The Manor on Golden Pond

The Van Horn Estate is a beautiful historic property with an excellent restaurant, cozy lounge and bar area and well-appointed rooms with comfortable beds and thoughtful ammenities. The lake views are stunning, the breakfast was delicious and the service very attentive and gracious. Can't wait to return!

We went to the Manor for my birthday. The hotel and restaurant were luxurious. We enjoyed our stay and my birthday dinner at the Van Horne Dining Room.

My husband and I just spent 3 nights, including our 30th anniversary, at the Van Horn Estate ( formerly the Manor) in Holderness NH. We last visited about 32 years ago! It was very nice in 1994, but today it is superb! The entire staff is so welcoming and the accommodations are luxurious. Our room had a fireplace, comfy king-sized bed and a gorgeous view of Squam lake. The only reason to leave it was to go downstairs for the food, which was consistently delicious. (For breakfast, I highly recommend the lemon curd French toast!) A lot of effort has clearly gone into making the Inn a top-notch venue, but what really makes it a standout is the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff. The Van Horn estate is a gem you don’t want to miss!

The good: bed, linens and towels were top notch. The view is exceptional and it had a working fireplace. The not so good: The room was run down, the bathroom was unpleasant. Were warned they were in the process of redoing the rooms when we arrive so there is that. The biggest disappointment was the food. Over cooked was the theme, throw in a touch of over salted and there you have it. The menu looks great but the execution was terrible. From breakfast to the fillet and salmon, all over cooked. The service was great at night but for breakfast not so much, they just disappear. Being the only ones actually staying at the inn speaks volumes.

A perfect romantic escape! We celebrated our honeymoon here last year and had to come back for our one year anniversary. It is so peaceful, and beautifully maintained. We relaxed the entire stay, and when we were done relaxing, we went downstairs to enjoy some delicious food and drinks. We can’t wait to return!

Impromptu one night get away at The Manor. Enjoyed a delicious Dickensian themed dinner in this beautifully decorated inn. Wood fire place in the room made for a romantic and cozy evening. Played chess by the Christmas tree in the sitting room after breakfast. Would love to stay again!

The entire estate is gorgeous and well maintained. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The food is delicious and the environment is very cozy and welcoming. Always have a wonderful time when here and would highly recommend.

Excellent staff, chef, and bartenders. Wish the bar opened earlier than 5pm. Robes in room are huge. Some room don't have refrigerator. Rooms don't phones or clocks. Remote control fireplace is nice. Would prefer a bar of soap for shower and not liquid soap.

We loved our stay at Van Horn. The ambiance and location are superb. We felt so taken care of and pampered. The food is amazing. We have a gluten free and vegan diet and the chef made us delicious meals and snacks! We can't wait to go back!

a perfect stay at The Manor. I specifically want to point out that the staff. each one was extremely nice and helpful, and definitely went the extra mile to make our stay perfect. It felt very special. the room was beautiful and had the most gorgeous view on the golden pond in fall.