Peter and Patty Cooke, owners of Pickering House Inn, drew from their own experiences at luxury boutique hotels and inns when they created Pickering House. The Cookes envisioned a special place where they would like to stay themselves – a place with a relaxed feel, an attentive (but not hovering) staff, distinctive interiors, luxurious furnishings, boutique amenities, and a great downtown location within walking distance of Lake Winnipesaukee. The result is being one of the few properties in New Hampshire to receive national recognition. It has been named to the list of top hotels in New England by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and for the third year in a row, named by Travel + Leisure Magazine World's Best Awards for New England, the United States and the World.
Pickering House Inn is the realization of the Cookes’ vision.
Welcome!
DAILY REFRESHMENTS
Refreshment areas are located throughout the inn so you can help yourself to beverages as well as morning and afternoon snacks.
GOURMET BREAKFAST
A scrumptious start to the day served in the Gathering Kitchen and included in your room rate.
{photo courtesy of travel writer Meaghan Murray}
CURATED BEERS & WINES
Craft beers and selected wines are available for your enjoyment.
DINNER RESERVATIONS AT PAVILION
Stroll next door and enjoy an extraordinary dinner at the PAVILION restaurant. Founded by the same team behind Pickering House Inn, PAVILION takes Wolfeboro dining to a new level. As of 2023, PAVILION now features Executive Chef / Owner Chris Viaud and his culinary team, Inn guests may make dinner reservations before they are available to the general public. Please remember that especially in the busier months PAVILION reservations are hard to come by and that we cannot guarantee dining availability for reservation requests made less than 30 days of your stay (when PAVILION opens their reservations to the public).
DIVERSIONS
If you are content with a book or a game, then our Library is as far as you need roam. Otherwise, our staff specializes in adventure planning to help you make the most of your time in Wolfeboro, NH. We love to share our fun “Favorite Field Trips” — unique, off-the-beaten path excursions that will have you exploring like a local.
PRIVATE DINING
We have many options for private dining, from seating for a small group in Pickering’s Kitchen (our gathering kitchen), to larger events in The Barn at Pickering House. These picturesque spaces are the perfect backdrop to celebrate that special occasion with friends and family. Our event manager will work with you to personalize the details of the menu and logistics to ensure that your event will create memories that last a lifetime.
PICKERING HOUSE EVENTS
From our popular Innkeeper’s Suppers to unique Tasting Dinners, we host a varied array of dinner events in The Barn at Pickering House - open to our In guests as well as the public. These fun, seasonally rotating events are a great way for larger parties to enjoy an experience together without having to make arrangements for a private event. For more information about out upcoming events in the Barn at the Pickering House, check out our events calendar.
LIGHT-HEARTED LUXURY –
STEPS FROM LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE
NECESSITIES
It goes without saying that we offer complimentary WiFi throughout the inn, including all common areas and guest rooms. We are also pleased to offer Smart TVs, state-of-the-art soundproofing in all rooms, individually controlled heat and air-conditioning in guestrooms and, of course, the finest mattresses, linens and toiletries.
