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December 2023 by Elyse Jennings
The Inn is so cozy. I am staying in December, and the place is decorated so beautifully and elegantly for the holidays. I especially love the tub to soak and relax in. There is a large TV over the fireplace (cleverly hidden behind cabinet doors) that I can watch from the chairs or the bed.The Grove restaurant, on the grounds, is also really sweet and cozy, and the burger I had there was excellent. This is a very nice place to stay if you really want to get away--you don't have to leave the Inn grounds at all. However, if you're looking for a trip with lots of things to do in the surrounding area, this may not be the place for you (although I love to head to nearby Newburyport to shop!).Things I did not love, but will not stop me from staying here again because of what a great overall experience I had: I had a hard time getting the gas fireplace to light each time I go to use it, which may be my own issue. I don't love that the timer for the fireplace makes a constant noise while the fire is going. I also wish there was a way to have tea or coffee (or just hot water) in the room, but there are tea/coffee stations around each corner, in the hall, which is sweet. I did get woken up a couple times by people walking in the room above me (didn't get to sleep past 6:45am because of it). I must be a light sleeper. Next time I'll request a second floor room...
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December 2023 by Brendon Clarke-Coogan
The Grove was the perfect place for my wife and I to get married. The beautiful decor helps keep the cost of decorations to a minimum. The staff put everything out as we envisioned and they were able to accommodate anything we needed. Having the hotel on the property also made everything that much more enjoyable. Getting ready in our rooms took away a lot of stress. Our wedding coordinator Jeannine LaVesseur was great! She made sure that every detail on our wish list was met and moved heaven and earth to make our dreams come true. We couldn't be happier with our choice!
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December 2023 by Heather Kastrinelis
The Grove is an amazing restaurant with the most delicious food, especially their tater tots! My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to have our wedding there and the convenience of staying at the Briar Barn Inn afterwards. From planning to conception everything went off without a hitch! All of our guests had an amazing time and loved the beautiful atmosphere with our wedding floral arrangements and the Grove's own Christmas decor (which was free of charge for us!). Not to mention, the food was delicious! Everyone was raving about the tater tots we had served as our late night snack, so good! Our event coordinator Julia was incredible! She was so sweet, kind, accommodating, and on point! Anything we asked for, she delivered! We received so many compliments for her from our guests asking where in the world we found her, they loved her and so did we! Looking forward to our next dinner date there! Love you guys! <3
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December 2023 by Stephanie Londono
There is not one thing that I would have changed about having my wedding at The Grove! It was everything I imagined, and more! Where do I even start? The ambiance is absolutely breathtaking, it was so warm, inviting, and cozy! I knew from the start I wanted to have a barn wedding, but after looking at a few different venues nothing caught my eye. Well, all that was just meant to be because the second I saw The Grove I immediately knew that that was where I wanted to get married! It is stunning, charming, and intimate to say the least! We went for a tour, and after seeing the venue, the grounds, and the inn I was in awe! The booking process was very straight forward, and every staff member that we have met along the way has been so friendly and helpful! And I can’t forget to mention the absolute life saver that they provided us with, Planning Pod! We were able to make payments, create our floor plan, put in our guests’ meal choices, and so much more! The process really couldn’t have been any simpler! We decided to get married in December, which meant that The Grove and the grounds were beautifully decorated for Christmas! The garlands, the wreaths, and the thousands of lights just completely sealed the deal! It was an absolute fairytale! Julia was our assigned event coordinator and she was the sweetest! On our first meeting, she put my mind completely at ease and already had everything under control with the schedule of events and locations of where everyone needed to be at what time on the day of the wedding. She had no problems with any of our menu customizations or requests, and pretty much answered all of my questions before I could even ask them! She went above and beyond on the wedding day with making sure that we both had enough to eat and drink, that we had a piece of each flavor of our wedding cake to try, and even boxed up our food that we didn’t finish so we could enjoy it later! Speaking of food, it was delicious!! When I tell you that our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was, and all of the hors d'oeuvres that just kept coming out, no one went hungry that night! As another plus, it is so convenient to have Briar Barn Inn only steps away from The Grove, not only for us but also for our guests if they chose to stay since we live 2 hours away! We stayed 2 nights and I’m so glad we did! The rooms are beautiful and clean, the staff were so friendly and helpful with whatever we needed, and we cannot wait to go back next year to celebrate our anniversary! I could go on all day, but just know that you will not be disappointed with having your special day here at The Grove! It was so magical, I instantly missed it the second we left!
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December 2023 by Mike and Shelby Luce
We got married at Grove at Briar Barn Inn this past November. We wanted to have a small wedding (less than 100 people) and finding a venue that hosted a smaller wedding while including food and drink catering in the package was difficult. The competitive pricing, quick communication and on site Inn made the decision very easy to go with Grove. From start to end, our night went so smoothly. Emily, our wedding coordinator was super easy & wonderful to work with. She made sure everything went without a hitch and that we stayed on schedule. From our short and sweet ceremony to reception, everything was incredible with top notch food. Our wedding was everything we could have dreamed of and we are so grateful with our decision to have it with Grove at Briar Barn Inn.
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November 2023 by alison fish
My husband and I got married at Grove at Briar Barn July 2023. From start to end, the night was incredible and everything we could have asked for. Julia, our wedding coordinator was fantastic. She made sure everything went so smoothly and even with rain in the forecast, she had a plan B to have the ceremony inside, but she assured us not to worry and that we didn’t have to decide until the last minute which was so helpful. We were able to have the ceremony outside after all and even all of pictures before the rain came. The reception was equally as incredible with the amazing food and everything flowed so perfectly and went off without a hitch. From the moment we booked our wedding, we knew we were in good hands. The night was everything we could have dreamed of and we are so grateful we chose Briar Barn Inn for our wedding venue. I stayed here three years prior and saw a wedding taking place and just knew this was going to be the place I got married someday and I’m so thankful my dream came true.
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November 2023 by kirra courchesne
We got married here last month and have nothing but good things to say! The venue is gorgeous, the food was amazing, and our coordinator Emily was excellent! She was communicative and thorough, and made sure everything went smoothly. She also scheduled a few minutes right after the ceremony for us to get away from the crowd and just take in the moment, which we loved! Just great overall, and we feel lucky to have had Emily as our coordinator!
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November 2023 by Jennifer Filias
We had our wedding there on Labor Day weekend this year and I have nothing but amazing things to say! The food was amazing, the venue was incredible and Emily was our bridal coordinator and she was beyond fabulous! I felt totally taken care of the whole day and didn’t have to worry about a thing! If you are considering getting married in the North Shore, this is definitely venue to take a look at!!
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October 2023 by Susan kennedy
A Slice of Heaven! What a wonderful visit I had at the Briar Barn Inn. From my first contact for reservations to the very last minute of check-out, everyone was gracious, kind, and helpful.The room I stayed in was lovely and all the others I saw during my stay were also. The grounds were immaculate and inviting to sit and relax. I so enjoyed the cooler mornings where I could light the fireplace, have my coffee and exquisite pastries as I eased into my day.I enjoyed dinner one night at the Grove, the food was excellent and service wonderful. I was attending a wedding over the weekend and it was the most fun wedding that seemed to flow flawlessly. The bride and groom were ecstatic with way their special day progressed from beginning to end.The staff is wonderful. They were very helpful to me as I continually seemed to feel so at home that I frequently walked out of my room leaving the key behind. I think I was the "No Key Queen" for that weekend and maybe in their history. Everyone was more than willing to provide information about where to find things to do and see.The Briar Barn Inn is one of the absolute best places where I have stayed while traveling.
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September 2023 by Isabel Stover
It's only been 3 weeks since our wedding but we are still in a dream state, thanks to Alyssa and her team at Grove. They did such a stellar job down to every little last detail. If you are looking for a venue which specializes in weddings up to 100 guests - this is a gem of a place. They help walk you through the process of planning your event by providing you with a wedding planner and offer several fun, interactive events along the way which are all included in your event booking, such as tasting menu night and vendor night. It was all so seamless and stress-free! They also include one complimentary night stay at Briar Barn Inn, a boutique-style gorgeous place which is right on the premises. All of our guests commented on how lovely and tasteful the Grove and it's outdoor spaces were, how considerate and friendly the staff were, and how amazingly delicious the food was. One of my favorite parts of the day was getting hair & makeup done right upstairs from the dining room in their gorgeous suite of rooms, designed specifically for this purpose. They have thought of everything and we couldn't recommend it more highly!
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August 2023 by Renee Dryg
We stayed at the Inn on Saturday and Sunday nights, we loved it and will return again next summer. All of he staff was so kind and helpful, from management, front desk, and housekeeping! The rooms we very nice with comfortable beds, linens, accessories, and both antique and contemporary ambiance. I especially loved that they offered bath salts with the soaking tub. We love french baked goods, so the "continental" breakfast was divine for us, and there were refreshments all day. Thanks for a wonderful stay and see you next summer!
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August 2023 by Kimberly Dillaby
Briar Barn Inn is beautiful and charming in every way! I’ve stayed several times and every time has been wonderful! Rooms are clean, beautifully decorated, spacious, and relaxing!
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July 2023 by Calyn Maske
Beautiful Inn! The grounds were welcoming, with many spots to relax and enjoy the scenery. There were coffee makers throughout the building, and the morning pastries were delicious! Rooms were beautiful and quiet, with comfortable beds, chairs, and a bath tub!
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June 2023 by Lena Owens
Amazing hidden gem of a hotel. It’s modern and updated but has historic touches. The rooms were great and had nice amenities, like a beautiful shower and tub, fireplace, a/c and a very comfortable mattress and pillows. We loved the general hotel decor and vibe, privacy but good small common spaces and keurigs in each common area. We loved the local pastry cart they put out for breakfast, but do note that a large breakfast is not included in your stay. Staff at the hotel went above and beyond to make sure we had a great and comfortable experience. The restaurant and spa on site are also lovely!Rooms: Rooms were lovely!Nearby activities: Not too many nearby activities in the immediate vicinity but with a car the beach and marshes are close by!
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June 2023 by Adam LoRusso
My fiancée and I got married here a few weeks back and it couldn't have been any better. Julia and her team absolutely exceeded our expectations and gave us a wedding experience even better than we had imagined. I've been in plenty of weddings and it's not common that things run as smoothly as they did. It was perfect.The staff was somehow both kindly out of the way (as in not hovering), yet also right there when we needed something. Perfect timing, perfect balance.Billie Sue and the hotel staff were also awesome. Planning a wedding is A LOT, and they were quick to jump in and help whenever we had questions or needed anything.While my wife and I are not snobs, we definitely appreciate good experiences and have high expectations when it comes to hospitality; couldn't have been happier. Thank you Briar Barn Team!
