Chester H. Pond Cottage
33 Greeley Hill Rd, Waterville Valley, NH
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Your home away from home in the White Mountains
At the Chester H. Pond Cottage bed & breakfast, our goal is to make you feel at home with our intimate ambience. From the elegantly appointed bedrooms to the individually prepared breakfast, and from the warm library, to our belvedere tower, we strive to make your visit to Waterville Valley as relaxed, simple, and memorable as possible. We think that our attention to individual comfort is something that you've been looking for.
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History
Chester H. Pond
Almeda Mary Pond
Alice Pond
Louise Pond
When Chester Pond was a young man, he moved to New York City and gave his entire time and attention over to invention. His inventions were electrical devices and equipment. It was at this period of his life that he formed a strong attachment for Thomas A. Edison, a personal friend. Mr. Pond stood at Mr. Edison's side when Edison turned on the current that lighted the first incandescent lights, and in the company of Edison he witnessed the first successful attempt of Edison to move a car by electricity.
One of his inventions was a self winding clock, which could be seen in all Western Union offices and other public places in his day. He is credited with over 17 patents. Other notable inventions include the use of the telegraph to synchronize clocks in railroad depots, and telegraph wire insulators.
While Chester Pond and family were living in New York City, they would vacation during the summer in North Woodstock, New Hampshire. Chester traveled frequently, so it was mostly his wife, Almeda Mary Pond, and his two daughters Louise and Alice that were in North Woodstock. Hiking the mountains seemed to be a favorite of hers and the daughters. It is believed that it was these visits to that area led them to build the cottage in Waterville Valley
Pond Cottage circa 1900
Photo Gallery
Imagine reading a good book and sipping on your favorite beverage while taking in the special warmth and glow of the original wood burning fireplace.
The gas fireplace in the den adds to its warmth and charm.
A view of the business center of the valley. You can find restaurants, shopping, special events, ice skating, and sleigh rides all right here at the Town Square.
The restored covered porches offer our guests the opportunity to enjoy the peace and quiet of the White Mountains in a privagte setting.
This is where you can play a board game, listen to music, or surf the web via our wireless internet connection.
Through the stained glass doors of the front entrance is the entry hall. Art work of one of Pond cottages owners decorates the wall as you look through to the parlor.
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Room & Rates
Pond Room
The Pond Room is elegantly decorated with a floral print wallpaper and features a bedroom set original to this house. The full sized bed is topped with memory foam for space age comfort. This room features a remote controlled gas fireplace, and gorgeous views of Mount Tecumseh. You can also enjoy the outdoors from your terrace, or if you prefer watch TV in the comfort of your corner of Pond Cottage. Shared bath is equipped with large walk-in shower and original clawfoot tub and is just a few steps
across the landing.
$150 per night
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Wood Room
The Wood Room is one of the brightest rooms at Pond Cottage. With its Queen sized bed and bay window seating you will certainly have no trouble feeling at home here as you enjoy views from the outdoor terrace or bay windows. Read a book while you sit by the gas fireplace, or if you prefer you can use a pair of the house binoculars to watch birds or other wildlife from the comfort of your room. . Shared bath is equipped with large walk-in shower and original clawfoot tub and is just a few steps
Hunt Room
The Hunt Room features a Queen sized bed and is located in what was the carriage house of Pond Cottage originally. This room has its own built in gas fireplace. With a private terrace and private bath featuring a jacuzzi tub, this room offers a much more intimate setting.
$200 per night
Minimum weekend stay of 2 nights, or 3 nights for a holiday weekend required for all rooms.
The above prices do not reflect the 9% NH Rooms and Meals tax.
We require a deposit equivalent to 1 nights stay to complete a reservation.
Breakfast
We want you to really enjoy your stay at Pond Cottage. To get each of your mornings off to a great start we offer you breakfast in our dining room.
Breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10AM each morning. When you come downstairs hot coffee, and tea will be waiting for you. Enjoy some of Chris' famous "Moose Bread" and some fresh fruit, yogurt and juice while your breakfast is prepared.
Some items on our menu include, Eggs benedict, and Fritattas ala Pond Cottage. We'll always have plenty of bacon, sausage, and our own oven roasted potatoes to add as sides for your gourmet breakfast experience
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You may contact us by telephone between the hours of 9 AM and 9 PM eastern time at
(603) 254-4654,
drop us an email at info_chesterpondcottage.com,
or fill out the contact form by clicking the button below.
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