Cozy rustic cottage w/private shared beach on Newfound Lake & easy ski access

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Entire home

Claire's Cottage has a limited lake view at various seasons from the front porch

Parking area and fenced in side yard, with outdoor seating & BBQ

Large & bright open concept living/kitchen/dining area

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bridgewater, NH

Newfound Lake
‪2 min walk‬
Wellington State Park
‪13 min drive‬
Plymouth State University
‪18 min drive‬
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to Newfound Lake! Claire’s Cottage has been in our family for nearly 60 years, and we are the 3rd and 4th generations to call this place ours.

Enjoy the large open concept living space, with a big kitchen able to accommodate cooking family dinners. We provide a gas (propane) range, side-by-side refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, microwave, and toaster oven. The dining table seats 6, and there are 3 additional seats at the bar. Enjoy sitting in front of the working fireplace, where you can log in to any of your apps on our smart TV, watch DVDs, play board games, or enjoy reading one of our many books.

With 4 adjoining bedrooms, the cottage comfortably accommodates 6-8 people:
- Summer bedroom (2 twins) & Autumn bedroom (double/full)
- Spring bedroom (2 twins) & Winter bedroom (double/full)

There is a full bath. We provide all kitchen, bed, and bathroom linens, but you have to BYOBT (bring your own beach towels)!

Just across the street, not even a 5 minute walk away, is Newfound Lake. Shared among Claire’s Cottage and our neighbors, the beach provides 90' of sandy access to pristine Newfound Lake. In the summer months, you can enjoy a shallow entry into the lake for lounging, floating, playing, or just enjoying the view! Pasquaney Bay boasts the best sunsets on the lake. It is a perfect location for ice fishing and snowmobile access during the winter.

During the summer, you’re also welcome to bring your boat! Our parking area can accommodate a boat trailer, and while we do not have access to a mooring or dock, our guests can access the public boat launch at Wellington State Park, a short drive away.

If you're looking for a ski getaway, our cottage is a great home base with proximity to some of the best resorts in central New Hampshire! We are 10 minutes from Tenney Mountain (Plymouth), 25 minutes from Ragged Mountain (Danbury), and less than an hour from Waterville Valley, Cannon Mountain, Gunstock, and Loon Mountain.

During your stay, you can enjoy hanging out in our private gated yard, BBQ'ing on the provided propane grill (May-September), or exploring all of the wonders that Newfound Lake and the larger Lakes Region have to offer.

Let us know if you have any other questions. We’d be happy to host your vacation!

Property manager

Claire's Cottage

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We provide a portable crib and high chair.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please note that you are responsible for any damage to the property (e.g., furniture, decor, appliances, dishes, etc.) caused by you during your stay.

NO: - outside fires - additional guests beyond those identified when booking. - smoking - pets - candles - space heaters - parties

Please respect relative quiet in the neighborhood 10pm-7am. Please don’t eat/drink in the bedrooms. If you use the fireplace, only burn dry hardwood.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Bridgewater

Located in Bristol, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Plymouth Historical Society Museum and Mary Baker Eddy Historic House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Charles L. Bean Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Paradise Point Nature Center and Rhino Bike Works. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bridgewater, NH

What's nearby

Newfound Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Wellington State Park - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
Plymouth State University - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
The Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
Squam Lake - 30 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

Tilton Station - 33 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Big Catch - ‬5 min drive
‪Common Man Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
‪Cielito Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬24 min drive
‪LinCross Roast Beef and More - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy rustic cottage w/private shared beach on Newfound Lake & easy ski access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy rustic cottage w/private shared beach on Newfound Lake & easy ski access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy rustic cottage w/private shared beach on Newfound Lake & easy ski access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy rustic cottage w/private shared beach on Newfound Lake & easy ski access located?

This family-friendly Bristol cottage is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Newfound Lake and Bridgewater Town Hall. Paradise Point Nature Center and New Hampshire Audubon are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

3 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but nice

Happy with the trip

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

27 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

My family & I had a great time, the home was located perfectly within driving distance of many attractions! Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

15 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location - beautiful lake!

We had a group come for an the Swim for a Mission swim on the lake. The accommodations perfectly fit our group of friends - spacious and plenty of outdoor space. The location was ideal...we loved relaxing on the beach after the swim and floating in the shallow water. Would love to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John M.

11 September 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding event stay

Claire’s cottage, though rustic, was very clean inside. Claire’s cottage worked out perfectly for us, it was in a central location for all of our events we were attending on Newfound lake Labor Day weekend. The host/property manager was extremely accommodating, quickly answered our questions and very helpful. Things were organized well and instructions were clear and easy to follow.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil t.

19 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

stephen e.

14 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Very comfortable. Wish it was closer to the lake. Had to cross busy road with little children.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

31 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Newfound never disappoints!

Claires Cottage was just perfect for us. We had such a wonderful time. The host provides absolutely everything you need and she was so very easy to work with. The fenced in yard provided privacy and safety when my 6 year old granddaughter was outside and with beautiful weather, we enjoyed some great sunsets on the deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

26 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cottage!

My family and I had an amazing week at the cottage. It has everything you need and more. The kids and adults loved having game nights with the endless supply of games. The beds and furniture were all comfortable. We will definitely be going back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy with great location!

Everything you could ask for in a family mini getaway. Claire’s had plenty of family friendly needs: extra towels, ample beds, kitchen necessities, etc. Ice cream spot down the street was perfect and access to the private beach was ideal. Would absolutely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Washout

Rained 5 of 7 days making shared private beach unusable. Went to beautiful Nearby State Park nearby instead. Cottage was well equipped, clean and comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

Quaint, clean cottage with nice living space to recharge and relax. Easy check in, lake access and still close enough to local attractions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry and C.

13 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

My family stayed here to attend a wedding up the road. The cottage was just right for all of us. The area is beautiful. If I'm ever looking to stay in the area again I would definately look into staying here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

6 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little cottage- we had a nice time.

Very cozy cottage with all the staples you need. Huge stone fireplace that I bet is amazing in the winter months.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G., Methuen

29 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure peace

Waking up to the ac on full blast and know that i was in a vacation home of my own made the vacation that much better i loved it private beach was great and the neighbors are so polite would love to go back there 100%

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hailey M.

14 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and amazing lake!

Everything was clean and the property was very nice. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lalitha G.

1 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful rustic experience that took us back to childhood grandparents visits !

We loved Claire’s cottage - it is minimalist but has everything you need ! It is cozy and awesome space for a visit with family and friends. We enjoyed the backyard and near by association shared beach - new found lake is serene and just relaxing. The house is tricky to find but the instructions from the host helped ! Highlights of the trip were Wellington state park, ice cream shop near the property and wonderful lake near the house. We would love to visit Claire’s cottage again !!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F.

25 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend getaway!

My friends and I rented Claire's Cottage for my birthday weekend and it was the PERFECT house in the most PERFECT location! Quick walk to the private beach and there's even a cool ice cream shop/antique shop a quick walk away. The accommodations were perfect for our group and there's tons of vintage games, DVD's, and a Roku TV for entertainment. We're already excited to plan our next visit to Claire's!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tuulia V.

20 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer weekend getaway

We had a great time staying in Claire’s cottage at the lake! The location was nice; just a couple of minutes walk to the beach and great hiking close by. The Newfound lake is super nice especially with young kids, since the water is warm and crystal clear. We needed some assistance on the day of arrival with the toilet, but the host was super fast in replying and came to fix the issue immediately! Overall, a great experience and a good choice for a family weekend. Would recommend for other families.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

11 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and quaint house

Claire’s cottage was perfect for our family to stay while we were in the area for a lacrosse tournament. The home was cozy and clean. It was a bit dated, but that added to the ambiance. The location was great. Access to the lake was easy. It was a small beach, as mentioned in the listing. Perfect to play with the kids and watch the sunset after a long day.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaunna P., Goffstown

3 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome find

Family and friends enjoyed our stay here for 4th of July weekend. The owner was very responsive to all our questions and concerns and worked with us to accommodate our many questions and specific parking needs (2 boats with trailers). The cottage had comfortable and bright common areas and the bedroom layout worked perfectly for our group. It was much larger and more open inside that we were anticipating, so that was a great surprise. Only negatives we’d like to mention are the shower only had VERY hot water, so we couldn’t use it (though a few of us tried and failed). And the blinds in some of the bedrooms had some mold/mildew on them, which was rough on some of the family members with allergies. Great little spot and very awesome location. We’d definitely book here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose G.

27 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden gem

Amazing property with amazing hosts. Arrived at the cottage late Friday with the family. The neighborhood lost power for a few hours due to a downed transformer. There were a ton of board games and books to keep us busy in the meantime. They brought over some flashlights and checked in multiple times until the power was back up. The cottage is small but surprisingly roomy. Very vintage feeling to it. There’s a nice lake less than a minute away. I will definitely visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property