Castle in the Clouds

Beautiful property with gorgeous views! Pay the full 25 dollars to do the basement tour as well. The property is also right by trails to Mt. Roberts.

Took a day trip here today and was only mildly impressed. They shouldn’t call this place a “castle”. It doesn’t really resemble a castle and is much smaller than we were led to believe. The scenery was pretty, but could be seen other places for less of a price. We drove down the road to the “entrance” and was told to turn back around to go down a different street. This was fine, but it was like that 10 months ago. One trip was enough to see the scenery and castle but I would consider going back for the hiking trails.

This is a large park with much to do. The view behind the castle is worth the trip by itself. On the park grounds there is the falls of song trail that takes you past 7 waterfalls. We brought our dog and he loved climbing on all the rocks. There are maintained bathrooms, a cafe, castle tours, trolley tours, and lots of green space.

This place is truly astoundingly beautiful! My husband, service dog, and I stopped by on a whim while passing through on our way to the State Park, and it was well worth it! To come in you follow a somewhat windy, hilly road that admittedly could get a little steep and narrow, but was at most points wide enough for our class C RV. There’s ample parking in several spaces out lots after you pass through the gatehouse that marks the entrance into the property, so unless you were coming at an unusually busy time, I wouldn’t worry too much about parking, at least not during COVID times. The parking lots and paths are relatively accessible, though there’s certainly a lot of walking, so be prepared and bring some water and a good pair of shoes! There’s a small outdoor cafe set up near the parking area which seemed properly socially distanced- we had already eaten, so we we went straight to the view. The view from behind the lodge was breathtaking, a look down at the mountains and lakes and rivers from near the peak of the mountain the castle is located on. It would’ve been worth the drive up there simply for the view alone!! But then there’s the trails! My husband and I opted to simply enjoy the trails and to try to come back for a tour another time, considering the pandemic and all, and just coming up for the Falls of Song trail alone was well worth it. Friendly and helpful staff helped us find our way to the trail’s entrance, which wasn’t as clearly marked as it could’ve been, though the trail itself was east to navigate. In addition to being cheerful and personable, the staff was entirely service-dog friendly, which is always a huge plus in my book. We spent a couple of hours exploring and enjoying the beautiful series of seven waterfalls and cascades under a beautiful, lovely green forest, and even still didn’t see everything there was to see. It was fantastic! We’re so lucky that we happened by this place, and we’ll definitely be coming back when we can to explore more!

Interesting history and my wife loves to explore

If you havent been you really should go. Fascinating history. Remarkable workmanship. Fabulous location.

Had a really nice time exploring this estate. The falls and the estate itself are well worth the admission. If you dont ask questions of the staff you are really missing out on a lot of the information available about this historic place. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The grounds are very well maintained. You will enjoy this stop.

Nice visit but Google needs to update the location correctly. Current google maps direct you to someones private property, and not only me, at least 4 other cars today got lost along with me.Apart from the mess up by Google it was a nice visit.

The view was amazing, the history interesting, and completely worth a visit! Make sure you book in advance with their limited space due to covid restrictions. The basement was worth every penny for those interested in learning how the house was built and functioned.

This place is an exceptionally beautiful place to visit. Highly recommend!!!

What an beautiful property! The main house is gorgeous and the craftsmanship and detail in each room is amazing! There is so much to do... touring the main house, hiking the many trails on the property, eating lunch in the carriage house and taking a trail ride. I definitely recommend visiting if you are in the area!

Great place to go out and spend a day outside, lots of trails to hike on the way up to the house on top and plenty of cool waterfalls and other spots to see while hiking.If you enjoy hiking this should be a must go visit the views at the top of the mountain are beautiful I shared some photos from my visit. I do plan to go back to explore more of the hiking trails as there was just to much for a single day!

Its great area around with a lot of hiking trails and waterfalls... Bit expensive with 18$ for a castle tour but ok. Overall definately worth visiting.

What a lovely place. $18 per adults, $13 senior children under 4 is free. Great, great view of Lake Winnipesaukee and the restaurant is affordable plus the view.

Beautiful scenery, well preserved building. Lots of trails to walk. Good day trip.

Absolutely beautiful location, with an interesting history and knowledgeable and super helpful staff. Cannot say enough wonderful things about the house tour.

Beautiful and historical place. We took the tour guide which I highly recommend if you want to know more about its history. We also went for a short hike and saw the waterfall. Beautiful place for sure!

The view is amazing! The history is interesting. The advancements for the time were a surprise.

Interesting place. Great hiking trails as well.

I just LOVE historical houses like this. Well preserved, absolutely beautiful and inspiring. The view of the lake is absolutely stunnimg. Detailed craftsmanship went into this structure. Interesting history. Very clean and well kept. Staff is very kind and informative. Plenty of parking but a short walk to the ticket vendor is required. On-site restaurant. Worth seeing even for one time.

Place in the Mountain ....wow ..great view, cool bring your family and friends and enjoy the time you can take a picture for many view awesome i will back again

The staff were excellent, the brief overview of the castles history and the backstory behind not only its architectural integrity, but also the husband and wife who lived there, helped in adding some extra appreciative value Im not sure would have been there otherwise.The bonus of being able to easily pull off and park in a designated area and take a short walk to see the amazing beauty if the Falls of Song was a very rewarding and redeeming aspect in my opinion.The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. The trolly ride is an exciting element for any little ones. The only reason I give a 4 star rating is because the enticement of a Castle in the clouds is a bit of an overstatement. Especially when advertised as a family friendly attraction. Its more along the lines of a very well maintained and history rich manor than a castle.My daughter kept asking the whole time when we were going to see the castle. Which given the time in which the place was built, very well may have been considered a castle to most. It however does not live up to ones ideas of a castle in any sense of the word. Not even when remaining realistic about what to expect.That being said, the place is beautifully maintained and the other elements offered seemed very enticing given the right crowd and given the reasons for going.I have to agree with others Ive noticed mention in their reviews that the place seems more tailored for the snobby as myself and my fiance felt as though we were being looked down on and didnt quite fit in among the others touring. Although this may be true, dont let it deter you from visiting as it is an incredible piece of property worth experiencing, especially if architecture and history appeal to you!

This place was incredible. Just the ride up the mountain to the castle is awesome. there is a few stops along the road to take pictures or just take in the view of Lake Winnipesaukee. My favorite stop was the one with the waterfall. It was absolutely beautiful. Once you get to the top of the road you park and a trolley takes you the rest of the way up to the Castle in the Clouds. They first give you a brief history of the castle. What impressed me the most was the castle was built with mostly with stones and timbers from the surrounding property. It took a 100 stone masons a little over a year to construct the place. The house fits in with the natural surroundings. Also who ever does the gardening at the Castle deserves a pay raise. They do a great job and the gardens are absolutely stunning, two thumbs up !!!! I wont spoil the whole thing, but I would highly recommend the Castle in the Clouds. It is not a tourist trap, very interesting and very beautiful. After the tour there is a bar, resturant, and gift shop at the parking lot area all of which looked very nice.

Amazing views.

I have been visiting the lake for 40 years and never saw this. It is beautiful. So beautiful.

Lovely view but tour was rip off for $18

Thought I could at least see it... nope! Pretty grounds and hiking.

Great place for a day trip. The ride up in the trolley is very nice. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable and willing to talk about the castle and grounds. Love being able to walk around at your own pace and take as long as you want to really look around at all the details and art work in the castle. When your done you can take the trolley back down or take a short trail down and back to the carriage house.

Early nineteen hundreds mansion, quite elegant and luxurious, set in the beautiful nature. You can take tour through the castle, have lunch or refreshment in the Carriage house, ride horses at the stables or hike around on Castle grounds. Staff are pretty knowledgeable and guide you through. I enjoyed my stay.

This place is an exceptionally beautiful place to visit. Once you go there youll want to visit regularly to follow the progress on the restoration they are doing to this oasis in New Hampshire. You could go there and make a day of it. They have a restaurant for lunch, an orientation and then a self guided tour of the stunning Mansion. They also have trails with thousands of acres of hiking. There is Shanon pond with huge fish and ducks to feed. This place is a true treasure and an amazing destination.

Nice view but I pretty sure you could see it somewhere pretty close without the price tag. Talk about a waste of money.

Good place I went with my family .if you like animals and want to spend time with your family you need to visit Castle in The Clouds

Enjoyed the special evening tour event to experience the Castle as it would have been on a fall night back in the 20s, was Wonderful!The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was also very nice to tour the Castle at our own pace.The dedication to restoring the Castle as per the peroid is impressive and appreciated.A must visit!

Great views... lots of hiking trails with at least 3 water falls and you can also go horse back riding ...castle is self guided

Not worth the money stay away no castle bunch of bs waist of time. Go find out for yourself cost $19 per person to steer at the trees what a joke

Beautiful Castle/Home, loved the extra Basement Tour we took.

Our fall vacation took us through this lovely place. Although closed for the season, we enjoyed the wonderful views, trout pond and grounds. The fall season even added our enjoyment. A must visit.

Absolutely stunning architecture and views!

Amazing place! The view is breathtaking

This place is gorgeous. Chris, our trolley driver, and Joan, our orientation guide, were wonderful. All members of the staff are passionate, enthusiastic, and an absolute delight to listen to. I particularly enjoyed the stunning views and carefully curated scenes in each room. I would highly recommend this to anyone with a sense of whimsy and adventure. I cant wait to go back and try the basement tours or the astronomy nights, which I was told happen once a month. Amazing!

Want to try something different? This is the place! Beautiful place for photography. Lots of hiking trails, horseback riding, pony & carriage rides. We had a simple but delicious lunch in the renovated Carriage House. We didnt tour the main house but will go back for that. Its a spralwing estate so lots to see.

Visited during Thanksgiving weekend for a visit with Santa. They decorated each room for the holidays. Castle was a great walk through. Views are awesome, the caridge house had free cookies, cocoa, Santa and arts and crafts for the kids. All free with admission. There was a craft fair the day we went with local vendors. The restaurant was over an hour wait that day but I wouldnt expect as long a wait during normal visits.

Admission required for the tour in Castle in the Clouds. Servants room closed for social distancing and restrictions.

Beautiful mansion in the mountains with amazing views on a clear day. You can take self guided tours and there are many employees there that can answer questions and give a lot of history of the story of the house. You have to pay at the gift shop and you can ride the trolley from the carriage house to the mansion. There is also a small restaurant at the carriage house for small meals & snacks.

Beautiful views, even for New Hampshire! The main building itself even has a “scavenger hunt” for the little kids, to keep them occupied as you look around. The employees are very friendly, and will happily talk endlessly if you have any questions. My only criticism is their (although understandable) emphasis on the original owner, who they make out to me a much more interesting person than he was.

Wow! What an amazing experience it was, not only to get married at this most beautiful location, but also to go through the wedding planning process with Jessica at Castle in the Clouds. Jessica is the wedding coordinator here, and is great at her job. She easily honored my requests to do some things differently than usual, and met with us many more times than necessary. She was always kind, thoughtful, professional and flexible! She had us feeling like we were the only couple she was working with (which was so not the case)!Having our wedding at Castle in the Clouds was an experience for us and our guests. With trolley rides, a castle, remarkable views of Lake Winnipesaukee, and great service; we had our guests saying it was the best wedding theyd ever been to! Thank you, Jessica, for making our visions come to life for this unforgettable day!

Self guided tour through a unique home with a stunning view. Blue star museum - so free for military. The hiking trails around the castle were well maintained. Worth the drive.

I didnt get up to the house itself, but just exploring the grounds and the trails near the parking area was very nice. The fish pond and walking trails are great places to spend some time outside and explore what the area has to offer.

The view was amazing and the forward thinking of the original owner was inspiring. Living here must have been incredible.This is more of an educational location than entertaining.I would recommend it for all ages.

Panoramic vistas, lovely guides with tremendous local knowledge and a truly remarkable home showcasing advanced and innovative early 20th century design

The girl at the ticket booth is an absolute Witch. Rude, Arrogant, and Miserable, tour was good but not great. Sorry but being Real Here ...

Ive been wanting to go to Castle in the Clouds for over a year. We have a place in Moultonborough... Were looking for a wedding venue. We got to the main gate at 3:06. It was closed and said to go back to a road we passed a mile before. That road did not say turn here for Castle in the Clouds after 3. I dont recall seeing that on the website... We were trying to get to the cafe before it closed at 3:30. We succeeded. They werent seating people anymore. We tried the bar. There was a high top free. We went to order at the bar and they said they werent serving anymore. It was before 3:30. Then they said they only serve you if youre seated. My fiance pointed out our seats. They said it was just a waiting area; wouldnt serve us there. We left. It was my first and last experience at Castle in the Clouds. :(

The man who built this castle was amazing and very progressive. It is amazing so much of the original furnishings still exist. The views are fantastic.

I had a great time! Its beautiful! The views are to die for! And my Lobster Roll was soo good!

Excellent view and a fun mansion to explore. We opted for the basement tour and it was well worth the extra time and the few dollars. Aaron was a great guide - enthusiastic and knowledgeable!

Volksbahn was great Didn’t get up to the museum, but a great place nonetheless.

1. The view is amazing....that alone is worth the drive.2. Not a castle....but more of a mansion- a small one at that!3. Not kid friendly- even though they advertise and have a scavenger hunt, the kids arent allowed to touch a thing...including the new redone walls. If you have children I wouldnt go here with them...too stressful.4. The diner is good... And the view at the diner is amazing.5. The staff is mostly nice....a couple of rude encounters....but nothing to make a huge note about.6. The 50 ft. fall driving up to the mansion is nice- definitely walk out to it. It is a one way road ! So you wont be able to go back and check it out.Ultimately, The money Is not worth the value of the trip to tour the mansion. If you want to check out their diner you can go to the two way road..and skip the fee.

The mansion is amazing with an astonishing setting and beautiful vistas. The gardens are wonderful and the staff are exceptionally knowledgeable and approachable. They were a terrific enhancement to our visit. Recommend this to anyone. Well go again before the vacation is over.

A fun trip with the family. Not too expensive and well worth the cost. Interesting, informative and educational opening talk when you arrive at the main house. Take your time with no pressure to explore the house and property. Staff was friendly and helpful. Views were amazing. Plan the day and enjoy the other amenities such as horseback riding and more. The house and its history are truly amazing. Take a step back in time to see how life used to be.

Small Castle with beautiful overlook sceneries

Pretty views and loved hearing about the history of the property.Pick a clear day for the views of Lake Winnipesaukee!

Fun way to spend a few hours. The falls on the way up is definitely worth seeing, then basically it is a mansion with a great view and 100 yo furniture. Not that interesting for children or worth doing twice.

I didn’t dine here but the overlook on the rear terrace was something to marvel at. They had a small historical exhibit just inside that detailed the refurbishment of the castle in the 70’s.

Breathtaking views and beautiful place!

I recently was a guest at my nieces bridal shower, I was very impressed with the atmosphere, the food and of course the beautiful view. I also want to compliment the bartender Corey, she was very personable, professional and an expert at her job.I would highly recommend this venue for lunch, dinner or perhaps a private function.

Beautiful grounds! Had a great picnic lunch up there recently on a jeep flag run!

A beautiful place with many hiking trails that are well-marked and generally, fairly easy to hike. Visitors are welcomed warmly, and are able to view the horses in their own barn. Their Belgian draft horse is my personal favorite. The only thing I have to say is that the ticks and bugs are very persistent there. Its only natural, though.

An incredible experience. A must see to do to enjoy!

If you have the chance, do the basement tour! It costs extra, but is well worth it! Beautiful spot, friendly, knowledgeable docents, interesting history.

I have been to the Castle several times over the years and always had a good time visiting, that is until this past August. Things have certainly changed here for the worse. I went this last time with friends who had never been here before. I had talked up several aspects of the property and everyone was looking forward to seeing the house. Well we found the place in a state of repair and much of what I had told my friends about was either closed off or not on display. Cant help but wonder why they would not try to complete major renovations during the off season when they are closed for nearly 5 months? At least they could throw in the basement tour with the main tour while they have areas of the house closed or ripped apart. Heck even the outdoor fountain wasnt working. On top of all of this the woman who gave the opening dialogue about the property seems to have changed the narrative some? I have heard this story 5 other times and this go around was much changed. Rewriting history? Some of the staff stationed throughout the house were polite and informative but others seemed kind of stuck up? Maybe when they get done with the renovations things will be back to normal but until they do I would not recommend taking the tour.

Wonderful staff whos knowledgable and eager to share their wealth of info. about the home. Gorgeous views too in almost every room.

I do yoga here during the summer provided by them and love it. Thank you so much for this amazing program

This place was amazing its just like taking a hundred years back in time on this little tour very beautiful views

So beautiful.. Took a drive up one day to feed the large rainbow trout then did a hike to see waterfalls. Cant wait to do this again..

This place is wonderful. Went many years ago was great then and still great now. Hope it stays around for years to come.

Definitely worth seeing. Great back story and views. Be sure to have food at the carriage house too!

Well restored home with a million dollar view

Breathtaking views especially during the upcoming fall season! Horse riding, trails, photography, restaurant with scenic views, free parking and much more to enjoy here!

Tour was alright. Ive been to several different mansions and historic houses around new england and this one was very bland, nothing in the rooms, barely any furniture. It was like minimalists lived here before their time. They were doing renovations, not sure if it had something to do with it? Honestly pretty boring for $18 a piece. The views outside were INCREDIBLE though! Best part of the entire thing.

Really cool stop up in nh. Awesome history and amazing interior. The views on the property are amazing.

The house and grounds are lovely on a clear day with views across Lake Winnapausake. The restaurant is overpriced and it is easy to get sunburnt during lunch. The view is fabulous.

The views are amazing. Seeing the lakes and mountains from the patios,decks or out of the windows, I could see why someone would build a mansion here. The mansion and other buildings are interesting. We visited during the winter and holiday season. Great decorations and having a musician play the guitar added to the ambiance. Staff was very friendly. My daughter was not into the visit to much, except for the bus carriage ride, the kids books and reading chairs and exploring, up to a point.I look forward to coming back in the other seasons.

We didnt go into the castle but spent an hour or so hiking on their trails. We decided wed like to go back and do some more exploring, its a very pretty place.

This is a must-visit attraction if youre in the area, combining an old estate with a restaurant and visitors center. The house is definitely worth seeing, featuring spectacular views of the local area, and the interior is decorated festively during the Christmas period. I loved the house and the history but the restaurant is a disaster and doesnt seem to be able cope with any volume of traffic. If you eat before visiting, youll have a better time.

My husband & I stopped in there today for lunch It was around 1:00 pm when we asked for our seat. The hostess Bethany left us with a very bad impression right off the bat. We walked up & I looked her in the eye & told her Borden.. party of 2.. she looked away quickly & directed her questions to my husband.. um.. well HES not going to tell you anything differently than I JUST did. Its bad enough when women are treated unfairly by men but when you see that sexist demeaning attitude coming from another woman its repulsive. We were told by Bethany it would be an hour wait. we waited OVER two hours .. in fact it was closer to two & a half hours. In the mean time I noticed people that came AFTER we did that were seated first. Could it be that happened because when the hostess treated me rudely I mentioned in front of her how I despise being treated differently because Im a woman .. my best guess is that is in fact the answer. But what REALLY got me is when I brought all to the attention of the manager on duty his reaction was to say that doesnt sound like her.. and DID YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER STAFF. well.. that alone told me that he just decided I MUST BE THE ISSUE .. not BETHANY... I wasnt impressed.. Some sensitivity training MIGHT just be in order here. And if you give them a negative review on their fb page they ignore you .. or they lie and say they sent a pvt message ...As a post note I might add avoid the calamari .. its extremely chewy.

Pretty cool attraction to visit if youre in the area. The drive up to the mansion is excellent with some beautiful waterfalls. Once at the top youll be able to tour the mansion which has been restored and is very well maintained. The grounds are beautiful with breathtaking views and fragrant flowers. The guides are very friendly and knowledgeable. Budget 2 hours to get through it. Add another hour if you plan to have lunch on site.

This place is amazing. Staff is very knowledgeable, the history and architecture are fascinating. and the view is unmatched. Also some gorgeous scenery and stops on the way up. A great day trip for couples and families.

Really great view from the restaurant patio. The burger was very good!

Its a beautiful Arts n Crafts Mansion located on top of a mountain. Spectacular views from all around it.

We ate at the Stables Cafe. Only the patio was open. Not enough staff to run two areas. A common problem everywhere these days. The views on a clear day are great, lake and mountains. They provide binoculars on a permanent stand. We particularly like the turkey bird sandwich. But I must say everything we have had there was good to great. They will provide gluten free bread. The fries are crispy, yum. If u are not there when they open at 11: 30 a. M. You may be in for a long wait. But it is worth the wait. There is certainly planning to look at to keep you busy.

Historical Castle. Very beautiful in the Fall, you could spend your whole day just for this place. If you travel to New Hampshire, you should check it out this historical sight seeing Castle.

We went in during peak lunch time and they got us out in 40 minutes so that we could go horseback riding. Awesome service!!!

This was a nice place to visit while on vacation in New Hampshire. The views are beautiful and the property is amazing. However, I must give it one star because they aren’t kid friendly. They say so on their website, but this is a lie. First off, you can’t bring strollers to the top. That is a ridiculous rule. I had an infant and a toddler with me and had to manage both of them in carriers plus diaper bags. One of the rude workers in the house accosted my mom and asked her to not carry the diaper bag around. We had an infant with us. You never know when you’ll need a diaper bag. Then he told my sister he didn’t want the toddler on her back. She asked him if he wanted the toddler running around? We felt very uncomfortable during our entire tour and like we were annoying because we had kids. They did let me rent an infant carrier at no cost, but I couldn’t wait to get out of there because with babies and small children, you just need the stroller. Not to mention where they want you to leave the stroller there’s no security, and it’s at your own risk. So if you’re wanting to visit the castle, don’t bring kids under twelve. The paranoid staff will follow you around like stalkers and the kids will surely ruin their day!

Really beautiful property. Recommend visiting.

Breathtaking views, good food, lots of history. Great for any family day trip

Amazing property with gorgeous views. This place seriously looks like something from a Hayao Miyazaki film! Would give five stars but the entrance fee is really high (however if you want to further support their cause, the gift shop is very reasonably priced).

It is so beautiful there

Awesome Castle! What a beautiful view of the area!

Beautiful view!!!! Amazing picture, nice and quiet.

Beautiful place, great for hiking, snowshoeing or just a walk or picnic.