Hunterdon County Getaways: a Bed & Breakfast Guide

Hunterdon County is one of the most beautiful parts of New Jersey. It is what we like to call, The Other Jersey Shore”. This is a part of New Jersey that reminds you why this is called the garden state. Farming was Hunterdon County’s backbone up until a few decades ago, and when you drive the country roads here you can still see that. To this day a group of hardy farming families continue this tradition. Some of the old farmland is being preserved by local organizations, and a new generation of farmers are moving here.

The charming little towns that spot the landscape make for great romantic weekend escapes from the city. The bed and breakfast inns here are located in small towns, country estates and in historic hotels.

This is our guide to the bed and breakfast inns and historic small hotels of Hunterdon County. We cover the area town by town, noting the particular strong points of each community.

Lambertville Bed + Breakfast Guide:

Lambertville, is home to 6 bed and breakfast inns. 4 are traditional bed and breakfast inns, one resides in a luxurious historic hotel, and one is a riverside hotel with complimentary breakfast. Lambertville is the hippest and most cosmopolitan city in Hunterdon County. It’s stongest points are it’s antiques, decorative arts and fine dining. The Lambertville Flea Market (Golden Nugget Antique Market) makes for a great Saturday or Sunday morning adventure. Distances + Travel Times: New York City to Lambertville: 69 miles or 1.5 hours, Philadelphia to Lambertville: 42 miles or 1 hour, Baltimore to Lambertville: 136 miles or 3 hours, Washington DC to Lambertville: 178 miles or 4 hours.

Flemington Bed + Breakfast and Hotel Guide:

Flemington, is home to 1 bed and breakfast and 3 hotels. Flemington is a city of extreme contrasts. Downtown on Main Street, there is a beautifully preserved Victorian town, and a few blocks away along Route 202 and 31, there are strip malls, big box retailers, and a huge outlet center. Flemington’s strong points are shopping, and the number of regular lower priced hotel rooms available here. Distances + Travel Times: New York City to Flemington: 56 miles or 1.25 hours, Philadelphia to Flemington: 53 miles or 1.25 hour, Baltimore to Flemington: 148 miles or 3.5 hours, Washington DC to Flemington: 186 miles or 4.25 hours.

Clinton Bed & Breakfast Inn:

Clinton, is home to a charming small bed and breakfast inn. Clinton is one of the most beautiful spots in the entire county. Clinton’s strong points are beauty, history, culture and the number of lower priced hotel rooms. Distances + Travel Times: New York City to Clinton: 53 miles or 1 hour, Philadelphia to Clinton: 65 miles or 1.5 hours, Baltimore to Clinton: 160 miles or 3.75 hours, Washington DC to Clinton: 198 miles or 4.5 hours.

Frenchtown Bed + Breakfast and Hotel Guide:

Frenchtown, is home to 1 bed and breakfast inn and 1 hotel. Frenchtown is a community that has been attracting artists for decades. It is a beautiful little town in a valley on the Delaware River. Frenchtown’s strong points are it’s small town America feel and it’s art. Distances + Travel Times: New York City to Frenchtown: 64 miles or 1.5 hours, Philadelphia to Frenchtown: 57 miles or 1.5 hours, Baltimore to Frenchtown: 145 miles or 3.5 hours, Washington DC to Frenchtown: 183 miles or 4.25 hours.

Stockton Bed + Breakfast and Hotel Guide:

Stockton, is home to 2 bed and breakfast inns. One is a luxurious traditional bed and breakfast, and the other one is located in a historic old hotel. Stockton’s strong points are it’s tiny size, beauty and great food. Distances + Travel Times: New York City to Stockton: 66 miles or 1.5 hours, Philadelphia to Stockton: 45 miles or 1.25 hours, Baltimore to Stockton: 137 miles or 3 hours, Washington DC to Stockton: 174 miles or 4 hours.

Other Bed + Breakfast Inns of Hunterdon

The Raritan Inn at Middle Valley
This luxurious 5 room inn is located on 24 acres in Califon, in eastern Hunterdon County. The inn sits on the banks of the Raritan River. Guests can choose from rooms with spa showers, full or queen sized beds, four poster beds, antique furnishings, spa tubs, parlor stoves and more. The inn features modern amenities like wireless internet connections, and a business center with fax, copier, scanner and printer. The inn features a complimentary breakfast that changes daily. The Raritan Inn also has facilities for parties of up to 100 people in their restored 1880′s barn.
528 County Road 513, Califon NJ, 908-832-6869

Silver Maple Organic Farm + Bed and Breakfast
This 5 room inn is located on a 20 acre working organic farm in rural Hunterdon County. The inn resides in a 200 year old stone farmhouse. Guests can choose from rooms with king or queen sized beds, 4 poster beds, wrought iron beds, antique furnishings, 2 room suites and more.
483 Sergeantsville Road, Sergeantsville NJ, 908-237-2192