Built in 1889 by Jasper & Mary Avery, Fernside remained in the same family until November 2007 when great grandaughter, Beth Lavertue died at the age of 88. After her passing, the old inn was fully restored and brought back to its original country beauty. Beth had many stories to tell about growing up around her great grandmother, Gram (Mary) Avery and grandmother, Rose Avery. They were hard working women who tended to the home and were great cooks using fresh foods from the garden and bartering for milk or eggs and other sundries as needed. The guests at Fernside were well fed. Life was much simpler, but was much harder than we imagine.

Fernside shortly after it was built.

The Weirs was in its heyday. Civil War veterans came for their reunions. The Hotel Weirs was in operation. Trains unloaded passengers coming up from the cities and the steamboats brought them to their destinations around the lake.

Jasper Avery

Mary Avery

The Avery family history can be found on the walls in the downstairs hallway and throughout the inn. Please enjoy all the historic photos and maps on display in Fernside. They'll bring you back to an era gone by.

And there's plenty to do...

Savor your morning coffee in a rocker on the lovely wrap around porch.
Grill outside next to the picnic table in the back yard or gather round the large dining room table.
Retire to the bedrooms upstairs that feature antique furniture & down-filled comforters.
Visit the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum.
Visit Funspot: games, golf, bowling, bingo and more.
Check out the many antique shops around the Lakes Region.
Ride the Mount Washington, their dinner cruises are very popular.
Play some board games in the game room. Read a book.
Walk to Weirs Beach for a cool swim.
Visit Castle in the Clouds.
Take a walk on the boardwalk.
Take a leisurely drive all the way around the Big Lake.

All of Fernside’s bright, airy rooms are yours for the week to enjoy! Take a moment to savor...Life is good.

Check out more Fernside photos at the right.

TAKE A PERMANENT VACATION!
Fernside is for sale!

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414 Lakeside Avenue • Weirs, NH
www.FernsideWeirs.com
For rental info call Preferred Vacation Rentals at 1-877-525-3764
or visit PreferredRentals.com.