Barncastle, Historic inn and restaurant in Blue Hill, United States
Description
Barncastle is a Shingle Style building in Blue Hill, Maine, displaying notable architectural details throughout its design. The structure features a central staircase, an interior window, a balcony, and a distinctive turret with a curved roof on the main facade.
History
The building was completed in 1884 and designed by Boston architect George Asa Clough for Effie Hinckley Ober, incorporating an existing house on the property. It later operated as an automobile dealership before becoming an inn.
Culture
The establishment hosts regular live music performances and serves dishes inspired by Alsatian cuisine prepared in a wood-fired oven. Visitors experience the blend of regional hospitality with French cooking traditions.
Practical
The inn offers five guest rooms with king beds, smart televisions, and private bathrooms along with continental breakfast and wireless internet. The property remains open year-round, accommodating visitors across all seasons.
Did you know?
The building houses the first bathtub installed in Blue Hill, a solid cast iron fixture with impressive durability. This early sanitary installation shows the original owner's forward-thinking vision about comfort.
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