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.
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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!
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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!
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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?
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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!
🎄Holiday Open House🎄
You’re invited to a Holiday Open House on Friday, December 1st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an evening of holiday cheer at Briar Barn Inn, Grove, and The Spa at Briar Barn Inn! Our property will be all dressed up for the holiday season and for the first time ever, we will light a 15-foot outdoor tree!
🎶 Listen to carolers on our patio
☕️ Complimentary hot beverages and snacks
💆 Sign up for a 10-minute chair massage at @thespa_rowley
🍽️ Plan ahead with reservations at @groverowley
Don’t miss our outdoor tree lighting at 6:45 PM!
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Sunday Day-Trip: Todd Farm + Grove at Briar Barn Inn
Last weekend Sarah from @briarbarninn met up with the @creativecollectivema to explore the iconic Todd Farm Antique and Flea Market in Rowley, Massachusetts!
This is one of the largest antique markets in Massachusetts, drawing collectors and dealers from all over New England. This massive market is open between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays (weather permitting) between April and November. You’ll find jewelry, records, vintage clothing, antique toys, collectibles, and artwork for sale.
After a morning of shopping, we were ready to brunch! We had a reservation at Grove, which is just down the road.
If you’d like to plan a visit to Todd Farm and Grove - reservations are recommended in the fall! There are so many great things to do in this area on a Sunday morning. After brunch plan a visit to one of our favorite local farm stands or orchards:
Northern Lights Farm Stand, Rowley @thenorthernlightsfarmstand
Russell Orchards, Ipswich @russellorchards
Appleton Farms, Ipswich @appletonfarms
Marini Farm, Ipswich @marinifarm
#visitnorthofboston #visitma #massachusetts #northofboston #northshorema
Briar Barn Inn | A Country Inn, Restaurant, and Spa in Rowley, Massachusetts
Find a new comfort zone, travel with ease to a destination that feels like home.
A stay at Briar Barn Inn begins with our cozy guest rooms, but after you’ve settled in - each hour is packed with possibilities.
Experience a treatment at our spa, venture out to explore one of the coastal communities north of Boston, or plan a meal at our vibrant restaurant, Grove.
LEARN MORE:
Briar Barn Inn offers 30 polished guest rooms, each equipped with a fireplace, soaking tub, robe, and slippers. Relax by our outdoor heated pool, schedule a treatment at our on-site spa for a massage or facial treatments, or visit our spacious farmhouse restaurant, Grove. Enjoy the rustic charm of Grove’s dining room or take in the view from our patio seating for dinners and brunch. Grove is also a popular destination for weddings, corporate retreats, and social events! The best part is, we’re just a short drive from Ipswich and Newburyport on route 1A in Rowley’s scenic historic district. If you’re curious to learn more, we hope you’ll visit our website, https://www.briarbarninn.com/ to plan your next visit.
Briar Barn Inn | A New England Inn, Restaurant, and Spa in Rowley, Massachusetts
Find a new comfort zone, travel with ease to a destination that feels like home.
A stay at Briar Barn Inn begins with our cozy guest rooms, but after you’ve settled in - each hour is packed with possibilities.
Experience a treatment at our spa, venture out to explore one of the coastal communities north of Boston, or plan a meal at our vibrant restaurant, Grove.
LEARN MORE:
Briar Barn Inn offers 30 polished guest rooms, each equipped with a fireplace, soaking tub, robe, and slippers. Relax by our outdoor heated pool, schedule a treatment at our on-site spa for a massage or facial treatments, or visit our spacious farmhouse restaurant, Grove. Enjoy the rustic charm of Grove’s dining room or take in the view from our patio seating for dinners and brunch. Grove is also a popular destination for weddings, corporate retreats, and social events! The best part is, we’re just a short drive from Ipswich and Newburyport on route 1A in Rowley’s scenic historic district.
Briar Barn Inn is in the heart of Boston's North Shore region and is surrounded by parks and forests!
This video was taken at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, one of our favorite spots for a fall walk. Help us add to our list by sharing your favorite spots in the comments!
Head over to our website to read more about these places on our latest blog "Fall on the North Shore"
Briar Barn Inn Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
We love good news! Tripadvisor let us know that we've won a 2021 Travelers' Choice Award!
Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at Tripadvisor writes: “I know the past year has been extremely challenging for tourism businesses. What has impressed me is how businesses adapted to these challenges, implementing new cleanliness measures, adding social distancing guidelines, and utilizing technology to prioritize guest safety. The Travelers’ Choice Awards highlight the places that are consistently excellent - delivering quality experiences time and time again even while navigating changing customer expectations and new ways of working. Based on a full year of reviews from customers, this award speaks to the great service and experience you provided guests in the midst of a pandemic.”
Thank you for supporting us through a difficult year, and we hope you'll visit sometime soon for a stay at our inn, a meal at GroveRowley, or a treatment at The Spa at Briar Barn Inn.
From Willowdale Estate, Briar Barn Inn, and the Bramble Hospitality team - we wish you the warmest holiday season, and a New Year full of possibilities.
It was a challenging year, but we are honored to continue our tradition of warm and inviting hospitality to a community of new friends, neighbors, and clients this year. We’re so thankful for another year in business!
There’s a lot to look forward to, and we hope you’ll accept our invitation to celebrate with us with an event at our venue, a stay at our inn, a visit to our restaurant, or a treatment at our spa.
Learn More about Bramble Hospitality locations here:
Willowdale Estate: https://www.willowdaleestate.com/
Briar Barn Inn: https://www.briarbarninn.com/
Holiday Greeting - Bramble Hospitality 2019
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Briar Barn Inn - construction time-lapse from January-March
Briar Barn Inn - Construction Time-Lapse
Construction Begins at Briar Barn Inn
