Onset Village Inn

Sitting on a bluff with a breathtaking view of Onset Bay, this elegant Bed and Breakfast is truly a gem. Nestled in the heart of "Olde Cape Cod," the Onset Village Inn offers a bit of European flare, a splash of a New England beach town, and a lot of individual charm.

Location
The Onset Village Inn is located in the heart of Onset Village, just steps from the center of town. Onset is just an hour’s drive from the Boston and Providence area—and, since you don’t have to travel over the Cape Bridges, your vacation experience can begin even sooner and without the stress of traffic and a long journey!

Accommodations


WORK OR PLAY IN PARADISE
Available for Romantic Getaways, Family Reunions, Executive Retreats, or Workshops
AVOID THE BRIDGE TRAFFIC – COME TO BEAUTIFUL ONSET BEACH

• Built out on a small point, the Inn offers panoramic ocean views from every room.
• Romantic four poster canopy beds in soothing fabrics and plush pillows
• A ‘High Tea’ by the Sea served in the afternoon on the glassed-in porch
• The Sea View Play Café, S’il Vous Plait– open in the evenings for specialty
• wines, cocktails, mocktails and light fare.
• An extensive common library in the living room, as well as books by featured authors in the
• rooms where we felt they would be most comfortable!
• Ask us about our BlueStocking Society – a light-hearted atmosphere
• where we roast those who take themselves too seriously, and toast those that don’t!
• Private baths in each room (3 with Jacuzzi tubs and heated floor tiles)
• A full gourmet breakfast buffet greets you each morning

Amenities
For your comfort, the inn provides the following amenities:
Alarm/CD player
Bottled water/juices
Complimentary Port and Sherry
wireless internet access available throughout entire property
Irons/Ironing Boards
Personal Robes
Snacks and Home-made treats-available at all times
TV
Umbrellas
We will also happily furnish you with a phone, should you need one.

Activities
At the Onset Village Inn, not only will guests find an elegant Victorian setting, breathtaking seaside views, and beautiful guestrooms, but also the innkeepers want to assist and help plan your visit to Onset. Whether your plans call for a long day of relaxing on the beach or an adventurous day touring the canal region by boat, the innkeepers can customize your days to ensure your ideal vacation experience.

Local Activities Include:
• Pristine white sand beaches and the warm waters of Onset Bay – great for sunbathing,
• swimming, fishing, and boating.
• Onset Bay Marina offers Canal & Sunset Cruises and chartered Deep Sea Fishing
• Kayaking
• Fine Dining at local restaurants
• Onset Amphitheater hosts a summertime concert series and many other events
• Shopping in the quaint seaside village of Onset
• Golf at the Bay Pointe Country Club or the Little Harbor Country Club, Inc.
• Outdoor tennis available within walking distance from the Inn and indoor tennis available at • the Marion Indoor Tennis Club
• Bike rentals
• Horseback Riding at Grazing Field Farm
• Books-the Onset Village Inn has a wonderful selection of literature, books, emphasizing
• authors such as Mark Twain & Jane Austin.
• DVD Library & Board Games- the Inn has all of your favorite movies & games

Nearby Attractions:
• Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard from Wood’s Hole
• Cape Cod Melody Tent
• Shopping at the Bourne & Sagamore outlets
• Historic Plymouth Rock
• Zeiteron Theatre
• Bridges to Lower Cape Cod


Events:
• 4th of July fireworks- the Onset Village Inn has one the most coveted locations to view this
• celebration of Independence Day
• Wednesday Night Acoustic Series at the Onset Amphitheater
• The Onset Illumination- a magical summertime event in mid August event that showcases
• the unique beauty of the Onset Bay
• Plus, many more… For a full calendar of events, please visit www.OnsetVillage.com


Meals

For the Convenience of our Guests
And the Pleasure of the ‘Gentile’ Public,
The Onset Village Inn offers an afternoon tea and an evening cafe.

Tea by the Sea
Each afternoon beginning at 3, enjoy the breathtaking view of magnificent Onset Bay while indulging in traditional, and not-so traditional, tea time treats (English scones and home-made breads, specialty cakes, pies, and Norwegian waffles).


Café Society
Unwind at the Bluestocking Café and Tea Room, with a cocktail, mocktail, (the ones without alcohol) glass of fine wine or a single malt scotch. Light fare and light-heartedness are on hand beginning at 6 in the evening.

Note: The seasonal liquor license allows us to serve alcohol only from April 1 to Jan 15th. Between Jan 15 and April 1st , like Cinderella and the pumpkin, we have to turn into a coffee house. But we are still permitted to serve non-alcoholic mocktails, cappucino, café au lait and the like. And we will still offer various amusements to get you (and us) through the winter.

Whether tea-ing or ‘tail-ing, take advantage of our spectacular location which overlooks beautiful Onset Beach, sailing and fishing boats, and a constant play of quaint activity in a Victorian harbor that time forgot.

In the parlor take a peek at our library of great books, or into our Victorian game chest with its veritable bevy of entertaining pastimes, including Pinochle and Cribbage. Or simply sit with friends -- old and new – for quiet conversation as soft, lilting music plays in the background. Join our Bluestocking Society – another lighthearted part of our Café. Read about it below:



The Bluestocking Society
of the
Bluestocking Café and Tea Room


The term Bluestocking derived from meetings that took place at the home and salon of Elizabeth Montagu (circa 1750), where she encouraged literary discussions to replace card games and gossip (gad!). Evidently one of the guests, a Mr. Benjamin Stillingfleet, always wore blue stockings in protest (rather than the obligatory white for formal wear); hence the less-than-flattering reference to the group as the "Bluestocking Club." The term "Bluestocking" came to mean a woman of pretentious intellectual interests.

The Bluestocking Society seeks to continue this great tradition of cultivating the art of being insufferably tedious. So, if you are a serious or aspiring pseudo-intellectual, join our Society by taking the "Bluestocking Orals" and see if you qualify:

Qualifying Questions:
1. Have you ever been rejected by Mensa or an Ivy League Institution?
2. Do you know what Mensa or the Ivy League is?

Correct responses: 1. Yes (You can fib) 2. No (or play dumb)
Qualifying applicants will receive an Official Blue Stocking Card and Credo

NOTE BENE:
If you are a member of Mensa, and/or an Ivy grad, (but you must be able to prove it!) you will be given one free drink for putting up with our silliness! With your permission, we will also ring a bell and introduce you to all present so they may have the honor of meeting a
"True Intellectual."

Children: Yes

Smoking: no

Pets: no

Rates: $125-300

Payment: Major Credit Cards, checks