Outdoor Fun
- This is an all year, four season vacation rental. Great for all year family vacations - summer, fall, winter and spring swimming, fishing, hiking snowmobiling and skiing.
- Large deck with two patio tables and chairs
- Gas Grill
- Campfire pit
- Semi-private 110 foot shoreline on Newfound Lake
- Deep water swim raft
- Two sea kayaks and Old Town canoe and gear
- Inflatable tubes and boat
- Beach Chairs
- Corn Hole and Bocci Ball
Shopping, Dining and Things to Do:
- You may hate to leave your vacation spot on Newfound Lake where you can do nothing, swim, float, kayak, canoe and fish without going anywhere but if you want to explore the area here are some options:
- Boating: There is a free public boat launch at Wellington State Park about 2 miles away and West Shore Marine with boats for rent. Two Wilderness System sea Kayaks and Old Town canoe and gear available with log home.
- Take an Eco Tour on a pontoon boat with Newfound Lake Association educational experience that includes hands-on water quality testing, as well as historical and ecological information on Newfound lake. Visit the trails at Grey Rocks Conservation waterfront park on the North Shore
- Fishing: New Hampshire license required. Newfound Lake has been referred to as New Hampshire's best kept secret. It is has excellent trout and bass fishing and one of the best known Landlocked Salmon and Lake Trout lakes in NH. The lake was first stocked with Landlocked Salmon in 1866. The water is well known for its exceptionally large Lake Trout, and the record Lake Trout for the state of NH was caught here. The waters are crystal clear and run up to 183 Ft. in the center. Best fishing for Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon is in the upper section of the Lake. The 20 mile shoreline of this natural body of water is moderately developed; the bottom is rocky and sandy.
- Hiking: Hike the Elwell trail from Wellington State Park with easy hiking to the summits of Mt Sugarloaf and Little Sugarloaf with great views of the lake. I highly suggest hiking Mt Cardigan from the Cardigan State Park in Orange, NH. The 1.5-mile West Ridge Trail rises 1,200 vertical feet from the state park on Cardigan’s west slope, and provides the easiest access to the summit. MAP Mount Cardigan has 3,121-foot treeless granite summit affords outstanding views of west central New Hampshire, with a panorama that includes Mount Monadnock and the White Mountains, Camel's Hump in Vermont, and Pleasant Mountain in Maine. There are many local hiking trails and the Newfound Lake Association web site has a good summary https://newfoundlake.org/hiking/
- Visit Sculptured Rocks - a narrow canyon of carved potholes and bedrock - a unique example of nature's powerful yet delicate artistry. The Cockermouth River carved a narrow canyon in bedrock on its way to Newfound Lake, beginning as the last ice age drew to a close. Nature used grains of sand suspended in the current to carve the walls of the canyon into curious shapes and create potholes in the bedrock
- Polar Caves and Newfound Audubon Center
- Rumney Rocks Day Use Area - Rock Climbing in nearby Rumney, NH Rumney Rocks is one of the premier sport climbing destinations in the country. This area has become a focal point of hard sport climbing, with climbers from all over the world visiting during the fall season. Numerous crags dot the hillside of Rattlesnake Mountain. It is the rock that sets Rumney apart. The schist is reminiscent to wood, as the rock crystals form a definite "grain." Located off of Buffalo Road approximately one mile to the west of Rumney Center with two parking lots that are often filled to capacity on weekends. Ice Climbing is a winter option
- The log home is also a wonderful base from which you can explore hiking, shopping and attractions in the White Mountains. Little children will love Story Land and Santa's Village which are 70 miles North. Older children would like a trip to Whale's Tale water park and Hobo Hills minature golf 34 miles N in Lincoln, NH.
- The Fall and Spring have wonderful views and hiking options and the Winter offers ice fishing, snowmobiling, hiking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and downhill skiing or tubing. Tenney Mountain in Plymouth is 8 miles away. Ragged Mountain Ski Resort is only 18 miles away and has downhill skiing and tubing. Ski resorts Loon, Waterville Valley and Cannon Mountain are all good day trips and most ski resorts also offer summer activities such as hiking and zip lines and special events like beer fests.
- Snowmobiling is a great option in and around Newfound Lake. There are many snowmobile clubs that maintain an extensive network of trails that interconnect in regions around the entire lake.
Restaurants:
- Newfound Lake Inn
1030 Mayhew Turnpike. Bridgewater, NH 03222
603-744-9111 It is directly across the lake on Route 3A
- Homestead
1567 Summer Street (Rt 104), Bristol, NH (603) 744-2022 http://www.homesteadnh.com/
- Kathleen's Cottage Irish Pub
90 Lake Street, Bristol, NH 03222 603-744-6336
- The Common Man
The Common Man 60 Main Street, Ashland, NH 03217 (603) 968-7030
Foster's Boiler Room 231 Main Street, Plymouth, NH 03264 (603) 536-2764
Italian Farmhouse 337 Daniel Webster Highway (RT 3) Plymouth, NH 03264 (603) 536-4536
http://www.thecman.com/restaurants-and-menus/default.aspx
- The Big Catch on the south end of the lake
150 Shore Drive, Bristol, NH 03222 – 603-744-3120
- Village Pizza
825 Lake St, Bristol, NH 03222 (603) 744-6886
- Ledge Water Steak House
77 Ravine Dr, Bristol, NH 03222 (603) 744-0575
Grocery Stores:
- Hannafords
Route 104 Bristol (8 mi)
or Route 25 in Plymouth (13 miles) - Shacketts Grocery Market (seasonal)
256 West Shore Road, Bristol, NH – closest market
3 miles from cottage (on the way to Bristol) - Walmart with food in Plymouth (13 miles)
- Market Basket - 34 Ridge View Lane
Plymouth, NH 03264
- Market Basket - Exit 20 - RT 93 - Tilton, NH
My personal favorite for stocking up on groceries when arriving from the south. It is 25 miles. Outlet shopping also in this area
Farm Stand and Country Store:
- Walker Farm Dairy & Produce
2760 Smith River Road, Bristol 03222 603-744-8459 (Off Route 104 past Shop and Save Grocery) Sweet corn, tomatoes, produce in season, maple syrup, milk, ice cream, cheese, flowers, baked goods. - Cardigan Mountain Store
https://www.facebook.com/CardiganStore/
231 Lake St, Bristol, NH (603) 744-0303
Farm products, bakery, gift store and cafe