Location, lobster and history are three appealing aspects of the Zachariah Eddy House. If you are looking for an affordable base of operation for touring Boston, Cape Cod, Newport and Providence you will be pleased to learn it is less than 35 miles from each of these destinations. 1831 Zachariah Eddy House Bed & Breakfast
Middleboro (Plymouth area), Massachusetts

Voted by Inngoers 'BEST BREAKFAST IN NEW ENGLAND', Arrington Publishing's Bed & Breakfast Journal Book of Lists 2005.

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"Location, lobster and history are three appealing aspects of the Zachariah Eddy House. If you are looking for an affordable base of operation for touring Boston, Cape Cod, Newport and Providence you will be pleased to learn it is less than 35 miles from each of these destinations."

1831 Zachariah Eddy House has been voted "Best Breakfast in New England" by inngoers in Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal 2005 Book of Lists!

This award-winning Bed & Breakfast, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, offers quiet, comfortable elegance, sumptuous breakfasts and LOBSTER in season. Located within 35 miles of Boston, Providence, Plymouth, Cape Cod, Newport and the Martha's Vineyard ferry, the Eddy House affords easy access to all of southern New England's favorite attractions. Enjoy special treasures of days gone by; double parlors, parquet floors, built-in china closets, stained glass windows. There is also a large collection of antique stereoscopes, stereoview, Victrolas and Gramophones. There are three unique guest rooms, each with its own charm. Of special significance is the "Chapel Bath" with a story to tell all its own.

Porch Admire the beautiful hand-carved floor-to-ceiling oak fireplace and Delft tiled hearth as you snuggle by the fire in winter.

In summer, curl up on the porch swing with a tall a glass of peach iced tea and enjoy the impressive examples of Colonial architecture that surround you -- several historic churches and one of the most magnificent Town Halls in all New England.

All Guest Rooms feature individual air conditioning units and cable TV with HBO, Showtime, ESPN and more. Robes are provided for guest convenience.

A large library of books is available for guest use, including many reference books for GENEALOGY RESEARCH. The innkeeper is a direct descendent of several Mayflower passengers; JOHN ALDEN and PRISCILLA MULLINS, William Mullins and also Peter Brown. The innkeeper is also a direct desecendent of early settler, JAMES LEONARD of Raynham, who with his brother HENRY LEONARD, was founder of the first ironworks in America. Resource books specific to these families, as well as extensive and detailed family lineage charts and histories are available on site for guests researching any of these lines. Additionally families Snow, Wade and Skillings are included and several very good historical libraries are nearby for further research.

Specializing in unique Getaway Packages, we offer over 50 different getaways throughout the year.

1831 Zachariah Eddy House has been voted one of the Top 15 B&B's with "Best Getaway Packages" by inngoers in Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal's 2003 Book of Lists!

Special Packages

FREE LOBSTER DINNER OFFER !!!
Summer Special - Reserve any 4 nights midweek June thru October to receive our Free Lobster Dinner Offer. ....(more)

Visit Plymouth Special Offer 2005
Visit Plymouth, MA -America's Home Town -with FREE PASSES to Plimoth Plantation, Historic Gardens and the Mayflower II....(more)

Best of Boston, Plymouth and Cape Cod
Our best vacation package. Let us be your guide to see the Best of Boston, Plymouth and Cape Cod... ....(more)

King Richard's Faire...a Renaissance Festival
King Richard's Faire...a vivid receation of a 16th century English marketplace at festival time.....(more)

King Richard's Faire Dinner at the Inn Weekends
A Renaissance Festival Package, includes 2 nights lodgisng, breakfast and dinners PLUS tickets to the Faire....(more)

College Students/Parents Visits
Nearby Colleges include Bridgewater State College. Wheaton, Stonehill, Mass Maritime Academy.......(more)

Gas and Go
With our "Gas and Go" Special this summmer you can travel and still offset high gas prices when you stay with us. ....(more)

Business Package
Special Corporate rates with full breakfast served from 6:30 am.......(more)

Location... Middleboro, MA is located just 12 miles from Plymouth and within 35 miles of southern New England's most popular destinations; Boston, Providence, Cape Cod, Newport and the Martha's Vineyard ferry.

Ask for our list of "101 Things to See and Do within 35 Miles."

Imagine enjoying a comfortable home base without having to pack up every night or worry about check-in and check-out times.

Whether you travel by air, car or rail, it couldn't be easier. Located midway between Boston and Providence the Eddy House is equally accessible to both Logan Airport and T.F. Green Airport. Also, just 1 mile to Interstate 495 (at exit 4) for highway travel or 1 mile to the MBTA Commuter Rail station for convenient, hassle free service into Boston.

For your added convenience, the Eddy House offers complimentary drop off and pick up at the nearby MBTA station.

View of Town Hall from our Sun Deck
View of Town Hall from our Sun Deck

Plymouth Plantation
Plymouth Plantation
Area Attractions
We offer a list of "101 Things to See and Do within 35 Miles". This is just a just a sampling...

PLYMOUTH · BOSTON · PROVIDENCE · CAPE COD · NEWPORT

  • Whale Watching
  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • Plymouth Plantation
  • Mayflower II
  • Lobster Boats
  • Plymouth Rock
  • Cape Cod Canal Cruise
  • Antique Shops
  • Ocean Beaches
  • Sand Dunes
  • Faneuil Hall
  • Freedom Trail
  • Trolley Tours
  • Duck Tours
  • USS Constitution
  • Cranberry Harvest Festival
  • Factory Outlet Shopping
  • Waterfire
  • Newport Mansions
  • International Tennis Hall of Fame
  • Cliffwalk
  • Martha's Vineyard Ferry
  • Genealogy Resources
  • Eddy Homestead Museum
  • Tom Thumb Museum
  • Heritage Plantation
  • Sandwich Glass Museum
  • Sumptuous Breakfast and More...

    We hope breakfast will be one of the best memories you take with you. We take pride in featuring local products in season, fresh produce from our own gardens, home baked breads and muffins. House favorites include bread pudding with amaretto sauce, baked apple pancakes or Yankee scramble. One of the special pleasures of Cape Cod in season is LOBSTER. Since we trap our own, our lobster is plentiful and the freshest you will ever taste! The House Special is Lobster Soufflé but you may also find lobster omelet, lobster quiche or lobster crepes on the breakfast menu.

    Lobster Lobster

    We are committed to providing hospitality and service that is a cut above the rest, but don't just take our word for it...

    Guest Comments

    "Even now, months later, we still relive those special days. I should mention that we are British and not given to effusiveness…we left with tears in our eyes and long to return." Cypress

    "We were welcomed with glasses of wine and bowls of clam chowder on a stormy night." New Orleans

    "Set a high standard for future experiences!" Texas

    "The only thing better than the accommodations, was the food and the only thing better than the food, was the people!" New Jersey

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    1831 Zachariah Eddy House Bed & Breakfast
    51 South Main Street
    Middleboro, Massachusetts   02346
    (508) 946-0016
    email: zacheddy@aol.com
    Bradford & Cheryl Leonard, Innkeepers

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