The Manor on Golden Pond

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Lakeside Manor with Lasting Recognition

The Manor on Golden Pond sits on the shores of Squam Lake in Holderness, New Hampshire — the very lake that inspired the film On Golden Pond. The property has held a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 1996, a distinction that speaks to a long-standing commitment to pairing quality American cuisine with a thoughtfully curated wine list.

American Cuisine in the Lakes Region

The dining experience here is rooted in classic American cooking, drawing on the natural setting and the seasons of northern New England. The Wine Spectator recognition reflects not just the depth of the cellar but the care taken in how wine complements the food — a detail that separates a good meal from a memorable one.

The Setting

The manor format — an intimate inn with a formal dining room — shapes the pace and feel of an evening here. Guests come for dinner in a setting that feels unhurried, where the lake and the surrounding landscape are part of the atmosphere without being the whole story. It is the kind of place where the room, the wine, and the food are each doing their part.