Welcome
Michael and Wendy at the Guilford Bed and Breakfast (GBNB) cater specifically to other adults who share our passion for delicious food, art and architecture, literature and history, travel and dogs. If you prefer to stay in a place with charm and one-of-a-kind character, the GBNB is the place for you. We offer fresh, unique breakfasts prepared specifically to boost and energize our guests to set them up for a fantastic day.
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The lovely, award-winning Guilford Bed and Breakfast was originally built as a private residence in 1902 in the Colonial Revival style. For over thirty years, this architectural beauty has been inviting guests from around the world to the historic mill town of Guilford, Maine.
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Step inside and experience the classic elegance and charming craftsmanship of a bygone era and wake up each morning to a unique (and surprisingly healthy) gourmet breakfast. Sleep comfortably in one of four vintage-style guest rooms and focus on writing your great American novel, or grab a blanket and a book and get cozy on the chaise lounge in front of the fireplace in the library. Check out the secret art inside the fireplace and discover how it relates to the hand-painted wall mural on the second floor. Steal away and experience that which sooths, inspires, and challenges your heart, mind and soul. Whatever your focus, come and enjoy your respite at the GBNB in the scenic Maine Highlands.
Newsworthy Notes
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September 20, 2023
The Guilford Bed and Breakfast (GBNB) has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 20, 2023, under the historic name: Ernest and Louise Genthner House (#SG100009364). A special thanks to Michael Goebel-Bain, National Register and Survey Coordinator, who diligently managed this lengthy process. Click here for additional details.
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August 11, 2023
LUXlife Magazine just awarded the Guilford Bed and Breakfast their third award - that makes three in a row! GBNB was honored to accept LUXlife's 2023 Hospitality Award for "Most Charming Rural B&B - Central Maine". (Awarded "Most Charming Rural B&B - Central Maine" in 2021 and "Most Charming Traditional B&B - Maine" in 2022).
LUXlife is in its eighth year now and they consistently highlight winner's efforts, innovation, and creativity when it comes to delivering the best of the best for their myriad of customers. Stretching across the globe, the luxury resorts and retreats industry has been a prevalent force for exquisite self-care, sophistication, and exclusive experiences. They delve deeper into the industry and recognize our winner's achievements and honor them within this year's awards program.
To find out more about these prestigious awards, click here to view the winners' supplement and full winners' list.
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April 10, 2023
Wendy Denney obtained her practitioner certification for Quantum Hypnosis Healing Technique (QHHT) from Master Hypnotist, Dolores Cannon. Hypnosis sessions are offered FREE to overnight guests as well as to the public (pending availability) beginning April 22, 2023.
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November 10, 2022
Guilford Bed and Breakfast selected 2022 winner for "Guest House of the Year in Maine" by TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY AWARDS. Visit www.thawards.com for more info. .
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July 1, 2022
Guilford Bed and Breakfast wins success in this years’ Resort and Retreat Awards 2022 by LUXlife magazine for the second year in a row.
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April 28, 2022
The REVEAL evening hosted by the Guilford Bed and Breakfast served light refreshments and personal tours to the community to display the new, hand-painted mural by local artist, Lydia Spencer.