Set in the snowy White Mountains of New Hampshire, we found ourselves at the quaint Notchland Inn over the weekend. I was looking forward to a winter getaway but I really underestimated how beautiful it would be. The Inn had just the right amount of rustic charm, hospitality and authenticity. The owners, Les and Ed, were two men who have owned the Inn for 26 years, celebrated 40+ years of being a couple and beyond being Inn keepers, were quite involved in local politics. We learned about the "midnight vote" and local civics as well as some of the changing pressures facing the community - the effect of airbnb, not only on inns and hotels but on staff housing. How online booking has changed the economics (note: always book direct!) and more. We also relaxed by the fire, snowshoed with one of the Inn's dogs, played scrabble, ate well and enjoyed life.
I'll certainly return to the Notchland Inn and consider other properties from Select Registry the next time I'm looking to get away.
