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Inn by the Bandstand

3.5 of 5
6 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833
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Inn by the Bandstand
Ranked #1 of 4 Exeter B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
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Frederick
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed 2 nights and were very happy with the hospitality offered by Kate and Jim and the experience we had in Exeter and the surrounding area. The room was cozy with a gas fireplace to take the chill off early in the early morning. We enjoyed a wonderful visit to the Zorvino Vineyard and Kate and... More

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Jim and Kate Lane, Manager at Inn by the Bandstand, responded to this review
12 April 2012

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking time to write a review! This is why Jim and I enjoy our work SO MUCH! We want everyone's experience here at the inn to be just perfect. We take pride in all that we do and when we receive such wonderful feedback it makes us work even harder.... More

West Harford
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We recently stayed at the inn over Easter (with a groupon). Our decision to buy the groupon was based on the great reviews and the package it included (wine-tasting tour, 4 hour bike rental, in-room breakfast). We arrived about half an hour earlier than the actual check-in time and were greeted a little 'grumpy' by the innkeeper. Nevertheless, we were... More

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Jim and Kate Lane, Owner at Inn by the Bandstand, responded to this review
11 April 2012

Thank you for taking time to post a review. Trip Advisor is very important not only to travelers as a way to help them make decisions as to how to spend their hard earned money, but also to businesses to hear feedback from guests and to have the opportunity to respond to the feedback, both positive and negative. I would... More

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

My wife and I recently stayed at the Inn and were impressed by the thoughtful and thorough innkeepers Kate and Jim... the room was well appointed with nice extras like a bottle of wine and crackers, plenty of linens and drinks and snacks available if needed...we had a wonderful time in the town of Exeter, touring the quaint shops and... More

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Jim and Kate Lane, Owner at Inn by the Bandstand, responded to this review
29 March 2012

We thank you for such kind words and we also thank you for taking time out of your very busy life to write a review. We are pleased you had a great stay here at the Inn by the Bandstand. You purchased one of the "Southern NH Vineyard Tour" packages that we offered, which included a bottle of wine and... More

El Paso
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

My daughter and I just adore this inn. The rooms are spacious, well decorated, comfortable, and extremely clean. There are nice little touches like a carafe of water, a linen closet with plenty of extra towels and a hair dryer, and plush robes. The owners, jim and Kate, are so thoughtful. I mentioned to them that we were visiting Exeter... More

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Jim and Kate Lane, Owner at Inn by the Bandstand, responded to this review
4 February 2012

Thank you! We are very pleased that your trip to Exeter was a pleasant one. We enjoy meeting the young folks that apply at the Academy. Your daughter is a charming lovely girl. We have teamed up with the other small business owners here in downtown Exeter. This networking gives our guests the opportunity to dine and shop and get... More

long island, ny
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Visited over Thanksgiving weekend -Great Place!!! Plan on going back next weekend after Thanksgiving! Room was very nice, very private, very clean. Hosts were the best! Shopping area right out of the 1960'S - Christmas shopped local and loved it. Thank you for such a relaxing time Innkeepers!!! More

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Jim and Kate Lane, Owner at Inn by the Bandstand, responded to this review
8 January 2012

You are MOST WELCOME! Exeter, NH is right out of a Norman Rockwell picture... with its very quaint New England charm. Yes, the shops here in town are great. I hope you were able to take advantage of our 'Show Your Room Key' discounts at many of the local shops and restaurants. We definitely support all small business owners and... More

North East, Maryland
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We recently spent 2 days for my birthday early this month after purchasing a package from Gilt City...Innkeepers Kate & Jim were professional, informative and very gracious and down to earth. Our room was rustic, large, with a working fireplace, big easy chairs with afghans, a desk, tv and mini refrigerator and a sink... the bathroom was ample size as... More

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Jim and Kate Lane, Owner at Inn by the Bandstand, responded to this review
8 January 2012

We are so glad you enjoyed your visit to our Inn. We love to hear what our guests loved most about their stay. The Lakeheath room is definitely one of our most popular rooms. It is a great room to snuggle in front of the fire in the winter months. We have had many positive comments from our guests with... More

Brookline, Massachusetts
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

My husband and I stayed at The Inn by the Bandstand and found the experience very pleasing. Our room was the smallest of the bunch (it was a Living Social deal), but it was clean with a comfy bed, nice sheets and a fireplace. I am not a fan of B&B's because a lot of times there is a lot... More

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Jim and Kate Lane, Owner at Inn by the Bandstand, responded to this review
10 November 2011

Thank you SO much. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay here at the Inn and got to explore the local area. Your comments regarding b&b's are comments that we hear often. Some folks are more reserved and have a notion that you have to be very social when you stay at a small inn, but as you experienced,... More

Avon, Connecticut
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

We recently stayed at this place. It is situated very nicely and is well appointed. Has most of the charm of a New England Bed and Breakfast but little annoyances took away from the "best" experience. For example, breakfast is served at the "exact" time and if you are not there on time (8:30am), you would get served "warmed over"... More

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Jim and Kate Lane, Owner at Inn by the Bandstand, responded to this review
10 November 2011

Thank you for sharing your comments. We explain to our guests at check-in, when we do a tour of our inn and show them our dining room, that we are a 200 year old residential building. Unfortunately, we do not have a commercial kitchen and do not have the facilities to keep items hot. Due to this we indicate that... More

Durand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The room was beautiful. The food was delicious. The Innkeepers were informative and very personable. Would highly recommend this Inn and plan to return in the near future. More

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Jim and Kate Lane, Owner at Inn by the Bandstand, responded to this review
29 September 2011

Thank you for your review. We look forward to your return visit. Please check out our facebook page and our website for new specials and packages. ~ Kate More

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Jim and Kate were excellent hosts during our 5 night stay. They helped us plan each day based on our interests, whether it be historical sights, antiquing, shopping, a day at the beach, etc. They will advise you of the best locations and give excellent directions. They also serve an excellent breakfast. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay... More

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Jim and Kate Lane, Owner at Inn by the Bandstand, responded to this review
21 September 2011

You are so kind! We are very pleased that you chose to stay with us here at the Inn by the Bandstand. It was very nice to chat with you each morning about your adventures the day before and to give you tips on were to head on the new days adventures. There is so much to do and see... More

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6 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833
Price range (per night):* 174 AUD - 234 AUD

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