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Thornhedge Inn & Stratford

Property class: 3.5

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A staircase with a wooden handrail, a table with a statue, a chair, and a potted plant.
A spacious living room with a large patterned rug, a staircase, and a fireplace.
A traditional room with a round wooden table, ornate chairs, a floral wallpaper, and a large mirror on the wall.
A room with a round table covered with a floral tablecloth, surrounded by floral-patterned chairs, a large patterned rug, and a vase with flowers.
A two-story house with a porch, a blue door, and a sign that reads "The Hornhedge".

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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47 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Criterion Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Blair Eyrie

A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a wooden dresser, and a nightstand.

Blair Eyrie

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Stanwood

A bedroom with a fireplace, a television, a bed with a floral bedspread, and a chair.

Stanwood

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Chatwold

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a fireplace, a chandelier, and a floral-patterned rug.

Chatwold

  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Greenway Court

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Greenway Court

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Casa Far Niente

A bedroom with a bed, two leather armchairs, a dresser, and floral wallpaper.

Casa Far Niente

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Devilstone

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa, and a large ornate rug.

Devilstone

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Brook End

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Brook End

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Fairview

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

Fairview

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Strawberry Hill | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), individually decorated

Strawberry Hill

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Corfield

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Corfield

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Stratford #1 (West End)

A four-poster bed with a red and blue patterned rug, a fireplace, and a television on the wall.

Stratford #1 (West End)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Stratford #2

A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a fireplace, and a television mounted above it.

Stratford #2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Startford #3 (Malvern)

Startford #3 (Malvern) | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), individually decorated

Startford #3 (Malvern)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Stratford #4 (Porcupine)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a floral rug.

Stratford #4 (Porcupine)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Stratford #5 (ST Sauveur)

Stratford #5 (ST Sauveur) | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), individually decorated

Stratford #5 (ST Sauveur)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Stratford #6 (Rodick Suite)

A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a red and blue patterned rug, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Stratford #6 (Rodick Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Stratford #7 (Belmont Suite)

Stratford #7 (Belmont Suite) | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), individually decorated

Stratford #7 (Belmont Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

With a stay at Thornhedge Inn & Stratford, you'll be centrally located in Bar Harbor, within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. .This bed & breakfast is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Cadillac Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Village Green - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Street Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Criterion Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Agamont Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Thornhedge Inn & Stratford

Thornhedge Inn & Stratford offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

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 - 7:00 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

Thornhedge Bar Harbor

Thornhedge

Thornhedge Inn Bar Harbor

Thornhedge Inn Bed & breakfast

Thornhedge Inn Bed & breakfast Bar Harbor

Thornhedge Inn & Stratford Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cormac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, great food, beautiful building, and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best host in Bar Harbor, will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Thornhedge. Room was comfortable and hotel is well located within Bar Harbor. Staff, including the owner, are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and owner and staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You want excellent service and primo location, unparalleled luxury in a B&B this is the place. Worth a gazillion stars.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

James

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

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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