My review is not speaking on their service as a wedding host, but the land and farm overall. There…read moreis a pond and many animals and great vibes and views for going on a walk.

Do not do a wedding her. Venue staff will will bother and harass guests, venue manager yelled at…read morekids, food over cooked, wrong food delivered to table, bar over charged for drinks during the open bar and at 9pm sharp they will turn the lights on high hand you a bar bill demanding payment and kick you out. Do not, do not, do not book a wedding here.

I have been at this venue many times and have always left with a very positive feeling. They pay…read moreattention to details. The food is always excellent as is their servers. They are at the top of the line. Very nicely done. Check out the website for themed dinners. We have been to several and as usual there, they aim to please. The latest dinner was a Patron tequila inspired dinner. No holds barred. Fantastic.

My first interaction with the venue was unfortunately not very positive. Tiffany's initial email…read morewas friendly, but there was zero personalization and it felt very generic. Not a big deal, I get it - they probably get a lot of inquiries every day and they're just trying to streamline. However, when we spoke on the phone she came across as quite short, which caught me off guard. Although the pricing was high given the time of year, that wasn't my main concern. I simply felt discouraged by how my questions were received, almost as though they were an inconvenience, despite this being my first time inquiring about the space. The space is beautiful and probably worth the money, but because of this interaction, I decided to pursue another venue. I genuinely hope this feedback is helpful for future client experiences.

The Ferncroft was a beautiful setting for our out of town wedding. But the real star of the venue…read moreis Donna. Donna played planner, designer, coordinator, and the kindest friend through the entire process. She made sure every detail was handled from the first, incredibly detailed inquiry email to the follow up email with a special picture of my daughter and nephew. Our guests had, and still have, glowing reviews of her staff, the room set up, the outrageously good food, and ceremony and reception flow, and especially the kindness she showed to EVERY guest. Donna and her staff were accommodating, flexible, and generous were their time and expertise. There were plenty of beautiful locations for photos and the ceremony. Every single detail was perfectly mastered. The entire staff looked calm and relaxed. There was never a moment of panic or rushing. Donna seemed to be in every place, at every moment. My husband and I snuck away immediately after the ceremony to share a plate of hors d'oeuvres in the grooms suite (I can't recommend this enough. Do this! Take 5 minutes to sit in the quiet and relax together.) At one point during outdoor pictures I commented to my daughter, "I didn't eat enough." BAM! Food. Hors d'oeuvres on a plate, with Donna holding a napkin. She took care of everything! Everything was perfect! Thank you so much for putting together a magical experience!

Be careful, their accounting practices are not accurate. Refusal to reimburse for overpayment based…read moreon these practices seems to be the norm and apparently condoned.

Attended a friends wedding at this beautiful venue last weekend. It was very charming and a…read morestunning summer venue. I bet it's nice in the fall too! The food and drinks great and the servers too. The biggest flaw are the bathrooms on premise. I wonder if some guests get a bathroom trailer. I think it may have been a good idea but it's not necessary for the cost.

Where do I even begin! The Estate at Moraine Farm was one of the last venues we visited and it was…read moreby far our favorite. The grounds are absolutely stunning and fall under every category. They have the old estate with its beautiful decor, the terrace that looks out over the water, the field with the old tea house, and a stunning garden. Endless photo opportunities! The food from Fireside Catering is absolutely delicious and they have tons of food options. One of the best parts of the venue is the coordinator Laura. She is a ray of sunshine and genuinely kept us from having multiple breakdowns. Laura is very organized and has a wealth of knowledge. She knows the venue very well which made making decisions very easy. Laura made planning our wedding so much easier and we feel so lucky to have had her as our coordinator!! While all Fireside Catering venues are wonderful, the Estate at Moraine Farm is a hidden gem and we couldn't recommend it enough!

I had dinner at The Bell Inn & Tavern with my mom for an early Mother's Day celebration since it's…read morewhere she wanted to go. She and much of my family really like this place and rave about it, but my overall first impression was definitely a mixed bag. My mom made the reservation for Saturday at 4:45pm in the dining room. We arrived a little early, so she showed me around the beautifully renovated building. When we checked in with someone, they redirected us to the bar area downstairs as they were holding a private event in the main dining area. Okay, not a big deal to us. However I could understand if someone else might get a little annoyed at being told they had to go to the bar area when they specifically asked for the dining room on their reservation. I have to say that I do love the downstairs bar area, it's classy and has a vintage speakeasy vibe. We were quickly greeted by one of the guys working the bar who was super nice and did a great job. For a drink I started with their version of an espresso martini, which was a good start to the food experience and gave me high hopes. They brought us out some popovers which to me were just okay. For an appetizer we got some buffalo chicken dip, which was quite delicious. For dinner my mom got a Caesar salad (which I tried a little bit of and thought was good) and a flatbread pizza that was on special. I decided to be a little bougie and went with the braised short ribs, and I regret to say that the dish fell flat for me. The short rib did come apart okay when I stuck my fork in it, but it was kind of chewy, bland and overall really didn't have much flavor. The menu also states that the short rib is served with broccolini (which is a milder, sweeter version of the green vegetable) but it came with regular plain broccoli instead, which I was also quite honestly disappointed by. With all that being said the polenta was my favorite thing on the plate. I'm a little conflicted. The place is beautiful and the staff is so nice. But with how much it was hyped up to me, I was a little let down. I'm kind of thinking that I should've went with another dish? I really want to truly love this place, so I'm sure I'll be back with family at some point to give them another chance.

Likely the worst restaurant meal I have ever had…read more I ordered the short rib and I am still not sure what they did to it to make it so dry, hard, and rubbery. I looked like part of a shoe or wood. As it was placed on the table, one of my co-diners leaned over to whisper to me that it looked disgusting. I am guessing it was cooked, frozen, and then WAY over microwaved. (Who microwaves short rib?!) Regardless, it was awful. The polenta was runny and had big lumps of cheese all in one corner. I assume that was supposed to be mixed through. And the broccoli was so over cooked as to be a disintegrating mush. I cannot believe this left the kitchen. I didn't complain because I did not want to disrupt everyone else's dinner. I should have listened to all the other one-star reviews. Bell Inn service was friendly, lively, and casual and the building is really something special.

DoubleTree Northshore isn't a bad pick IF and only IF you get a good deal for it. If you pay full…read moreprice, I reckon it's not worth it. The staff is nice and they do their job. The hotel however is very old and has lots of not-so-enjoyable quirks as a result... While our room was clean for the most part, the shower was difficult to operate (defective more like) and the showerhead had mold growing on it. The bed sheets were clean EXCEPT for that one corner with a smear of something red (blood? raspberry jam? take your pick!) and the bed itself was so soft I thought it would swallow me whole. I could barely move. The pillows were soft beyond what's reasonable for a human head. Noise from other hotel guests was by far the biggest issue. Paper thin walls meant I could hear the TV and guests speaking next door. Across the hallway, another guest was playing music SO loud that hotel staff came to knock on his door to warn him to keep it down. They had to knock 10 times for the guy to hear them and answer the door. Gives you an idea! At least the staff was proactive... Oh did I mention there's a crack under the room door that is almost an inch high? All sounds from the hallway will echo inside your room as a result. Nice... said no one ever. So, as I said in my intro, if you get a good deal like we did, all these issues might be worth putting up with. Otherwise, stay away if you value good sleep.

Stayed here a few days on a North Shore vacation…read more Excellent place to stay at the North Shore of Massachusetts. You can get to any town or beach within 30-45 minutes. We used this as our home base and saved money by not staying at a more expensive place on the beach. Parking was easy, the room was terrific and we had a fun vacation because of it!

Wow. Just wow. I am sitting with such a full belly and am mad with myself we haven't tried this…read moreplace sooner! The interior is very nice and atmospheric. A little loud, but we could still hear each other. The service was quick and peppy! We got an old fashioned, which was great. I got the half chicken with rice and a Greek salad. Wow. It was moist and flavorful and I loved the seasoning. The rice was amazing as well and the Greek salad was a huge portion and everything was fresh. R got the souvlaki plate with lamb. The lamb was cooked perfectly and tender. He also got the rice and the potato's. It came with a salad, which he didn't order, but they made it right immediately. The pitas were warm and the tzatziki was delicious. Overall, we have nothing but great things to say! We will be back soon and will add this place to our take out rotation. Excited to try more.

One of my friends recommended we try this place. I was having some terrible GI issues and was…read moreextremely limited on what kinds of food I could keep down. This place was everything I wanted and needed it to be. I kept it simple with just a chicken kebab over rice as a main and to start we split a pinto bean and tomato dish. I say I kept it simple with a kebab and rice, but the chicken was juicy and the rice was buttery and soft, with the right chew. Absolutely done right. Thank you!

I grew up on the north shore and remember visiting Brooksby Farm when I was a kid…read more I visited on Sunday with my 2 kids for storytime and wow has it impressively changed - all positive!!! 1) There's stuff for kids now! Storytimes, playground with views of the animals, a hayride, and more! I highly recommend the storytime. They read 2 stories, sang hello to every child, had songs/rhymes, played with a parachute, crafts, and even apples, donuts, and cider - all amazingly free!!! The playground was fun for my 2 year old son and 7 year old daughter, but best for the 1.5-6 age range. There are rest rooms beside the farm store, but they're medal toilets with no seats, so my daughter refused to use them. (I don't blame her.) That's the only thing that kept this from a 5 star experience. We'll be back soon. Worth the hour drive from where we live on the south shore.

I had a great experience! I came here for PYO peaches and blueberries. The blueberries were $4 for…read morea small carton or $6 for a large one. The peaches were $20 for a bag that fit about 20. There were lots to pick from and the employees were friendly. This farm is very big I would definitely consider coming back for some of their other picking seasons.