How about a Dune Tour in Provincetown?

Unforgettable Cape Cod!

Art's Dune Tour

One of the most exciting, unique experiences visitors to the outer Cape can have is taking a Dune Tour  with Art's through the huge sand dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore's Provincelands.  The awesome size of the sand "hills", with professional narrative by the tour guide, provides for an unforgettable Cape Cod experience! 

Art's Dune Tour...sunset tour to Bay

 For a special treat, sign up for the sunset tour and clam bake.   Yup...a real lobster/clam bake on the beach.  

Looking for a romantic spot to stay for 3 to 7 nights?

Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast- Main House with 2 suites and one ocean-view cottage

It's not too late to book unique lodging: a private suite or ocean-view cottage in the historic Fort Hill Area of National Seashore Park.  Eastham has a central location that allows visitors to enjoy all the Cape has to offer, including whale watches, quant towns, and ferries to the islands.  Check out our reviews and give us a call.   At the Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast we treat all our guests to outstanding hospitality and some of the best breakfasts they have ever eaten.  Really.  

Main House/Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast

We offer adults the opportunity to experience the peace and serenity of staying inside the protected lands of the Park. Come join us this summer.

Cape Cod at its best! Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast in the National Seashore.

Scenic Fort Hill Area ...Amazing!

Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast in foreground: Clockwise from top; Main House with 2 private suites, ocean-view Nantucket guest cottage, Barn/workshop.  Colorful, historic Captain Peniman House across the street

You know that summer will arrive any day now...don't be caught trying to make last minute plans for your vacation only to be disappointed.  You can stay in a unique, scenic, seaside location, at a 5* rated Bed and Breakfast.    

Nantucket ocean-view cottage living room.

We have the perfect, private, romantic cottage for you.  The ocean-view Nantucket Cottage has all the luxury you need: AC, kitchenette, free wifi, cable TV/DVD, private patio and more.  Available for July 23-29 on a weekly or nightly basis (5-night minimum).
Suites in the Main House may still be available for 3-night stays.
Check out our availability calendar here or give us a call.

How about your own ocean-view cottage...with luxury?

Greetings from Gordon and Jean at Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast,

Gordon and I are wishing you all a Happy Spring. It is time for us to start “gearing”up for the arrival of our B+B guests, trying new recipes, washing windows and spring cleaning the house and yard! We want everything to be perfect for you, our best guests!

We want to let you know of the improvements we have made in the Nantucket cottage to make that popular, cozy space even nicer for a 3-6 night stay, or for a weekly stay this summer either as a B+B accommodation or as a self-catering Guest House accommodation. Some of you already have made your reservations and we want you to be aware of the improvements before you arrive. If you have not made a reservation yet, we hope that Fort Hill B+B will be in your vacation plans this year if you are able to sneak away to Cape Cod!

*The cottage is now air conditioned with the installation of 2 powerful, whisper quiet, ductless units installed in the bedroom and the living room. Each indoor unit has its own thermostat and operate so efficiently and quietly that you will never want to leave! We hope these additions will make your stay in the cottage during the increasingly hot, humid summers more comfortable.

*The Kitchen can now live up to its name as a place to prepare an entire meal....not just breakfast or a snack! Once the weather breaks I will be planting some herbs by the cottage door so you can help yourself! And of course, the organic veggie garden is aways just a few steps away.

*New for 2016 is the addition of a butcher block island with an induction burner and pots and pans....perfect for boiling, sauteing and simmering! The pull up table under the windows has been outfitted with stools for dining. Or, the table in the living room and the outdoor table give a couple of other options for sitting down to an eat-in meal.

*In addition to the existing microwave drip coffee maker and refrigerator, the kitchen now also boasts a convection toaster-oven and Keurig coffee maker. We will provide a few starter k-cups with a variety of flavored coffees for the Keurig and encourage guests to use the refillable single cup holder with their own favorite coffee.

If there is anything else you can think of that would make your stay in the cottage more comfortable we would love to know. In the meantime, we will be posting pictures on our Facebook page which you should all be able to access.

Stay well. We hope to see you soon!

The National Seashore Beach belongs to all of us.....on foot.

An open letter to anyone who loves the National Seashore Beach in Eastham,

As a long-time resident of Eastham, in a location which overlooks Nauset Marsh and Coast Guard Beach, I would like to express my dismay at the prospect that, contrary to Eastham's bylaws, vehicles may be allowed to drive on Eastham's portion of Coast Guard/Nauset Beach. While others in Orleans may bemoan the closure of the vehicular access at the Eastham line, I applaud it. The spit belongs to all of us, on foot or by boat...not exclusively to Orleans residents who want to drive on Eastham's section of the fragile spit.

Granted, I have a vested interest in seeing the pristine sand spit remain free from the hoards of vehicles that populated it before Eastham enforced its bylaw against vehicles on the beach last year. For over 28 years we have looked out from Historic Fort Hill in the National Seashore to much the same seascape that was witnessed by Captain Edward Penniman in the early 1900's. It is a rare and lovely sight to see... the rolling farm fields, marsh, sand dunes and ocean in their natural form, with walking beachgoers,  picnickers, fisherman and boaters enjoying the serenity of the spot.

Contrast that with the view (after the break moved further north) of the same section of beach in Eastham , populated with vehicles from Orleans. 

The portion of beach shown in both photos above is in Eastham as seen from Fort Hill. When the “break” was further south, several year ago, there was a long section of Eastham's beach north of the break; ALL visitors and residents of Cape Cod had access to the beach and “break”, by foot or by boat. The historic view from Fort Hill was serene.

When Mother Nature shifted the sands to move the break further north several years ago, Eastham's access to its own beach became limited to boat access only, and encroachers in cars and trucks from Orleans moved onto the spit, claiming ownership. The historic view is destroyed....the beach became a parking lot for Orleans residents.

The beach in question is in Eastham. Eastham has a bylaw prohibiting vehicular access, preserving one of the most precious scenic views in the National Seashore. The National Seashore and Eastham are in agreement...no vehicles on the Eastham section of Nauset Spit.  

Our favorite walk to Coast Guard Beach

Walking through Paradise on the way to Coast Guard Beach in Eastham!

 This is one of our favorite walks because it always changes with the season and it directly connects to our favorite beach, Coast Guard.  Notice the goldenrod in the foreground and the pale golden hue in the marsh....just magnificent!  Of course, Fort Hill is our favorite walk, with vistas out to the sandy beach and Atlantic ocean, wildflower meadows, and forest, but for a beach walk we always choose to walk to Coast Guard Beach in the National Seashore.  

Here at Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast we still have vacancy in our ocean view Nantucket Cottage, as a guest house accommodation (self-catering),  for Oysterfest weekend, October 16-20.  Send us an e-mail if you are interested in staying in this fully heated, luxury cottage with gas fireplace.  

CNN: 20 Best Places to Visit in USA.....Cape Cod is #12

Wow! CNN thinks Cape Cod is #12 on the 20 Best Places to Visit travel guide. The picture in the article is of the Eastham Coast Guard Station on Coast Guard Beach. Yup...that's the beach we look at here at Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast and the one pictured below, taken by Gordon.

We have vacancy in the ocean view cottage from June 29-July 5 with a 5-night minimum. Come on Down!!  Full Breakfast, great beaches, lots to do...what's stopping you?

Coast Guard Beach in Eastham

Coast Guard Beach, National Seashore, Eastham, MA

Our guests never get tired of visiting this world class beach.  Coast Guard Beach in Eastham is regularly listed as one of the top 10 beaches in the USA, so it's no wonder that so many people want to stay on the outer cape, close to the sea!  One of the big advantages of staying at Fort Hill B+B is the easy access to 2 National Seashore Beaches, Coast Guard Beach and Nauset Lighthouse Beach.  There is a small fee for parking at these beaches but did you know that if one of your party is over 62 that they qualify for the Golden Pass?  Yup, stop at the Salt Pond Visitor's Center in Eastham to purchase a $10 lifetime pass that will allow the driver and passengers to enter and park free for life.  The pass is good for all National Parks.

Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast's favorite beach:  Coast Guard Beach, Eastham

Oysters and Lupins!

Love Oysters? This is the weekend to be here on the outer cape enjoying Wellfleet Restaurant Week....it starts today!

And Fort Hill is in bloom.  Get a load of the lupins in bloom with Coast Guard Beach and Nauset Marsh in the background.  It's right out the door...come join us!

We have a 2-night min vacancy in the Lucille suite here at the FortHill Bed and Breakfast...just 10 minutes from some great restaurants in Wellfleet and in the middle of the best views on Cape Cod! Give us a call or drop us an e-mail. 

View over Fort Hill to Nauset Marsh, Coast Guard Beach and the Atlantic

Plein air artist...Serendipity at Fort Hill!

Several years ago Gordon, also known as Dear Husband, captured this artist painting one of our favorite views from Fort Hill.  

So it was quiet a surprise to greet our guests this weekend...one of whom looked vaguely familiar.  No...it couldn't be...could it!   Plein air artist  Arni Casavant of Mystic River Gallery apparently often paints and teaches on the outer Cape so it was a very pleasant surprise to have him as our B+B guest. He is currently showing his work locally at one of the popular galleries in Orleans, Gallery 31. 

If you love art, love to paint, take pictures, sketch or just look at art then the outer Cape is a great place to explore.  And we know just the place for you to stay! Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast-Overlooking Nauset Marsh and the Atlantic

Spring.....the Cape is coming alive again...finally.  We have vacancy in the main house this weekend with reduced spring rates in effect.  Come join us and recharge.  You know where we are!!!

Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast
Overlooking Nauset Marsh and the Atlantic in the Historic Fort Hill Area
75 Fort Hill Road
Eastham, MA 02642
508-240-2870
www.forthillbedandbreakfast.comwww.forthillbedandbreakfast.com

Cape Cod National Seashore from Fort Hill, Eastham

The National Park Service has worked hard over the years to preserve the Fort Hill Rural Historic Area much as it was in the late 1800's. Here is a recent late winter shot Gordon took of the Nauset Marsh at the base of Fort Hill with the dunes on the back side of Coast Guard Beach in the distance. This kind of view is just outside the door of the Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast.

We are taking reservations for 2014.....How about joining us for some warm hospitality and a chance to experience  REAL Cape Cod!

Oh Yum! Blueberry Cake at Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast

Some of the pleasures of staying at a B+B are waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and good things baking in the oven, and the sound of a crackling fire in the fireplace.  Isn't it time for you to stay at Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast-overlooking Nauset Marsh and the Atlantic in Cape Cod National Seashore?

                                Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast Blueberry Cake


Ingredients:

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar (3/4 if you like it sweet)

1 cup sour cream or( 1/2 sour cream and 1/2 plain greek yogurt)

2 eggs 

2 tsps. baking powder

1/2 cup oil

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 cups blueberries

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease and flour 9" tube pan

Beat eggs with sour cream, add oil and vanilla, than add dry ingredients.  Dust blueberries with a little flour to keep them from sinking in batter. Fold berries into batter. (Batter will be thick.)  Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

It was a relatively mild February weekend and allowed us to get out on to Coast Guard Beach for a lovely winter walk. The beach is ever-changing so we never get bored walking the spit! It was low tide, sunny, 50 degrees with only a slight breeze...a rarity for sure on a February day at the Cape Cod National Seashore.  Some clever devil has collected all the flotsam and jetsam from the beach and crafted a make-shift lean-to.  I suppose it might be in the approximate location that was once Henry Beston's Fo'Castle shack on the outer beach that was washed away in the Blizzard of '78.  The beach is still changing...with every storm.  Aren't we lucky to be so close?

There is always something new to see when you come to Cape Cod!