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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
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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
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 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
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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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornhedge Inn & Stratford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thornhedge Inn & Stratford?

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?

Checkout 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 Watch Co. Acadia National Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk/owner was exceptional, very knowledgeable of the area, breakfast was outstanding serve with great detail and consideration. Great location to access Acadia or Bar Harbor. Gorgeous building.A place that other bed and breakfast should strive to mimic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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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
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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
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thornhedge was even more charming than the pictures show. My husband and I loved our stay. The breakfast was delicious and more than enough to fill us up! The staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay in a gorgeous property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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