My wife and I will be in the Bedford, NH, Portsmouth, NH and Reading, MA area for three weeks in late Oct to mid Nov. Does anyone know of a good place to stay? I've looked into extended stay hotels and vacation rentals, but can't decide. We would ideally like the ability to cook, so we don't have to eat out everyday. Does anyone have any insight?

Can't really think of places to stay besides hotels. But I am very familiar with both the Reading and Bedford area's. PM me if you are interested in local things to do. Fall is a very nice time in new england, you should have a great time.

I grew up in Bedford. I don't think there is anything actually in town that fits what you are looking for, but there might be something like it near the airport in Manchester (10min from Bedford, 45min from Portsmouth) If you're looking for a real nice dinner spot one night, check out the BVI (Bedford Village Inn) on 101 near the center of town.