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Briar Lea Inn and the adjoining pub The Jolly Drayman are run by a great couple (English wife and American husband) - we stayed next door at the Norseman, so can't comment on the accommodation, but can vouch for the Jolly Drayman's food and friendly atmosphere. The beer's good, too!
150 Mayville Road, Bethel ME 04217 (Route 2)
Tel +1-207-824-4717
The Norseman Inn is best known for its winter accommodation close to the Sunday River ski area, but we stayed in June and found it a good place to stay.
The rooms are spotless and spacious (we were in the motel) and the facilities are very good: guest laundry, games room, and vending machines in the lobby.
Breakfast was included at the weekend, but seems to be available all the time during winter.
www.norsemaninn.com
PO Box 934, 134 Mayville Road, Bethel ME 04217 (on Route 2)
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