Lake Estate on Winnisquam

[ishoot308]

Tonight on WMUR Chronicle, they will be doing a segment on the Lake Estate On Winnisquam.

We have been three times thus far since they opened and have enjoyed it immensely each time. The place is stunningly beautiful inside and out and the food is magnificent and individually chef prepared and priced accordingly.

The valet parking adds a nice touch of luxury and the attendants are very much on top of it. Each time we have finished eating our vehicle was warmed up and ready to go waiting for us at the entrance without saying a word.

We did notice that a lot of the waitstaff from O's are now working there and they all said they enjoyed it very much!

This is not a place you will put on your rotation schedule each week but I highly recommend it for special occasion dinners!! Definitely a step or two above anything else in NH!!

We have early dinner rezzys again for New Years Eve and are really looking forward to it.

All info can be found on their very informative website here... https://thelakeestatenh.com/

Enjoy and Happy New Year!

Dan

[retired]

We looked at their menu on line and it was a little rich for our wallet. If you don't mind sharing, how much was your dinner experience?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by retired

We looked at their menu on line and it was a little rich for our wallet. If you don't mind sharing, how much was your dinner experience?

Prices are all noted on their menu which is online in the link I attached. Like I said above, its not a place your going to put on your weekly rotation schedule but a perfect place for special dinner occasions...

Dan

[WinnisquamZ]

Agree. Visited the bar area just last weekend. Very good experience. Drinks and food were excellent. Staff is exceptional. Building is beautiful. Price is what one would expect. If you haven’t gone, go before the spring crowds show up.
No public boat docks, just a few available for those with dinner reservations


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[VitaBene]

Looks great and while pricy not obscene!

[phoenix]

high end restaurants are pricy. Thanks for posting it is a little far for me

[codeman671]

We have been once so far and had a great time. Beautiful place, great food, and great company! (we went with ishoot308 and his lovely wife)

Next one is still on us Dan! We will catch up soon.

[Descant]

Dress code? Can we just go, or do we really need a new dress, shoes and a matching purse?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by Descant

Dress code? Can we just go, or do we really need a new dress, shoes and a matching purse?

Business casual….think Ruth’s Chris, Morton’s, etc, etc. Definitely no hats or dirty jeans!

Dan

[fatlazyless]

Their website says their dress code is "Resort Chic" so that means very expensive, stylish, clean and neat clothing ...... no everyday, wrinkled, casual work clothes.

If your sneakers cost less than $94.99 then you need to upgrade your sneakers! .......

[FlyingScot]

Thanks, Dan. Looks great! Perfect for a special occasion

[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by Descant

Dress code? Can we just go, or do we really need a new dress, shoes and a matching purse?

per google / AI:

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"Resort chic" is an elevated dress code that prohibits
overly casual, athletic, distressed, or revealing items. The key is to look polished and sophisticated while still being comfortable in a warm environment.
The following items are generally forbidden with a resort chic dress code:

Beachwear and Swimwear: Bathing suits (without a proper cover-up when walking through the lobby or dining areas), wet clothes, and bare feet.
Casual or Athletic Apparel: T-shirts (especially graphic or ratty ones), tank tops/sleeveless shirts for men, gym clothes, workout apparel, and athletic shorts.
Inappropriate Footwear: Rubber flip-flops and athletic sneakers (unless for a specific activity like hiking or gym use).
Distressed or Torn Clothing: Even if fashionable, items with holes or tears (e.g., ripped jeans or shorts) are typically not considered appropriate.
Headwear Indoors: Men's hats or caps are generally not permitted when dining inside specialty restaurants.
Overly Revealing or Inappropriate Clothing: Anything considered too short, too tight, or featuring offensive messages, profanity, or negative commentary.

For specific details, it is always best to check the resort or venue's specific dress code policy, as "resort chic" can have slightly different interpretations depending on the establishment.

[phoenix]

Just watched the episode . What an amazing resort

[8gv]

Just to confirm, I can't wear my leopard thong?

[WinnisquamZ]

Originally Posted by 8gv

Just to confirm, I can't wear my leopard thong?

Of course you can


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[ishoot308]

Another great dining experience tonight at the Lake Estate On Winnisquam. Thought you all might like to see some pics….

Dan

[FlyingScot]

WOW!!! That is all just gorgeous.

I do NOT mean this as a criticism, I admire what they are trying to do, and it all looks very tasteful as well as luxe, but please advise on how the outside fits with the environs. When I am on or around Winnisquam, this is definitely not the first set of images that would come to mind. I might expect to see these for a super high end place in Lenox, MA with New Yorkers on their way to Tanglewood, for example. But here...? Can they draw enough people willing to pay $1,000 to $2,000/night in the Summer?

[ishoot308]

They have done a beautiful job fitting in with the residing landscape. Everything is done in good taste and not gaudy in the least.

So far from what I have been told things are going extremely well! Pretty much since they have opened, every weekend has been booked by wedding venues.

I am confident they are going to do well and be very successful. They have a great team and excellent financial investors / backing…

Dan

[WinnisquamZ]

Been thinking about this for a bit, the amount of money coming in the Laconia area this past year is staggering. Correct me if I am wrong, first new five star hotel completed. The two largest area marinas both sold out to larger investors. A multi million dollar club house being built at the private county club. A members only cigar lounge opened at lake port where one must be approached and approved for admission.
Real estate listings for lakefront properties are limited at best if available at all. New builds for seasonal properties continue to rise.
What am I missing?


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[retired]

Not missing much. It seems the world has discovered the Lakes Region and is descending upon us. It will only get more expensive and crowded if this keeps up.

[John Mercier]

The spread is occurring and has been.
Just being noticed more by the general public.

Lots of projects under the radar.

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

The spread is occurring and has been.
Just being noticed more by the general public.

Lots of projects under the radar.

K-shaped economy--rich continuing to grow their wealth, everybody else losing their purchasing power. Great news for those who've already made it. For the middle class and our kids, not so much...

[John Mercier]

I think land values will stagnate, maybe even drop.
But a lot more projects that are designed for a revenue stream.

I think the Lake Estate and the marinas fall into that category.
Less about new housing and more about servicing demand in the area.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

Been thinking about this for a bit, the amount of money coming in the Laconia area this past year is staggering. Correct me if I am wrong, first new five star hotel completed. The two largest area marinas both sold out to larger investors. A multi million dollar club house being built at the private county club. A members only cigar lounge opened at lake port where one must be approached and approved for admission.
Real estate listings for lakefront properties are limited at best if available at all. New builds for seasonal properties continue to rise.
What am I missing?


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The only thing missing is the next recession. No one knows when that will be but there will be one. Expansion doesn't go on forever without a reset.

[John Mercier]

Expansion moves from one industry to another, same with markets.
Just moving to a different part of the market can open up opportunities.

[BroadHopper]

The resort looks impressive, but being OCD'd I find the craftmanship in the details sub par. They definitely cut corners on labor and materials. Other than that it is a delightful experience walking through the building.
I ask what the Valentine's day package was. It is three times the Valentine's Day package at the Grand View resort which I have booked. Lake Estate is pricier than Mt Washington Hotel and Wentworth by the Sea. My guess is this is what the world is coming to. Soon the grand hotels that we know of will go the way of dinosaurs.

[Mr. V]

The ambiance seems to be trying to reflect "old money" but actually it's closer to "new money."

Still and all...I rather like it and wish them well: rich people prefer to hang out with other rich people in a quality environment, and this should fit the bill.

Yes, the lakes region IS growing up.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

The resort looks impressive, but being OCD'd I find the craftmanship in the details sub par.

Wow, those are some broad words!…can you be a little more specific on what exactly you found so “sub par”?

I have been in the commercial construction industry for 45 years. I have been involved in many 5 star hotel / resort projects all along the eastern seaboard and can honestly say in my opinion nothing could be further from the truth.

The investors spent 92 million dollars building the Lake Estate and most of the materials and labor came from local area artisans. This from their tour information sheet which I went on…

”While not all materials were local, The Lake Estate on Winnisquam (opened in late 2025) was primarily built using regional materials and labor to honor New Hampshire's architectural heritage.

The resort was designed to prioritize local sourcing in the following areas:
Primary Structural Materials: The estate utilized white oak timbers and fieldstone for walls and pillars that were sourced directly from regional mills and quarries.

Artisanship and Labor: Owners emphasized that the $90 million project was built by "New Hampshire hands," including local electrical engineers, carpenters, and master craftsmen from across the state.

Landscape: The property features over 9,000 plants installed by a Moultonborough-based landscaping firm.

Interior Decor: Custom furnishings and decorative pieces were contributed by New Hampshire artisans, and the public spaces feature photography and artwork by regional creators.

Exceptions to local sourcing included specific high-end luxury imports, such as Asian and European carpets and a large French tapestry in the dining room. In 2026, it remains the state's most significant modern luxury real estate investment“

There is no comparison to either the Mountainview Grand or the Mount Washington hotel both of which are at best a 2 1/2 star hotel / resort and in need of serious upgrading and repair and food and service are OK at best.

Yes the Estate is expensive and isn’t for everyone or everyday visits but they certainly did not “cut corners” and it is certainly far from “sub par”!

Dan

[BillTex]

Meh…humblebrag at it’s finest.

[Biggd]

I wish them well and my wife and I might take in a lunch just to check it out but it's not my cup of expensive tea!

[fatlazyless]

Just a short drive down Rt 3 from The Lake Estate on Winnisquam in Tilton to nearby Market Basket-Tilton that will make you a $6.25 cheese steak sub or a $5.25 tuna fish sub while you watch it get assembled by a very busy M.B. sub-maker.

Yes, that's right, both mayo and mustard, thank-you! ..... ..... and a 50-cent, 20-oz bottle of cold M.B. root beer soda ...... yum and urp! ....

Most likely, The Lake Estate on Winnisquam buys some or a lot of their restaurant menu ingredients from the nearby Market Basket supermarket. Someone makes a food shopping list and goes food shopping at nearby Market Basket?

So, what's on the list for today? Betcha they almost never go to Walmart, and always go to Market Basket. Where does their very high quality food come from?

Anyone really know for real like where the restaurant food ingredients at The Lake Estate on Winnisquam are purchased? How did this food get here?

[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Most likely, The Lake Estate on Winnisquam buys some or a lot of their restaurant menu ingredients from the nearby Market Basket supermarket. Someone makes a food shopping list and goes food shopping at nearby Market Basket?;;;Anyone really know for real like where the restaurant food ingredients at The Lake Estate on Winnisquam are purchased? How did this food get here?

I cannot speak specifically about The Lake Estate but I'm pretty certain they don't source most if any of their food ingredients from a local grocery store.

There are specialty vendors who deliver restaurant quality goods to restaurants: often the level of quality is higher than that available to the general public in stores such as MB.

[fatlazyless]

Oh come on ...... have you ever walked around a Market Basket store and taken a good long look at what it has? M.B. has very high quality meat, seafood, fresh veggies ready and waiting for a skilled restaurant chef to work their magic on it.

[John Mercier]

But it isn't sourced local, and isn't wholesale priced.

[BrownstoneNorth]

Article entitled “For Your Next U.S. Road Trip, a Touch of Elegance at 5 Hotels” first up is The Lake Estate. Photos and high praise for the accommodations, amenities, surroundings and cuisine, with Chef Viaud mentioned by name

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/t...smid=url-share

(Not sure if it can be accessed without subscription.)

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by BrownstoneNorth

Article entitled “For Your Next U.S. Road Trip, a Touch of Elegance at 5 Hotels” first up is The Lake Estate. Photos and high praise for the accommodations, amenities, surroundings and cuisine, with Chef Viaud mentioned by name

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/t...smid=url-share

(Not sure if it can be accessed without subscription.)

I like the Yosemite one too--only 10 minutes to the center! Here's a link without paywall https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/t...smid=url-share

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

I like the Yosemite one too--only 10 minutes to the center! Here's a link without paywall https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/t...smid=url-share

"L'il Buddy" and I (he's 16 in three weeks) are heading to Yosemite in late June, but we shan't be staying there!

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[LoveLakeLife]

“Sourced” is the latest nonsensical euphemism for “bought,” right?


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[John Mercier]

No.
Lots of sources to buy from.
The optimal word is "local".

They are trying very hard to go Old World.

[fatlazyless]

www.thelakeestatenh.com ...... The #1 most important item at the Lake Estate, a 114-room hotel on 35-acres on Lake Winnisquam with 130 full time employees and $26-hamburgers is their paying customer needed to pay all the employees, town property tax bill, and everything else including the state liquor store.

NHPR has a Aug 18, 2025 written article titled "One wine cellar. 25 fireplaces. 30 miles of crown molding. Is this the swankiest hotel in NH?" by Todd Bookman. ..... will post a link here that actually works!

Just wondering how much property tax it pays Town of Tilton? Being on Lake Winnisquam maybe is bigger than the Home Depot-Tilton property tax? If this place ever gets bought out by Hilton Hotels for short money ....... Hilton should name it the Tilton Hilton and lower the price for a hamburger.

[bigdog]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

www.thelakeestatenh.com ...... The #1 most important item at the Lake Estate, a 114-room hotel on 35-acres on Lake Winnisquam with 130 full time employees and $26-hamburgers is their paying customer needed to pay all the employees, town property tax bill, and everything else including the state liquor store.

NHPR has a Aug 18, 2025 written article titled "One wine cellar. 25 fireplaces. 30 miles of crown molding. Is this the swankiest hotel in NH?" by Todd Bookman. ..... will post a link here that actually works!

Just wondering how much property tax it pays Town of Tilton? Being on Lake Winnisquam maybe is bigger than the Home Depot-Tilton property tax? If this place ever gets bought out by Hilton Hotels for short money ....... Hilton should name it the Tilton Hilton and lower the price for a hamburger.

I suspect they will be charging a fee for 'Ketchup' for those $26 hamburgers !

[thinkxingu]

While the reviews aren't stellar (4.3 on Google), the negatives mostly revolve around children and cost via quality.

I will say that their dining room policy of no kids after 7 is maybe the best compromise I've seen for a high-end establishment while also trying to accommodate families.

Two of the 1-star reviews are from a parent and friend of the parent who was asked to leave with their crying baby. I have no idea when that level of entitlement began, but I'm glad to see at least one restaurant willing to fight to protect an experience they're trying to create.

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[John Mercier]

The entitlement went nuts during covid and getting worse.

I do it sometimes now, but I try to check myself as quickly as I can.
I don't want to slip into that habit.

[WinnisquamZ]

I find it refreshing that an establishment is catering to the individuals that pay their bills.


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[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

I find it refreshing that an establishment is catering to the individuals that pay their bills.


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What does that even mean?

I originally took it as you commenting on deadbeats, but it's equally weird if you're suggesting children don't add to the restaurant's income.

I take my kids out all the time and, believe me, they add a significant amount to our bill!

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[John Mercier]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

What does that even mean?

I originally took it as you commenting on deadbeats, but it's equally weird if you're suggesting children don't add to the restaurant's income.

I take my kids out all the time and, believe me, they add a significant amount to our bill!

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But they may not be the target audience.

[WinnisquamZ]

As John wrote your kids are not the target audience.


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[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

As John wrote your kids are not the target audience.


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Fair enough, but very, very few restaurants have kids as a target audience.

Families, on the other hand, is a different story—which is why I said I appreciate the balanced approach to "family" vs. "adults only" timing.

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[TomC]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Fair enough, but very, very few restaurants have kids as a target audience.

This guy says "bring 'em"

[WinnisquamZ]

So many of you are having a difficult time with the changing geography’s of the Lake Region. Is it for the better, we will see. Personal we are being priced out. Been here for years. Times change


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[phoenix]

plenty of places for everyone

[Biggd]

My wife likes those kind of places, me, not so much! But I understand that people that have an abundance of money will gravitate to a place like that.
I've talked to a few people that have been to their restaurant multiple times and been informed it's been hit or miss.

[Winilyme]

Originally Posted by Biggd

My wife likes those kind of places, me, not so much! But I understand that people that have an abundance of money will gravitate to a place like that.
I've talked to a few people that have been to their restaurant multiple times and been informed it's been hit or miss.

Those places aren't for me either. A good thin-crust pizza, side salad, a few cold ones, and a screen to watch the game; I'm happy. Fortunately, my wife is as well...except for the game that is.

[John Mercier]

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

So many of you are having a difficult time with the changing geography’s of the Lake Region. Is it for the better, we will see. Personal we are being priced out. Been here for years. Times change


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I think the population explosion is just forcing retailers to specialize.

Its hardest with employee retention, as the systems are being built around specific customer behavior for efficiency; and some are refusing to comply. So it causes market disruptions that have to show up as either pricing or direct management intervention such as asking a customer to leave.
The latter being something that is avoided... thus the former being what the average customer is seeing as increased prices.

From what I see, it is going to get much worse.

[Flotnjr]

I'm assuming that they don't allow delivery to your room from Shooters?

[LoveLakeLife]

Last fall I saw several people in formal wedding clothes at the country store deli next to Mosquito Bridge eating subs from the deli. From their conversation, they needed to get away from a wedding dinner at the Lake Estate to get some real food and were heading back afterward.


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[John Mercier]

Brides and Mothers-of-the-Bride tend to pick menus.

[WinnisquamZ]

Many of today’s youngsters know little about quality dining outside of McDonalds and Taco Bell. Can’t believe what was served at a wedding reception was uneditable.


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[Rinkerguy]

We have been to the bar a few times since they opened.
Great resort in the wrong part of the lakes region.

Suspect it will struggle on Winnesquam, with their prices and limited features that lake has to offer.

[John Mercier]

I was not suggesting that it was not edible.
More that the choices are not to everyone's liking.

The limited "features" of Lake Winnisquam is exactly why the resort is there.

[Descant]

Haven't been there yet, but I think they'll do just fine. Church Landing was THE PLACE for weddings at $25-$50K each and five events a weekend in the summer. They have lost their luster and The Estate is well placed to step into that business. Like Squam, Winnisquam is a different experience than Winnipesaukee. Convention planners and weddings look for something unique and I think this will fill the bill. I'd guess there was some pretty extensive market analysis before they lifted a shovel.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Rinkerguy

We have been to the bar a few times since they opened.
Great resort in the wrong part of the lakes region.

Suspect it will struggle on Winnesquam, with their prices and limited features that lake has to offer.

I agree, nothing much around there to walk to or even drive to.

[fatlazyless]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I agree, nothing much around there to walk to or even drive to.

Is a short drive to Goodwill Thrift store, old 12" vinyl records, open seven days, top of the hill across from Belknap Mall and indoor pickleball at .... www.clubpiklbal.com

Looking for a car with a manual transmission? Cupples Cars in Belmont usually has a couple Volkswagen's on their used car lot.

Lake Estate has one outdoor tennis court and four outdoor pickleball courts.

[John Mercier]

The ambience will end up being internal to the Estate.
Paying close attention to the target audience is what will make them either a success or failure.

[fatlazyless]

Follow the model of Kahuna Lagoona indoor water park at the Red Jacket in North Conway, and build a new Kahuna Lagoona on the forested land next to Sunrise Shore (road) at the Lake Estate.

A new year 'round indoor water park at the Lake Estate to bring in 88-degree water customers all year 'round.

Is this a totally excellent suggestion or what? Tilton is a way better location for a N.H. indoor water park than Dixville Notch, don't you think!

An indoor water park in Tilton could actually be a big hit, success story that draws in people from all over. Could be the 88-degree water engine that keeps Lake Estate afloat!

[John Mercier]

Not the audience they are targeting.

[LoveLakeLife]

The Lake Estate makes Church Landing look like Motel 6. I agree with Rinkerguy. It’s trying to be one of the grand hotels without the historical allure. I predict that it will fade once the novelty phase is over. Weddings will keep it alive for a while because the guests are captive. I don’t see conventioneers returning after a first experience, because it’s Winnisquam and they really don’t have water activities except the beach. I’m guessing regular tourist bookings are rare with rooms starting around 700 a night.

Agree/ disagree?


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[retired]

I tend to agree. The view of Belmont across the lake isn't the best in NH.

[John Mercier]

Originally Posted by retired

I tend to agree. The view of Belmont across the lake isn't the best in NH.

Not many good lake views left.
The shoreline has been seriously denuded.

I saw that the last dinner on the Mount.

Proper landscaping and maturation for grounds of this quality would help them.

[John Mercier]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

The Lake Estate makes Church Landing look like Motel 6. I agree with Rinkerguy. It’s trying to be one of the grand hotels without the historical allure. I predict that it will fade once the novelty phase is over. Weddings will keep it alive for a while because the guests are captive. I don’t see conventioneers returning after a first experience, because it’s Winnisquam and they really don’t have water activities except the beach. I’m guessing regular tourist bookings are rare with rooms starting around 700 a night.

Agree/ disagree?


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They are looking for a rare crowd.
If they set the standards high enough and maintain them, those customers will find them over time.

[camp guy]

The question of survivability rests on being able to maintain their current level of service while trying to attract customers, and, build a client base of repeat business. There are less and less high-end weddings in today's economy, and less and less repeat customers, so the future will be extremely tough for the on-site management and the investors. This area doesn't really qualify as a destination wedding venue, and based on the comments on the Forum, I'd say it is not for the every-day family. I wish them the best of luck, but I will not be surprised if the "bubble" bursts.

[fatlazyless]

Does Lake Estate have enough forest woodland along Sunrise Shore (road) to build an indoor water park that could be separate from Lake Estate by an attractive all-wood picket 6' fence stained with G8 outdoor stain?

Access by Exit 20 to the south and Rt 3 to the north, an indoor water park could be a 365-day venue just like Walmart; open rain, sun, snow, cold, hot, or foggy!

Named Kahuna Tuxedo or Kahuna Tux for short ...... to make a reference to the Lake Estate and its' gazillion dollar patrons and $26-hamburgers ...... .

[Mr. V]

"Water park?"

The wealthy patrons don't want a water park...

Hello, casino...

[John Mercier]

I guess that depends on how much money the owner of NUCAR wants to lose.
Water parks don't seem to survive the area; and that may be due to the demographics of who is here and who is coming here.

The demographics are older.

[fatlazyless]

Well, probably the defunct water parks you have in mind were all outdoors and very much weather dependent as in 85-degree plus outdoor temp needed. But this could be an indoor water park similar to the Kahuna Lagoona in North Conway.

As a business separate from Lake Estate it could be open to the public or something with some hours only open to Lake Estate guests or something. 88-degree water temp in a 72-degree room air temp water park could become a very popular central N.H. hot spot, all year 'round.

With the North Conway facility about one hour north, is not too difficult to investigate the possibility for a similar operation.

[Descant]

We're looking forward to dinner at the Estate when we get into the Lakes Region. Reviews on TripAdvisor were all excellent, but were from hotel guests, not focused on the restaurant which still got high marks.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by Descant

We're looking forward to dinner at the Estate when we get into the Lakes Region. Reviews on TripAdvisor were all excellent, but were from hotel guests, not focused on the restaurant which still got high marks.

Get there early before your reservations so you have time look around…better yet call and ask for a tour! We did that and they were very accommodating!

Enjoy!

Dan

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

The Lake Estate makes Church Landing look like Motel 6. I agree with Rinkerguy. It’s trying to be one of the grand hotels without the historical allure. I predict that it will fade once the novelty phase is over. Weddings will keep it alive for a while because the guests are captive. I don’t see conventioneers returning after a first experience, because it’s Winnisquam and they really don’t have water activities except the beach. I’m guessing regular tourist bookings are rare with rooms starting around 700 a night.

Agree/ disagree?


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I agree with the "grand hotel without the historical allure," for sure. I sometimes choose to drive back roads from Tilton Market Basket and always think it looks just plopped in to an imperfect area. It's literally bookended by a modular home outlet and sex toy/smoke shop.

In terms of water activities, though, are wedding parties going to be group kayaking? Will Buffy and Theodore Stevenson (the Third) be taking it in on paddleboards? Perhaps an old wooden boat tour, tiki boat bachelor party, etc. might work, but we're back to the meh views, etc.

The reality is that there are far fewer people who can (or want to) afford this type of establishment in 2026 than in the past, so I think they're really going to have to kill it to maintain the prices necessary to prosper.

Alternatively, it becomes more like the Mount Washington Hotel and aims for, what, the upper-middle and above...years after being a "grand" hotel?

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[WinnisquamZ]

Yes they are. Is a beautiful venue. A asset to the area. Many jobs created. Everyone needs to visit once. Disappointed they won’t be having public docks. Did hear they maybe having a few spots for reservations, but have been unable to confirm


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[retired]

A golf course would be more appropriate than a water park. But that ain't happening.

[ishoot308]

Another great experience last night at The Lake Estate. Here’s a couple more pics…

Dan

[John Mercier]

Imagine what this will look like in about five years when the landscaping matures.
Just spectacular.

[fatlazyless]

The Lake Estate offers tennis and pickleball private lessons on their outdoor courts.

[John Mercier]

I believe that is for "guests".
So rent a suite and sign-up for a lesson.