Mecklenburgh Inn

Mecklenburgh Inn sits two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean in the heart of Chester.

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Mecklenburgh Inn is a historic inn at 78 Queen Street, with a setting on a knoll overlooking the harbour in the Village of Chester. The building dates to the turn of the century, and the stay feels more like a small B&B than a large hotel, with verandahs, Adirondack chairs, hanging flower pots, and a back deck with garden views.

Rooms have restored wide pine floors, pillow-top mattresses, feather or down duvets, line-dried Frette linens, and local quilts. Bathrooms are either ensuite or private, and some have claw-foot tubs with showers. Most rooms also have sitting areas and distant water views, so the room experience is more individual and home-like than standardized.

Breakfast is served in the building at a communal table, with freshly delivered eggs included. Afternoon tea is also part of the inn’s hospitality, and the common areas include a library plus dining and living rooms with fireplaces. Free Wi-Fi is available, and the covered balconies give guests a place to sit outside, including one balcony with a hammock.

This is a good fit if you want a small Chester inn with historic character, harbour outlooks, and a breakfast-centered B&B routine rather than a full-service hotel setup. The main limit is that bathrooms are not all the same style: some are ensuite and some are private, so the exact bathroom arrangement matters when choosing a room.

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