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Thornhedge Inn & Stratford

3.5 star property
Guests find tranquility in Bar Harbor's charming gardens, where delicious breakfasts start the day and attentive staff ensure a memorable stay

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The Thornhedge Inn captures Bar Harbor's essence with warm breakfasts and comfortable accommodations. Travelers can relax on the sunny terrace or explore the beautiful garden between adventures. Past visitors particularly appreciate the helpful staff and concierge services.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Private bathroom
Cable channels
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bar Harbor, Thornhedge Inn & Stratford is in the city center. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing, hiking/biking trails, and mountain climbing, or hop on a moped rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
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Map
47 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609

What's nearby

  • Village Green which includes fall colors and a park
    Village Green
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Criterion in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine, does not look very much from the exterior, but it is a glorious, well-preserved Art Deco style theatre. Opening in 1932, it has served the town of Bar Harbor as a movie palace ever since, accomodating such prominent families as the Rockefellers on their vacations to nearby Mount Desert Island. Kept in fantastic condition over the years, the theatre still has most of its original interior: seats, curtains, and even the original lighting board for stage performances. The Criterion Theatre also contains a floating balcony, which is rare for most movie palaces. Click on the following link to see a photo of the interior: https://www.criteriontheatre.org/ #History
    Criterion Theater
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great place to start with your lobster in Acadia National Park
    Agamont Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bar Harbor, Maine USA
    Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • West Street Historic District
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thirsty Whale
    5 min walk
  • Choco-Latte
    6 min walk
  • Finback Alehouse
    6 min walk
  • Side Street Cafe
    5 min walk
  • The Barnacle
    6 min walk

About this property

Thornhedge Inn & Stratford

Bed & breakfast near Bar Harbor Whale Watching
Consider a stay at Thornhedge Inn & Stratford and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Guidebooks and local maps
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, March, April, December, and November.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Thornhedge Inn Bar Harbor
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Thornhedge Inn Bar Harbor
Thornhedge Inn Bed & breakfast
Thornhedge Inn Bed & breakfast Bar Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornhedge Inn & Stratford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thornhedge Inn & Stratford?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thornhedge Inn & Stratford?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thornhedge Inn & Stratford located?

Located in Downtown Bar Harbor, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of St. Saviour's Church and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Thornhedge Inn & Stratford Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not upscale accommodations, but great staff and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

It’s a beautiful property in a great location. Breakfast was good. And the host was very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Martha and Byron's Bar Harbor Trip Oct. 2025

Overall, great accommodations, comfortable beds, friendly staff, great breakfast and service. Very pretty old Victorian style decor and rooms are quite.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, within walking distance of all that Bar Harbor has to offer. Cozy, clean and the breakfasts were fantastic! Andy made it feel like you were staying at a friend’s house. We had a fantastic time and this will be our home when visiting Bar Harbor in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time at a Bed and Breakfast and it did not disappoint! We were running late for check-in due to travel issues and they were very kind to accommodate the later arrival. Staff were very nice and the food was delicious! Would definitely recommend the Inn! Thanks for all your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay, the home, room, everything was beautiful. The tips from the owner of what to do in the park were perfect. Breakfasts were wonderful! Our only comment for improvement was that the bed in our room, Strawberry Hill was old and very squeaky. It probably needs to be replaced. Other than that a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Entire experience from breakfast to room and staff was amazing. The host is a wonderful and knowledgable. Location to town is incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Entire experience from breakfast to room and staff was amazing. Andy is a wonderful and knowledgable host. Location to town is incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and nice hosts. Main house has lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew was a great host and breakfast every morning was gourmet like. Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Amenities
A lovely vacation! Andrew, our host, was wonderful about giving us super ideas such as where to dine, where to hike, bike, tour. The B and B was lovely, comfortable, and In a great location.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time saying at Thornhedge. The staff were amazing and the room was comfortable and quiet. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect bed and breakfast just off the main streets of downtown Bar Harbor. Andy was the perfect host. Jeff was very friendly and helpful as well. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Wine and cheese with other guests in the evening was fun. Parking on property was great, you can easily walk anywhere in town. Don’t sleep on this one. It’s better than the other one you are considering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautifully restored Victorian mansion. Andrew was a great host. It has a good location within east walking distance to restaurants, shops and attractions. The breakfasts are delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice, the other guests made it special!

We really enjoyed sitting across the breakfast table with other guests and talking about what they had done and enjoyed the most. It helped us get the most out of our visits to the park, our sunset cruise and our restaurant selections.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andy the in keeper is very informative. Delious breakfasts and delightful wine and cheese. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great facilities, great host, and a fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Good breakfast. Friendly environment. Loved it. Andrew was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

D Taft

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
old house but well maintained....made our stay so much more interesting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a delightful experience! Our stay was so comfortable and Andrew was an amazing host! Perfectly situated,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inn keeper and room was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and wonderful staff. The handmade breakfasts every morning were delicious, and the owner provided fantastic local options for food, hiking, and visiting that were off the beaten path. Absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and there if you needed anything. Location was close to downtown and plenty of off street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023