New England Road-Trip? Plan a stay in Rowley, Massachusetts! ↓
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If you’re traveling through New England this fall, plan a stop at Briar Barn Inn! We’re just over 30 miles North of Boston on Main Street in Rowley, Massachusetts and we have a great weekday rate of just $199 through November!* (see more details at the end of this post!)
There are scenic roadside attractions, farms, and orchards to explore on your way through Boston’s North Shore:
Ipswich, Massachusetts
Russell Orchards @russellorchards
Appleton Farms @appletonfarms
Little Wolf Coffee Roasters @lilwolfcoffee
Marini Farm @marinifarm
The Clam Box @clamboxipswich
Rowley, Massachusetts
Northern Lights Farm Stand @thenorthernlightsfarmstand
Mill River Winery @millriverwinery
Winfrey’s Fudge & Chocolates @winfreysconfections
Grove at Briar Barn Inn @groverowley
When you stay at the inn, you’ll have time to explore more with day trips to nearby towns like Rockport, Gloucester, Salem, or Newburyport. After a day of exploring, grab a cup of complimentary cider, sit by the firepit, and end your day in a cozy robe after a long soak.
Many visitors traveling to and from the Boston area will get to our inn by traveling along U.S. Route 1, the iconic 2,370-mile roadway that travels through 15 states on the East Coast or Route 1A a Scenic Coastal Byway that connects the coastal communities north of Boston. It’s a great place to relax and soak in the season in a peaceful rural location. Rowley is also accessible by train, with a stop just 5 minutes from our inn.
*To book our weekday rate, select your dates and find “Stay & Play” under “Show More Rates” under King Suites and Double Queen Rooms. *This offer is valid for new Mon-Thurs night reservations only. Grand King and Deluxe King Suites are not eligible for this special rate. This offer may not be combined with other offers or applied to room blocks and is valid for new and direct bookings only based on availabi
Meet Briar Barn Inn! 👋 If you’re looking for a private retreat that blends rustic comfort with modern luxuries – discover the details that make this hidden gem shine. ↓
🗺️ @briarbarninn is 30 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts on Rt. 1A along the beautiful Essex Coastal Scenic Byway. This coastal route connects popular north shore destinations like Salem through Cape Ann, Ipswich, and Newburyport – where you’ll find shops, fresh seafood, rocky coastlines, and gorgeous beaches.
🏨 Briar Barn Inn offers 30 guest rooms and room includes a fireplace, seating area, and luxurious walk-in shower with a robe, and slippers. Most rooms also include a deep soaking tub with bath salts so you can soak in the relaxing atmosphere!
🌲 Our inn is set at the back of a 4-acre property, surrounded by forest, a landscaped courtyard, and patios. Wander through connecting paths to the inn, restaurant, dining patio, and terrace. Visit our outdoor pool, seasonal fire pit, lawn games, and shaded porch swing in the warmer months or enjoy the views from a cozy guestroom.
🍽️ Our restaurant, Grove, perfectly represents Rowley’s rural history in the shape of a striking post-and-beam barn. It features an open-concept dining room bathed in natural light, farmhouse, and three separate bar locations. In the warmer months, our terrace has outdoor seating. Our restaurant offers a seasonal menu, developed by award-winning chef, Ben Lightbody, focusing on farm-fresh ingredients, inspired flavors, and regional classics.
💆 The Spa at Briar Barn Inn offers a range of treatments - facials, massages, soothing foot soaks, and more!
What else would you like to know?
Things to do this August on Boston’s north shore! Make the most of the final weeks of summer in New England, it’s a great time to be outside for a summer festival or outdoor event by the water.
Here’s a few of our favorites ↓
Roaring 20s Lawn Party on August 3rd & 4th
Castle Hill, Ipswich Massachusetts
@craneestate_trustees
Yankee Homecoming August 3rd & 4th
Waterfront Promenade Park – Newburyport, Massachusetts
@yankeehomecoming
Salem Ice Cream Bowl August 7th
Salem Common - Salem, Massachusetts
@salemmainstreets
Classic Car Show August 8th
Downtown – Newburyport, Massachusetts
@visitnbpt & @nbptchamber
Gloucester Waterfront Festival August 17th & 18
Stage Fort Park – Gloucester, Massachusetts
@capeannchamber
Salem Jazz & Soul Festival August 17th
Salem Willows – Salem, Massachusetts
@salemjazzsoulfestival
Gloucester Schooner Festival August 31st
Maritime Gloucester Pier – Gloucester, Massachusetts
@maritimegloucester
If you’re traveling in August, consider staying with Briar Barn Inn! We have a pool, comfortable guestrooms, a restaurant, and spa to help you relax after long days of summer fun! Briar Barn Inn is located just 30 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts with easy access to a commuter rail station.
We see a few rooms left for this Thursday night @briarbarninn – here’s a perfect itinerary for a spontaneous getaway:
🛏️ Check in and explore your room – order cookies and try a beverage from the mini-bar
💆 Treat yourself at @thespa_rowley
🍽️ Dinner with live Jazz at @groverowley
🍷 Enjoy an outdoor fire-pit until dusk
🧊 Wake Up and fuel your adventures with an iced coffee in the lobby
🏊 Make a splash with a morning swim and lounge by the pool until it’s time to check out
We have a mid-week rate of just $199 for new weekday bookings, find “Stay & Play” under “Show More Rates” under our King Suites, or Double Queen Rooms*!
If you are looking for a place relax and reset – Briar Barn Inn in Rowley, Massachusetts could be just the place to go. We’re just over 30 miles north of Boston, and if complimentary WiFi and air conditioning are all you need to work from anywhere – you might need to come ‘inn’ for a visit this week.
*Please note that this offer is valid for *new* Sun-Thurs night reservations only. This offer may not be combined with other offers or applied to room blocks. It is valid for new and direct bookings only based on availability.
#visitnorthofboston #mylocalma #northshorema #northofboston
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, stop in for a gift card, or call to set up a Mother’s Day stay or spa experience for a loved one. There’s just one more week to enter our Mother’s Day Giveaway with @seabagsmaine - See our last post for details on how to enter.
Looking for fun things to do with your favorite mom? Here are a few of our picks to celebrate:
🌷 A Garden Tour – If you live in New England, you know that springtime is a great time to get back into public parks and gardens. Plan a tour of the Crane Estate (@craneestate_trustees), or try to get tickets to Cider Hill Farm (@ciderhill_farm) for Tulip Fest!
🍷 There’s a Winery Tour & Pairing at Mill River Winery (@millriverwinery) on Saturday, May 11th – visit their website for tickets and details.
🎙️ See Jersey Boys at the North Shore Music Theater (@officialnsmt) or explore a local museum like @peabodyessex or @capeannmuseum
We love to see visitors spending quality time at our property, Mother’s Day is filling up quickly, but we’ll be selling gift cards and planning visits for the entire month! We’d love to host a spa day, a meal at Grove, or a Getaway Stay!
#visitmassachusetts #visitnorthofboston #northshorema #northofboston
Sometimes it’s nice to stay “inn”.
Enjoy a warm fireplace, plush robe, and pass the time with a book, bath or board game at Briar Barn Inn.
Briar Barn Inn is just 45 minutes north of Boston, in Rowley, Massachusetts. We have an on-site restaurant, @groverowley and spa treatments from @thespa_rowley - if you’re looking for a relaxing retreat, it’s a great time to plan your springtime stay!
#visitnorthofboston #visitma #northofboston
What are the best scenic stops on the way from Boston to stay on the North Shore? We’ve got you covered!
There is so much to see and plenty of things to do along the way if you’re visiting Briar Barn Inn from the Boston area. Save this list of our favorite destinations along the way!
🗺️ Salem, Massachusetts 🗺️
Peabody Essex Museum @peabodyessex
Salem Maritime @salemmaritimenps
Salem Witch Museum @salemwitchmuseum
House of Seven Gables @h7gables
🗺️ Beverly, Massachusetts 🗺️
Lynch Park’s Rose Garden
Downtown Cafés
Public Beaches & Parks
🚙 Cape Ann, Massachusetts 🚙
Stacy Boulevard & Fisherman’s Monument @discovergloucester
Motif #1 & Bearskin Neck
Lobster Pool @the.lobsterpool
We just posted the first of a series of scenic drives North of Boston. Let us know what we missed, what is your favorite place to visit in the North of Boston area?
#visitma #mynewengland #visitnorthofboston #northshorema #massachusetts
Briar Barn Inn has joined the prestigious community of craft lodging properties on Select Registry!
Since 1972, Select Registry has curated a portfolio of quality-assured and handpicked properties representing the gold standard in craft hospitality. For over 50 years, Select Registry has set the standard for excellence in personal hospitality at independently owned inns and bed and breakfasts.
Each prospective Select Registry property is vetted against a robust checklist as a part of a rigorous certification process, ensuring a remarkable experience for guests.
Briar Barn Inn is one of only two properties with this distinction in the greater Boston area. Thank you for being a part of our success, and if you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to plan a visit – join us for a comforting winter retreat!
Briar Barn Inn has joined the prestigious community of craft lodging properties on Select Registry!
Since 1972, @selectregistry has curated a portfolio of quality-assured and handpicked properties representing the gold standard in craft hospitality. For over 50 years, Select Registry has set the standard for excellence in personal hospitality at independently owned inns and bed and breakfasts.
Each prospective Select Registry property is vetted against a robust checklist as a part of a rigorous certification process, ensuring a remarkable experience for guests.
Briar Barn Inn is one of only two properties with this distinction in the Boston area. Thank you for being a part of our success, and if you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to plan a visit – join us this winter for a comforting winter retreat!
