The Winstead Inn

      just now New Although we had a pleasant stay at Winstead, sadly there were just too many issues we weren't happy with. Unfortunately, we had pre booked the hotel for eight nights at a cost of $608-$658 per night, so we couldn't leave early. The house is nice, old and full of character, there is a pool, and a beautiful garden. The Inn has their own beach, a short drive away, (not walkable). There is parking at the Inn but you need to check with the front desk about parking at the beach. Unfortunately, the room we had (chart room) had no tea or coffee making facilities and when we requested some, it took another four days to receive a kettle. There was hot water in the dining room, but it wasn't boiling. A suggestion was made to microwave it.. Our room had a lovely claw foot bath but on further inspection, paint was peeling off the inside of it making it unsafe to use. No bathrobes or shower gel available (just bars of soap). The breakfast was a very poor affair. There was no hot option except boiled eggs that sat on the buffet bar. There is no commercial kitchen so no cooking at all. We discovered that some mornings they buy in a quiche, and that's first come first serve. Available options included: a tiny bowl of fruit, some orange or cranberry cordial, generic sugary cereals, a bagel or English muffin , some chocolate muffins made from a packet, warm tea and coffee. If a hotel prices itself at such a high price point, I would expect a good breakfast, as we experienced in other places in Cape Cod. This was a most disappointing experience for us and at a cost of $6,130 for eight nights we would have expected better. We did chat with Doug, but the response was general indifference. Maybe it's because the hotel is up for sale. We move on to a wonderful B&B in Chatham which was one of the best places we have ever stayed on our travels around the world

Stayed two nights in the Mariner’s Hideaway room. It was adorable, and very well maintained. We get nervous when there is carpet in hotels because of bad experiences in the past, but it was very clean. Breakfast was a nice perk to the stay - and they offered the standard essentials (yogurt, bagels, fruit, pastries, boiled eggs that you make yourself) while also offering homemade quiche. Pool was great. No complaints about this stay and already recommended family to stay there. Great central location to exploring the cape.

We stayed at the Inn and it was great. We were a little disappointed that we had to drive to the beach resort for breakfast but it was really good and we were happy to walk the beach. Doug did make sure we had coffee first thing in the morning. Our room was big and the beds were so comfortable. The shower was large. The pool wasn’t open but the weather was chilly so we probably wouldn’t have swam.

Quiet, comfortable, breakfast included

We recently stayed at the Inn for four nights in the Crow’s Nest, a beautiful and well appointed suite. The Inn is pristine and tastefully decorated. It is located in the beautiful and historic town of Harwich, very close to the ocean and many Cape Cod beaches. There are many fine restaurants close by, as well as quaint shops and lively taverns. Highly recommend!

Would never go anywhere else. We have been coming to the Winstead for years after staying all over the Cape and once we landed at the Winstead there was no looking back thanks to Doug and Greg! Your friendly welcome, phenomenal breakfast, cleanliness, privacy and overall service is 10. Love both the Inn and the Resort and your flexibility to utilize both properties. You guys rock. Xo Anne and David Ames.