What's going on this spring near Eastham?

Spring.  Finally.  That means the outer Cape is a burst of color--green, pink, blue, and smells--lilac, honeysuckle, peony, freshly mown grass and salt air!  

A magical time to celebrate the season and see the sights!

But there are attractions, besides the National Seashore, that make spring a special time to visit Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast. 

 Here is a sampling of a few events coming up during the next few weeks.  Check them out and give us a call if you can sneak away for a couple of nights to celebrate the season.  We would love to host you!

Concerts at the First Encounter Coffee House

Cape Cod Restaurant Week

Wellfleet Harbor Actor's Theater

Heritage Museum and Gardens

Cape Cod National Seashore

Provincetown

Treat yourself to a stay in the Nantucket Cottage...at Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast.

The Nantucket ocean-view Cottage at the Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast

Luxury, comfort, quiet and total privacy or warm, unobtrusive hospitality....with ocean views, self-catering or breakfast included.  Inside the scenic, historic Fort Hill Area of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Eastham, MA.  We still have a couple of weeks left in the summer...shorter stays too!  Give us a call. (2 Adults, no pets, no smoking, as a B+B or Guest House accommodation)

Nantucket ocean-view Cottage

Nantucket cottage living room with gas stove (seasonal).

18' X 20' with ocean view, AC and comfy seating

This sofa opens to a queen bed (in case one of you snores!)  

The bedroom is on the second floor and has its own whisper-quiet ductless AC.

The perfect place to watch the sunrise over the ocean with your morning coffee.

Plenty of books, games, puzzles, DVDs 

Original artwork by local artist is for sale 

Nantucket Cottage kitchen has an induction burner, pots and pans and utensils.

Microwave, Keurig coffee maker, farm sink.  

Inside the island you will find drip coffee maker, tea kettle, waffle maker, salad spinner and more!

This handy convection toaster oven will allow you to roast as well as broil if you desire.

Bedroom has queen bed. We provide fine linens...you provide the romance.

Sitting area in the cottage bedroom.

Emma Suite June 8,9,10,11...Join Us!

If you are looking for a lovely, spacious, private suite for a  2-4 night stay you are in luck.  A last minute cancellation has opened up the gracious Emma suite for the nights of June 8-11. We serve a great full breakfast and can help you plan your day.  Our location in the National Seashore on Fort Hill is second to none!  Read our reviews to see what others say about us and then contact us.

Emma Suite (2 adults) offers:

• Warm, yet unobtrusive hospitality from seasoned, professional hosts

• Direct access to National Seashore Fort Hill Area (scenic views and trails)
• 3 acres of gardens/lawn
• Tastefully decorated rooms with quality furnishings, wood flooring
• Queen Bed 
• Quality cotton bed linens
• Private bathroom with full size, modern fixtures
• Cast-iron soaking tub/tile shower combo
• Fluffy towels, Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities
• Hairdryer
• Bathrobes
• Daily light housekeeping
• Quiet ductless AC 
• Ample lighting, books, 2 Comfortable chairs 
• Separate, private sitting area 
• Piano 
• Quiet, Adult-only, pet-free environment
• Cable TV, flat-screen with DVD
• AM/FM radio 
• Free high-speed WiFi
• Guest Refrigerator
• Beach towels, chairs, umbrella
• Early morning beverage (coffee/tea)
• Light daily housekeeping
• Complimentary, served 3-course breakfast 
• Organic herb, vegetable, flower gardens
• 24 hour Tea Cart 
• Iron/ironing board
• Free ample parking

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!

Breakfast Delight...Panna Cotta at Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast!

It's a busy time here at Fort Hill...the summer has been glorious and the beaches at their best! This morning we had home-made vanilla bean panna cotta and fresh fruit topped in a berry compote as a first course. it was a big hit! Here is a before and after picture as well as an easy recipe I picked up while we were in Italy last fall. I double the recipe for the B+B gang.

Fort Hill Panna Cotta

Serves 4-5

1/2 cup half-and-half
1 envelope unflavored powdered gelatin
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup plus 2 Tb. Sugar
2” piece vanilla bean, split
grated zest of 1 lemon or 1 small orange, optional

Butter five 1/2-cup ramekins.
Pour gelatin on half-and-half. Stir to dissolve.
In medium-heavy saucepan, mix cream, sugar, vanilla bean and gelatin mixture.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon, until the mixture begins to boil. (Don’t boil over pan!)
Cook until the mixture begins to thicken slightly, then remove the pan from heat and discard the bean.
Stir in lemon zest if desired.
Pour into ramekins, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set (5 hours) or overnight.

To un-mold: run a knife around the sides of the ramekin. Place a serving plate on top and invert the mold on the plate. Or dip each mold quickly in hot water and then invert.
Serve with fresh fruit, shaved chocolate or make a caramel sauce.