Title: A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=87683662&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse Holiday home in Groton ## Photo gallery for A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse ![Private kitchen - A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse (Groton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87683700/87683662/de3d01d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse (Groton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87683700/87683662/8db19fad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse (Groton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87683700/87683662/d7370567.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse (Groton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87683700/87683662/518e44a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse (Groton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87683700/87683662/c87edbfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning £1,253 includes taxes & fees 29 Dec - 30 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse Birch and Stone is a newly renovated 1838 Farmhouse nestled in Groton, Massachusetts. Located on the same property as The Herb Lyceum and The Gilson Family Farm, this house is surrounded by four acres of fragrant herb gardens, greenhouses, and flowering trees. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91260000/91255500/91255411/e9d8386d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Contemporary house on 8 acres of wild flowers, trees and trails; pet friendly Littleton - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=91255411&PinnedHotelID=91255411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82940000/82938600/82938553/a847ce4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Waterfront Home Sandown - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=82938553&PinnedHotelID=82938553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/108000000/107991200/107991129/w903h683x60y0-ae7a24ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Potager Farm Historic Private Townhouse Sleeps 4 with Pool. 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Please deposit all trash in provided receptacles. Prohibited: NO Smoking (of any kind) within the house or on the grounds, NO Fires, and NO Candles Alcohol is not permitted off the grounds. Any outside caterers must be previously approved with written permission by owner or designated Birch and Stone representative. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Cribs, highchairs, etc are not available ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number C0383551150 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.616932,-71.58577&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DnccG%60r%7CsL%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40S%40S%40U%40UBSBSBUBSBUBSBSDSDSBSDSDSDSDQFSDSFQFQDQHQFSFQFQHOFQHQFOHQHOJOHOHOHMJOHOJMJMJMJMJMJKJMJKLMJKLKLIJILKLILILILILILGLGNGLGLGLGNENELGNCLENCLCNENANELANCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40P%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FLBN%40NDN%40LDNBNBLDNBLFNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLFLHLHLHLHLHJJLHLJJHLJJLJJLLJJJLJLJLJLHLJNHNJLHNHNHNHNHPHNFPHPHNFPFPFRFPFPFPDRFPDRFPDRDRBRDRDRBRDRBRBTBRBTBR%40R%40TBT%40R%40R%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FRATATARARCTATARCRCTCRCTCPERCTERERCRERERGPERGPERGPGPGPGPGRGPINIPGPININIPILIPILKNINKLINKLKLKLKJKLMJKLKJMLKHMJMHKJMHMHMHMHMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFODMDODMDOBOBMDO%40OBOBM%40O%40OBO%40M%3FQ%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOCOAOAMCOCOAOEMCOCMEOEMEOEOGMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMIMIMIMIMKKIMIMKKMMKKMKKKMKKKMKMKMKOIMKOIOIMIQKMIQIOGOIQGQIOGQGSGQIQEQGQGQESGSEQESESESCSESEUCSCQCUCSCUCSCSAUAUASASAUAUAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6ONtKGFlunwYiCHboQYkFKub3L8=) Groton, MA #### What's nearby - Nashoba Paddler \- 4 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Nashua River Rail Trail \- 5 min drive \- 3.3 miles - Nashoba Valley Medical Center \- 8 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Steward Nashoba Valley Medical Center \- 8 min drive \- 3.8 miles - SMG Nashoba Family Medicine \- 8 min drive \- 5.3 miles #### Getting around - Shirley Station - 14 min drive - Nashua, NH (ASH-Nashua Municipal) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse? ### What time is check-in at A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse? ### What time is check-out at A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse? ### Where is A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Quintessential New England Historical Guesthouse Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lea Ann S. 5 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy historic perfection We only stayed one night to attend a wedding in Groton but would have loved to linger at this delightful historic home. Centrally located and convenient. Stocked with everything you need and so many extra touches that made it special. Stocked coffee and tea bar; seating in so many places on the first floor to make conversation easy; welcome book with helpful info and easy to locate Wi-Fi password; notable historic notes and artwork. Nod to the transcendental history of the region. Welcoming and responsive host. All around perfection. ##### Lea Ann S. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie S. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful in every way! Lovely colonial home with scenic grounds, modernized bathrooms & kitchen & a very responsive & helpful host! House is convenient to downtown Groton and perfect for a family seeking more space, privacy & kitchen! ##### Leslie S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home Wonderful stay !!!!! Just perfect !!! ##### Sarah B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy A. 26 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Christmas Family Christmas gathering. ##### Kathy A. 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