Whether a family getaway, romantic week-end or a group retreat, relax and enjoy Camp Inches ~ built inch-by-inch~ by our family over the past 60 years!
Camp Inches is a quiet, relaxing vacation spot located right off a country road in the charming, rural town of Danbury NH. Tall pines, mountain ridges and local farms will surround you. Danbury is also the home of Ragged Mountain, which is located a few minutes drive from Camp Inches. Cardigan Mountain is a short drive, also stunning Newfound Lake, known as "the cleanest lake in New Hampshire" ! Once there, you'll find Wellington State Park with it's scenic sandy beach, picnic tables and boating access for fishing and canoeing.
Spectacular mountain views include Ragged Mountain, Mt. Cardigan (15 mins), with it's peak at 3,155 feet, and a 360 degree view, Mount Kearsarge (30 mins) that boasts 2 state parks, Winslow and Rollins. Tenney Mountain (30 min), Mount Sunapee (30min) Gunstock, Loon and Waterville Valley resorts an hour ride.
Motorcyclists will love to ride along gorgeous scenic routes!! Camp Inches is only a 30 minute drive to Lake Winnipesauke then on to Laconia and Weirs Beach. Bike Week rents out well in advance of the event, so it's first come -- first serve! Be sure to book early!
Wine lovers will enjoy a trip to visit Danbury's own Haunting Whisper Winery! Wine tasting is encouraged.
The 48-mile hard packed Northern Rail Trail, which is the longest recreational-use trail in New Hampshire is accessible from the center of town in Danbury. Bring you bicycles, running and walking shoes. In the winter months it's open to snowmobilers.
You kids will love a trip to the Polar Caves in Rumney, Profile Falls in Bristol, Sculptured Rocks in Hebron and my personal favorite is Patten Brook Pony Rides, 420 Washburn Road, Alexandria where Jenny Tuthill provides rides for youths on her gentle Icelandic horses.
Close to Camp Inches, 3.7 miles is one of the best local country stores in NH, The Danbury Country Store. Voted #1 in the state of NH by WMUR voter results in 2018,2019 and 2020. A wide variety of groceries, homemade foods, great pizza and incredible homemade desserts. Gifts and toys too!! Family owned and run. You'll be sure to love it as much as we do!
A scenic drive on Route 104 to Bristol, (10 miles) is where you'll find Walkers Farm and Hannaford Supermarket. Once in Bristol you'll find restaurants, bars, Rite-Aid, a Dunkin Donuts and much more. Be sure to visit the popular Profile Falls on the Smith River and don't forget your bathing suits!
Historic New London (15 miles) is a unique college town and home of Colby- Sawyer College. New London is surrounded by magnificent mountains and lakes. (Pleasant Lake and Lake Sunapee) New London has unique shops and restaurants.It's also home to the New London Barn Playhouse. Also there you'll find a Hannaford grocery store for all your provisions and yes another Dunkins!!
If you like a bargain, the Tilton Outlet stores is a lovely 45-minute drive where you'll find many stores and restaurants.
Camp Inches:
You will hear the Wild Meadow's babbling brook which runs the length of the property, while you take in the sights and sounds of nature.You'll have your very own private water hole and waterfall surrounded by a fully screened, lighted porch which overlooks the waterfall and swimming hole. This magical space allows you to enjoy the great outdoors from dusk to dawn! Want to "rough" it? A comfortable double futon is on the porch that can sleep a lucky 2, guaranteeing the most relaxing night's sleep you've ever had!
A large,open grassy field where you can play yard games or just relax by the stream. Take pleasure sitting under the stars around a roaring camp fire with your family and friends while you listen to the babbling brook.
I have an additional 9 acres of meadow land that's located across the road and available for your exploration and enjoyment! Cut trails will lead you to enjoy more of the Wild Meadows Brook and a sandy beach. Turkey, bear, moose and an abundance of other wild life thrive there, so stay sharp!
Camp Inches rustic interior provides that authentic country ambiance and we have five sliding glass doors through out the home for your viewing pleasure that brings the outdoors right inside.
A fully equipped kitchen includes an island and has all new appliances. For the chef, kitchen utensils galore with spices and condiments at your fingertips! An open concept keeps everyone involved and interacting during meals. Dining area seats 8 and the breakfast bar 3. There's a Weber grill for your outdoor cooking right outside.
Our great room doubles as the third bedroom. This is my favorite room in the house and connects directly to the screened porch. I decided to set it up this way so everyone could enjoy this room. It has 2 couches, one pullout for sleeping. A wooded cathedral-style ceiling with two skylights and a ceiling fan. A flat screen TV , with Direct TV. An 8 foot sliding glass door that leads you to the screened porch. Views of the brook while seated on the couch are an added pleasure.
A cozy sunken living room is right off the kitchen.This room boasts another wooded cathedral ceiling with a ceiling fan. Another 8 foot sliding glass door just steps to the brook. A flat screened TV that includes Direct TV, Netflix and a futon that sleeps two.
Bedrooms: The first bedroom is off the kitchen and has a queen bed facing a 6ft glass slider with your own private deck and entrance. It also has a nice view of the forest and brook. The second bedroom is the master, which is down the hall past the bathroom. This room is spacious with a queen bed and a trundle bed that sleeps two.This room has a private entrance too.
We have a mud room where you'll find the washer and dryer, so pack light!