Swimming holes
Popular places to take a dip.
5 min drive. Easy access to the water, a beach, and lots of large smooth rocks above water line to lay on.
Packer's Falls
191 Packers Falls Rd5 min drive. Easy access to the water, a beach, and lots of large smooth rocks above water line to lay on.
5 min drive. Popular location for swimming and bridge jumping. Or follow trail downstream to wading pools and sunbathing rocks.
Wiswall Falls Mill Site
5 min drive. Popular location for swimming and bridge jumping. Or follow trail downstream to wading pools and sunbathing rocks.
Durgin Preserve
23 Clement Way10 min drive. Lee town swimming in Wheelwright Pond.
Sandy beach on the ocean. Surfing scene, swimming, seafood. 30 minutes from the Cozy Cottage.
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Hampton Beach
Ocean BoulevardSandy beach on the ocean. Surfing scene, swimming, seafood. 30 minutes from the Cozy Cottage.
Rye is a beautiful town with seaside estates and Wallis Beach. 30 min drive.
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Wallis Sands State Beach
1050 Ocean BlvdRye is a beautiful town with seaside estates and Wallis Beach. 30 min drive.
Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Co
62 Ocean BlvdAt the beach in Hampton. Learn to surf!
A different kind of swimming hole. Portsmouth. 30 min drive.
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Water Country Vízipark
2300 Lafayette RdA different kind of swimming hole. Portsmouth. 30 min drive.
Ice Cream!
Cow Palace Creamery
417 N River RdEpping. 15 min drive.
Ceo's Gelato Bistro
9 Pleasant StGreat gelato made in-house. 10 min drive. Durham.
Golicks Dairy Bar
683 Calef HwyBarrington. 15 min drive.
Hodgies Too of Stratham
Great stop for a big dish of frozen goodness. Stratham. 15 min drive.
Adjacent to nearby Amtrak station. On the campus of University of New Hampshire. 10 min drive.
The Dairy Bar
3 Depot RoadAdjacent to nearby Amtrak station. On the campus of University of New Hampshire. 10 min drive.
Stillwells Riverwalk Ice Cream
190 Water StExeter. 25 min drive.
Breweries and Vineyards
Local craft beer, wine, and spirits.
Flag Hill Distillery & Winery
297 North River RoadLee. 10 min drive.
Squamscott Vineyard & Winery
70 New Hampshire 108Newfields. 15 min drive.
Very good local craft beer tap room. Newmarket. 10 min drive.
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Deciduous Brewing Company
12 Weaver StreetVery good local craft beer tap room. Newmarket. 10 min drive.
Stoneface Brewing Co.
436 Shattuck WayTap room and tours. Newington. 20 min drive.
Continuous rotation of new brews. North Hampton. 25 min drive.
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Throwback Brewery
7 Hobbs RdContinuous rotation of new brews. North Hampton. 25 min drive.
Northwoods Brewing Company
1334 1st NH TurnpikeNorthwood. 25 min.
Brewery tours, tastings, and tavern. Fantastic three-season patio with fire pits. Bonus: disc golf. Hampton. 25 min drive.
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Smuttynose Brewing Company
105 Towle Farm RdBrewery tours, tastings, and tavern. Fantastic three-season patio with fire pits. Bonus: disc golf. Hampton. 25 min drive.
Food scene
Check websites to confirm hours and other deets.
Newfields. 15 min drive. Adjacent to Squamscott Winery, this casual bistro serves a great breakfast in an old barn, and has very friendly staff.
Fire and Spice Bistro
70 New Hampshire 108Newfields. 15 min drive. Adjacent to Squamscott Winery, this casual bistro serves a great breakfast in an old barn, and has very friendly staff.
A new gathering place with everything for an enjoyable afternoon or night out: food trucks to satisfy every taste, beer, outdoor dining. 10 min drive. Durham.
Tideline Public House
A new gathering place with everything for an enjoyable afternoon or night out: food trucks to satisfy every taste, beer, outdoor dining. 10 min drive. Durham.
Cool organic farm. Friday nights are rotisserie chicken night. Bring chairs and stay for the entertainment.
Vernon Family Farm
301 Piscassic RdCool organic farm. Friday nights are rotisserie chicken night. Bring chairs and stay for the entertainment.
Established 1660. In the same family since. It is the oldest family farm in the US. Year round farm stand and cafe.
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Emery Farm
147 Piscataqua RdEstablished 1660. In the same family since. It is the oldest family farm in the US. Year round farm stand and cafe.
Sunny's Restaurant
250 Calef HighwayLee. 7 min drive.
The Big Bean Durham
8 Jenkins CourtDurham. 10 min drive.
Big Bean Breakfast Cafe
118 Main StNewmarket. 10 min drive.
10 min drive. Lobster rolls. Fish and chips. Fried clams. Hamburgers. Year round food truck.
Lee Circle Grocery
83 Calef Hwy10 min drive. Lobster rolls. Fish and chips. Fried clams. Hamburgers. Year round food truck.
Horseshoe Café
171 Main StGood cup of coffee. Limited hours. Newmarket. 10 min drive.
Hop + Grind
17 Madbury RdGreat burgers and local craft beer. Durham. 10 min drive.
Panzanellas Italian Pizzeria & Bar
12A Weaver StNewmarket. 10 min drive.
La Catrina
72 Main StreetNewmarket. 10 min drive. Good Mexican fare.
Great selection of well conceived dishes for every taste. Very casual and very small. Also does take out. Newmarket. 10 min drive.
Jonny Boston's International Restaurant
170 Main StGreat selection of well conceived dishes for every taste. Very casual and very small. Also does take out. Newmarket. 10 min drive.
The Riverworks
164 Main StNewmarket. 10 min drive.
The Oak House
110 Main StNewmarket. 10 min drive.
Wing Itz
96 Main StNewmarket. 10 min drive.
Newfields General Store
66 Main StNewfields. 15 min drive. Between Mousetrap and Exeter.
Newick's Lobster House
431 Dover Point RdDover. 15 min drive. Between Mousetrap and Portsmouth.
Lindt Chocolate is made nearby. You can buy vast quantities at good prices at the factory outlet store. Stratham. 20 min drive.
Lindt Chocolate Shop
345 US-1Lindt Chocolate is made nearby. You can buy vast quantities at good prices at the factory outlet store. Stratham. 20 min drive.
Local farms
Small farms that welcome visitors.
Across the road from the cottage. Great source for herbs, teas, natural personal care products, books, and esoterica. Shop is open Fri, Sat, and Sun. Greenhouse open Tue-Sun.
Misty Meadows Herbal Center
183 Wednesday Hill RdAcross the road from the cottage. Great source for herbs, teas, natural personal care products, books, and esoterica. Shop is open Fri, Sat, and Sun. Greenhouse open Tue-Sun.
Organic farm selling fresh produce, eggs, pork, and lamb. Corn maze in the fall.
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Coppal House Farm
118 North River RoadOrganic farm selling fresh produce, eggs, pork, and lamb. Corn maze in the fall.
Hickory Nut Farm
22 York LnGoats! And goat cheese!
Riverslea Farm
362 N River RdSheep and wool products.
Velvet Pastures Elk Ranch LLC
95 Wednesday Hill RdLocal source for elk steak. Lee. 2 min drive.
DeMeritt Hill Farm
20 Orchard WayHaunted hay rides. Apple picking. Seasonal. Lee. 10 min drive.
Apple picking. Large year-round farm stand with locally grown produce, freshly made baked goods, and a bistro. Hampton Falls. 25 min drive.
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Applecrest Farm Orchards
133 Exeter RdApple picking. Large year-round farm stand with locally grown produce, freshly made baked goods, and a bistro. Hampton Falls. 25 min drive.
Woods, trails, parks
Conservation land and marked trails for walking and nature-watching. Check AllTrails for details and more local hikes. Parks for playing.
Accessible from the cottage, a short walk down the driveway past the host’s’ residence. Great for fishing, paddling, swimming, tubing. Designated a National Wild and Scenic River, it flows from Northwood to Newmarket, where it once powered a thriving mill complex before spilling into an estuary of Great Bay.
Lamprey River
Accessible from the cottage, a short walk down the driveway past the host’s’ residence. Great for fishing, paddling, swimming, tubing. Designated a National Wild and Scenic River, it flows from Northwood to Newmarket, where it once powered a thriving mill complex before spilling into an estuary of Great Bay.
Walking, bird watching, picnicking, and swimming in the Lamprey River. Short walk east of the cottage.
Thompson Forest
199-177 Wednesday Hill RdWalking, bird watching, picnicking, and swimming in the Lamprey River. Short walk east of the cottage.
Connects to miles of trails. Interesting geological formation. 3 min drive to trailhead.
Spruce Hole Conservation Area
367 Packers Falls RdConnects to miles of trails. Interesting geological formation. 3 min drive to trailhead.
Lee Town Forest
New Hampshire 155A network of trails in the center of Lee. 5 min drive to trailhead.
Little River Park
39 North River RoadPlaying fields, basketball, pickle ball. 5 min drive.
Public tennis courts, pickle ball, basketball, jungle gym, playing fields. 5 min drive.
Woodridge Park
Public tennis courts, pickle ball, basketball, jungle gym, playing fields. 5 min drive.
Very well marked and signed trail system on the campus of University of New Hampshire. 10 min drive.
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College Woods
Very well marked and signed trail system on the campus of University of New Hampshire. 10 min drive.
Sweet Trail
Sweet TrailExplore beaver dams. Views of Great Bay. 15 min drive to trailhead.
On the shore of Great Bay. Great place to take the kids and dog. 15 min drive.
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Wagon Hill Farm
156 Piscataqua RdOn the shore of Great Bay. Great place to take the kids and dog. 15 min drive.
New home of the South East Land Trust (SELT). A terrific place to go for a stroll. 12 min drive.
Burley Farms
247 N River RdNew home of the South East Land Trust (SELT). A terrific place to go for a stroll. 12 min drive.
Large public beach on lake. Canoe rentals. Hiking. 25 min.
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Pawtuckaway állami park
128 Mountain RdLarge public beach on lake. Canoe rentals. Hiking. 25 min.
Entertainment
Live music venues, movie theaters
Newmarket. 10 min drive. Great venue in historic church built from granite. Local and touring musicians. Selection of craft beer and good food.
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The Stone Church
5 Granite StNewmarket. 10 min drive. Great venue in historic church built from granite. Local and touring musicians. Selection of craft beer and good food.
The Music Hall
28 Chestnut StThe Word Barn
66 Newfields RdRegal Fox Run & RPX
45 Gosling RdBarnZ's Barrington Cinema
586 Calef HighwayO’Neil Cinemas
24 Calef HwyDuring summer, live music in outdoor stage, dinner and brunch al fresco, beer on tap. 15 min drive. Newfields.
Vernon Family Farm
301 Piscassic RdDuring summer, live music in outdoor stage, dinner and brunch al fresco, beer on tap. 15 min drive. Newfields.