Carruth House

The Herbert Carruth House, built around 1877, is one of the landmark historic properties in the Ashmont section of Dorchester and overlooks one of the loveliest residential streets in the City of Boston. Our property was built in the Victorian Second Empire style and is featured in three books on local history.

Advance reservations and a deposit are required to guarantee your reservation and we have a two-night minimum stay. Please note that the balance of payment is required on arrival by cash or nationally recognized traveler's checks in US$ only.

CHECK-IN TIMES
Our check-in is between 4pm and 10pm, but if your schedule makes that inconvenient, let us know and we will make adjustments to accommodate you if at all possible. In any case, please keep us updated on the approximate time of your arrival so that we will be sure to be here to welcome you to Carruth House and give you your house keys after which you may come and go as you please.

OUR BREAKFAST
All our guests have access to a common bar area where a self-serve breakfast is set up from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. We provide coffee and tea, fruit, cereals, yoghurt, juices, breads and often fresh baked goods from a local bakery in Adams Village.

Greenhill's scones are utterly delectable and Frances's muffins are without parallel! Self-serve tea and snacks are available all day. We do not serve meat or eggs.You may choose to dine on the back deck, the Great Room, in the upstairs sitting room or in your own room if you prefer.

At Adams Village, within easy walking distance from Carruth House, are banks, restaurants, pubs, dry cleaner and laundry, barber, drug store, convenience stores, video store and other small retail establishments. All Saints Church, Ashmont, an internationally known Anglo-Catholic parish of the Episcopal Church featuring a renowned Choir of Men and Boys is three blocks away on Ashmont Street.

COMMON AREAS
All guests are invited to use our spacious deck at the back of the house to sit under the umbrella, stretch out in the double-size Pawleys Island hammock, or relax on the covered front porch with lovely view of the neighborhood.

Another common room which can be enjoyed informally or arranged at additional cost for special gatherings is the Great Room, a truly extraordinary feature of the Herbert Carruth House. The Great Room sports a 1925 McGandy regulation size pool table, on which you can challenge your friends to a lively game of 8 ball.

Check the morning news on TV with satellite reception check out a movie from our small but interesting collection of VHS and DVDs, listen to music from our CD collection, or play card or board games from the library. There is always something entertaining to do here!

With the Big Dig underway, who wants to drive? Our transit system, called the MBTA, is an economical alternative to negotiating downtown traffic and very expensive parking. The Carruth House is a very convenient 5 minute walk to the Red Line's Ashmont Station and the ride downtwon takes about 15 minutes.

We have limited off-street parking which is offered first to the party occupying the Ashmont Suite. If that space is unavailable, please park on the quiet side street, Fossdale, instead of Beaumont Street.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
# We are a Limited Smoking facility and do not allow smoking in the bedrooms. Smoking is permitted on the back deck, the front porch and in the Great Room.
# Please let us know in advance if you have special dietary requirements such as wheat or dairy allergies.
# We have 2 house dogs on the premises and unfortunately cannot accommodate those people who have allergies to pets.
# As with most old houses, Carruth House contains lead paint and is unsuitable for children under the age of 10 years. Children must be supervised by their parents/guardians at all times.
# Please be responsible. Because this is our home and we truly value the friendships and quality of life in our quiet neighborhood, we cannot tolerate unseemly behavior.
# We are a work in progress!