We are pleased to share that we have a new offering thanks to the newly established organization Electric Ride in Falmouth. We all know that a long bike ride for some is quite enjoyable where for others who love to go and enjoy the scenery and exercise they tire after several miles. Now there is a solution for that. Rent an electrically assisted bicycle and enjoy the ride! What better way to fully conquer our beautiful Shining Sea Bikeway and go the entire 10.7 miles. 
Electric Ride | Shining Sea Bikeway
July 14th, 2012 by Trish Robinson
OceanQuest | Woods Hole History Cruise
July 7th, 2012 by Trish Robinson
For a special night out try the Woods Hole History Cruise on the OceanQuest. The cruises depart on Tues and Wed at 5 pm and on Friday at 6:30 pm. You will see such sights as the Crane Estate and Nobska Lighthouse as well as learn about the whaling industry, Pirates and more. This trip was awarded the Best of Boston 2011 by Boston Magazine. Reservations are recommended 1-508-385-7656. www.oceanquest.org
Architects House Tour | Highfield Hall
June 18th, 2012 by Trish Robinson
An excellent couple of events are planned to benefit Highfield Hall and celebrate wonderful architecture on Cape Cod. Starting with an Architect’s Preview Salon on Thursday, July 19th from 5 pm to 7 pm you will enjoy a cocktail reception with the architects and explore their design approaches to architecture on Cape Cod. The tickets for this event are $25. On Friday,July 20 from 10 am until 4 pm there will be a rain or shine event where ten unique architecture-designed homes will be featured on a house tour in Falmouth. You are also invited to enjoy beautiful gardens at these homes. For your tax deductible $75 ticket you will receive a brochure describing each property and a map so that you may complete the 10 home tour on your schedule between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. Reservations for both events can be made by contacting Highfield Hall at 508-495-1878, ext 303 or on-line at www.highfieldhall.org.
Featured architects for the events are Kit Wise, (Wise Surma Jones Architects) , Jill Neubauer (Jill Neubauer Architects), Denise Bonoli (Denise Bonoli, Architect), John Dvorsack (John Dvorsack, Architect), Mark Hutker (Hutker Architects), Greg Jones (Wise Surma Jones Architects),. Landscapes at several of the homes include work by Mary LeBlanc (Mary LeBlanc Landscape Design) and Stephen Stimson (Stephen Stimson Associates).
Photo of Dvorsach designed home is credited to John Moore
Better Way to Stay | Cape Cod
June 15th, 2012 by Trish Robinson
We had a lot of fun yesterday working with Luke the videographer and Marti Mayne of Maynely Marketing as they came to Falmouth to create a video for the Falmouth bed and breakfast association. Our video will include footage from several of Falmouth’s bed and breakfasts and will be part of a national campaign called a Better Way to Stay. The campaign is part of an effort by The Professional Association of Innkeepers to educate consumers on the wonderful bed and breakfast options available to travelers. Some still photos from the video shoot are included here for you. Special thanks to Jen Chagnon of The Pink Polka Dot and her husband Jared for being great sports as models for the video!!
Enjoying the Bistro
Fireplace scene
New Guestrooms | Cape Cod
June 13th, 2012 by Trish Robinson
We are very happy to share with you the initial photos of our 3 new guestrooms! Professional photographer Christian Giannelli just visited with us to take these pictures so we can update our website. In approximately 2 weeks we will have photo galleries for the new guestrooms as well as pictures of the new bistro and the back of the Inn where the addition was done. In the meantime Christian was good enough to provide a few shots to whet our appetite. The rooms are available for reservations now.
We hope you enjoy!
Robinson guestroom
Hatch guestroom
Katherine Lee Bates guestroom
Custom Staircase |Cape Cod
May 25th, 2012 by Trish Robinson
The new custom staircase is complete at The Captain’s Manor Inn!! Mike Corsi did a fantastic job and took great pride in designing this centerpiece for the entrance at the Inn. We look forward to showing off his work to all our guests who visit Cape Cod this summer. We hope you enjoy the slideshow of the progress from stair treads to finished product.
New Bistro
May 16th, 2012 by Trish Robinson
One of the newest additions to The Captain’s Manor Inn that we are most excited about is the Bistro area. Kevin has been diligently working to install the new cabinets and granite top as you will see from the attached pictures. This coming Friday the new bistro furniture from Pier 1 is being delivered. We will plan to try it out this weekend with family before our grand re-opening for Memorial Day weekend.
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- Lining all the cabinets up
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- Installing bottom cabinets
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- Bistro view from the second floor
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- Bistro awaiting furniture
Better Way to Stay | Bed and Breakfast
May 9th, 2012 by Trish Robinson
We love creative minds and thought you would enjoy this video which is part of a wonderful campaign know as the Better Way To Stay featuring Inns and Bed and Breakfasts. The Inns of Falmouth Cape Cod will be part of a video later this summer.
Please enjoy and more to be shared in the future .
Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip
May 4th, 2012 by Trish Robinson
One of the most popular Day Trips for our guests is a visit to Martha’s Vineyard during their stay with us. They love that the island is located only seven miles off the Massachusetts coastline and it is only a 45-minute ferry ride from Woods Hole, Falmouth. We invite you to scroll down for a brief video, as well as some pictures of the Vineyard and a sample itinerary.
There are many ways to get around and explore the island. For example you can use the Martha’s Vineyard transit authority bus system where for $7,
Aquinnah is a stop on the tour
a day pass will take you on varying routes, and you can hop on and off as you please. You could also opt to rent mopeds, bicycles or a car to explore the island. In addition to self touring the island there is a popular 2 and 1/2 hour bus tour of the island that many guests take once they get off the ferry and then they use the rest of their day to explore the island on their own.
A sample itinerary for a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard is provided below:
8:00 AM Breakfast at The Captain’s Manor Inn
8:50 AM A short walk from The Captain’s Manor Inn to the Steamship Authority Ferry Shuttle Bus
9:30 AM The Ferry departs from Woods Hole
10:15 AM The Ferry arrives in Oak Bluffs Martha’s Vineyard
10:30 AM Depart on the Martha’s Vineyard Sightseeing Tour
1:00 PM Arrive back in Oak Bluffs following the tour
1:15 PM Enjoy lunch at Nancy’s overlooking Oak Bluffs Harbor
2:30 PM Walk about Oak Bluff and explore the Gingerbread Houses by the Tabernacle and visit the beach
4:00 PM Board Bus #13 to head to Edgartown4:15 PM Explore Edgartown’s shops and beautiful historic homes
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- Gingerbread Houses
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- Nancy’s Restaurant in Oak’s Bluff
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- Edgartown Main Street
6:00 PM Enjoy Atlantic on the Edgartown harbor for drinks and dinner
7:45 PM Board Bus#13 to head to Oak Bluffs
8:15 PM Ferry departs for Woods Hole
Sunset on return to Woods Hole
Red Chair Travels | Cape Cod
April 29th, 2012 by Trish Robinson
Quintessential Falmouth Village Main Street
The Red Chair has continued on its journey of a Better Way to Stay in Cape Cod and has arrived at The Captain’s Manor in in Falmouth. What a wonderful time visiting some of Cape Cod’s great landmarks including lovely Inns , museums, eateries, beaches, and quaint villages such as Falmouth Village’s main street.
What I found as we chaperoned the chair is that it is famous ! When we went over to the Queens Buyway shops a local bicycle rider yelled out “Is that THE red chair” and we were happy to reply it sure is! The next stop was Ben & Bill’s Chocolate emporium where one of the staff made a point of going to get the local paper and show the rest of her co-workers the article that had been written. I had no sooner arrived at Highfield Hall and was taking the chair out for its picture in the sunken garden when two of my favorite people from the Hall, Janet and Pat, came out and said they were just taking about the Red Chair the other day and saying wouldn’t it be great if it made a visit here. Off to the Visitor Center where the cry went out “The Red Chair is here”. My personal favorite was after taking some great shots over at the Nobska Lighthouse a gentlemen made a point of jogging over from across the street saying he just had to see what the fuss was about with THE Red Chair.
Some of our favorite pictures were at the Nobska Lighthouse and Highfield Hall. Also check out our full gallery of pictures on facebook and our movie on youtube.
Nobska Lighthouse
Highfield Hall & the Sunken Garden