TERMS & CONDITIONS

Room Taxes & Occupancy

Room rates are for double occupancy and are subject to the Maine lodging tax. Three of our guest rooms have one bed (full or queen) and can accommodate a maximum of two people. One of our guest rooms has two queen beds and can accommodate a maximum of four people. Extra guests are not allowed in each room. All guests must be registered with the Front Desk. As a romantic bed & breakfast offering a relaxing get-a-way, our property is not suitable for children under 12. We invite all our guests to enjoy and respect our historic building and the display of unique antiques. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Payment and Terms at Check-in/Check-out

Check-in is from 3 PM to 6 PM. Should you arrive at the bed & breakfast before your check-in time, luggage storage is available, and you are welcome to use our public spaces: sitting room, library, and gardens. A request for early check-in can be made directly with us; however, it is not guaranteed. If you expect to arrive early and would like to access your room immediately, we recommend that you book your room from the night before.

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-outs may only be arranged with the Front Desk upon check-in or during your stay and are subject to availability based on occupancy. We recommend booking an additional night to guarantee a later check-out. Late check-outs without prior permission will be charged a $100.00 late check-out fee.

Full payment for your booking is due upon arrival. To confirm guestroom accommodations at The Guildford Bed & Breakfast, guests must be 21 or older, and a valid photo ID must be presented at the time of check-in for age verification.

Room Cleaning

Room refreshes are not offered for stays less than 7 days. For extended stays, bed linens are changed weekly. Fresh towels, linens, toiletries, etc., are available from the Front Desk.

Firearms

No guest or visitor may possess a firearm on our premises. Guests who fail to abide by this policy may be asked to leave the premises without a refund. The premises are private property, and our firearms policy applies to (i) all firearms, regardless of whether the firearm is a handgun or a long-barreled gun, and (ii) all guests and visitors, even those possessing a valid license or permit. to carry a firearm. The only exception to the restrictions described in this firearms policy statement is for law enforcement officers and designated military personnel who are on duty and required to carry firearms in performing their duties.

Guest Safety

As part of our commitment to guest safety, employees will not disclose a guest's identity, room number, or presence to anyone other than appropriate law enforcement. This includes taking or delivering messages. Guests are responsible for communicating their presence and room number to any person they wish to receive visits from. Safety cameras are used throughout the premises, and anyone on our property may be recorded. 

Smoking

By law, no smoking is permitted on our property. This includes cigars, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and marijuana. Our property is defined as ALL outdoor public spaces, including the parking lot, the grounds, porches, and bathrooms, both public and those part of a guest room. Any evidence, including lingering smells, of anyone smoking in or on The Guilford Bed & Breakfast property will incur a $250 charge.

alcohol consumption

The Guilford Bed & Breakfast is a licensed provider of alcoholic beverages, therefore, guests may not consume personal alcohol in any of the public spaces on the property. Guests opting to bring their own alcoholic beverages may enjoy those beverages only in their reserved room. Any guest wishing to enjoy an alcoholic beverage on any other part of our property (including the dining room, porch, fire pit, library, sitting room, etc.) will need to purchase that alcohol directly from The Guilford Bed & Breakfast and consume it on the premises. To accommodate our guests, we offer a list of red & white wines, beer, ciders and Prosecco.

Accessibility or Special Needs

The Guilford Bed & Breakfast welcomes all guests; However, due to the historic significance of our 1905 Maine property, the Inn is not wheelchair accessible, and traversing stairs is required to access every guest room. Removing necessary physical barriers for accessibility is not readily achievable as such removal would threaten or destroy the property's historical significance. These barriers include: 

• Numerous steps are required to enter The Bed & Breakfast
• No elevator
• Narrow hallways and doorways
• We ensure that every guest who wishes to visit can do so regardless of their physical abilities. Among the ways we comply with ADA:
• We ensure that individuals with disabilities can make reservations during the same hours and in the same manner as individuals without disabilities.
• We have identified and described the features of the Bed & Breakfast and its guest rooms in detail so that individuals with disabilities can determine whether The Guilford Bed & Breakfast meets their needs.
• Guests with legitimate service animals, as defined in the ADA, will be provided access to all areas of the Bed & Breakfast afforded to those without service animals. We ask that you call ahead so we can plan on welcoming your service animal appropriately.

Pets

While we love animals, we cannot accommodate any pets on the property because our resident mascot, a red-coated Dachshund named Peanut, roams the property, greeting guests. 

We welcome Service Dogs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act . If bringing a service dog. We ask that you inform our team when booking so we can prepare for your arrival. Service dogs are to remain under the owner's control, whether by voice command, leash, or harness and may not be left unattended in your room. A service animal may be asked to leave the premises if either (a) it is a direct threat to the health or safety of others, (2) it would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others, or (3) it substantially interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of the accommodations by others. Guests traveling with a service dog will not be charged a pet cleaning fee. However, charges may be incurred should a service animal damage or soil the premises.

Animals, including emotional support, comfort, or companion animals, are not considered service animals under the ADA and/or state and local laws and are not allowed on the premises. We reserve the right not to provide accommodations or ask a guest to leave the premises should they be in violation of this policy. Our usual cancellation policy will apply.

Parking

There is ample free parking on the grounds; However, The Guilford Bed & Breakfast and our staff are not responsible for any damage or theft to a guest's vehicle. We've got state-of-the-art surveillance cameras watching over the parking lot; anyone on our property may be recorded. 

Kitchen Use

The kitchen is not for guest use. Please speak with an employee if you need to store food or medication.

Lost Room Keys

Because of the historical significance of the Guilford Bed & Breakfast, all room keys are original skeleton keys. Replacing such a key is costly; Therefore, any lost keys will be charged to your account at $65.

Breakfast

Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast every morning from 8 AM to 9 AM. With advance notice, alternative options can be available for guests with dietary restrictions.

Laundry Services

For guests staying with us for three or more nights, we offer on-site laundry services (wash/dry/fold) for a fee of $25. Alternatively, a public laundry facility is located within a two-minute drive of the Bed & Breakfast.

Electric Vehicles

We currently do not offer on-site charging for electric vehicles, but we plan to offer level-two charging ports soon.

WiFi and Televisions

There are no televisions available in any of our guest rooms; However, complimentary high-speed fiber Internet is available. Access information can be found in each guest room.

General Respect

We want you to have a great time when you are here. But if things get too crazy, we follow the old-school rule of 'you break it, you buy it', and property damages or missing items will be charged to your credit card on file at market value.

Pre-existing damages or room issues must be reported to the front desk immediately after registration to avoid liability and potential charges. The Guilford Bed & Breakfast allows guests, with permission, to receive occasional packages and special deliveries at the property.

While there is no rule about when you can come and go, as a paying guest of the Bed & Breakfast, and out of respect for the owners and other guests, we ask that guests minimize all noise between 11 PM and 7 AM.

Property and Cancellation Policies