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10 Beautiful New England Hotels
White Barn Inn & Spa - Kennebunkport, ME
Considered one of the best hotels in the state of Maine, the White Barn Inn & Spa in Kennebunkport has 27 romantic rooms, each adorned with fresh flowers for every guest. At The White Barn Inn Restaurant, housed within a renovated barn, guests can enjoy the New England-inspired cuisine of executive chef Jonathan Cartwright.
Wequasset Resort & Golf Club - Cape Cod, MA
Cape Cod is dotted with some of the most charming hotels in the country, and one of the best is the Wequasset Resort & Golf Club. Set above Pleasant Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, the property features 27 acres of gardens and woodlands, as well as two beaches, four tennis courts and an 18-hole championship golf course.
The Chanler at Cliff Walk - Newport, RI
For ocean views in Newport, Rhode Island, The Chanler at Cliff Walk can't be beat. Housed within a historic mansion, the cliffside hotel has 20 rooms, each designed to reflect a different theme or historical period. The Chanler's highly acclaimed restaurant, The Spiced Pear, serves fresh and seasonal New England cuisine with views over the Atlantic.
Rabbit Hill Inn - Lower Waterford, VT
The Rabbit Hill Inn in northern Vermont has perfected the romantic bed and breakfast experience. Surrounded by the Vermont hills and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the cozy inn occupies 15 acres of Vermont countryside, with manicured gardens and a spring-fed swimming pool for guests to enjoy.
The Ocean House - Watch Hill, RI
The picturesque Victorian hotel known as The Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island has a long and storied history. The hotel opened 1868 and quickly became a favored summer home of aristocratic families from around the country. The property was completely renovated in 2004, but still includes more than 5,000 artifacts and pieces of furniture from the original structure.
Wentworth by the Sea - Wentworth, NH
An hour north of Boston, you'll find the island of New Castle, the oldest settlement in New Hampshire. The spectacular Wentworth by the Sea occupies this island, giving guests all the glamor of this hundred year old property with all the luxury and modern conveniences of a 21st century hotel.
The Wauwinet - Nantucket, MA
The Wauwinet, Nantucket's only Relais & Châteaux property, hugs the shores of Nantucket Bay, offering stunning, unobstructed views over the water. During a stay, guests enjoy complimentary access to water sports equipment, like standup paddleboards, sailboats and kayaks and can participate in free organized lobstering outings.
Stage Neck Inn - York Harbor, ME
The oceanfront Stage Neck Inn in York Harbor, Maine has earned the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for Excellence every year since 1976, thanks to its beautiful grounds and exceptional standards of service. Perched on a peninsula overlooking York Harbor, the hotel features its own private sandy beach, indoor and outdoor pools and seasonal flower gardens.
Woodstock Inn & Resort - Woodstock, VT
White picket fences, colorful tulips in spring and stunning foliage in fall complete the postcard-perfect look of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, located in the beautiful village of Woodstock, Vermont. Surrounded by the Green Mountains, this rustic yet luxurious inn puts you in the center of all the outdoor action, with Nordic and downhill skiing in the winter and hiking, biking, tennis and golf the rest of the year.
Chatham Bars Inn - Chatham, MA
The Chatham Bars Inn, a historic turn-of-the-century property on the shores of Pleasant Bay, sits within easy walking distance of Chatham, one of the oldest villages in Cape Cod and a charming place to spend a weekend. Complete your relaxing vacation with a visit to the The Spa at Chatham Bars Inn, a recently-added facility with 12 king and queen sized spa suites.
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