About Lamb & Lion Inn
Lamb & Lion Inn sits on four acres along Route 6A, the old King's Highway, in West Barnstable. The property grew out of a 1740 farmhouse, and its original 1740 barn still stands. The former horse stables have been turned into guest suites, one of them with a wood-burning fireplace, and the rooms open onto separate entrances around a central courtyard, so guests come and go privately.
The inn stays open all year. In warm months there is a seasonal pool and hot tub, and in the off-season the fireplace suite and quiet village setting are the draw. A beach where people gather for sunset and local walking trails are within walking distance, Barnstable Village's shops and waterfront restaurants are about two minutes away by car, and the ferry docks for Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are roughly 10 to 15 minutes off.
Dogs are a big part of the inn's identity. Guests can bring up to two dogs per room, dogs must be at least a year old and leashed on the grounds, and the inn takes only a few pets at a time, so it asks guests to check before booking. Pet sheets, towels and water bowls are provided, and the four acres give plenty of room for a morning walk. The inn can also help arrange a dog-friendly whale watch.
Cape Cod Lavender Farm in Harwich is about 30 minutes east by Route 6. Spend a morning on the farm's free trails and fields, then come back to the 6A villages for dinner.
What to do
- Stay in a suite built into the inn's former horse stables
- Bring your dog: up to two per room, leashed on the grounds
- Swim in the seasonal pool or use the hot tub in summer
- Walk to a nearby sunset beach and conservation trails
- Take a dog-friendly ferry to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard from docks about 15 minutes away
- Drive the historic Route 6A villages on a self-guided tour
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round; pool and hot tub are seasonal
Good to know
- Dogs
- Allowed
- Reservations
- Required
Tips for your visit
- Tell the inn ahead of time if you are bringing a dog: unannounced dogs are charged $50 a day instead of $25
- From July through September dogs are generally limited to 40 pounds, so ask about exceptions before booking
- The inn hosts only three or four pets at a time, so book early if you are traveling with a dog
- Dogs should not be left alone in the room while you are off the property
Pair it with a lavender farm
Cape Cod Lavender Farm · about 30 minutes away
Cape Cod Lavender Farm in Harwich is about 30 minutes east, an easy half-day trip from the inn.
Getting there
Questions
Is Lamb & Lion Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Up to two dogs per room are allowed for a $25 daily fee; dogs must be at least a year old and leashed on the property.
Is the inn open in winter?
Yes, it is open year-round. The pool and hot tub are seasonal.
How old is the inn?
It is built around a 1740 farmhouse, and the original 1740 barn is still on the property.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Harwich & the Lower Cape, Massachusetts
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