L.L. Bean tote full of beach towels for guest’s to enjoy the NH beaches!
We spent the afternoon wandering around the beautiful, foggy town; when everything is grey, it’s my favorite time to be on the coast. We drove to North Hampton State Park Beach to see the tiny shingled shacks and walk along the rock covered beach. We grabbed dinner to-go in town and brought it back to our room to relax for the night.
The next day we grabbed breakfast at La Maison Navarre, a little french cafe in Portsmouth. We brought it back to our room to enjoy.
We also explored Portsmouth while we were there. I am IN LOVE with the new Fezziwig’s Food and Fountain, where I got the most amazing milk shake ever! We finished the day off with some delicious soup cheddar ale soup from The Soupery on Hanover Street, a Portsmouth icon.
Many thanks to the Great Island Inn for the wonderful stay!
HELPFUL LINKS:
https://www.greatislandinn.com/
North Hampton State Park Beach
http://www.wickedgoodsoup.com/
TIPS:
- Drive to the other side of the island and check out the beautiful, historic Wentworth By The Sea Hotel!
- Grab some awesome ice cream from the Beach Plum, across the road from the North Hampton State Park Beach Parking Lot
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