Shelburne, New Hampshire, is a small town of about 400 people, located in southeast Coos County, on the Maine border, only 15 minutes from Mount Washington. The White Mountains provide a stunning background to the town as well as opportunities for skiing, hiking, climbing and other outdoor activities. With such a small town, the lodging options for visitors are not many, but neighboring Gorham also offers a number of different choices.
Located at 20 Route 2, the Town and Country Motor Inn is the only motel in Shelburne and the largest place of lodging in the area, with 160 rooms available. Amenities include a heated indoor pool, fitness center, sauna and complimentary wireless Internet. The Inn offers a wide range of affordable package deals in conjunction with neighboring ski resorts, making it an attractive option for those wishing to enjoy nearby Wildcat Mountain or Sunday River ski resorts. For those interested in hiking or biking, trails lead directly from the parking lot into the mountains. Pets are allowed in certain rooms at a $6 surcharge per night. The toll-free phone number is 800-325-4386.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Philbrook Farm Inn at 881 North Road is the largest and most distinguished of several inns and bed and breakfasts in Shelburne. Operating since 1861, the Inn has 18 guest rooms available for between $120 and $150 per night, as of 2011, with breakfast and dinner included. There are also six cottages on the premises with accommodation for up to eight. The phone number is 603-466-3831.
There are three bed and breakfasts in Shelburne. The Mount Washington Bed and Breakfast, located at 421 Route 2, offers seven guest rooms with prices from $90 to $190 as of 2011. The phone number is 603-466-2669. The Wildberry Inn Bed and Breakfast is located at 592 Route 2 and can be reached at 603-466-5059. Lastly, there is the Inn at Bowman, for which the address is 1174 Route 2, and the phone number is 603-466-5006.
There are three motels located in neighboring Gorham, less than five miles to the west of Shelburne. The Royalty Inn at 130 Main Street is the largest with 90 rooms, a heated indoor pool and a fitness center. Reservations can be made by calling 800-43-RELAX. The Mount Madison Motel at 365 Main Street offers 32 rooms and allows pets to stay for free. It can be reached at 603-466-3622. The Top Notch Inn Gorham at 265 Main Street has 36 rooms but only operates seasonally and is closed between October 30 and May 13. The phone number for the Top Notch Inn is 800-228-5496.
