Newcastle, Maine Bed and Breakfast Inns - and Surrounding Area

For the bed and breakfast enthusiast who enjoys cities with long histories, Newcastle is the place. Newcastle is situated between the Damariscotta and Sheepscot rivers. Newcastle saw its first settlers in the early 1600s. Furthermore, Newcastle is home to the oldest Catholic church in New England; Saint Patricks. Of note for the bed and breakfast visitor... » show more is the original Paul Revere bell which is still in use today. The bed and breakfast visitor to Newcastle will be steeped in coastal traditions. Historic homes of ship captains, seaside flora and fauna, and coastal wildlife are a few of the treats that make their way up to Newcastle. For a closer glimpse into the history of Newcastle, the bed and breakfast visitor should visit the Historical Society of Newcastle. Their museum is located in the Taniscot Engine House on Main Street. A number of records will interest the bed and breakfast visitor at the museum including complete cemetery records from as far back as 1758. For the more outdoor oriented bed and breakfast visitor one should visit Dodge Point Public Reserved Land. This Newcastle recreation area fronts the Damariscotta river and offers hiking, fishing, and cross country skiing in winter. The bed and breakfast visitor looking for high quality American fare served in a relaxed atmosphere can dine at Newcastle Publick House on Main Street. Specialties of note include local scallops and mussels accompanied by white bean hash. Newcastle provides the bed and breakfast traveler with a quiet atmosphere to enjoy nature, wildlife and American history. « show less