Relax & Rejuvenate at The York Harbor Inn
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icture this…a cool ocean breeze gently waking you on a sum- mer morning, the smell of homemade muffins wafting into your room, and the cozy down comforter and luxurious king
bed you are snuggled in. Sound amazing? Well it certainly is at the York Harbor Inn in York, Maine and some guests have been coming back 17 years for the experience! That’s quite a tribute to this beauti- ful family of Inns that is comprised of six separate lodges dating back to the early 1600’s. York, Maine has quite an interesting history. York is one of the most historically well-preserved and documented towns in New England. The first European inhabitants came in the very early 17th century. The town of York, the first town incorporated in Maine, and the Old York Historical Society Museum buildings offer a fascinat- ing tour of 18th and 19th Century settlement. In the early 1800’s, a fishing community on the Isles of Shoals, ten miles off the coast, dismantled their homes and brought them to York. It was at this time that the York Harbor Inn’s post and beam fireplaced “Cabin Room” (Circa 1637) was carefully dismantled by its owners and transported by barge to York Harbor from the Isles of Shoals where it had been used as a sail loft for the refitting of ships sails. Today the cozy Cabin Room is the centerpiece of the York Harbor Inn. There is another original fireplace in the new Chapman Cottage that was moved from Doylestown by Henry Chapman Mercer. During the 1940’s, the Colligan family purchased the Inn,
which they operated until 1978 - when it was purchased by the current owner/operators - the Dominguez family. The Dominguez’ have continued to build the business, creating a major addition in 1988 and upgrading all of the Inn’s major mechanical and electrical systems, as well as adding a professional kitchen and redecorating and refurbishing each of the Inn’s guestrooms. The historic building adjacent to the Inn on the west side (circa
1783) is the Yorkshire House, which was purchased in 1983 and became part of the Inn, offering eleven additional guestrooms. In 1997 the Harbor Cliffs, on the east side of the Inn, was purchased and seven new private rooms were added. Each of these exqui- sitely decorated rooms offers a private bath and most rooms feature stunning ocean vistas. Additionally, several of the guestrooms offer working fireplaces and some rooms even feature spa tubs.
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Next to the Yorkshire House is the Harbor Hill Inn building
with seven oversized rooms exemplifying a Grand New England Cottage architectural style. Each room in this Inn features ocean views, gas fireplaces, Jacuzzi spa tubs, king beds and many more luxuries. The Harbor Hill building opened during the summer of 2001. The 1730 Harbor Crest Inn was added in 2005 with seven
additional oversized rooms. Located on scenic Coastal Rt. 1A approximately one half-mile prior the York Harbor Inn. It is also only about .5 mile from the shops and restaurants of York Village, legendary Wiggly Bridge, Fisherman’s Walk and the Harbor Beach. All seven guest rooms have been revitalized with four-poster king size beds, gas or wood (wax log) fireplaces, wireless and direct internet connections and spacious bathrooms. Six of the seven rooms have two person Jacuzzi spa tubs. There are two premier rooms on third floor with gracious cathedral ceilings. And lastly, where I was lucky enough to stay…The Chapman
Cottage and Tavern is the York Harbor Inn’s newest luxury property and opened in August 2012. It is located right next door to the 1730 Harbor Crest Inn and approximately one half mile before the York Harbor Inn. The cottage is the sister house to the Harbor Crest Inn and houses the most luxurious accommodations. The Inn has seven beautifully appointed luxury guest rooms, each with its own unique amenities and character. The three third floor rooms feature large private decks, perfect for enjoying your morning breakfast and the beautiful scenery that surrounds the Inn. Two rooms on the second floor offer oversize spa bathrooms complete with Jacuzzi tubs for two, separate shower, and gas fireplaces. All rooms have 32 inch LCD TVs, and wireless internet. But what I really enjoyed was the food! Small plates with big
flavors are the theme of The Tavern at Chapman Cottage featuring fireside dining and outside dining on an expansive deck. Small plates and tapas is the rage now and I couldn’t be happier as it al- lows for one to taste numerous things on the menu without having to select one large entrée. We dined on the Tuna Nachos which was a delicious combination of marinated ahi tuna, wakeme, sriracha, wasabi aioli, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, and wonton chips. The Chapman’s Lobster Brioche is a must have considering you’re in lobster country. If seafood isn’t your thing, the Sesame
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