Briar Barn Inn

10/15/2026

After a long day of travel, a little refreshment is right within reach. 🍸☕

Stop by the lobby for coffee or espresso drinks and fresh apples, then settle into your room at Briar Barn Inn with sweet and savory snacks by the minibar. Our new Conte Camillo bottled cocktails are chilling in the mini fridge. Choose an Espresso Martini, Cosmo, Negroni, or Old Fashioned, then pour over ice and enjoy.

Cozy up by the fire, unwind with a long soak in the tub, and charge up for your next adventure.

🗺 Briar Barn Inn is located in Rowley, Massachusetts, just over 30 miles north of Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts. If you're looking for a peaceful place to stay that is close to North Shore beaches, Essex seafood, Ipswich history, and coastal Cape Ann, we hope you'll stop 'inn' for a stay!

10/09/2026

Your next New England getaway could be closer than you think! 🚘 🍂 🗺️

Embrace slow mornings, cozy evenings at Grove at Briar Barn Inn and quintessential New England charm around every corner of Boston’s North Shore.

Save this boutique inn for your next escape – just 30 miles north of Boston Massachusetts.

📍 Briar Barn Inn | Rowley, Massachusetts

Save on weekday stays 💸 $209 / night on select weekdays (Sunday - Thursday) for King Suite or Double Queen Room reservations through November 2026.

10/06/2026

Stop in and stay awhile! 🍂

With fresh fall Farm + Sea®️ scents in the lobby, crisp cocktails at Grove at Briar Barn Inn and new autumn offers with The Spa at Briar Barn Inn - it’s the perfect time to soak up the season.

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

09/29/2026

It's a great time to explore Boston's North Shore, but coming back to a cozy guestroom should feel just as good as heading for a fall adventure.

Settle "inn" with:
🛏️ Crisp Bed Linen
🔥 Rooms with Gas Fireplaces
🛁 Soaking Tubs
🤍 Plush Robes
🍫 Mini Bars with Snacks and Drinks
☕ Espresso Drinks and Apples in the Lobby

Spend the afternoon spotting foliage, visiting local farms, or walking through charming coastal towns, then come home to a warm fire, a long soak, and a quiet night in.

📍 Rowley, Massachusetts | 30 miles north of Boston in Essex County. Enjoy a scenic drive to coastal towns like Newburyport, Ipswich, Essex, and Cape Ann, or to rural landscapes, farms, and orchards. Plan your trip on our website! 🍂

09/25/2026

🏛️ “Inn”door Adventures & Things To Do

Don’t let the weather slow you down, here’s a rainy-day itinerary from Briar Barn Inn that will keep you covered for most of the day!

🍳 Brunch at Grove (Rowley)
Grove is open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday, always a great way to start the day if you’re staying at the inn!
Grove at Briar Barn Inn

🏠 Ipswich Museum (Ipswich)
Tour historic properties, including the 1677 Whipple House, and explore collections of local history and art. Ipswich Museum

🕰️ Museum of Old Newbury (Newburyport)
Explore the historic Cushing House and stories spanning generations of life in the Newburyport area.
Museum of Old Newbury

⚓ Custom House Maritime Museum (Newburyport)
Explore Newburyport’s seafaring history, ship models and maritime artifacts. Custom House Maritime Museum

🏰 Great House at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (Ipswich)
Weekend tours at the Crane family’s spectacular 1920s seaside estate for a glimpse of North Shore history, architecture and design. The Crane Estate - Castle Hill | Beach | Wildlife Refuge

🚂 Local History at Wenham Museum (Wenham)
A family-friendly stop featuring historic collections, model trains, toys and exhibits exploring everyday life across generations. WenhamMuseum

🍷 W**e Tasting at Mill River W**ery (Rowley)
Wind down close to the Inn with locally made wines and a tasting at this small Rowley winery. A cozy addition to a North Shore afternoon. Mill River W**ery

🍽️ End with Sunday Dinner at Grove (Rowley)
Come back to the Inn, settle in by the fire and finish your weekend with seasonal food, cocktails and Sunday dinner at Grove. Grove at Briar Barn Inn

Briar Barn Inn has so many cozy amenities that make the wind and rain melt away: a soaking tub, plush robes, slippers and a fireplace create the perfect setting for a movie night or reading under the covers. 📺 📖 🍷

Video: Lucas Jablonski & Faith Jablonski | Boston, MA

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

Find a Farm 🍎🌽🎃

One of the best parts of fall on the North Shore? You’re never far from an apple orchard, farm stand, or c***r donut!

Save this list of some of our favorite farms within a short drive from Briar Barn Inn, perfect for adding local flavor to your fall getaway.

Here are some local spots (listed in order of distance from our door):

🌽 Marini Farm & Corn Maze (Ipswich) — approx. 3 miles
Kid-friendly corn maze, play area, farm stand & bakery with seasonal treats


🍎 Russell Orchards (Ipswich) — approx. 6 miles
Pick-your-own apples, farm animals, fresh-pressed c***r & c***r donuts


🥕 Tendercrop Farm (Newbury) — approx. 6 miles
Farm stand with local produce, meats, prepared foods & seasonal décor


🐐 Smolak Farms (North Andover) — approx. 13 miles
Pick-your-own apples, hayrides, farm animals, c***r donuts & fall festival weekends


🍏 C***r Hill Farm (Amesbury) — approx. 15 miles
Award-winning c***r, apple picking, pumpkins, c***r donuts, mini corn maze, live music & seasonal events
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In the autumn season, each location offers seasonal treats, events, and festivals to add extra excitement to the harvest season.

Did we miss your favorite? Add it in the comments!