Testimonials

 

From our Wedding and Private Function Guests…

From our Overnight Guests…

 

“Thank you Deri!  What a wonderful stay in a beautiful house!  Breakfast was perfect and we felt so at home during our stay.  We loved our time here and can’t wait to come back!”  The Parsons   Jann 22, 2022

“Deri, thank you for a wonderful time  You made us feel right at home.  We enjoyed learning and exploring the history of this old house.  Look forward to returning.”
Tim & Karen Jeffers   Jan 27, 2022

“My wonderful daughter got me a night here for my Christmas present.  Such an amazing surprise.  I loved the movie and have been dying to stay here for years.  This house is beautiful and full of history.  I feel like I have traveled back in time. So thankful to be here.  Wonderful hostess as well.  We will definitely be back!”
Kendra & Jade Lawson – NC   Feb 19, 2022

“Thank you for the hospitality!  This is such a beautiful property and the staff here does a great job making you feel comfortable and relaxed.  We had an excellent time!”  Ross & Amanda – MA   Feb 24, 2022 

“Thank you Deri for a lovely stay!!  The Peach room was perfect and I oved the stories you shared about the movie over breakfast!  I can’t wait to book another stay here!”  Becky Bone – Atlanta, GA   March 19, 2022

“Thank you for a lovely, friendly stay in a wonderful house!”  Joy & Martin – Guilford, England   March 26, 2022

“Had a magical stay at the Proctor Mansion (or should I say ‘Hollygrove Inn’?)!  We had the best time watching “The Spirit of Christmas” and then touring the property, finding all the movie spots.  Thank you for providing such a fun escape!”  Jessie & Eliza  VT, RI   April 3, 2022

“An absolutely charming find!  Would love to spend hours exploring this magnificent property. Deri, you made us feel very welcomed.”
Lisa & Mike – Colchester, VT   April 23, 2022

“Thank you for an incredible stay!  You have been so thoughtful and kind and the room is beautiful!”   Annette & Ellie    April 23, 2022

“Thank you to all the staff here at Proctor Mansion.  My wife & I celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary in the area and we thought the accommodations were wonderful.  The bottle of wine was a nice touch and we will have food memories of this weekend for years to come.”  Sandy & Kevin – Chicopee, MA  May 14, 2022

“Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.  The Inn is truly unique and we have been looked after so much!”  The Blands – London, England  May 30, 2022

“We loved going back in time.  Loved the Mint room.  Breakfast was delicious.  Brian gave us a lot of history.  Innkeeper made us feel so welcomed.  Truly a memorable experience.”  Diane & Ed Grimes – North Myrtle Beach, FL   June 3, 2022

“Walking into our room was like walking into an episode of Downton Abbey.  Just beautiful.”  Noreen & Brad Kiff – N. Attleboro, MA   July 9,2022

“Thank you Brian, Dawn, Deri, Tammy, and staff for everything.  We came to film ‘Weekend at Blackthorne Manor’ at the Proctor Mansion Inn and on top of filming our entire movie here, some of us crew members also lived here during the shoot.  It was such a blessing to have found such a beautiful and perfect location to film our movie.  We had so much fun and a wonderful time.  I will never forget the memories I made here at the Inn.  We hope to be back again in the future to celebrate the movie release. If anyone I know wants to film at a location like this, I will definitely be sending them to the Proctor Mansion Inn!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!”  Johanna Fogle – Line Producer of “Weekend at Blackthorne Manor”   July 31 – August 17, 2022

“What a lovely gem.  Stayed here as a guest whilst filming ‘Weekend at Blackthorne Manor’ at the Proctor Mansion Inn.  The hospitality has been absolutely wonderful and I’ve had the best night’s sleep here in the Gold room.  I can’t thank Tammy, Deri, and Brian, along with the rest of the staff here at the Inn, enough for being the kindest and loveliest people to work with.  They took such great care of us here and I can’t wait to see how beautiful the Inn looks on film.  I hope that we’ve captured all its little gems and hidden details all over the place.  Thanks for a wonderful time!”  Kaitlyn Hlywa   August 9, 2022

“Beautiful Inn with such a cool and fascinating history!  Thank you so much for our hospitality and I hope to stay here again.”
Elle Feneide – Longmont, CO   August 24, 2022

“So nice to be back again after many years!  Love seeing the progress on the restoration.  Loved our chat time with Deri, like visiting an old friend!  We’ll be back!”
Suz & Don Tishler – Londonderry, NH   August 25, 2022

“Had a lovely weekend seeing both of Kenny Chesney’s closing shows for the ‘Here and Now 2022 Tour’.  Thank you Brian for your dedication to preserving this architectural gem rom the mid-19th century, and for filling in the back story of this labor of love’s history. We will be back, and look forward to Kenny’s next visit!”
Chas & Pat Timberlake – New Canaan, CT   August 26-27, 2022

“We were delighted to return here!  5 years ago we stayed here on the night of our wedding & it was the most beautiful surprise my husband has ever given me!  We look forward to returning here for many years, as it’s a way to celebrate our love!”  Rachel & Douglas Landry   September 3, 2022

“We had a lovely 3 night’s stay here while visiting friends locally. Such an amazing mansion with original furniture, decor and so much more.  It was great to stay in such a historic home.  Maybe we will be back sometime!”  Alison & Peter – Leicestershire, UK   October 1, 2022

“Celebrated my 75th birthday!  Deri & Catherine were gracious hostesses, and the house is awesome – a true historic gem!
Shawnee & Greg LaFlam – Cary, NC   October 17, 2022

“We stayed for our four year wedding anniversary!  Thank you for the excellent hospitality, it surpassed our expectations.  The staff treated us like family and made sure everything we needed for a comfortable stay was readily available. We look forward to staying again!”  Dawn & Jose – Portsmouth, NH   October 23, 2022

“What a treasure!  Truly a hidden gem!  What a rich history and the owner is a font of tales that bring the history of the house to life.  Love the efforts & love given to all the aspects to preserve the beauty & history of the house.  Oh, if these walls could talk. The staff (i.e. Miss Deri) was so kind & attentive.  She is a treasure herself.  She was always available to answer question & to tend to our needs/requests.  Thank you Deri!!  So looking forward to returning.  Bringing the family with me next time.”  Yvette Benson – New Orleans, LA   November 2, 2022

“Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in this gorgeous home.  It is so full of history & love.  I am so glad you have kept it true to its history.  I will be back for sure one day.  In the meantime, I will be sure to tell anyone coming to New England about it.”  F. Johnson – Mandeville, LA   November 10, 2022

“Never did I think I would stay where “The Spirit of Christmas” was filmed!  I felt like I was dreaming!  The upkeep, the staff, and the stories of the Proctor Mansion went well beyond our expectations!  Thank you!”  The Balls – Michigan   November 17, 2022

“Had another wonderful stay in the Peach room!  Came up for the movie showing & LOVED all of the Christmas decorations.  The service and friendship is so appreciated.  Can’t wait for my next visit!”  Becky Bone – Atlanta, GA   December 18, 2022

 

“Thank you for another beautiful and dreamy stay!  We came for just one night this time, for Movie Night.  The host was wonderful, so warm and full of stories and history of this magical home.”  Avis & Jeff – Springfield, MA  December 18, 2021

“Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!  I was deeply touched by your warmth (despite the weather – LOL) during my visit to the East Coast.  Thank you so much again.  I’ll definitely be back!”  Mimi – CA  December 14, 2021

“We had a wonderful night here!  My boyfriend actually proposed at the bottom of the master staircase, and my family surprised me by coming to take pictures of the moment!  I was SO surprised and blown away!  This is an amazingly beautiful place, the best place to share our life event.  Everyone was so welcoming and nice.  Our breakfast so delicious!  Best weekend of our lives.  Thank you.”  Hedda & Chris – Southbridge, MA  December 11, 2021

“Such a wonderful weekend getaway!  We felt so comfortable and welcomed.  All the little touches were so special!  And our breakfast was delicious!  Thank you for our lunch and dinner suggestions as well.  We certainly didn’t go hungry as we explored this beautiful inn.”  The Gays – Buckfield, ME   December 5, 2021

“Thank you so much!  Our stay was so beautiful.  The service was impeccable and the place was so interesting and welcoming.  We will be back.”
Ash & Brady   December 2021

“Thank you.  We are a long way from home and this was just LOVELY!”  Deindre & Jonathan – Bermuda   November 23, 2021

“We had a wonderful 2 day getaway.  Our hostess was so kind and welcoming.  We loved the charm of this old historic home.  We would highly recommend Proctor Mansion and would absolutely stay here again!”  The Carrolls – Destin, FL  November 22, 2021

“We had a wonderful respite from Boston!  We greatly enjoyed our tour with Brian and all of Deri’s help.  The accommodations were lovely.  Thank you for a great visit.”   Jill  November 20, 2021

“What a great place to stay.  Such a beautiful house, and great to learn about the history.  Great service and wonderful breakfast. Thank you!”
Dennis & Lujan Yommer – OH   November 14, 2021

“A beautiful fall weekend – can’t imagine sending it in a better spot.  Our third visit and we look forward to many more!”  Jen & Peter – PA   Nov 5, 2021

“We just love stepping back in time.  Thank you for restoring such a lovely house and keeping its history alive.  Everything was so clean and comfortable.  Deri was wonderful!  We had a great stay. Thank you.”  Jim & Lisa Grimes – Siesta Key, FL  Sept 29, 2021

“Our overnight stay was a wonderful way to spend our anniversary getaway.  This history of the mansion in intriguing and the charm of each room is unbelievable.  We now know there is more to Wrentham than the outlets.  🙂  Thank you for preserving this mansion.  Thanks for breakfast too!  Until next time…”
Kahty & Bob St. Laurent – Chicopee, MA  Sept 24, 2021

“What a lovely inn!  I enjoyed my weekend stay here for my daughter’s 9/11 wedding here!  Everyone REALLY ENJOYED the wedding!  Also, they serve a lovely breakfast! Thank you for everything!  🙂  Great staff!”  Carole Saia – Quincy, MA  Sept 12, 2021

“We had an amazing stay at the Proctor Mansion.  So happy we made the choice of a B&B over a hotel.  Deri is a fantastic Innkeeper and I’m not just saying that because we attended the same high school together.  Small world!  We hope to be back soon.”  Geoffrey & Hiroko Mattoon – Brooklyn, NY   Sept 9, 2021

“What a beautiful day, a perfect hostess, and what can I say about the amazing property?  Thank you for giving us more than an overnight stay.  You and the life that this home breathes will be part of our life’s story.  Happy Anniversary to us – 15 years!  We will see you in December with immeasurable gratitude!!”
Ginny & Jeff DeCosta – Merrimac, MA   Sept 4, 2021

“We had a lovely stay here at the Proctor Mansion Inn.  All of the original structures and details are beautifully intact.  The breakfast was delicious and the service spectacular!”  The Dang family   August 21, 2021

“Just a little overnight stay as I love old houses.  This was a treat to see a house so lovingly restored.  It was just perfect!”
Sue Gaintner – Duxbury, MA   August 17, 2021

“Beautiful room and extraordinary house!  An amazing experience.  Also, Tammy made a delicious breakfast.  Thank you so much!!”
Caeli & Alice – Fort Lee, NJ   August 1, 2021

“Thank you for this wonderful oasis, relaxing, secluded, thoughtful in every respect.  We look forward to returning.  P.S. Thank you Deri & Tammy!  What a treat!”
Jim & Beth Preminger – Pacific Palisades, CA   July 28, 2021

“Beautiful place to stay while visiting our mother (96 years young) at the Maples Nursing Home.  Thank you for the hospitality and the warm welcome.”
MaryJo Santomarco & Pat Devine – N Reading Beach & Largo, FL   July 12, 2021

“What a wonderful place to stay for a weekend memorial service.  So much more than a hotel stay.  Food was amazing.  Place was so clean.  We will be back.”
Jon & Elizabeth Osborne – Burbank, CA   June 27, 2021

“Although only here for 1 night, everything was a treat.  All the beautiful antiques, the hospitality, the sereneness, all worked together for a lovely stay.  We lived in Wrentham for over 30years.  This home was always admired.  Thank you for seeing the hidden beauty and enhancing it.  I have now fulfilled one of my bucket list wishes.”  Dave & Karen – Lebanon, ME   June 22, 2021

“We had a fabulous stay!  The house is gorgeous, so much original detail.  We loved it!  Breakfast was great.  Deri was incredibly sweet, attentive and knowledgeable.  The small personal touches like the cookies and lemonade were a treat.  We will definitely be coming back and recommending to friends and family.  Thank you so much for an enjoyable stay!”  Melanie & Kyle – Nashua, NH   June 19, 2021

“This mini getaway was very much needed – I can’t thank you enough or the care and attention to detail that you provided during my stay.  I enjoyed the solitude, the friendly smiles and chit-chat.  My favorite part was in reading about the history of this structure and walking through the spaces taking in all the detail. It was nice to imagine myself living in an earlier time, a different life.  I now feel ready to get back to mine!”  Amanda D.   May 21, 2021 

“We had a very enjoyable stay after a crazy covid year!  Deri made us feel welcome from booking until departure.  Breakfasts were fabulous!  We loved everything about this amazing house and cannot wait to return!”  Vince & Lori Muscato – Richboro, PA   March 28, 2021

“What an amazing home!  So beautiful and full of history.  We had a great time looking at all the rooms and ceilings.  Our room was comfortable and Deri was a great hostess.”  Harvey & Bella – Waterville, OH   March 11, 2021

“This is our 2nd stay during the pandemic – a fun little getaway that my son and I started to celebrate our birthdays.  This experience was just as amazing as September’s stay.  Deri and Catherine are exceptional and delightfully accommodating.  We will be back!  With love,”  Mandy & Henry – Clinton, MA    March 7, 2021

“What an amazing escape from the pandemic!  My husband surprised me with this visit to Proctor Mansion.  I grew up on Franklin (next town over) and never knew this enchanting, historic home existed.  Deri gave us an awesome tour of the home, which was educational and captivating.  We loved the Peach room where we stayed.  Tammy made a delicious breakfast and was so personable!  The hospitality from Deri & Tammy was top notch.  We can’t wait to stay here again.  Dare I say, this stay was a cross between Downton Abby and Bridgerton?!”  Kathy & Dave – Milford, MA   February 28, 2021

“We have loved staying at the Proctor Mansion for TJ & Stephanie’s wedding.  It was a magical stay and we felt transported back in time.  We will definitely be back!”  Julia, Macy & Kate from Westfield, NJ, and Max & Sharon McLean from NYC   January 9, 2021

“What a beautiful place!  I’m here for my son’s wedding and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to stay & get ready!  Deri has been accommodating – even allowing a make-shift bachelor arty to happen in the Parlor!  Everything has been perfectly lovely.  Thank you so much!  I hope to come back with my husband (not here now due to undergoing cancer treatment).  I know he would love it as well.  God’s richest blessings!”  Molly Mullen – Gaithersburg, MD   January 8, 2021

 

“Thank you so much for this beautiful 2 night stay.  Deri, Tammy, and Catherine were wonderful.  They all bring charm & love to the experience with their lovely personalities.  We were lucky enough to see the movie before we got here and seeing the full-length screening here in the Ballroom Friday night was magical.  A special thank you to Deri for drying our sopping wet coats after a rainy day of touring Boston.  I can’t say enough about this place.”
Maggie & Mike  December 13, 2020

“Today is 28 years since I married my best friend.  This house has been the perfect hideout to spend time with only the two of us.  We soaked up the surroundings, the historic nature of the place, and the Christmas lights on the Common.  Thank you for keeping the Victorian charm of this place available for 21^st century time travelers to visit.”  Steve & Bronya   November 28, 2020