Luxury, Serenity, Delightful and More Experience! Do you want to feel pampered? Do you want to feel special? Do you want to Get Away? Do you want to feel Covid Safe with your stay? Then.... The Briar Barn Inn is just as I said, and more, in my title! My fiance and I got engaged here in January! We had a beautiful king suite. I felt like a princess! The gas fireplace, the wonderful soaking tub, the luxurious bathrobe, slippers and bathing supplies are just the beginning of giving you the feel of being anywhere in the world and in a "space" of peace and pampering! We have been back 4 more times since then! The value is a 10 out of a 10! Each time we have stayed at the Briar Barn Inn this winter, early spring, we have paid $142 - $159 (includes taxes!) per night. Being a Massachusetts resident, the Inn has been giving us a 20% discount. The Briar Barn in is a perfect "Get Away"... That's why we have frequented the Inn all winter! We wanted to feel pampered and see 4 different walls other than our home during this Covid time. The Inn sanitizes the rooms very well after each guest. We felt very safe staying at the Inn. That is so important to us since I am a Covid Long Hauler and I was on a ventilator and in ICU and rehab for months. I survived! We deserve to be pampered! The Grove Restaurant has lovely ambiance. The staff is very accommodating and helpful. We wanted to be the most Covid-safe we could be and the staff let us sit in the beautiful back room that has a gas fireplace and is their event room. They made us feel safe and comfortable. The service is great and always served with a smile! The food is delicious and always fresh. I also brought my 17 year old daughter here twice (yes, I have stayed here 6 times! Lucky me!). She absolutely loved the Inn, the Grove restaurant and the luxury, serenity and just plain feeling pampered! What a wonderful mother-daughter get away experience! The Inn staff has been amazing! They accommodate our every wish. They place us in specific rooms we ask for as often as they can. They have been lenient with checkin and checkout times when they can. They deliver everything we need to our room when we request it. They are simply kind and responsive! The setting, the rooms, the common areas at the Inn, the Keurig coffee and tea stations, the gas fireplace common sitting areas, the "library room" (as we refer to it) and so much more are breathtaking! My fiance, my daughter, and myself highly recommend the Briar Barn Inn and the Grove restaurant! Give yourself, loved ones, family, friends the gift of precious time spent together at the Briar Barn Inn! Date of stay: January 2021 Room Tip: Ask for the King suite room 111 or 211! You won't regret it!!!! read more

Had an amazing time here. The rooms were beautiful and clean. The staff was friendly. Due to Covid the spa and pool were closed so I can't wait to return and get the whole experience. read more

Absolutely amazing. The most romantic inn on the North Shore! My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary and I ordered a bottle of champagne, fresh cookies, and a spa set to be in our room when we arrived. It was such a dreamy weekend! The bathtubs are wonderful the blankets are cozy, there is craft beer in the mini bar, and the white aesthetic and antiques are like nowhere else on the North Shore. We had room service delivered to our room from their on site restaurant, The Grove, and it was phenomenal! It was better than we anticipated! This hotel has all the details and all of the romantic luxuries you could want in an inn. Definitely recommend. read more

Had a terrific stay! Comfortable and stylish rooms, friendly staff, and a delicious restaurant! Would highly recommend for a weekend getaway or for a wedding party. Special thank you to Sabrina, Theresa, and Michelle for their hospitality. read more

I love trying new places and this one is fabulous. Quietly set in a beautiful quiet area and everything is new. The Grove Restaurant was fantastic, such an interesting and delicious food assortment. The staff was too notch. The inn is beautiful and everything was lovely...great bedding , lots of charm and well done. The spa is small but lovely and again all of the people were friendly and helpful . I can't wait to go back . read more

This hotel is the North Shore's best kept secret. It is beautifully appointed, wonderful breakfast, fantastic value, Great customer service. The perfect romantic hotel for a weekend getaway. We went to Christmas time and it was so lovely how they had decorated it! read more

Property and grounds where nice, that's just about it. Prices for rooms where outrageous, not to mention the "required" two night minimum on the weekends! Pool and spa where not open yet, with nothing to do in Rowley, MA that put a damper on our stay. Tried to eat at the restaurant twice both nights they where not serving dinner. The breakfast/brunch was nothing to boast about and far to expensive. It seems almost like they are trying to get extra money where ever they can whether it be the crazy minibar prices, the room rate in general, or the overpriced underwhelming breakfast. I certainly will not be staying here again. Maybe once everything is done and they have more of a draw they will be able to lower there rates and prices. read more

Oh wow, the Spa at Briar Barn Inn!!! Brand new, state of the art, a beautiful experience from start to finish. I had the Glow facial, and I have to say, I glowed, its true, I did. Hydration, clarifying, and profound relaxation, the perfect recipe for a rejuvenating treat. LOVE. read more

Had our wedding here recently, a beautiful place with outstanding staff ensure everything was perfect!

Wonderful Inn, and the rooms are superb. The whole feel is cozy and homey with fireplaces every where you turn, inviting nooks to sit and read, and rooms that do not disappoint- large, chìc, very clean and equipped with everything you'd need for a lovely stay. Will definitely be going back and recommending to all! read more

Stayed here when the Inn had just opened. Beautiful boutique Inn with a nice atmosphere and thoughtful decor. Room accommodations were lovely and comfortable. The restaurant was not open at the time of my visit, therefore only 4 stars as opposed to 5. Looking forward to coming back and highly recommend Briar Barn Inn! read more

We stayed in November for our son's wedding. The reception and ceremony was at the Grove. I can't say enough about how wonderful we were treated from the reservation process to check out. They are so great and accommodating. Our room was gorgeous. We had the King room at the end overlooking the pond and grounds, and in the fall was breathtaking. The Grove was great for our breakfast.The food was fabulous, and the waitress was so friendly. That evening the wedding and reception was absolutely perfect! From the beautiful Grove barn, to the amazing food, and how the whole evening was coordinated flawlessly! It was such a magical evening,and the most romantic and beautiful wedding I've ever been to! And I'm not just saying that because I'm the mother of the groom.I highly recommended the Broad Barn Inn and Grove restaurant! read more

We have family in Ipswich so have traveled there every year for 18 years. The choice of hotels nearby were extremely thin. We used to stay in this location before it was renovated and were skeptical about how it would turn out. The rooms used to be small and it was getting quite old, these rooms are enormous and high ceilings make it feel even more spacious. It kept all the charm and added so much more! We are thrilled to have a truly beautiful place to stay. There is an entire area designed for breakfast coffee and refreshments and food in the mornings. There is a gorgeous courtyard and as a photographer, a stunning location for wedding receptions. The restaurant is also a hidden gem. High ceiling and two levels built like a beautiful barn- also stunning for weddings. I hope, as it becomes more popular, they will be able to have the restaurant open more consistently. The food is incredible- and best French toast we have ever had! They are still working on things as it's a huge new renovation- we look forward to staying there every year!! read more

I'm super picky and hard to please. This place is absolutely fantastic and has the makings to become the most luxe inn on the north shore. In-room amenities are wonderful, the decor is beautiful and Grove was delicious. Just go. It's worth it and will be an experience you can't wait to repeat. read more

I am extremely disappointed with the customer service at Briar Barn Inn. I scheduled a room block for my wedding in May 2020. I signed a contract for the room block over a year in advance to my wedding. After we reserved the room block, I booked the king suite for the bride and groom. In addition other family members booked well in advance and put a deposit of the first night cost of the room ($340). In December, only five months before my wedding, I get an email from the general manager Teresa that there was a "glitch" in their computer system and that someone booked my rooms before I did and that my room block contract would be cancelled. I received this email on a Saturday and was shocked. I immediately emailed and called the mainline of the inn and did not get a response until the following Tuesday. This was quite alarming because my wedding is on a holiday weekend and other inns in the area were booked. When they finally got back to me they were willing to help us find a different accommodation with a similar price range but we decided to do our own research and find something else. They also did not notify my family member who had booked there that there reservation was cancelled...I emailed them several times about this before I received an answer. Poor customer service is an understatement. Get your stuff together Briar Barn, pick up the phone and call your guests if you cannot accommodate them. read more

Our stay at Briar Barn Inn right after it's opening was amazing. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. The space is so clean, crisp and cozy! The fire places in the rooms are an amazing touch. We were local and just needed some time away, so feeling that homey feel while getting away was so great! While the spa and restaurant were not open due to it just opening overall we were given recommendations of local places that were great. We can't wait to go back and try the spa and restaurant! read more