Fodor's Expert Review The Captain's House Inn

This lovely bed and breakfast, comprised of several buildings, the Main House, an 1839 Greek-Revival style mansion, an attached Carriage House, converted stables, and a 200-year-old “bow roof cape” called the Captain’s Cottage, is one of the more upscale inns on the Cape. The grounds are meticulously cared for, with English Garden-style flowerbeds and an herb garden. Service is wonderful, with included amenities, like afternoon cream tea, port and sherry in the evening, and cookies and other treats offered at night, are thoughtful touches.

A minimum length of stay of 2-3 nights may be required on weekends and during certain peak and holiday periods, and from June through October.

room

The 16 rooms are spread among all the buildings. All offer king or queen-size beds, topped with luxurious linens, and antique furnishings, coupled with modern amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations. A complimentary welcome basket with snacks and bottled water await guests.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Only children over the age of 10 are allowed.

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bathroom

All guest rooms feature private bathrooms (some with Jacuzzi tubs) and designer Float bath amenities.

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lobby

In the main house, a comfortable front room and a separate library are stocked with books, board games and DVDs available to borrow and both offer plenty of places to sit and relax.

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pool

The in-ground pool is a nice place to cool down after a day of exploring.

Harding's Beach in West Chatham is in the warmer, calmer waters of Nantucket Sound. With two parking lots, three life guard stations, a bathhouse with shower and food service trucks in each lot, Harding's is Chatham's most family-friendly beach.

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gym

A small fitness center has a treadmill, an elliptical machines and free weights. Additionally, the Chatham Health and Swim Club, a full-service gym with an indoor pool, offers guests at the Captain’s House Inn a $15 day pass.

dining

An extensive complimentary breakfast, with everything from made-to-order entrées like Belgian waffles to a buffet with bagels, muffins, hard-boiled eggs, smoked salmon and more is laid out each morning. In the afternoon, a complimentary tea service with pastries is served in any of the public areas or in your room. A more formal high tea costs $9 per person. The inn also has a $12 lunch menu, which features a variety of salads and sandwiches. In the evening, cookies and other snacks are available for guests in the kitchen. In addition, rooms are stocked with complimentary snacks.

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drinking

In the afternoon, port and sherry are available in the library at no charge for guests. The inn has a great wine and beer menu guests can order from and, very considerately, there is very little mark up on the prices.