Welcome to Our Bed and Breakfast in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Make your visit to New England memorable with a stay at the Martin Hill Hill Inn. Situated just a 10-minute walk into downtown Portsmouth's Market Square, our inn is your home away from home while exploring more than 380 years of New England history.

Located only an hour from Portland, Manchester, and Boston, Portsmouth is home to some of the seacoast's best local shops, theatre and musical attractions, historic homes, and finest restaurants. Our friendly and helpful staff is always happy to suggest local attractions and make reservations at the area’s best restaurants based on your unique tastes and interests.

During your visit, you will see why National Geographic Traveler Magazine ranked Portsmouth, NH #6 on its list of Most Historic Places in the United States.

Inside our two early 19th-century buildings, each of the individually decorated rooms features a luxurious queen or king bed, private en-suite bath, reading chairs, and antique desks, as well as modern conveniences such as complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.  Watch this video for a narrated tour of our rooms.

Our full breakfast is served at a large table in our dining room, offering everything from homemade muffins and scones, to savory omelets or gourmet pancakes. We happily prepare vegetarian, vegan, lactose, or gluten-free breakfasts by request.  Breakfast is included in the room rate.

On a warm summer afternoon, our cool shade gardens are the perfect place to discuss dinner plans or create a personalized itinerary, while savoring a glass of wine or refreshing lemonade. A hot coffee or fresh pot of loose leaf tea awaits your return to the Inn on a snowy afternoon.

 

#1 Frequently Asked Question:  How far is the Inn from downtown Market Square and the Portsmouth shops and restaurants?  Answer:  10-15 minute walk or 1/2 mile.

Memorial Day Weekend:  The Inn has just three rooms left for the weekend, but only on Friday night.  So we decided to have a sale!  Any of these rooms is yours at just $160 per night.  That includes breakfast.

NH Magazine writes about Martin Hill Inn and activities in Portsmouth.  Check out this Summer Preview.

For history buffs:  before all the other houses in Portsmouth open, the Wentworth Lear will be hosting a special exhibit on George Washington (April 26 to June 1).  Also, Historic Portsmouth packages are available for stays between May 1st and mid-October. 

About the Innkeeper:  Margot moved to Portsmouth when she bought the Inn in 2004.  Among her many interests are history, reading, cooking, gardening, knitting and the occasional wood carving project.  Most of these fit well with owning a B&B.  Others, such as skiing, sailing and playing golf, will have to wait until a later date to be resumed!  Supporting the local community, Margot serves on the Board of Directors for the Wentworth Lear Historic Houses.

 

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