Hosted by former Maine state senator Scott Cowger, this laid-back B&B sits 3 miles west of Hallowell amid acres of rolling hayfields and forests crisscrossed by hiking trails. The eight rooms are bright and comfortable, with loads of homey furnishings (brass lamps, oil paintings and big armchairs). The best rooms have fireplaces, private terraces and two-person Jacuzzi tubs.
Amenities include a well-stocked bar (with beers on draft), a guest kitchen (with free coffee, tea, cookies and muffins), a sauna and an outdoor hot tub. The property is on a farm, so you can watch llamas strutting about and enjoy fresh eggs for breakfast – and help gather the eggs if you need an up-close dose of farm life. Leafy walking trails are nearby. Maple Hill has a strong commitment to renewable energy, with solar panels and a wind turbine meeting half the energy needs of the farm and guesthouse.
