2 Best Hotels in Plymouth, Lakes Region

This contemporary hotel with country lodge–inspired furnishings, just off I–93 a little north of downtown, contains warmly appointed rooms in a variety of configurations; some have whirlpool tubs and fireplaces, and a few have cozy sleeping lofts. At the spa, you can indulge in a massage, facial, or body treatment, and then feast on well-prepared gastropub fare in the Boiler Room Lounge. Four-legged companions are warmly welcomed, too.

About 2 miles south of Newfound Lake in the quiet mill town of Bristol, this magnificent turreted Queen Anne house with such original details as bronze fireplaces, chandeliers, and stained-glass windows has five antiques-filled rooms, two with wood-burning fireplaces. An adjacent carriage house contains three suites that are available May–October only. Breakfast is generous and delicious, and uses organic produce and free-range meats.