"A One-of-a-Kind Inn Serving Dazzling, Globally Inspired Dishes in a Striking Setting."
~ Fodors
About the Belfry Inn & Bistro
The Belfry Inn compound consists of 4 historic buildings located on Cape Cod's well known Jarves Street, in the center of Sandwich Village.
The Painted Lady features whimsical guest rooms and the chic and lively Next Door Burger Bar. The Abbey is a converted 1901 church that has been converted into Cape Cod's highest rated and most romantic fine dining restaurant and Inn.
The historic 1827 Village Inn delivers comfort with "Cape cottage" style guest rooms.
The Seal is a converted art gallery featuring "coastally inspired" tapas (no guest rooms).
We invite you to peruse each building’s history for a step back in time...
"The Best of Cape Cod."
Travel + Leisure
"Raves and Reviews"
Featured property in THE BEST OF CAPE COD ~ "Where to Stay".
Makes use of its dramatic space with elaborate stained glass... intricate gothic woodwork."
"Historic & magical setting."
"Impeccable customer service."
"Has a warm and inviting New England village feel."
"One-of-a-kind Inn!"
"Great location...great service."
"A lovely place to stay in Sandwich."
"(Innkeeper) Wilson has done a remarkable job adapting this former
church into lodging."
"Stay this side of Heaven!"
National Geographic's "Stay List" property.
"A former church, rectory & Queen Anne: 3 parts charm!"
TripAdvisor
"TRAVELER'S CHOICE"
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"A one-of-a-kind experience."
Authentic & unique accommodations."
"...We stood gaping slack-jawed at the stained glass window that flooded the room with prismatic light..."
"Unparalleled venue with an incomparable guest experience."
"The perfection of the chef's cuisine...flawless service."
Read our "5 STAR" reviews on Google!
"Certainly, a more perfect restaurant atmosphere is hard to come by on Cape Cod."
""You'll thank the Lord the owners of the Belfry 'saw the light' and created this romantic inn & Bistro..."
Belfry Inn: Successful reinventions during the Covid-19 pandemic, featured property.
"Set like a jewel in the heart of Sandwich Village, The Belfry Inn & Bistro beam its warm welcome...an architectural masterpiece." 4.7 stars
"A truly all-encompassing dining experience you won't soon forget."
The 9 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Massachusetts"
'20 Great Romantic Hotels in MA: "world-class white-linen, locally sourced restaurant- the bustling Belfry Bistro in what used to be the sanctuary and alter space."'
Christopher Wilson
Owner/Innkeeper
In 1992, when Christopher Wilson, former financial planner/trust banker and innkeeper wannabe, first spotted the ramshackle, tumbledown 1872 rectory on Jarves Street; his vision was immediate. With a lot of hard work, steadfast determination and the support of Chris' two young sons, Christopher (then 11) and Alexander (then 5), and perhaps a little "help from above", the original Abbey, quickly became known as Cape Cod's most intimate bistro and inn, and continues to be one of the highest rated properties in New England. By 2003 the Belfry property had expanded to four historic buildings, including a former Methodist church and Doll Museum, which Chris converted into a private residence.
As The Belfry approaches its 25th anniversary, Chris and his staff continue to offer world class hospitality year round. In 2021, as the Covid-19 scare finally started to calm, the addition of The Seal, an opulent jewel of an eatery and bar, housed within an art gallery, added even more relaxed elegance to the center of historic Sandwich Village. Chris still makes breakfast daily at the inn, continues to maintain the property, and still enjoys being the "hands-on" general manager of the entire operation. As the Belfry has grown in size, so has its economic impact on Cape Cod, increasing its original staff of three to now seasonally employing over twenty five local hospitality professionals.