A gracious 1892 Greek Revival home listed on the National Register of Historic Places, A Cambridge House has richly carved cherry paneling, a grand fireplace, elegant Victorian antiques, and polished wood floors overlaid with Oriental rugs. One of the antiques-filled guest rooms has fabric-covered walls, and many have four-poster canopy beds. Rooms in the adjacent carriage house are smaller, but all have working fireplaces. Harvard Square isn't terribly close, but public transportation is available nearby. The owner also has a town house with 18 hotel-style, prosaic rooms next door; be sure you know what you're getting when you book the room. Pros: the pretty public sitting areas with fireplaces are cozy places to relax, free parking, complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate served all day. Cons: not a lot happening in the area, the removed-from-it-all setting is not for everyone.
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