5 /5 Rose Wu: We stayed at Saltmarsh for 4 days in December and it was heaven! It really had a authentic farmhouse feel, with little details that made you feel cozy and welcomed. But the true highlight of our stay was our fantastic host, Emma.
We arrived on Christmas Day and the farmhouse was closed, we called Emma to coordinate check-in and she was there very promptly.
The access to Seven Sisters trails is tough to beat. The farmhouse is situated right next to the visitor center, with a cafe and a shop, and marks the beginning of several walking trails. This was a major drawing point as we spent a few days of our trip exploring the park. There’s also a fenced off yard area for inn guests, which we didn’t get to experience as much given the cold weather.
The breakfast is fantastic and contains a spread of cold foods (yogurt, fruits, granola, pastries etc) and hot plates (traditional English breakfast, avocado toast, pancakes, lox and bread etc). For lunch, you can order from the farmhouse cafe which has an even larger menu to choose from. Inn guests have a separated space from the central seating area of the cafe.
Rooms are comfortable, beds were great, and our suite has a fireplace which was very nice and cozy with the cold weather. The walls are thin, so plan to bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Bathrooms are clean and water pressure is excellent.
Emma our host helped us tremendously. On the last day of our trip, our car battery died (there’s free parking in the back for inn guests). Emma didn’t have any cables but asked around for her her staff, she was able to contact a park service person to help jump the car. Someone in our group had a flight to catch, and Emma even offered to drive them to the train station if our car wasn’t working. She was kind, patient, and helpful, and throughout our stay helped to provide advice on hiking trails, bus routes, and more.
I highly recommend staying at Saltmarsh. Thank you Emma for making our trip amazing!
