Location:
Arabian Horse Inn is in Sudbury, Massachusetts, about 25 miles west of Boston, five miles from Framingham, and very close to historic Concord.
Guest Rooms:
Three guest rooms are available at the Arabian Horse Inn, all with private baths. (The Katrina Room has a bath across the hall, but it is not shared.)
The Tanah Suite includes a king-size canopy bed, two Victorian chairs, a working fireplace, and a two-person Jacuzzi tub. The Orlandra Suite includes a king-size draped bed, a private balcony, two Queen Anne chairs, an antique writing desk, and a two-person Jacuzzi tub.
The Katrina Room also has a king-size bed, in addition to a floor-to-ceiling bay window and a Victorian dressing table. All of the rooms are named after horses who live or lived on the farm.
Price Range:
Rates range from $169 to $319 per night.
Breakfast:
Weather permitting, a full breakfast is served outside on the porch of this Massachusetts bed and breakfast. An inside dining room is also available.
Special Features:
The Arabian Horse Inn sits on nine acres, with a barn, woods, horse pastures, a spring-fed pond and stream all surrounded by old stone walls. The farm houses horses, dogs, cats, chickens and ducks; other wildlife visits regularly. In 1998, a great blue heron used the farm as a place to give birth to her baby.
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Personal Recommendation:
My husband and I stayed at this inn in 2006, in the Katrina Room. We had a great visit and found the accommodations to be top-notch. Although the bathroom is across the hall, it is still very private due to the second floor's layout. Our bed was comfortable. The innkeepers were more than gracious, breakfast was delicious, and we would definitely return.
The inn's long driveway and the property's many trees help provide a convincing sense of seclusion, despite being not far from a somewhat busy road and several other houses.
More About Arabian Horse Inn:
Built in 1880, the grand main house is now more than 225 years old. The original farm was much larger -- 255 acres -- and it was dedicated to apples. Although only one apple tree remains on the now nine-acre property, it still produces apples. A double swing hangs from a 100-year-old Ash tree, inviting guests to sit and read, or just enjoy the scenery.
The picturesque grounds have been the site of many weddings.
