Awards, Honors and Media Mentions

A Time To Fly article By Tamara Gruber | July 2021

When you are visiting a town as charming as the seaside village of Kennebunkport in Maine, you want your accommodations to be equally delightful. If you are looking for the perfect spot to lay your head on a romantic getaway or girl’s trip to Maine, The Inn at English Meadows will cuddle your coiffure in comfort and luxury. Read More ›

We are proud to share the news that Select Registry announced that the Inn at English Meadows has joined its portfolio of celebrated B&Bs. “Only 330 properties throughout North America have qualified for the Select Registry designation,” explains Will Carlson, the association’s executive director. “Each property must pass rigorous, unannounced inspections to attain and then maintain its membership. We set the bar extremely high. Our goal is to give guests the assurance that when they check into a Select Registry inn, they’re in for an exceptional experience.”

Select Registry properties combine the charm of B&Bs with modern comforts like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions and complimentary breakfasts featuring contemporary gourmet cuisine, according to Carlson. He says the 22 new member inns offer a range of getaways, from adventure travel to romantic escapes. They are located in the countryside and in major cities, from Washington’s Cascade Mountains to Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks and Florida’s sunny shores. We are pleased to join this distinguished group of properties, offering a chic and relaxing getaway in Southern coastal Maine.

The Selfish Mother blog bills itself as a blogzine for brilliant women with articles aimed at “women who love their kids to bits, but whose interests stretch far beyond them.” Contributor Ashling McCloy and her husband escaped to the U.S. “for five joyous days and found a few little gems along the way.” One of those gems was The Inn at English Meadows where Ashling and her husband appreciated the “hint of New York style” accompanied by luxurious amenities that made “for a lush night’s sleep.” She also found the fresh baked cookies irresistible.

On November 7th, the “Wake Up With Al” show focused on three New England destinations in a piece called “Hot Travel Spots on Wake Up With Al.” Hosts Al Roker and Stephanie Abrams interview Jennifer Flowers, News Editor for Travel + Leisure Magazine who gives her top picks for fall. The Inn at English Meadows, along with Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast and Three Mountain Inn, are highlighted as wonderful New England getaways.

In their “Top 10 Places to Stay in Maine, New England” article posted September 20, 2013, The Guardian featured The Inn at English Meadows as their only pick on the southern coast of Maine. The article highlights their top recommendations from Kennebunk, Maine up to Northeast Harbor on Mount Desert Island. To read the full article visit The Guardian website.

The Inn at English Meadows is featured as one of Travel + Leisure’s picks for the best Kennebunkport and Southern Maine Beaches hotels — a list that includes all-inclusive resorts, design hotels, remote lodges, vacation rentals, and more. Their international team of editors and writers handpicked the top Kennebunkport + Southern Beaches hotels, to help travelers discover the most popular places to stay and the most memorable.

On June 4, 2013, the Think Tasty blog featured our Sour Cream Coffee Cake recipe as their recipe of the week. Think Tasty seeks to provide readers of its online magazine with recipes, restaurant reviews, news, and interviews that provide food for thought. For all people, food is what sustains the body. For others, food is what sustains the soul. The editor and writers at Think Tasty are part of the second group. Although they aren’t professionals in the food industry, they have a penchant for delicious food and, even more than that, they love sharing it with others. Visit the Think Tasty blog to get the recipe.

The Huffington Post recently ran an article in their Travel section highlighting chic, modern bed and breakfasts. The title says it all: “6 Doily-Free B&Bs.” The Inn at English Meadows is mentioned as a stylish place for a getaway that offers premium amenities, access to a curated wine collection, and a location that is convenient to everything that Kennebunkport and Kennebunk have to offer.

In the April 2013 issue, Maine Magazine visits The Inn at English Meadows as part of the “south coast cozy” article. Journalist Sandy Lang and photographer Peter Frank Edwards journeyed to York County to visit three inns in three days to chronicle their experience taking in all that the inns and the area have to offer.

On February 26, 2013, the Think Tasty blog featured our Gourmet Hot Chocolate recipe as their recipe of the week. Think Tasty seeks to provide readers of its online magazine with recipes, restaurant reviews, news, and interviews that provide food for thought. For all people, food is what sustains the body. But for others, food is also what sustains the soul. The editor and writers at Think Tasty are part of the second group. Although they aren’t professionals in the food industry, they have a penchant for delicious food and, even more than that, they love sharing it with others. To visit the blog click here.

On February 28, 2013, The Examiner featured The Inn at English Meadows in an article in their travel section. The theme of the article was that women need not despair during the basketball fueled frenzy of March Madness. Our inn is one of several properties mentioned as great destinations for a Girl’s March Madness Getaway. We are always happy to custom tailor a stay to include elements that will personalize and enhance the experience of escaping to Kennebunk / Kennebunkport and the beauty of southern Maine. To read the article click here.

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence once again in 2014. TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel review site with more than 56 million unique monthly visitors, and over 75 million reviews and opinions. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features. The award spotlights properties who are consistently rated as “Excellent” in visitor reviews. Please click on the badge to the left to visit our TripAdvisor page to read our reviews or add your own.