Built in 1917, this stately Georgian Colonial was the home of New Hampshire Governor Charles Dale where, from 1930 to 1964, he welcomed local, national and international dignitaries. 

Whether traveling on business, or enjoying a romantic weekend, the Governor's House bed and breakfast inn offers an atmosphere of casual elegance to discriminating travelers from around the world.

Stay with us at the Governor's House and experience the same warm welcome, personal attention and comfortable accommodations offered by Governor Dale to the political and business leaders of his time.

Recently named one of "The 10 Best Small Towns for the Arts in the U.S." (USA Today, 12/14/01) and one of Fodor's "Choice 2002 Destinations" (02/28/02), Portsmouth today offers a rare combination of history and culture, restaurants, theaters and live musical entertainment. The Governor's House bed and breakfast inn is located on a quiet street, a ten minute walk to the center of town and all that Portsmouth NH has to offer.