Amenities and Activities

here are many activities, attractions and things to do on your visit at the Carriage House and the Southern Maine seacoast area.   While at the Carriage House take a swim in our newly renovated heated pool or gather some sun on the lounge chairs located on our large deck area.  It's a great way to relax and have some water fun.  The pool is open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. during the summer.  The pool is centrally located on premises so that your walk from your accommodation to the pool is a short one. Next to the pool is a large hot tub (photo below). There are grills and picnic tables on the grounds for  family picnics and barbecues.  While having that cookout there are plenty of activities at the Carriage House to keep the family entertained.  For the gamesters there is: shuffleboard, horseshoes, bocce, paddle tennis, croquet and our children's playground.  All the game areas are nearby the picnic areas so you won't have to look far for them when it comes time to eat.

Our Hot tub with sliding doors for inclement weather,
Basketball court, Bocce court and Children's Play area with
seating for adults. Not shown is our Shuffleboard Court.

ACTIVITIES IN WELLS AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Look for this sign:


to bring you to many of the following attractions, or
just because the trolley is "fun to ride!"

You'll find a Wells trolley stop sign in front of The Carriage House.

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Activities in the local area include many beautiful, sandy beaches. 

Wells Beach, Drakes Island Beach, Moody Beach and Ogunquit Beach all within six miles of the Carriage House.  Seven miles of sandy beach for you to relax, explore, walk, swim, and ride those waves.  Of course, the bold might try some para-sailing at Watersports of Wells, located at Wells Harbor Road or at the Atlantic Ave. Harbor Dock.  They also provide boat rides. 

Other activities in the area include: scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, whale watching, kayaking. 

For the landlubber, there is golfing at nearby Merriland Farm, which features a par 3 golf course and a cafe.  There are other competitive golf courses also nearby.  For the family, there are three places along Route 1 in Wells where you may play mini golf. 

For the bicyclists, bike rentals are available for hourly and daily rental at Wheels and Waves on US Route 1 in Wells.  Wells has a new bicycle path in construction available for summer 2000. 

For the naturalists, Wells has The Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm Farm.  There are paths to walk, and the wonders of nature to observe.  Very relaxing atmosphere.

There are many fine, casual restaurants in the area which feature seafood and steak, as well as excellent desserts.  You will have many options for dining in the area. 
     Wells has many rare bookstores, antique dealers and small shops that will amuse and entertain, and allow you to bring back the special item which will remind you of your visit to Wells. 

In nearby Ogunquit, you may spend an hour walking the Marginal Way, a great seaside walking path.  Perkins Cove will inspire you and you will be enchanted by the small shops and fine restaurants on the cove. 

Also, in Ogunquit is the nationally acclaimed Ogunquit Playhouse, which brings many of your favorite stars for summer theater.

Whatever you decide to do, you will not be able to do everything that you wanted to on your vacation, but, alas, you may always come back for another visit and try again.  We welcome you!  Have fun!