March 3rd, 2013 by Trish Robinson
Nantucket’s Brandt Point Lighthouse
The island of Nantucket is best known for two things. First, its long history of maritime pursuits and secondly it’s attraction for celebrities and tourists alike.
When staying at the Captain’s Manor Inn and planning for a day trip to the island of Nantucket, we recommend you start your day with a full breakfast at the Inn before heading over to Hyannis to catch the fast ferry to the island.
Nantucket is a unique island unto itself. It is only a small island at 3.5 x 14 miles at its widest points. The island only has one town aptly named Nantucket which is a National Landmark Historic District, with over 800 structures built pre1840. Other than downtown, basically Nantucket is made up of all beach.
You’ll feel transported as you walk the cobbled main road. The street was paved back in 1837, using cobblestones from Gloucester, Massachusetts. These very same cobblestones were used as ballast to stabilize ships cargoes back in the day.
Nantucket Main Street
Your day trip itinerary might look like this:
9:00 AM Breakfast at The Captain’s Manor Inn
9:45 AM Head off to Hyannis to catch the Steamship Authority’s Iyanough Fast Ferry to Nantucket.
11: AM The Ferry departs from Hyannis
12:00 PM The Ferry arrives in Nantucket
12:15 PM Make your first stop Nantucket’s Whaling Museum which was renovated in 2005. Do not miss the rooftop observation deck for a special view of Nantucket harbor.
1:15 PM Time for lunch at any number of wonderful restaurants. Some favorite’s of Captain’s Manor Inn guests are – Brotherhood of Thieves or Something Natural for outstanding sandwiches and treats at a reasonable price….Or for something a little more elegant and pricey try Company of the Cauldron or Oran Mor Bistro.
2:45 PM Now is a great time to walk off or bike off lunch. Enjoy all the little side road explorations off Main Street on your own OR head back to the Whaling Museum and join the Nantucket Historical Association guided 1+ hour walking tour OR take part in the Nantucket Bike Tours History Buff Tour.
5:00 PM A little treat might be in store at Petticoat Row Bakery known for exquisite baked goods.
5:150 PM A last minute walk to Brandt Point Lighthouse might be just the thing before boarding the ferry to head back to the mainland.
6:00 PM The ferry leaves Nantucket bound for Hyannis.
7:00 PM You dock in Hyannis and head back to Falmouth for dinner on Main Street.
Nantucket Harbor
Tags: Cape Cod, Cape Cod Day Trip, Captain's Manor Inn, day trip, Falmouth, Iyanough fast ferry, nantucket, Nantucket Harbor, steamship authority, Whaling Museum
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February 26th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
Birding in Falmouth goes on year round. This picture was in our Falmouth Enterprise paper this week after being snapped in the backyard of a North Falmouth home. Read more below on what one of our guest’s captured during her Falmouth birding.
Downy Woodpecker
The downy woodpecker is the smallest of woodpeckers found in North America. All year long it is a common sight in Falmouth where it can be heard and seen drilling into dead limbs as well as utility poles and other man-made objects. You can identify this woodpecker as male due to its unique red patch on the back of its crown.
One of our birding guests this past season was kind enough to document the numerous birds she heard and or saw while staying at the Inn:
Mourning Dove, Red-bellied woodpecker, Downy woodpecker, Northern flicker, Blue jay, American crow, American kestrel, Black capped chickadee,
Tufted titmouse, American robin, Gray catbird, American goldfinch, White breasted nuthatch and Red breasted nuthatch.
Thank you Elaine!
To read about the wonderful birding in Falmouth please go to www.falmouthbirds.com.
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American kestrel, American robin, bed and breakfast, birding, Black capped chickadee, Blue jay, Cape Cod, Downy woodpecker, falmouth ma, Gray catbird, Mourning Dove, Northern flicker, Red-bellied woodpecker, Tufted titmouse, White breasted nuthatch
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February 22nd, 2013 by Trish Robinson
We are very happy to be hosting the Falmouth Bed and Breakfast Association first annual job fair this coming Saturday, March 2nd from 1pm until 4pm.
Innkeepers representing 6 of our Inns will be on hand to meet and accept applications for a variety of positions. The Inns that are hiring are located in the Main Street area of town as well as on Grand Avenue and in Woods Hole.
Join us to learn about the Inn positions available at the various properties:
Hospitality Job Fair
Front Desk/Concierge
Housekeeping
Kitchen Help
Web & Social Media
Servers
Valet Parking
Tags: bed and breakfast, Cape Cod, Falmouth, front desk, hospitality job fair, housekeeping, server, valet
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February 19th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
A new restaurant just down the street from The Captain’s Manor Inn in Falmouth Village has opened for lunch and breakfast service Wednesday through Monday. Kevin and I ventured down to take some pictures and try the food.
One word Delicious!
The menu has plenty of options including healthy options for those trying to behave. There are also fabulous baked goodies courtesy of one of the owners who also has her own baking company known locally as Butter Queen.
Kevin is a definite pickle fan so he could not resist taking home some homemade pickle goodies.
Two couples from East Falmouth have started this venture together and we wish them the very best. 
Tags: bed and breakfast, butter queen, Cape Cod, Falmouth, Falmouth Village, pickle jar restaurant
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February 14th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Here in Cape Cod we just finished cleanup from Nemo and we had another 2-6 inches last night depending on where you were on the Cape. When is Spring arriving ???
We were very pleased to have the K.L. Bates room
Katherine Lee Bates Room
highlighted in an article
by Bed & Breakfast expert Marti Mayne.
Her article is titled “Best Inn Rooms for Romance on Valentine’s Day and Beyond.”
To read the article and see the various Inns cited please CLICK HERE.
Tags: bed and breakfast, Cape Cod, falmouth ma, k.l. bates, katherine lee bates, marti mayne, romantic, valentine's day
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February 7th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
Shining Sea Bikeway
We are very excited to promote what we hope to be our first annual June Shining Sea Bike Tour.
We have partnered with Rob Miceli of Cotuit Cycling Tours and our good friend Beth Colt of Woods Hole Inn/Quicks Hole Restaurant to create a unique and special event that offers you both a Falmouth and Martha’s Vineyard experience from the unique vantage point of leisurely biking.
The weekend is packed with fun from the wine and cheese welcome reception to 2 bike tours and a lobster taco dinner at Quicks Hole Restaurant.
For a more complete overview of the June 14-16 weekend please click on the link below and scroll through the pdf flyer:
Shining Sea Bike Tour Details
Tags: bike tour, cotuit cycling tours, Falmouth, martha's vineyard, quick's hole, Shining Sea Bike, woods hole inn
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February 5th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
Cinco de Mayo is synonymous with spring. Even if you can’t be in Falmouth for May 5, 2013 you can still celebrate Mexican culture and food during May with our Cinco de Mayo package. Along with your simply elegant guestroom and breakfast, your Cinco de Mayo package stay at the Captain’s Manor Inn 
includes a welcome gift basket with such items as salsa, chips, margarita glasses, margarita mix and tequila and a $50 gift certificate for lunch or dinner at Anejo restaurant.
This is a favorite restaurant of many of our guests. See reviews such as the one below at Tripadvisor:
“I had never had lobster enchiladas before, but these were delicious and so different! The food was great, service was responsive and the atmosphere lively! I would definitely recommend dining here.”
Check availability for your May getaway by clicking on this symbol :
After selecting your room you can add the
“Cinco de Mayo Package” to your guestroom at check out.
Tags: anejo, bed and breakfast, Cape Cod, Captain's Manor Inn, Cinco de mayo, May getaway
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January 18th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
There’s something so appealing about visiting a lighthouse. It may be the magnificent scenery, or the history it represents, or simply the romance of the sea.
From the upper Cape just over the bridge, to the tip of the Cape in Provincetown there are countless lighthouses to be explored. Right in Falmouth, Cape Cod we have our very own Knobska’s lighthouse which is one of the most photographed lighthouses in New England. It has often been the site for a romantic proposal at sunset.
Scroll below the map and read about a suggested scenic lighthouse day trip.
A Day trip of lighthouse sightseeing could go like this:
After breakfast at the Captain’s Manor Inn drive down Mill Road to Surf Drive and take a right driving along the beautifully scenic Vineyard Sound until you reach Knobska Lighthouse. Feel free to park and explore. Free guided tours are available on certain dates during the year.
The Chatham Lighthouse at Sunset
After leaving Knobska Lighthouse we suggest you head down Rt 28 towards Chatham at the “elbow” of Cape Cod. Once in Chatham head down Main Street to the Lighthouse. This is an active lighthouse managed by the U.S. Coast Guard and was originally built in 1877.
Your next suggested lighthouse stop is in the town Eastham which is part of the National Seashore. Some fascinating history comes with Nauset Lighthouse. The lighthouse was originally built in 1887 and was in Chatham. It was moved from Chatham to Eastham in 1923 to replace what was known as the Three Sisters Lighthouses. Since that time the Three Sisters Lighthouses have been restored. A little trivia is that the Nauset lighthouse is the logo for the Cape Cod Chips company.
Race Point Lighthouse
After your visit to the Nauset seashore we suggest you head towards Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod. There are three lighthouses in Provincetown. At this outermost tip you will find the Wood End and Longpoint Lighthouses which were built in 1872 and 1875 respectively. Race Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse to be built at the end of the Cape in 1816. Of the three lighthouses only Race Point is opened to the public during the summer season.
Now it is time to head back to relax at the Inn and if you feel so inclined you may stop at one more lighthouse which is located in Truro. What makes this lighthouse really special is that it was the first lighthouse built in Cape Cod and it was ordered so by George Washington in 1797.
When you arrive back at The Captain’s Manor Inn it should be just in time to enjoy a glass of wine on the veranda before taking a stroll into Falmouth Village to enjoy dinner at one of our many wonderful restaurants.
Tags: Cape Cod, Cape Cod Day Trip, Captain's Manor Inn, chatham, Eastham, Knobska Lighthouse, lighthouse, Longpoint Lighthouse, National Seashore, Nauset, Nauset Lighthouse, provincetown, Race Point Lighthouse, Three SIsters LIghthouse
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January 5th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
Just a short 1/2 hour drive from The Captain’s Manor Inn, Sandwich was the first Cape town settled in 1637 and its name was based on a seaport in Kent, England. What was a small agrarian community changed dramatically when a Boston businessman Deming Jarvis established a glass factory in Sandwich. The Boston and Sandwich glass company grew to be one of the largest glass makers in the nation.
Heritage Gardens
Heritage Museum Antique Auto
A must see in Sandwich is the Heritage Museum and Gardens. This is the largest public garden in southern New England and it is located on 100 acres of magnificent grounds on the banks of Shawnee pond. This site is especially famous for their Dexter Rhododendrons as well as numerous daylilies, hostas and hydrangeas. In addition the gardens feature nationally recognized specialty gardens, water features and sculpture.
The heritage Museum hosts three gallery buildings with diverse exhibitions. Our particular favorite, housed in a reproduced Shaker Round Stone Barn, is an automobile gallery featuring more than 30 beautifully maintained antique American automobiles. Another fine collection is the American Art & Carousel Gallery which includes an extensive collection of folk art and a working vintage carousel from 1908.
Sandwich Glass Museum
Another site you should visit is the Sandwich Glass Museum. There are displays of more than 6000 different glass pieces created by different glass companies in Sandwich during the 19th and 20th centuries. A highlight of your visit will be the opportunity to view glassblowing demonstrations on site. The glassblowing demonstrations are held daily from 10 AM until 4 PM every hour on the hour.
Other interesting glass shops to visit in Sandwich are listed below:
• McDermott Glass Studio & Gallery (272 Cotuit Road, Sandwich, Ma 02563)
Closed Monday, Gallery Tue-Sun 10-5, Glassblowing Thu-Sat 10-5
• Glass Studio on Cape Cod (470 Route 6A, East Sandwich)
www.glassstudiooncapecod.com
• Pairpoint – Americas Oldest Glass Works (Route 6A Sagamore Ma)
www.pairpoint.com
If you have more time to spare in Sandwich perhaps you would enjoy the Heritage Trail:
Sandwich Heritage Trail
Tags: accomodations, American Art & Carousel Gallery, Auto museum, bed and breakfast, Cape Cod, dexter grist mill, Falmouth, glass blowing, Glass Studio on Cape Cod, glassblowing, Heritage Museums and Gardens, lodging, McDermott Glass Studio, pairpoint, Sandwich, Sandwich Glass Museum, Shaker Round Stone Barn
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