Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery brings together a village inn, a restaurant and a brewery in the center of North Woodstock. The inn has individually styled rooms and suites in a historic building, and the ground-floor pub and brewery gives you good meals and house-made beer within steps of your room. North Woodstock itself is a small, friendly village on the Pemigewasset River, with shops, cafes and an easy base position: Lincoln and Loon Mountain are minutes south, the Flume Gorge and Franconia Notch are minutes north, and the Kancamagus Highway begins nearby. For travelers who prefer an inn with character to a large resort, this is an appealing choice, often with better rates than the condo resorts nearby. Rooms vary, so check category, bed type and noise level when you reserve.
An inn above a brewery has obvious advantages and one potential drawback. The advantages are convenience, atmosphere and food: after a day of hiking or sightseeing you can walk downstairs for dinner and a flight of local beer. The drawback is noise, especially on busy weekend nights, so ask for a room away from the restaurant if you are a light sleeper. The inn's village location means you can also walk to other restaurants and shops without driving.
North Woodstock's position is its greatest asset. It sits between Lincoln and Franconia Notch, a few minutes from either. A day might start with breakfast at the inn, continue to the Flume Gorge in the morning, the Cannon tramway or Echo Lake in the afternoon, and a drive on the Kancamagus at sunset. The village has a laid-back mountain-town feel that appeals to couples and groups of friends more than families seeking entertainment on site.
Practical details
Confirm whether breakfast is included, ask about parking, and check room amenities such as air conditioning, as older buildings vary. Winter, spring and early summer are less crowded and cheaper than fall. For a character-filled base on the western side of the mountains with a good meal waiting downstairs, Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery offers excellent value.
Make the most of the brewery by asking the staff which seasonal beers are on tap and whether there is a flight option. Dinner reservations are wise on weekends and holidays, when the dining room fills quickly. If you prefer a quiet night, choose a room on the upper floors or away from the street.
Pack earplugs as a precaution, along with a light jacket for walks along the river. Because the inn is in a village, you can leave the car parked and walk to coffee in the morning, then drive to the Flume Gorge or the Kancamagus after breakfast. Ask about packages that include meals or tastings.
Why stay here
- ✓Historic inn rooms
- ✓On-site brewery and restaurant
- ✓Walkable village location
- ✓Near Franconia Notch
- ✓Close to the Flume Gorge
- ✓Near Lincoln and Loon Mountain
- ✓Breakfast options
- ✓Good value for the area
Good questions
Does the inn have a restaurant?+
Yes. It has a ground-floor restaurant and brewery, so dinner and local beer are steps from your room.
Is it close to Franconia Notch?+
Yes. The Flume Gorge and Franconia Notch State Park are a few minutes north.
Is noise an issue?+
Weekend evenings can be lively downstairs; ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper.