Recommendations for your stay at Sutton Cottage
Activities
Most of these recommendations are outdoors as there’s no point in coming to New Hampshire without enjoying the beautiful surrounding nature!
On your way into the cottage (5 min before you get there), you MUST stop by Schroeder Farm at 126 Sutton Road. We pick up fresh eggs from the farm every time we are there. Just grab the eggs in the vestibule of the white house across the street from the barn/fields, and leave behind $3 for every carton. You can also visit the animals at the farm and pick up farm-fresh goodies from the stand.
More information here.
https://schroederfarm.wordpress.com/
126 Sutton Rd
126 Sutton RoadOn your way into the cottage (5 min before you get there), you MUST stop by Schroeder Farm at 126 Sutton Road. We pick up fresh eggs from the farm every time we are there. Just grab the eggs in the vestibule of the white house across the street from the barn/fields, and leave behind $3 for every carton. You can also visit the animals at the farm and pick up farm-fresh goodies from the stand.
More information here.
https://schroederfarm.wordpress.com/
Less than 15 min away. Great ski mountain for all levels. Expanded beginners area as well as plenty of challenging trails for expert skiers. In the summer, it turns into an adventure park with zip lining and other fun activities.
73 locals recommend
Mount Sunapee Resort
1398 New Hampshire Rte 103Less than 15 min away. Great ski mountain for all levels. Expanded beginners area as well as plenty of challenging trails for expert skiers. In the summer, it turns into an adventure park with zip lining and other fun activities.
12 min away. Spring through Fall- tour the beautiful estate and gardens. A must see! Also walking trails nearby. Check https://thefells.org for schedule and details. Usually opens Memorial Day weekend.
50 locals recommend
The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens
456 Route 103A12 min away. Spring through Fall- tour the beautiful estate and gardens. A must see! Also walking trails nearby. Check https://thefells.org for schedule and details. Usually opens Memorial Day weekend.
12 min away. One of our favorite walks/hikes, coupled with visiting the Fells Estate. The John Hay Ecological Trail - 1.5 mi - takes you alongside Lake Sunapee, then follows a river that loops you back to the main gate. We park by the Main House, walk through the gardens then go on the trail. There’s a fee for the Fells but it’s worth it!
The refuge, when combined with The Fells property, includes the longest stretch of undeveloped shoreline on Lake Sunapee. Habitats include an expansive mature forest, a small meadow, shoreline on Lake Sunapee, and Minute Island, just off shore.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/john_hay/
9 locals recommend
John Hay National Wildlife Refuge
456 NH-103A12 min away. One of our favorite walks/hikes, coupled with visiting the Fells Estate. The John Hay Ecological Trail - 1.5 mi - takes you alongside Lake Sunapee, then follows a river that loops you back to the main gate. We park by the Main House, walk through the gardens then go on the trail. There’s a fee for the Fells but it’s worth it!
The refuge, when combined with The Fells property, includes the longest stretch of undeveloped shoreline on Lake Sunapee. Habitats include an expansive mature forest, a small meadow, shoreline on Lake Sunapee, and Minute Island, just off shore.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/john_hay/
12 min away. Less than 1.5 mile to the top, this easy trail is scenic and leads to a beautiful view of Lake Sunapee. Park in the lot for Hay Reservation, and the trailhead is to the left across the street.
6 locals recommend
Sunset Hill Trail
4 Blodgett Brook Rd12 min away. Less than 1.5 mile to the top, this easy trail is scenic and leads to a beautiful view of Lake Sunapee. Park in the lot for Hay Reservation, and the trailhead is to the left across the street.
20 min away. A local favorite for hiking. Enter through Rollins or Winslow State Park. About a mile to summit. Hiking trail map here:
https://www.nhstateparks.org/getmedia/d1055d52-a86b-49a2-8772-4c851eb0a8ee/KearsargeHikingMap_Web.pdf
44 locals recommend
Mount Kearsarge
20 min away. A local favorite for hiking. Enter through Rollins or Winslow State Park. About a mile to summit. Hiking trail map here:
https://www.nhstateparks.org/getmedia/d1055d52-a86b-49a2-8772-4c851eb0a8ee/KearsargeHikingMap_Web.pdf
20 min away. Beautiful network of trails for hiking. More info here
https://lake-sunapee-living.com/lake-sunapee-hiking-biking/hiking-webb-forest-trails-new-london-nh/
Webb Forest Interpretive Trail
20 min away. Beautiful network of trails for hiking. More info here
https://lake-sunapee-living.com/lake-sunapee-hiking-biking/hiking-webb-forest-trails-new-london-nh/
An amazing 2 hr ride using unique railbikes along old railroad tracks! One-of-a-kind experience about 40 min away. Advance reservations needed! Usually sessions starts mid-May.
Scenic Railriders
188 Sewalls Falls RdAn amazing 2 hr ride using unique railbikes along old railroad tracks! One-of-a-kind experience about 40 min away. Advance reservations needed! Usually sessions starts mid-May.
Smaller ski slope 20 min away. Unlike Sunapee, has snow tubing and night skiing!
104 locals recommend
Pats Peak Ski Area
686 Flanders RdSmaller ski slope 20 min away. Unlike Sunapee, has snow tubing and night skiing!
20 min away. Spring Ledge Farm fields
Pick your own Strawberries in July/August. The PYO fields are located at 985 Pleasant St. in New London, NH.
Call 603-526-2080 for the latest information. The farm also has other fresh veggies (corn!) and flowers. The Farm also has a small stand/market on Main St with local goodies and produce.
11 locals recommend
Spring Ledge Farm
20 min away. Spring Ledge Farm fields
Pick your own Strawberries in July/August. The PYO fields are located at 985 Pleasant St. in New London, NH.
Call 603-526-2080 for the latest information. The farm also has other fresh veggies (corn!) and flowers. The Farm also has a small stand/market on Main St with local goodies and produce.
17 min away. Pick your own blueberries! Picking season is July- August. Call ahead before arriving.
https://www.bartlettsblueberryfarm.com
8 locals recommend
Bartlett's Blueberry Farm
648 Bradford Rd17 min away. Pick your own blueberries! Picking season is July- August. Call ahead before arriving.
https://www.bartlettsblueberryfarm.com
18 min away. Small but a nice place to walk around, especially during the summer. Views of the lake, some restaurants and shops to stop by
43 locals recommend
Sunapee Harbor
18 min away. Small but a nice place to walk around, especially during the summer. Views of the lake, some restaurants and shops to stop by
Philbrick-Cricenti Bog
295 Newport Rd20 min drive away, near Hannafords. Easy 1 mile flat walk with lots to see!
10 min away. Walk the historic grounds of the Muster Field Farm Museum and see the sights including working farm and restored farm buildings. Enjoy a picnic while taking in the beautiful scenery. Children can visit the farm animals, play on the swing set, and roam to their heart's content.
10 locals recommend
Muster Field Farm
Harvey Road10 min away. Walk the historic grounds of the Muster Field Farm Museum and see the sights including working farm and restored farm buildings. Enjoy a picnic while taking in the beautiful scenery. Children can visit the farm animals, play on the swing set, and roam to their heart's content.
20 min away. “Through partnership with Native peoples, exhibits, and workshops, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum serves as a living center for artistic expression, traditional values, and contributions from past and contemporary Native life.”
24 locals recommend
Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum
18 Highlawn Rd20 min away. “Through partnership with Native peoples, exhibits, and workshops, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum serves as a living center for artistic expression, traditional values, and contributions from past and contemporary Native life.”
At the picturesque Dexter’s Inn in Sunapee, cross-country ski trails, groomed in the classic style, wind their way through forests and fields. Of the 30 kilometers of trail, there are a variety of trail difficulties – about 30 percent easy, 55 percent moderate and 15 percent advanced. About 5 kilometers of trail are left ungroomed for a backcountry experience. Daily trail use fee is $15 for anyone age six and older or $8 per day for inn guests. Rentals and lessons are also available. Dexter’s Inn, 258 Stagecoach Road, Sunapee. dextersnh.com.
6 locals recommend
Dexter's Inn
258 Stagecoach RdAt the picturesque Dexter’s Inn in Sunapee, cross-country ski trails, groomed in the classic style, wind their way through forests and fields. Of the 30 kilometers of trail, there are a variety of trail difficulties – about 30 percent easy, 55 percent moderate and 15 percent advanced. About 5 kilometers of trail are left ungroomed for a backcountry experience. Daily trail use fee is $15 for anyone age six and older or $8 per day for inn guests. Rentals and lessons are also available. Dexter’s Inn, 258 Stagecoach Road, Sunapee. dextersnh.com.
Spanning New London, Sutton and Wilmot, the Pine Hill XC Ski Club has been maintaining ski trails on local landowner properties. There are 15 miles of trail for skiers and snowshoers plus three dog-friendly trails. The majority of the trails are moderate with the rest primarily easy. In Wilmot, Robb’s Hut is open Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. Rentals are available near the trailhead at Village Sports, 394 Main St., New London. Nonmembers may purchase a day pass for $15 for adults or $5 for ages 11 to 17. Membership, or basically a season pass, is $130. Children age 10 and younger are free with a family member. Pine Hill Ski Club, 220 Mountain Road, New London. pinehillskiclub.com.
Pine Hill Ski Club
Spanning New London, Sutton and Wilmot, the Pine Hill XC Ski Club has been maintaining ski trails on local landowner properties. There are 15 miles of trail for skiers and snowshoers plus three dog-friendly trails. The majority of the trails are moderate with the rest primarily easy. In Wilmot, Robb’s Hut is open Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. Rentals are available near the trailhead at Village Sports, 394 Main St., New London. Nonmembers may purchase a day pass for $15 for adults or $5 for ages 11 to 17. Membership, or basically a season pass, is $130. Children age 10 and younger are free with a family member. Pine Hill Ski Club, 220 Mountain Road, New London. pinehillskiclub.com.
Beaches
Our favorite beach! A hidden gem just 7 min away from the cottage. Beautiful pristine beach with picnic tables and grills, plus hiking trails within Wadleigh state park. Small playground for kids. Parking reservations may be needed online in advance. https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/wadleigh-state-park
7 locals recommend
Kezar Lake
Our favorite beach! A hidden gem just 7 min away from the cottage. Beautiful pristine beach with picnic tables and grills, plus hiking trails within Wadleigh state park. Small playground for kids. Parking reservations may be needed online in advance. https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/wadleigh-state-park
15 min away. Large sandy beach. Kayak/canoe rentals available in summer months.
33 locals recommend
Lake Sunapee State Beach
Beach Access Road15 min away. Large sandy beach. Kayak/canoe rentals available in summer months.
Food scene
A must visit! Less than 20 min away in New London Town center. Fresh bread and baked goods, coffee, yummy lunch sandwiches! We come here for the croissants regularly. A nice outdoor patio plus cozy nooks inside to read with a cup of coffee or tea.
21 locals recommend
Blue Loon Bakery
12 Lovering LnA must visit! Less than 20 min away in New London Town center. Fresh bread and baked goods, coffee, yummy lunch sandwiches! We come here for the croissants regularly. A nice outdoor patio plus cozy nooks inside to read with a cup of coffee or tea.
15 min away. Great local restaurant/brewery with a fireplace inside and over 20 beers on tap. Many items sourced from local farms, including the burger options! In warm weather, we love eating outdoors here. Also great for takeout.
77 locals recommend
Flying Goose Brew Pub
40 Andover Road15 min away. Great local restaurant/brewery with a fireplace inside and over 20 beers on tap. Many items sourced from local farms, including the burger options! In warm weather, we love eating outdoors here. Also great for takeout.
The best French onion soup and French fries! Nice outdoor seating in the summer
37 locals recommend
Peter Christian's Tavern
195 Main StThe best French onion soup and French fries! Nice outdoor seating in the summer
Less than 20 min away in New London Town center. Burgers with great beers on tap!
13 locals recommend
Little Brother Burger Company
420 Main Street Less than 20 min away in New London Town center. Burgers with great beers on tap!
20 min away. Fine dining with water view. Everything we’ve had from here has been delicious!
8 locals recommend
Oak & Grain
853 Pleasant St20 min away. Fine dining with water view. Everything we’ve had from here has been delicious!
Suna Restaurant
6 Brook RdLess than 15 min away. For a more upscale meal
The Anchorage
71 Main StLess than 20 min away. Restaurant with a view of the harbor
Stop by during summer for ice cream and farm animals!
32 locals recommend
Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream
209 New Hampshire Rte 103Stop by during summer for ice cream and farm animals!
Takeout or delivery for an easy pizza night. Just 10 min away from the house.
8 locals recommend
Newbury Palace Pizza
1485 New Hampshire Rte 103Takeout or delivery for an easy pizza night. Just 10 min away from the house.
Wildwood Smokehouse
45 Main StReal wood fired BBQ
Tucker's
207 Main StPopular for breakfast and lunch. Outdoor seating.
Craft brewery about 25 min away. Try their flights at the bar or at outside tables.
Hoptimystic Brewing
Craft brewery about 25 min away. Try their flights at the bar or at outside tables.
Just 10 min away and across from the water. A good choice for when you don’t want to cook!
60 locals recommend
Bubba's Bar & Grille
976 New Hampshire Rte 103Just 10 min away and across from the water. A good choice for when you don’t want to cook!
Less than 20 min away. Book for a nice meal on an actual ship, often with live music and a great view of sunsets!
8 locals recommend
M V Kearsarge Restaurant Ship
Less than 20 min away. Book for a nice meal on an actual ship, often with live music and a great view of sunsets!
15 min away. At the base of Mt Sunapee- stop here for food and pints
51 locals recommend
Salt Hill Pub Shanty
1407 New Hampshire Rte 10315 min away. At the base of Mt Sunapee- stop here for food and pints
Sweet Beet market opened up a lovely cafe area that we love for breakfast and lunch. Fresh breakfast sandwiches and pastries, and coffee/tea just 7 min drive away!
15 locals recommend
Sweet Beet Market
11 W Main StSweet Beet market opened up a lovely cafe area that we love for breakfast and lunch. Fresh breakfast sandwiches and pastries, and coffee/tea just 7 min drive away!
Big menu focused on refined BBQ and American bar dishes in a nice setting. Good beers on tap too. 20 min drive away!
23 locals recommend
The Refinery
4 Mill RdBig menu focused on refined BBQ and American bar dishes in a nice setting. Good beers on tap too. 20 min drive away!
Shopping
An awesome bookstore with toys and other gifts. Books across all categories including an extensive kids room. Staff are super friendly and helpful. We stop by very often.
10 locals recommend
Morgan Hill Book Store Inc
253 Main StAn awesome bookstore with toys and other gifts. Books across all categories including an extensive kids room. Staff are super friendly and helpful. We stop by very often.
Tiny, cute market for produce and locally-sourced goods. Makes for nice gifts from NH.
15 locals recommend
Sweet Beet Market
11 W Main StTiny, cute market for produce and locally-sourced goods. Makes for nice gifts from NH.
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Newport RdClosest big supermarket for groceries!
Great gift store with lots do local products - you will find something no matter who you’re shopping for!
12 locals recommend
Artisan's New London LLC
11 S Pleasant StGreat gift store with lots do local products - you will find something no matter who you’re shopping for!
For all your skiing and sports gear needs, including daily ski rentals. At the foot/entrance to Mount Sunapee with ample parking, it can be easier than renting at the mountain.
8 locals recommend
Bob Skinner's Ski & Sports
1411 New Hampshire Rte 103For all your skiing and sports gear needs, including daily ski rentals. At the foot/entrance to Mount Sunapee with ample parking, it can be easier than renting at the mountain.
Market Basket
30 Mill St17 min away is Market Basket for all your grocery store needs.
In a pinch, this gas station/convenience store 8 min away has all the essentials (milk, butter, cereal, beer and wine, etc)
Bradford Market
2201 New Hampshire Rte 103In a pinch, this gas station/convenience store 8 min away has all the essentials (milk, butter, cereal, beer and wine, etc)
Day trip ideas
Say trip ideas within 1-3 hrs of Sutton!
1 hr away is Woodstock VT. Sites included Billings Farm and Museum, Downtown Woodstock for dining and shopping, cheese sampling, Long Trail Brewery, Quechee Gorge.
233 locals recommend
Woodstock
1 hr away is Woodstock VT. Sites included Billings Farm and Museum, Downtown Woodstock for dining and shopping, cheese sampling, Long Trail Brewery, Quechee Gorge.
This beautiful city is one of our favorites in New England if you happen to miss the city life while staying at Sutton Cottage.
221 locals recommend
Portsmouth
This beautiful city is one of our favorites in New England if you happen to miss the city life while staying at Sutton Cottage.
1hr away, part of the Vail network of ski resorts. Also lots of fun summer activities at the mountain as well.
285 locals recommend
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge Rd1hr away, part of the Vail network of ski resorts. Also lots of fun summer activities at the mountain as well.
1.5 hrs away- we can’t forget about our favorite city, our beautiful hometown!
249 locals recommend
Boston
1.5 hrs away- we can’t forget about our favorite city, our beautiful hometown!