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New London, New Hampshire · Est. 1897

Vacation like it used to be.

An all-inclusive family resort on Little Lake Sunapee

129 Years welcoming families

The Kidder family has been welcoming guests to Twin Lake Village for over 129 years.

Today, a new generation still runs the resort — and families still return for the same unhurried summers on Little Lake Sunapee.

Twin Lake Village grounds
Accommodations

A cottage for every family.

Spread across 200 acres, our 18 individually named cottages range from cozy three-bedrooms to sprawling eight-bedroom homes.

Every stay at Twin Lake Village is all-inclusive. Your rate covers your accommodation, three meals daily in the hotel dining room, and use of all recreational facilities.

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Activities

Life at Twin Lake Village.

From early morning tennis to evening bingo, the days here take on a rhythm of their own.

All activities

They keep coming back.

Twin Lake Village isn't just a vacation destination — it's a family tradition passed down through generations.

I stayed at Twin Lake Village for a week with friends. The place has an old-timey feel to it, and many of the guests are people who have been going there for years and even decades. Many of the lodgings are cottages, though we stayed in the annex, which is a kind of like a better version of a college; three bedrooms (each with a bathroom) with a shared common room that includes furniture, cabinet space and a mini-fridge. There are enough beds for six people, though I would recommend four people at most (six people might feel cramped in the annex). You get three meals daily in the dining hall, all-inclusive, and the food and service was very good (breakfast is generally the same each day, while the lunch and dinner menus change daily). There is a golf course (9 holes, I believe) and a lake that is great for swimming. You can take out canoes and kayaks from the dock. There are plenty of other amenities here and activities that are offered daily. More than anything, this was a quiet and relaxing place to stay, and I hope to return for future stays. A couple other things to know in advance. This is a place to go if you want to get away from civilization. No TV's in the lodgings, and you can only get very limited wi-fi in the office. Also, be sure to set aside money for tips; you can include it as part of your payment at check-out. They post recommended amounts for the various staff members.

Alex K
08/15/2018 via Tripadvisor

Twin Lakes is one of thoses places that you can come to...and totally relax. Shut off the cell phone, sit on the front porch with a good book...that you will never read because there is always someone there to talk to. It is home in so many ways. Play golf, go swimming, kayaking, fishing.....get all dressed up...(only if you want to) and go to the small summer theatre in town....or visit the Ice House...great Model T's !!!! My favorite thing to do is drive around the area and explore.....and shop! I go back to Twin Lakes every year.....in 20 years it will still be the same.....

Donna S.
07/10/2012 via Tripadvisor

My family has been coming here now for 59 years and my family are friends with the Kidder family. Let me say it has never over the 59 years been a bad year. The people make the difference, but the 9 hole golf course is a great course and the bakery is the best part of there meals. The picnic is my personal favorite. In closing TLV is a great place for any family or group of friends to start a long tradition.

trimbles
08/15/2013 via Tripadvisor

My extended family has been spending a week together every summer for the past 24 years. In 2005 we started spending a week at TLV and love it. Our group includes teenagers, college kids, and their middle-aged parents as well as 80 year old parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles. We are a relatively easy going bunch who go back every year because TLV is in a lovely spot on Little Lake Sunapee, the owners are friendly and accommodating, and the price is most definitely right. We especially like not having to cook, shop clean, or shell out for a round of golf or use of a kayak or canoe. The only decision I have to make at TLV is which fun thing to do that day. There have been TLV weeks when all I did was read, hike, run, take naps, play cards, do a jigsaw puzzle and canoe. It was heaven.

Dawna Cobb
09/10/2012 via Tripadvisor

A great place to start a vacation tradition! We come every year and it is like a step back in time. No TV, No Telephone (we leave or cell phone shut off) and you relax, read a book, take a swim, play a round of golf, play a game of tennis and an after dinner game of shuffleboard might be in order. You get 3 meals a day like your grandma's home cooking. So if you are looking for an escape for the rigggors of today's pace, then spend a week at TLV!

TravelsWeeklyDenver
07/01/2012 via Tripadvisor

This is the 6th year our family of 6 has enjoyed Twin Lake Villas. My son and daughter - in-law and 3 grandchildren (now 10-1/2, 8-1/2 and 6-3/4) and me...happy Grammy. We have a wonderful cottage( part of the property and near the hotel ) that is super clean and maid service is daily.Eating in the dining room of the hotel for breakfast, lunch and dinner gives my daughter in law a 'break' from doing the usual daily cooking at home. The food is not gourmet, but mostly fine...and the desserts are super. Many guests know each other from years past and although there is no drinking in the dining room, folks often invite others to have a cocktail in their respective cottages before dinner every night. This is a family place and children and parents all 'hang out' together with children's ages varying from 3 to young adults. We all love the golf, the tennis, the shuffleboard, kayaking or canoeing and swimming in the lake. And all is included in the American Plan lodging fee for the week. It is terrific NOT to have TV in the cottage. Our family played board games some nights...and on the special bingo night and children's dance night we laughed for hours. The Tuesday afternoon climb to the top of Mr. Kearsage is tackled by many...and everyone revels in the picnic the Kidders provide at the picnic/play area near the top of the mountain. This is the most cost effective, fabulous vacation there is...and I say that from the perspective of having traveled nationally and internationally during my past vacations. It is simple, old fashioned low key FUN to be here. Although the youth of today have their I -pods and I-pads, there is so much to do , "screen-time" is effectively limited without undue parental hassle. The Kidder family does everything possible to ensure guests are happy...and we'll be going back year after year!

Joan H.
07/15/2013 via Tripadvisor

There are few places left in the world like TLV. My great-grandmother came here in the 40s and 50s, and my parents took us here in the 70s. When my kids were born, we began vacationing again at TLV in the 2000s. Not much has changed, thankfully, except for the addition of WiFi in the hotel common areas and hummus on the relish tray. Being here is like vacationing at a National Trust property. The Kidder family are very welcoming and can tell you all about the myriad off-site activities such as hiking and cultural events in New London, Sunapee and Hanover. There's plenty to do onsite, as well. I don't golf or play tennis, but I still have a great time at TLV. The food is simple, but delicious and ample. The homemade breads are divine. And how many other places serve Maypo for breakfast? TLV's maple syrup is not only real, but it's made on the property. You can buy some to take home. Every week, they have a picnic dinner on Mt. Kearsarge, which is not to be missed. The views are spectacular, and there's even a playground for the kids. If you are addicted to luxury, then this may not be your kind of place. But if you appreciate and adore the simple beauty of old New England, then TLV is for you.

Caroline McKeldin Wayner
02/15/2015 via Tripadvisor

My extended family just celebrated our 8th summer at TLV and we all look forward to many more years together. We have created a special bond with returning families and have watched each others' children grow up. We love the casual and constant atmosphere at TLV. In a fast paced changing world it is comforting to rely upon the consistencies the Kidder family provides....from the array of food, the rocking chairs on the porch, the tennis tournament to the afternoon group on the dock. We wouldn't change a thing!!

Karen M.
10/15/2012 via Tripadvisor

If you are looking for a great place to take your family or friends and meet new people, hence the reason some have been coming back for years. Twin Lake Villa is the place to go; especially if you're looking for that trip to get away from it all. There are several places to hike in the area. The lakes nearby are very clean and swimming areas are clearly marked off for any boat traffic that might be on any particular lake. The best value of Twin Lake Village is the price. The weekly rates are very manageable and meals are included. The menu often reflects items that are part of standard New England cuisine and are well executed, especially the lamb roast and the chowder which could stand alone!

Cyorgan
08/15/2012 via Tripadvisor

I've been coming to TLV for over 50 years and it's still the same place with golf, tennis, the lake (Little Lake Sunapee) & three meals a day plus a Tuesday night picnic on Mt. Kersarge. TLV is a main lodge with outlying cabins and hotel rooms including daily maid service. The Kidder family has run this very special place since its inception and now the 4th & 5th generation are operating it. It is an incredible bargain and amazing destination about an hour north of the Manchester, NH airport.

Courtney M
08/15/2015 via Tripadvisor

I stayed at Twin Lake Village for a week with friends. The place has an old-timey feel to it, and many of the guests are people who have been going there for years and even decades. Many of the lodgings are cottages, though we stayed in the annex, which is a kind of like a better version of a college; three bedrooms (each with a bathroom) with a shared common room that includes furniture, cabinet space and a mini-fridge. There are enough beds for six people, though I would recommend four people at most (six people might feel cramped in the annex). You get three meals daily in the dining hall, all-inclusive, and the food and service was very good (breakfast is generally the same each day, while the lunch and dinner menus change daily). There is a golf course (9 holes, I believe) and a lake that is great for swimming. You can take out canoes and kayaks from the dock. There are plenty of other amenities here and activities that are offered daily. More than anything, this was a quiet and relaxing place to stay, and I hope to return for future stays. A couple other things to know in advance. This is a place to go if you want to get away from civilization. No TV's in the lodgings, and you can only get very limited wi-fi in the office. Also, be sure to set aside money for tips; you can include it as part of your payment at check-out. They post recommended amounts for the various staff members.

Alex K
08/15/2018 via Tripadvisor

Twin Lakes is one of thoses places that you can come to...and totally relax. Shut off the cell phone, sit on the front porch with a good book...that you will never read because there is always someone there to talk to. It is home in so many ways. Play golf, go swimming, kayaking, fishing.....get all dressed up...(only if you want to) and go to the small summer theatre in town....or visit the Ice House...great Model T's !!!! My favorite thing to do is drive around the area and explore.....and shop! I go back to Twin Lakes every year.....in 20 years it will still be the same.....

Donna S.
07/10/2012 via Tripadvisor

My family has been coming here now for 59 years and my family are friends with the Kidder family. Let me say it has never over the 59 years been a bad year. The people make the difference, but the 9 hole golf course is a great course and the bakery is the best part of there meals. The picnic is my personal favorite. In closing TLV is a great place for any family or group of friends to start a long tradition.

trimbles
08/15/2013 via Tripadvisor

My extended family has been spending a week together every summer for the past 24 years. In 2005 we started spending a week at TLV and love it. Our group includes teenagers, college kids, and their middle-aged parents as well as 80 year old parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles. We are a relatively easy going bunch who go back every year because TLV is in a lovely spot on Little Lake Sunapee, the owners are friendly and accommodating, and the price is most definitely right. We especially like not having to cook, shop clean, or shell out for a round of golf or use of a kayak or canoe. The only decision I have to make at TLV is which fun thing to do that day. There have been TLV weeks when all I did was read, hike, run, take naps, play cards, do a jigsaw puzzle and canoe. It was heaven.

Dawna Cobb
09/10/2012 via Tripadvisor

A great place to start a vacation tradition! We come every year and it is like a step back in time. No TV, No Telephone (we leave or cell phone shut off) and you relax, read a book, take a swim, play a round of golf, play a game of tennis and an after dinner game of shuffleboard might be in order. You get 3 meals a day like your grandma's home cooking. So if you are looking for an escape for the rigggors of today's pace, then spend a week at TLV!

TravelsWeeklyDenver
07/01/2012 via Tripadvisor

This is the 6th year our family of 6 has enjoyed Twin Lake Villas. My son and daughter - in-law and 3 grandchildren (now 10-1/2, 8-1/2 and 6-3/4) and me...happy Grammy. We have a wonderful cottage( part of the property and near the hotel ) that is super clean and maid service is daily.Eating in the dining room of the hotel for breakfast, lunch and dinner gives my daughter in law a 'break' from doing the usual daily cooking at home. The food is not gourmet, but mostly fine...and the desserts are super. Many guests know each other from years past and although there is no drinking in the dining room, folks often invite others to have a cocktail in their respective cottages before dinner every night. This is a family place and children and parents all 'hang out' together with children's ages varying from 3 to young adults. We all love the golf, the tennis, the shuffleboard, kayaking or canoeing and swimming in the lake. And all is included in the American Plan lodging fee for the week. It is terrific NOT to have TV in the cottage. Our family played board games some nights...and on the special bingo night and children's dance night we laughed for hours. The Tuesday afternoon climb to the top of Mr. Kearsage is tackled by many...and everyone revels in the picnic the Kidders provide at the picnic/play area near the top of the mountain. This is the most cost effective, fabulous vacation there is...and I say that from the perspective of having traveled nationally and internationally during my past vacations. It is simple, old fashioned low key FUN to be here. Although the youth of today have their I -pods and I-pads, there is so much to do , "screen-time" is effectively limited without undue parental hassle. The Kidder family does everything possible to ensure guests are happy...and we'll be going back year after year!

Joan H.
07/15/2013 via Tripadvisor

There are few places left in the world like TLV. My great-grandmother came here in the 40s and 50s, and my parents took us here in the 70s. When my kids were born, we began vacationing again at TLV in the 2000s. Not much has changed, thankfully, except for the addition of WiFi in the hotel common areas and hummus on the relish tray. Being here is like vacationing at a National Trust property. The Kidder family are very welcoming and can tell you all about the myriad off-site activities such as hiking and cultural events in New London, Sunapee and Hanover. There's plenty to do onsite, as well. I don't golf or play tennis, but I still have a great time at TLV. The food is simple, but delicious and ample. The homemade breads are divine. And how many other places serve Maypo for breakfast? TLV's maple syrup is not only real, but it's made on the property. You can buy some to take home. Every week, they have a picnic dinner on Mt. Kearsarge, which is not to be missed. The views are spectacular, and there's even a playground for the kids. If you are addicted to luxury, then this may not be your kind of place. But if you appreciate and adore the simple beauty of old New England, then TLV is for you.

Caroline McKeldin Wayner
02/15/2015 via Tripadvisor

My extended family just celebrated our 8th summer at TLV and we all look forward to many more years together. We have created a special bond with returning families and have watched each others' children grow up. We love the casual and constant atmosphere at TLV. In a fast paced changing world it is comforting to rely upon the consistencies the Kidder family provides....from the array of food, the rocking chairs on the porch, the tennis tournament to the afternoon group on the dock. We wouldn't change a thing!!

Karen M.
10/15/2012 via Tripadvisor

If you are looking for a great place to take your family or friends and meet new people, hence the reason some have been coming back for years. Twin Lake Villa is the place to go; especially if you're looking for that trip to get away from it all. There are several places to hike in the area. The lakes nearby are very clean and swimming areas are clearly marked off for any boat traffic that might be on any particular lake. The best value of Twin Lake Village is the price. The weekly rates are very manageable and meals are included. The menu often reflects items that are part of standard New England cuisine and are well executed, especially the lamb roast and the chowder which could stand alone!

Cyorgan
08/15/2012 via Tripadvisor

I've been coming to TLV for over 50 years and it's still the same place with golf, tennis, the lake (Little Lake Sunapee) & three meals a day plus a Tuesday night picnic on Mt. Kersarge. TLV is a main lodge with outlying cabins and hotel rooms including daily maid service. The Kidder family has run this very special place since its inception and now the 4th & 5th generation are operating it. It is an incredible bargain and amazing destination about an hour north of the Manchester, NH airport.

Courtney M
08/15/2015 via Tripadvisor
Wedding weekend at Twin Lake Village
Weddings

More than a day.

A TLV wedding is a weekend — of family, celebration, and the kind of unhurried joy that only this place makes possible. Our staff handles the details. You enjoy the moments.

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Ready to plan your week?

Our summer season runs from June 27 through August 29, with the addition of wedding weekends. Call us to discuss availability and the right week for your family.