The Lyttleton Inn  is a stately 1860 Italianate Revival house located just off the Littleton Common and has a wonderful place in Littleton’s history as the final residence of  Hannah Dodge, the first woman superintendent and one of the important members of The Littleton Lyceum, the longest continuously-running lyceum in the country. We celebrate that heritage by converting the Inn into a book lover’s paradise, both with the Emerson Library, and the choice of five guest rooms individually appointed to reflect a literary genre.

The experience of staying at the Lyttleton Inn offers different delights regardless of the season. In the spring and summer, the Inn's two acres of grounds and gardens are a great place to wander about, catch up on a book in a lawn chair  or just enjoy the wafting fragrance of our cutting garden. In the fall and winter, our fireplaces and afternoon Tea will warm up the chilliest days.

Our guests often tell us that the generous breakfast at The Lyttleton Inn is one of the highlights of their stay. Our seasonal menu features quality ingredients and locally-grown produce from some of the small family farms of Massachusetts. Decadent cinnamon rolls, homemade power bars, rich coffees, jams and feather light omelets are all part of the ever-changing 'made-from scratch' repertoire of the Inn's kitchen.

The ambiance of the Tea Room sets the stage for breakfast. Our tables are generally set for two or four, but family and friends traveling together can be easily accommodated. Background classical music and candlelight on the tables complement the fine china, interesting linens, and elegant place settings for a wonderful dining experience.

The Inn sits close to the Common, the heart of Littleton. The town of Littleton, founded in 1715, is “a handsome farming town, whose surface is pleasantly variegated; hill, upland, and valley alternating with each other in agreeable succession.” (Gazetteer of Massachusetts, 1873) and it remains so today.  Unpack your bags and stroll through the town’s historic sites and conservation trails, or browse the many antique shops along the Common. In addition, if you feel like adventuring farther,  there are many local museums and art galleries in the region. Biking through the magnificent scenic landscape of the Nashoba Valley is also popular. For the sports minded, golf, tennis, swimming, canoeing, and skiing are all nearby. There is always something interesting to do in the legendary four seasons of New England!