Castle in the Clouds

Tour the 1914 Lucknow mansion on a mountainside above the Lakes Region, then walk to waterfalls on the estate trails.

455 Old Mountain Rd · Moultonborough, NH

About Castle in the Clouds

Castle in the Clouds is the mountaintop estate that shoe manufacturer Thomas Plant built in 1913 and 1914 and named Lucknow. You tour the 16-room Craftsman-style mansion, which was fitted with innovations rare for its day, such as a circular shower and a central vacuum system. The estate overlooks Lake Winnipesaukee, and 28 miles of trails cross the property, including a short walk to the Falls of Song. The Carriage House holds a restaurant.

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#lakes region
#hiking trails
#waterfalls
#house tour

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