TL;DR

Historic charm: Set in an 18th-century farmhouse with rich history.
Award-winning: One of Cape Cod’s top B&Bs with impeccable standards.
Restored: Lovingly updated by New York owners in 2016.
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Driving around places like Brewster, Cape Cod, you get to know the charm of the white clapboard cape, the 18th Century farmhouse, and the red brick libraries.

And nowhere is this charm more obvious than the Candleberry Inn.

It’s an award-winner of a B&B, set in a historic building, with the oldest part in the main house: the dining room built in the 1780s.

The house was expanded in the early 1800s for Senator George Copeland and used for a variety of purposes.

It has functioned as a school, a home, a boarding house, inn, and even a farmhouse for a short time.

In 2016 a couple from New York purchased the property and set about bringing it up to the impeccable standards that you’ll find today.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 9 rooms split between the Main House and Carriage House.
Main House: Federal Style rooms with antiques and colorful walls.
Carriage House: Historic, beachey vibe with blue-and-white touches.
Luxury details: Matouk linens, Smart TVs, robes, slippers, and Turkish towels.
Bathrooms: Renovated with marble, pastel walls, and premium finishes.
Extras: Some rooms with fireplaces, suites with soaking tubs and showers.
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Accomodation is split between the main house and the carriage house, with each location boasting its own atmosphere.

Main House rooms are in the Federal Style. They honor the history of the property, especially in the Seacroft Suite.

The quality of furnishings is anything but 19th century, unless you include some exceptionally fine antiques.

Walls are cleverly colorful, right on the edge of bold, but firmly on the side of friendly and pleasing.

The Carriage House, while on the National Registry of Historic Places, loosens up a bit, and feels more beachey.

You’ll have lots of white linens and the quintessential New England blue and white stripes.

All rooms boast Matouk linens, duvets and blankets, with Smart TVs, individual climate control, all the charging ports you need and all the room amenities you can think of.

Bathrooms are all the result of recent renovations, with soft gray marble and pastel walls along with beautiful finishes. Custom Frette robes, slippers, and Turkish bath towels are ready to make your pampering complete.

Not all, but many, rooms have fireplaces (wood and gas), while all suites will include a soaking tub and shower.

Private, newly renovated bathroom in each guest room with premium finishes; standard guest rooms have showers, suites have both bathtubs and showers.

What are prices like?

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Note: Candleberry Inn is in our adults-only category though it does accept children aged 12 and over.

And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Breakfast: Multi-course gourmet mornings with fruit and hot mains.
Italian twist: Chefs’ background subtly influences the menu.
Snacks: Complimentary tea, coffee, and daily baked treats.
Guest pantry: Microwave, espresso machine, dishes, and glassware available.
Leisure: Mini-library, games, and relaxed common areas.
Exploration: Bike rentals make exploring Cape Cod easy.

The Candleberry Inn is a B&B, therefore not huge on facilities, but the services are top-notch.

You’ll start each morning with a dreamy multi-course breakfast, including fruit given a truly gourmet treatment and a hot breakfast main.

The chefs have Italian backgrounds, which isn’t obvious, but sneaks in there on occasion, a quirk absolutely nobody has a problem with.

Throughout the rest of the day you’ll enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, and a sweet baked treat for you to snack on.

Your ability to feed yourself is completely indulged, with a guest pantry, microwave, espresso machine, sliverware, dishes, and glassware.

Entertainment is low-key but enjoyable, with a lovely mini-library and some games.

Finally, there’s the ease of bike rental, which, for anyone who likes two-wheeled explorations, can make your trip to the Cape.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Sleepy charm: Brewster is quiet, perfect for relaxed biking and drives.
Local eats: A few nice restaurants and a great café on Main Street.
Central location: Halfway on Cape Cod, easy reach of Provincetown and Falmouth.
Biking: Ten minutes to Cape Cod Rail Trail; three-hour ride to Provincetown.
Nearby culture: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Art Museum, Edward Gorey House.

Brewster is not a hopping center town by any means, but it is one of those sleepy New England communities perfect for biking or driving around.

There are a few cute restaurants and even a killer café off Main Street.

The real draw, though, is the natural beauty surrounding the town, and the excellent halfway location on Cape Cod.

You’re not on one side or the other, and both the culture of Provincetown and the ferry access of Falmouth are less than an hour away.

You’re a ten-minute bike ride to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, which stretches between the two.

The bike to Provincetown takes about three hours, making it an ideal day trip for anyone with two wheels, basic fitness, and a sense of adventure.

Or stick around; the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, for example, is a small but charming spot to learn about local ecology.

The lessons will make wanders through the many nearby trails that much more enjoyable.

There are other seemingly random, but no less interesting, attractions nearby. Check out the Cape Cod Museum of Art or the ever-lovely Edward Gorey House.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

”Angelo and Marco were consummate hosts. The Inn is exquisitely appointed and their attention to detail is second to none. My husband and I will definitely be returning!!!..”

“Very rarely does one find hospitality at this level anywhere, but discovering it among the idyllic beauty of Cape Cod makes it even better. As soon as one enters the Candleberry Inn, it becomes apparent that the beauty of this B&B extends far beyond the charm of the historic building and the tastefully landscaped property. Innkeepers Marco and Angelo have distilled the experience of their lifelong, worldwide travel into a place where people can relax yet be treated to extraordinary service, recommendations, breakfast, and so much more. Even better, their staff is outgoing, professional, and knowledgeable. I’ve stayed at many places, but this was, by far, the most difficult one to leave. I look forward to returning….”