Romantic Inns and Hotels News - Best Romantic Inns and Hotels
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Romantic Inns and Hotels News - Best Romantic Inns and Hotels
Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Special Packages, April, 2011 Virginia, Tidewater, Virginia Beach Gourmet Grub And A Rub Property: Country Villa B&B, Inn And Day Spa Package Includes: 3 course, customized, private breakfast inside/out, 7am - 10am. Fireplace, LCD TV, candles, Jacuzzi tub, bottle of wine, homemade cookies, gourmet chocolates, hot tub. 60 to 70 minute couples massage, 8am and 9pm. Rate: $590 Single night, $299 extra per each extra night. Valid Through: May, 13, 2011 About Country Villa B&B, Inn And Day Spa: 4 acres with a pool, hot tub and fire pit.7 minutes from Sandbridge Beach. Sand dunes, sea grass, no high rise hotels! Web: www.countryvillainn.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (757) 721-3844, Toll Free: New York Hudson Valley, Cornwall Girlfriends Getaway Property: Cromwell Manor Inn Package Includes: Refresh yourself and reenergize with your girlfriends at Cromwell Manor Inn. Book a 2 night getaway with your friends and be welcomed upon arrival with a bottle of sparkling wine. Begin each day with a full gourmet breakfast served in our veranda. Your package includes a standard room, your choice of a 60 minute full body massage or signature Jurlique aromatherapy facial at The Spa at Wellness Springs, a $25 gift card and a VIP coupon book filled with savings at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Rate: $325 per person plus tax, double occupancy Valid Through: Ongoing About Cromwell Manor Inn: One of New York’s Top 10 Inns, “”Highly recommended””...USA Web: www.cromwellmanor.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (845) 534-7136, Toll Free: (845) 534-7136 Complete Package Details: www.cromwellmanor.com/upcoming-events.html Perugia - Umbria, Perugia Luxury Stay in Umbria, Italy Property: Villa Nuba Apartments Package Includes: A lovely weekly stay in The Charming Villa Nuba vacation rental in Perugia - You will get a great discount of 10% OFF from our weekly special offer, a bottle of Umbria prestigious wine and a welcome basket Rate: 7 nights stay Perugino cottage of 80 s.m. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms just Euro 1130,00 Valid Through: June, 28, 2011 About Villa Nuba Apartments: Luxury cottages vacation rentals in Perugia, Umbria directly by the owners. Every comfort such as swimming pool with salt water and Jacuzzi. Just 15 minutes walking from medieval center of Perugia. Villa rentals in Perugia, Umbria for long or shorts term stay Web: www.perugiarentals.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (075) 572-5765, Toll Free: Complete Package Details: www.perugiarentals.com Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 1 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index New Jersey, Skylands, Flemington Romantic Elopement & Overnight Escape Property: Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn Package Includes: private ceremony in our cozy library; bride’s bouquet & groom’s boutonniere; celebration toast; hors d’oeuvres served on a silver tray; tiered wedding cake for two; an overnight stay & breakfast delivered to your room in the morning; digital pictures on a keepsake CD. Rate: Elopement package is priced for the bride and groom $795.00. Valid Through: December, 31, 2011 About Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn: Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn is a romantic Victorian Manor House which is perfectly suited to overnight escapes, intimate weddings, elopements and private celebrations. Web: www.mainstreetmanor.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (908) 782-4928, Toll Free: Complete Package Details: www.mainstreetmanor.com/new_jersey_weddings.html Virginia, Blue Ridge Mts, LOVE Romance Package - “Come in...Stay in...Leave in LOVE” Property: Royal Oaks Resort Package Includes: Chilled Champagne, Two Flutes, Two Candles, Free Romantic CD, Rose Petals and Accent Beads, Souvenir Gift - Set up upon your arrival in your Romantic Cabins complete with Jacuzzi Tub and Fireplace. Rate: Range from $135 - $175 per night, two night minimal. Valid Through: April 2011, Ongoing About Royal Oaks Resort: Our Romantic Cabins are located on Blue Ridge Parkway in the mountain top hamlet of LOVE, VA, Complete with Jacuzzi Tubs, Fireplaces, and equipped Kitchens. Web: www.vacabins.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (540) 943-7625, Toll Free: Michigan, Upper Peninsula, Big Bay $99.00 Michigan Special Property: Big Bay Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast Package Includes: Any available room for $99.00 + taxes for the month of April, 2011. Rate: Any available room for $99.00 + taxes for the month of April, 2011. Valid Through: April, 30, 2011 About Big Bay Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast: High on a cliff overlooking Lake Superior the Lighthouse is a secluded retreat. Seven cozy rooms and a full country breakfast. Web: www.bigbaylighthouse.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (906) 345-9957, Toll Free: Colorado, Southwest, Ledyard Spring Hide ‘n’ Sleep Package Property: Stonecroft Country Inn Package Includes: Enjoy a romantic room, 3-course dinner and full country breakfast for two with an in-room welcome of cheese and crackers accompanied by Champagne, Cabernet or Chardonnay for two. Rate: Tuesday-Friday - $199 per couple; Saturday - 1807 House-$249; 1st Floor Grange-$279 Valid Through: May, 15, 2011 About Stonecroft Country Inn: Nestled on 6.5 rolling acres of lush lawns and terraced gardens in the Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 2 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Connecticut countryside. The 1807 estate of Sea Captain Shubel Smith, offers two distinct lodging options amidst an atmosphere of relaxation and romance. Web: www.stonecroft.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (800) 772-0774, Toll Free: California, Napa Valley, Calistoga Easter Weekend Special--Egg Hunting for Champagne Property: Brannan Cottage Inn Package Includes: This annual Brannan Cottage Inn event is held on Easter Sunday (April 24)! A weekend stay (Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday) includes all the usual benefits of an Inn stay, and our “adult” Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday after the Champagne Brunch. The Easter Bunny hides eggs all over the property and the guest who finds the most colored eggs (scattered throughout our landscaping) wins a bottle of Mumm Napa Valley champagne. Rate: Standard Weekend Rates apply: $220 to $270 per night, depending on room, plus taxes Valid Through: April, 24, 2011 About Brannan Cottage Inn: An historic, relaxing, comfortable bed & breakfast Inn in the wonderful town of Calistoga, at the “top of the wine country”. Web: www.brannancottageinn.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (707) 942-4200, Toll Free: Complete Package Details: www.brannancottageinn.com/specials.html North Carolina, Coast, Ocean Isle Beach Take A Break” Two Night Getaway For Two With Breakfast Property: The Winds Resort Beach Club Package Includes: Two nights in oceanfront Jasmine Room, Wisteria or Azalea Suite, or Island View Camellia Guest Room, Bottle of Champagne, Dinner for two ( choice of two nearby restaurants), Hot Breakfast Buffet, Discounted Golf, Water Zumba/Aerobic classes. Rate: Starting at just $275.00 subject to advance reservations and availability. Book online here: https:// search.iqrez.com/reservations/thewindsresort/specials Valid Through: April, 11, 2011 About The Winds Resort Beach Club: Island escape closer than you think! Small, intimate island resort: oceanfront rooms, suites, cottages surrounded by palms, bananas, hibiscus flowers, three pools, TikiBar/ Restaurant and more. Web: http://thewinds.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (910) 579-6275, Toll Free: (800) 334-3581 Complete Package Details: www.thewinds.com/seasonal-specials/ Minnesota, Northeast, Cook Romantic Getaway On A Private Island In Northern Minnesota Property: Ludlow’s Island Resort Package Includes: Two or three nights lodging, dinner delivered to your cabin, massages, boat and motor, wine and use of all recreational equipment. Rate: Two nights package for two - $795; Three nights package for two - $995 Valid Through: June, 12, 2011 About Ludlow’s Island Resort: Our family has been hosting guests for more than 70 years on our island hideaway. Web: www.ludlowsresort.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (218) 666-5407, Toll Free: (877) 583-5697 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 3 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Complete Package Details: http://ludlowsresort.com/vacation-packages/ Maryland, Capital, Middletown Romantic Spring Getaway Property: Inn At Stone Manor Package Includes: Enjoy a romantic spring getaway at The Inn at Stone Manor. Sumptuous overnight accommodations, including a full farm fresh breakfast and luxury amenities. Includes local artisan cheese basket. Rate: Room rate of $225 per night plus tax Valid Through: June, 30, 2011 About Inn At Stone Manor: European Estate Elegance - The Inn at Stone Manor is ideally situated on a private exclusive 100 acre estate. 6 luxurious suites feature fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, private porches and lovely amenities. Web: www.innatstonemanor.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (301) 371-0099, Toll Free: Colorado, South Central, Cascade Spring Fling Specials Property: Rocky Mountain Lodge & Cabins Package Includes: Enjoy a stay in our rustic, elegant Bed and Breakfast Lodge, Cabin or Cottage. Discounts include free nights and free gas to help defray your travel costs. Romance & Attraction Packages also available. Rate: Rates starting at $70 per night. Valid Through: June, 30, 2011 About : Bed and Breakfast Lodge and Cabin rentals in the mountains near Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak. Away from it all, yet close enough. Web: www.rockymountainlodge.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (719) 684-2521, Toll Free: (888) 298-0348 Complete Package Details: www.rockymountainlodge.com/packages.htm Virginia, Tidewater, Virginia Beach Spa-Tacular Spring Special Property: Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast Package Includes: Two night weekend stay, Friday and Saturday, while lodging at the Nations Best spa bed and breakfast, awarded by Bed and Breakfast.com Wine welcome reception. Local Salt Water Taffy turn down. Two multi course gourmet breakfasts each morning. Two Entrées at the top rated Restaurant in Hampton Roads. Couples massage in privacy of your room, availability limited. Full use of our heated spa pool, heated massage water fall. Rate: Rate per night (2 night minimum) $275.00 Valid Through: May, 16, 2011 About Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast: The Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast has been named the number 1 Spa Bed and Breakfast in America, named as one of the coziest inns in the Mid-Atlantic by Southern Living Magazine and named one of the most eco friendly places to stay by Shape magazine. The Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast will rejuvenate your mind body and spirit. Web: www.beachspabnb.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 757-4221, Toll Free: (800) 422-2630 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 4 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Arizona, Southern, Sasabe Arizona Wedding Property: Rancho De La Osa Guest Ranch Package Includes: ceremony site, officiate and witnesses, fresh-cut bridal bouquet, small reception with refreshments, bottle of champagne or wine of your choice to accompany a private wedding dinner, two nights in a spacious Territorial Suite*, breakfast on your private patio, a small, two-tiered wedding cake (chocolate or white), Memory Book of photos taken during your stay, a “Celebration” gift basket, two cowboy hats, and private trail ride on the ranch! (*2nd night free with all elopement packages May through August, 2011) Rate: Complete package rates starting at $1,500.00, plus tax and service charge. Valid Through: August 31, 2011 About Rancho De La Osa Guest Ranch: Located 65 miles southwest of Tucson at the base of the sacred Baboquivari mountains, this 300 year old intimate property is one of the last great haciendas in America. Established as a guest ranch in 1924, the property’s history has been lovingly preserved in the beautiful buildings that rest comfortably in the high Sonoran Desert. Web: www.ranchodelaosa.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (520) 823-4257, Toll Free: (800) 872-6240 New Hampshire, White Mountains, Jackson Four Diamond Getaway Property: The Inn At Thorn Hill & Spa Package Includes: Our Superior & Luxury Rooms are available for just $199 per night. Rates include a nightly three course dinner for Two in our AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant Full country breakfast and afternoon tea with cookies. Suite upgrades are available for an additional $50 per night. Take advantage of our relaxing spa. Offering Two 50 minute Swedish massages for only $150.00. (midweek only Mon-Thur). Rate: Superior & Luxury rooms, just $199.00 per night. Suites $250.00 per night. Valid Through: May 26, 2011 About The Inn At Thorn Hill & Spa: All Main Inn rooms are beautifully appointed and have gas fireplaces, private baths with two person Jacuzzi bath with separate shower, tuck away TV/DVD’s telephones, a writing desk, robes and hair dryers. Some rooms feature views of the Presidential Mountains, steam showers, wet bars and small refrigerators. Enjoy our Full Service Spa offerings or relax in our cozy lounge after a day on the slopes or shopping. Web: www.innatthornhill.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (603) 383-4242, Toll Free: (800) 289-8990 Complete Package Details: www.innatthornhill.com/specials.html South Carolina, Upcountry, Landrum Rekindle Romance Property: The Red Horse Inn Package Includes: Upon check in, guests will be given instructions, one for each of them, to ignite romance and rekindle the spark that ignited their relationship. The next day they will be given another set of instructions. Upon check out they will receive a special box (The Rekindling Love Box) with monthly instructions so they can keep their love alive as well as their memorable experience of the Red Horse Inn. Please mention this Special when making reservations as it is only available to those who find us on BestRomanticInns.com. Rate: 10% off published prices on website Valid Through: September 30, 2011 About The Red Horse Inn: Sweeping mountain views, pastoral vistas and endless sky provide the perfect Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 5 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index setting for 6 charming cottages and 6 luxurious inn rooms. Fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, outdoor hot tubs and all the romantic amenities to rekindle your love. Web: www.theredhorseinn.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (864) 895-4968, Toll Free: Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, Easton Mid Week Mini Getaway Property: The Lafayette Inn Package Includes: It is amazing what one night of peace and tranquility can do to rejuvenate you! Stay one night Sunday through Thursday in one of our suites. Enjoy afternoon snacks by the large fireplace in our parlor or outside on the wrap-around porch. Cuddle up for a movie in your room; enjoy breakfast in bed and a noon check-out. Rate: $175 per couple Valid Through: Ongoing About The Lafayette Inn: Just 90 miles from Manhattan and 60 miles from Philadelphia; we are located in charming, historic Easton, Pennsylvania. 18 guest rooms and suites in an 1895 Georgian mansion. Exceptional dining choices and eclectic shopping await you downtown. Web: www.lafayetteinn.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (610) 253-4500, Toll Free: (800) 509-6990 Oregon, Coast, Seaside Family Reunion Multiple Unit Property for up to 26 Property: Weiss’ Paradise Suites & Vacation Rentals Package Includes: Discounted rates through June 2011. Two 3 bedroom houses and a duplex with 4 bedrooms. Entire property has 10 bedrooms, 7.25 bathrooms, 22 beds. 26 people. Terrific location, close to everything. Rate: Mention Romantic Inns & Hotels for discount up to 20% off. Valid Through: June, 30, 2011 About Weiss’ Paradise Suites & Vacation Rentals: Our vacation rental property is located very close to Broadway St. and the beach in Seaside, Oregon. Wonderful units, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Web: www.SeasideSuites.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (503) 738-6691, Toll Free: (800) 738-6691 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 6 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Featured Properties Click on the links below to view full page profiles with photos in this directory. Arizona, Southern, Sasabe Rancho De La Osa Guest Ranch California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara, Solvang Hadsten House Inn & Spa California, Deserts, Palm Springs Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism Touchstone Inn, Spa & Gallery New York, Hudson Valley Hudson Valley Lodging Association North Carolina, Coast, Ocean Isle Beach Winds Resort Beach Club California, North Coast, Ft. Bragg Weller House Inn North Carolina, Tryon (Blue Ridge Mountains) 1906 Pine Crest Inn & Restaurant Florida, Apalachicola Coombs House Inn Ohio, Northeast, Bucyrus Hideaway Country Inn Florida, Southeast, Delray Beach Crane’s Beach House Hotel & Tiki Bar Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, Hawely Woodloch Resort Georgia, Coast, St. Simons Island Ocean Lodge Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, South Sterling French Manor Massachusetts, Berkshires, Lee Devonfield Country Inn Massachusetts, Connecticut River Valley, Hadley Ivory Creek Bed & Breakfast New Hampshire, Merrimack Valley, Bedford Bedford Village Inn New Jersey - Shore, Cape May Bedford Inn New Mexico - North Central, Taos Virginia, Tidewater, Virginia Beach Beach Spa Bed & Breakfast Washington, Islands, Deer Harbor Place At Cayou Cove Washington, North Cascades, Mt. Baker Mt. Baker Lodging Wisconsin, Northern, Sturgeon Bay White Lace Inn Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island Area, Sooke Sooke Harbour House Canada, Toronto, Ontario Windsor Arms Hotel France, Challain la Potherie, Loire Valley Chateau de Challain South Carolina, Upcountry, Landrum Red Horse Inn Italy, Florence, Firenze B&B La Dimora del Centro Vermont, Northern, Stowe Governor’s House in Hyde Park Switzerland, Graubünden, Engadin Hotel Meisser Virginia, Lexington Area, Steeles Tavern Alpine Hideaway Cottages Switzerland, Bern, Interlaken Baeren Hotel Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Stanley Milton House Inn Bed & Breakfast Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 7 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Virginia, Lexington Area, Steeles Tavern Alpine Hideaway Cottages For a romantic getaway in the Shenandoah Valley, consider our Ivy Cottage; this secluded Virginia cottage sits atop the highest point with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains from the front porch. While staying at the Ivy Cottage, you can cook on the BBQ grill and view the golden sunsets from our comfortable deck chairs. The back deck of this cottage has a hot tub and lounge chairs overlooking 100 acres of woods. You will be pampered inside with a two-person Jacuzzi bath, king poster bed, with skylights, wood burning stone fireplace, 32” satellite TV/VCR/DVD/CD player, free high speed Internet, full linen service, custom luxurious robes and a fully appointed kitchen. The Pond View Cottage overlooks our one acre pond where wildlife abounds with visits from our blue heron who “fishes” in our stocked pond. Cabins feature central heat and air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, a two-person Jacuzzi tub, skylights, front porch, gas grill and complete linen service with robes, extra pillows, blankets and towels. The optional breakfast plan delivers a basket to the door with juice, milk, fresh fruit, yogurt, Eileen’s granola and muffins. Visit the nearby historic towns of Harrisonburg, Lexington, Charlottesville and Staunton where you will enjoy antiquing, art galleries, bicycling, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, live theater, museums, parks, shopping and wineries. Accolades: AAA: 3 Diamonds Lodging, Mobil Travel Guide: 3 Stars Lodging Phone: 540-377-9261. 800-895-6121 Web: www.alpinehideaway.com Email: [email protected] Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 8 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index France, Challain la Potherie, Loire Valley Chateau de Challain Designed by Visconti, and built by Rene Honde, the Chateau de Challain was completed in 1854 as a private residence for Count Rochefoucauld and his family. The structure is a marvel to behold; 150ft limestone walls contain 365 windows, 52 fireplaces, and 12 turrets, as well as countless sculptural details along the facade. The splendor continues inside. Masterfully carved wood paneling and cabinetry, stunning hand-painted ceilings, and flawlessly chosen decor make each salon an historic holidays experience. Situated on beautiful grounds, the Chateau complex makes up one corner of a small village, which also has shops, a cathedral, and many summer events. The Chateau is now open for both overnight guests and day visitors, and also hosts wedding receptions and other events, your chateau holidays in France destination. At the Chateau de Challain all of our accommodation has been refurbished to a standard that offers the grand design of the nineteenth century, with the luxury of today’s building technology, all conveniences are available at the chateau. Each suite includes robes, slippers, a hairdryer, private w/c, bath and tea & coffee making facilities. We aim to make your holidays in France truly memorable. Guests marvel at the cuisine that Chateau de Challain has to offer. With an on-site chef, a full wine cellar, and fresh regional produce, every meal is a new opportunity to savor the best tastes of the Loire Valley. Location: 30 nw of Angers in the LoireValley Guest Rooms: 2; Suites: 4 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Afternoon Wine Reception, Afternoon hors d’oeuvres Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Pets Allowed Phone: 33-241-924726 Web: www.chateauchallain.com Email: [email protected] Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 9 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index New Hampshire, Merrimack Valley, Bedford Bedford Village Inn A recipient of AAA Four Diamond Award for 23 consecutive years, 12 Awards of Excellence from Distinctive Restaurants of North America, and 18 annual Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence. The Bedford Village Inn was once the site of a working farm built in 1810. Through a multi-million dollar restoration, the original residence became the home of our nationally acclaimed Four Diamond restaurant. The original barn was transformed into fourteen luxury guest suites, which offer the most modern amenities to today’s guests, yet are filled with elegant and charming details. Twin silos from the original property stand sentry to our magnificent Great Hall that soars three stories high and provides the most unique event site in New England. Each of our fourteen guest suites is individually appointed. The drape of an opulent fabric, the luxury of one-of-a-kind furniture or the crafted details in even the smallest pieces is intended to please the eye. Perhaps you’ll luxuriate in your private whirlpool bath...surrounded by Italian marble and polished brass. Dining: There is one aspect of the Bedford Village Inn’s philosophy that is absolutely rigid and inflexible: To use only the freshest indigenous ingredients in preparing the most exquisite New England regional cuisine. And because these ingredients change with the seasons, our menus also change frequently to take the best advantage of them. The Bedford Village Inn has been known for its impressive wine cellar for over 20 years offering 8,000 bottles and 750 labels for both the novice and sophisticated enophile. Accolades: AAA Four Diamond Award - Inn and Restaurant, 24th consecutive year. DiRona Award - (Distinguished Restaurants of North America), 1996-2009 Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis Phone: (603) 472-2001, (800) 852-1166 Web: www.bedfordvillageinn.com Email: [email protected] Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 10 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Vermont, Northern, Stowe Governor’s House in Hyde Park A comfortable bed & breakfast inn with the gracious elegance of an earlier time. Centerpiece of the quiet village of Hyde Park, just nine miles from the world-class resort of Stowe, Vermont, the fully-restored historic mansion offers the quintessential New England holiday. Perfect for a honeymoon or romantic weekend getaway, it is also ideal for family reunions, intimate weddings, or simply enjoying the fall foliage or sleigh rides in the scenic countryside. Charm and luxury abound inside this distinctive inn furnished with antiques, bedroom fireplaces, in-room WiFi, and a well-stocked library. We serve a full English afternoon tea and do Jane Austen weekends. We have lots of specials including a very affordable all-inclusive elopement package so easy it’s called Elope to Vermont: It’s a Piece of Cake! You’ll find fresh flowers, bedroom fireplaces, cozy robes, a great movie library, even hot chocolate at bedtime. And you’ll always find a warm welcome. Weddings and Elopements: The Governor’s House is a perfect setting for an intimate wedding. All arrangements & menus are custom designed to suit your style & your budget. Please contact us for details or consider our all-inclusive Elope to Vermont: It’s a Piece of Cake Special. Use the library, the dining room, the back portico or the entire inn for a very special private gathering. We will create a menu to suit your individual needs. Lodging Type: Bed & Breakfast Facilities: Wedding Facilities, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis Phone: 802-888-6888. 866-800-6888 Web: www.OneHundredMain.com Email: [email protected] Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 11 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index South Carolina, Upcountry, Landrum Red Horse Inn The Red Horse Inn is a South Carolina bed and breakfast located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, creating the perfect backdrop for your romantic weekend getaways, memorable honeymoon vacation or important corporate retreat. The Main Inn offers two large rooms with generous glass doors that flow onto a vine draped arbor patio. The expansive Blue Ridge Mountains can be viewed from inside as well as from under the arbor and extensive patio. A garden filled courtyard with pond and patio complete the romantic scene. Six bedroom suites, each with a fireplace and whirlpool, are available for your choosing as you explore our diverse area. Each suite is decorated in a different style. Some rooms are designed for the ultimate romantic weekend. Others are better suited for the perfect getaway. The East Room and Gable Room provide private entrances for additional privacy. The other four rooms are located off our beautiful garden filled courtyard. All of the Inn Rooms have a delightful “kitchen closet” providing a plentiful breakfast that allows you to sleep as late as you like. Six Victorian cottages, each with a kitchen, bedroom, bath and living room with fireplace may be reserved. Three of the cottages have whirlpool tubs. The Springhouse and Hayloft Cottages have private outdoor hot tubs. Our masseuse is offering our guests $10 off any in-room or in-cottage massage. Accolades: 2008 Top 10 Romantic Inns”, American Historic Inns Lodging Type: Bed & Breakfast Location: 30 Minutes from Greenville, South Carolina Number of Guest Rooms: 12, Suites: 6 On Premise: Hiking, bird watching, fishing Phone: 864-895-4968 Web: www.theredhorseinn.com Email: [email protected] Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 12 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Ohio, Northeast, Bucyrus Hideaway Country Inn Our B&B is the perfect choice for Romantic Getaways, Outdoor Weddings, Corporate Retreats, Class and Family Reunions, Dinner Parties, Seminars or just a relaxing Spa weekend. Our Inn is nestled in six acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens that gently beckon the weary traveler to stroll, relax, and enjoy. Each of our twelve guest rooms is unique and filled with treasures from over twenty years of collecting. Decorated in a casually elegant design, the home is inviting, relaxing and comfortable. Immerse yourself in the gracious comfort and elegant convenience of Mid-Ohio’s premier lodging and event location. We will ignite your romantic getaway with our beautiful themed guest rooms and suites with Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces. Check out our exceptional Romantic Getaway packages. Choose from any of our Romantic Add-ons to spice up your special night! Or be creative—our staff will be happy to customize your stay with special requests. We are pleased to offer you the luxury of our many on-site Spa services provided by a licensed massage therapist. You might choose to indulge in a Full Body Massage, experience the deep relief of a Hot Stone Massage, fall in love with an exotic Complete Thai Foot Massage, or bask in the radiance of a Body Salt Massage. Accolades: “Alone Together staying in all day isn’t a bad idea at cozy Bucyrus Getaway,” Columbus Dispatch. Location: 1.5 hours South West of Cleveland, 1.5 Hrs South East of Toledo, 1 hour north of Columbus Ohio Guest Rooms: 12; Suites: 8 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Afternoon Wine Reception, Afternoon hors d’oeuvres, Box Lunches Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Fitness Center, Spa, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis, Pets Allowed Web: www.HideAwayInn.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (419) 562-3013, Toll Free: (800) 570-8233 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 13 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index New Mexico - North Central, Taos Touchstone Inn, Spa & Gallery Secluded on in-town acreage with exquisite views, Touchstone Inn Spa, and Gallery is located on property adjacent to Taos Pueblo lands and is considered to be medicine land by the native peoples. This is the first private property touched by the Rio Pueblo exiting from the sacred Blue Lake high up in the mountains. Guests experience cozy fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, historic and romantic common areas, private patios, lush gardens with mature trees, fountains, a labyrinth, and lots of wildflowers. Parts of Touchstone are over 200 years old. Touchstone can accommodate events and weddings up to 150 outdoors and 50 indoors. Touchstone has sponsored computer workshops, painting encounters, aria workshops, meditation groups, bicycle groups, international art student groups, poetry and writing workshops, yoga groups - keep us in mind for your next event. Wedding Facilities: Make your wedding exquisite at Touchstone. There are many wonderful garden sites to choose from, with mountain view, in front of the natural fountain at the base of huge cottonwood tree. Spa rooms are onsite with independent therapists who offer beauty facials, massages, and wraps Lodging Type: Bed & Breakfast Location: One mile North of Taos Plaza. Accolades: “The place to stay in Taos,” USA Today. “An Adobe Haven, Touchstone offers the perfect refuge.” Taos News Guest Rooms: 2; Suites: 1 Facilities: Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Spa, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis Web: www.touchstoneinn.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (575) 758-0192 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 14 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Massachusetts, Connecticut River Valley, Hadley Ivory Creek Bed & Breakfast Nestled on twenty-four peaceful wooded acres on the Mount Holyoke Range in beautiful Western Massachusetts, Ivory Creek Bed and Breakfast Inn is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered by the weary traveler looking for elegant yet comfortable lodging in a peaceful natural setting. The wrap-around front porch as well as the many decks and balconies allow guests the opportunity to truly appreciate the beauty of nature up close and unspoiled while enjoying a premier bed and breakfast voted as one of “New England’s Best”. Enjoy the antics of the chipmunks or marvel at the grace of a butterfly as it soars through the flower gardens. Count the wild turkeys that parade across the back yard. Watch as the deer harvest fruit just as it’s ready to pick and experience Western Massachusetts, the Pioneer Valley, the Five College Area and unique Amherst and Northampton like never before! Ivory Creek Bed and Breakfast Inn offers comfortable and spacious guest rooms, each uniquely decorated with antique and reproduction furnishings, warm hardwood floors with oriental carpets, private baths with tub and shower and working gas fireplaces. A handicapped accessible bedroom with a fabulous over-sized luxury bath and private deck is available on the first floor. All rooms have air-conditioning, ceiling fans and wireless Internet access as well. Gourmet breakfasts, served throughout the morning in the spacious dining room with fireplace, on the plant-filled sun porch or out on the back deck weather permitting, may include such items as Mimi’s Puffed French Toast, Fresh Herb and Garlic Cheese Eggs, Lemon Souffle Pancakes, Hot Cinnamon Sticky Buns or Tod’s Red Pepper Tomato Surprise. Location: 2 hrs. west of Boston; 3 hr North of NYC Email: [email protected] Web: www.ivorycreek.com Phone: (413) 587-3115, Toll Free: (866) 331-3115 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 15 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Massachusetts, Berkshires, Lee Devonfield Country Inn Centrally located, yet a world apart, Devonfield Inn is set on a 32 acre pastoral meadow shaded by graceful birch trees, with the rolling tapestry of the Berkshire Hills beyond. This 200 year old historic estate home has been graciously updated and is filled with fine antiques. It is sophisticated, yet comfortable and inviting. Devonfield’s upscale suites and bedrooms are all beautifully appointed, spacious and offer modern private baths. Quilts, down comforters, plush sheets, towels, CD players and TV/VCRS enhance every room along with handmade chocolates and bottled water. Many have woodburning fireplaces, Jacuzzis and fine terry robes. For your comfort, the Inn is completely air conditioned and provides wireless Internet. The guest pantry is always open and is stocked with treats. There is a refrigerator and a microwave as well. A fireside (fall and winter) candlelit gourmet breakfast is served on fine china accompanied by classical music. Breakfast includes a bountiful buffet followed by a specially selected hot entree served tableside each day. Follow breakfast with a stroll through the flower-filled gardens, play tennis, or take a dip in the heated pool, and then enjoy the best in cultural and recreational activities in all seasons. Or, just relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, snooze in a hammock (or by a roaring fire), have afternoon refreshments or a complimentary cordial in the living room. Accolades: Fodor’s: “From the moment we stepped in to this elegant English country inn, we felt at home. The innkeepers were welcoming and warm. Our room was spectacular - working fireplace and a view out in to the snow covered meadow and mountains beyond.” Facilities: Wedding & meeting facilities, heated swimming pool, tennis court, Jacuzzis, fireplaces, exercise room, centrally located near all attractions, bountiful breakfast. Phone: 413 243-3298, 800-664-0880 Web: www.devonfield.com Email: innkeeper@devonfield.com Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 16 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Georgia, Coast, St. Simons Island Ocean Lodge As though delicately transported from Old World Italy with all the details of tradition and comforts of modernity, Ocean Lodge is nestled in the Golden Isles of Georgia, just steps from the shores of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Whether delighting the luxury-seeking vacationer, providing a refreshing change for corporate retreats, or dazzling wedding guests with spectacular rooftop receptions, this special place will be uniquely yours. Ocean Lodge renders Florentine beauty uniquely set along the southern Georgia coastline. Old World elegance is exuded in venues throughout the hotel, including a spectacular ocean view rooftop terrace and lounge. Fifteen spacious and well-appointed ocean view guest rooms are so luxurious; you’ll find it impossible not to relax. A full kitchen, separate bedroom area, and beautifully furnished sitting space all open onto your own private verandah. Our rooms are detailed with the romance and mystique of European villas, yet provide the extras of large-screen televisions in every room, WiFi, a roof-top lounge, and a centralized location close to some of St. Simon’s finest restaurants, and the historic lighthouse. With a Butler Staff to enhance your experience, additional amenities are only a request away. Stroll about the shops in the quaint village of St. Simons Island. Choose to enjoy a massage from our certified massage therapist on your ocean view verandah, or take a bike ride on the beach, enjoy a workout, play a round of golf, go boating. Location: Across street from Atlantic Ocean Guest Rooms: 3; Suites: 15 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Afternoon hors d’oeuvres, Box Lunches Facilities: Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Fitness Center, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis, Outdoor Pool Web: www.oceanlodgessi.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (912) 291-4300, (866) 634-1647 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 17 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Florida, Southeast, Delray Beach Crane’s Beach House Hotel & Tiki Bar Recently hailed by USA Weekend as one of four “unique getaway spots” for a romantic weekend, Crane’s Beach House in Delray Beach offers an incredible Key West-like experience just one block away from the Atlantic Ocean. Guest can enjoy Spa Treatments at Crane’s Beach House in the privacy of their rooms or by the pool. A fun and festive boutique hotel with 27 distinctive and luxurious guest suites, Crane’s Beach House is nestled within a lush, tropical setting that creates a tranquil environment, even though it just steps away from the shops and restaurants along Delray’s happening Atlantic Avenue. The 27 guest suites at Crane’s Beach House are all unique, each with their own tropical artwork, colorful fabrics, rattan décor, flat screen TVs and a variety of special amenities. Completely renovated in 2002, the hotel offers the charm of old Floridian charm, where guests can smell the jasmine in the air or relax next to the waterfall cascading off of the main pool area. The rustling of the palms in the breeze and the white sand under the lounge chairs makes everyone feel like they’ve arrived at their own private oasis – all enhanced by the warm and friendly support staff anxious to respond to the needs of every guest, from dinner reservations, spa reservations to inside tips for first time visitors to Palm Beach County. The poolside Tiki Bar is stocked with an array of tropical drinks, wines and both domestic and imported beer, with a music-filled happy hour on Fridays and Saturdays. Accolades: Boca Magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated, Florida Travel, Caribbean Life, National Geographic, Marie Claire Location: 20 Miles south of West Palm Beach; 20 miles north of Ft. Lauderdale Rooms: 7; Suites: 20 Facilities: Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Internet Access, Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Web: www.CranesBeachHouse.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 561-278-1700, Toll Free: 866-372-7263 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 18 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index New York, Hudson Valley Hudson Valley Lodging Association A collection of over 30 bed and breakfasts, country inns and guest houses that span six counties. Climb our mountains, walk our walking trails, kayak our river, rock climb as far as your spirit will take you... it’s all part of your adventure. Enjoy what the Hudson River Valley has to offer, we will be here waiting to greet you, at your day’s end. Come and experience the warmth and graciousness of our Bed & Breakfasts, Guest Houses and Country Inns. The historic Hudson Valley is home to Presidents, famous artists, and inventors. Visit our country manor homes and “summer cottages” from a bygone era, enjoy their magnificent gardens and breathtaking views. Come & see where history was made, as you make your way up and down the valley. Phone: 845-548-1670 Web: www.hudsonvalleylodging.com Email: [email protected] Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 19 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Stanley Milton House Inn Bed & Breakfast The Milton House Bed and Breakfast is a unique 1913 historic Southern Colonial home that was ordered from the Sears Roebuck catalogue, one of 100,000 Sears homes ordered and assembled by the owners. There are many in existence today, two here on Main Street, Stanley, attesting to the quality and design of their construction. The Milton House derives it’s name from the model name in the mail order catalog. Enjoy one of our antique appointed rooms in the Main House with private bath and fireplace (one with a Jacuzzi tub for two) or spend some romantic time in one of the Log Cabin suites with fireplaces and their own private Jacuzzi type hot tubs. All guests have the option to a full breakfast or having a continental breakfast delivered to their door each morning. Guests will be asked at check in for their preference. Our luxury cabins come with everything you need for a memorable getaway. For those special occasions, arrangements can be made to have gift baskets or flowers in your room upon arrival. Milton House Bed and Breakfast Inn is in the Shenandoah River Valley nestled between the Massanutten Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, near the Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest, Skyline Drive, New Market Battlefield and the Massanutten Ski Resort, Antique shops, Vineyards, Canoeing, Great Fishing, Hiking. Lodging Type: Bed & Breakfast Accolades: AAA Three Diamond s Location: 7 miles south of Luray in the Shenandoah River Valley near the famous Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive. Guest Rooms: 3; Cabins: 2 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Box Lunches Facilities: Meeting & Wedding Facilities, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis Web: www.miltonhouseinn.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (540) 778-2495 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 20 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index New Jersey - Shore, Cape May Bedford Inn Located in Cape May, New Jersey just a very short block to the beach, near many fine restaurants and shops. A Victorian Bed and Breakfast, we are open all year and provide the setting for the perfect romantic getaway where you can leave your hectic lifestyle behind. Take a stroll, bicycle ride or go back in time on a horse & carriage ride through the streets of our enchanting Victorian Village by the sea. No matter what the season, Cape May offers a magical moment in time where couples can admire the famed Victorian architecture with its exuberant gingerbread trim, play on the beach or see some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Bedford Inn, one of Cape May’s most elegant B&B’s, shows off its beautiful chandeliers, hand painted murals and stunning antiques. Sit on the rockers, located on the first or second floor verandas, and listen to the relaxing sounds of the waves breaking on the Cape May beaches. In the colder months, sit on the closed in porch, warmed by a small fireplace, playing one of our board games or finishing a puzzle left over from a previous guest. Lodging Type: Bed & Breakfast Accolades: Preferred Inns of NJ Location: Exit 0 on the Garden State Parkway Guest Rooms: 7; Suites: 3 Meals: Breakfast Facilities: Wedding Facilities Web: www.bedfordinn.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 609 884 4158, Toll Free: 866-215-9507 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 21 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Virginia, Tidewater, Virginia Beach Beach Spa Bed & Breakfast The multi Award Winning - Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast, an elegant Virginia Beach landmark, is centrally located to Virginia Beach Resort, 3 blocks to the Ocean and short drive to Norfolk. The charming beach cottage, circa 1937, has been transformed into a mini spa resort. Majestic porches, butterfly bushes and a cascading waterfall welcome guests into the enchanting retreat. Historical post cards decorate the Inn. Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast is a great alternative to hotel accommodations and perfect for a romantic getaway. All 8 beautifully appointed rooms feature private bathrooms which may include hydro body massage, steamer, rainfall shower, Travertine tile or jetted tub. HDTV, cable, internet hookups, WiFi are throughout, accommodating the business traveler and vacationer alike. A 3rd floor spa tower awakens your senses to a warm ocean sunrise and the year round heated outdoor spa pool rejuvenates your spirit Start off the day with a delicious breakfast and relaxing massage or keep up with the locals walking on the beach and riding bikes. The boardwalk, Convention Center, historical Lifeguard Station Museum, Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, 24th Street Performing Arts stage and many other attractions are within walking distance (3 to 6 blocks). Many vacationers like to travel to historical Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown for the day. Accolades: 2008-2009 Best Remodel in Tidewater. Tidewater Builders Association. 2008-2009 Location: Virginia Beach Ocean Front Resort Central Guest Rooms: 8; Suites: 2 Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon Wine Reception, Afternoon hors d’oeuvres, Box Lunches Facilities: Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Internet Access, in room couples massage, spa tower for individual massages, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis, Outdoor Pool Web: www.beachspabnb.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (574) 221-2621, Toll Free: (888) 422-2630 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 22 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, South Sterling French Manor The French Manor offers award-winning lodging and dining in an enchanting stone chateau. The guestrooms are designed to emphasize both privacy and luxury while maintaining the intimate atmosphere of a country inn. There are fireplace and Jacuzzi suites and a carriage house. The Inn’s new spa, Le Spa Foret, offers spa treatments from pedicures to romantic couples’ massages are available. Indoor pool and hot tub as well as a fitness room. The elegant dining room at The French Manor features a 40 foot vaulted ceiling and two massive fireplaces. Request a table near the terrace for a wonderful view of the Pocono Mountains, or a table by the fireplace for later dining. Breakfast in nice weather can be accommodated on the stone veranda. Our gourmet dinner menu features both Classical and Nouvelle French Cuisine. Candlelight dining, culinary expertise, and our pampering staff make each meal a memorable dining experience. There is cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, tobogganing, automatic turn-down service in the evening with Godiva chocolates, and cocktails available on request. Accolades: AAA Four Diamonds 2011 for both accommodations and restaurant. Featured in Destinations Travel Magazine as a premier location for a Destination Wedding. “Dinner Fit for a King,” Philadelphia Inquirer. Lodging Type: Country Inn Location: 25 miles north of Stroudsburg, 5 miles south of Lake Wallenpaupack Guest Rooms: 6; Suites: 9 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Box Lunches Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Fitness Center, Spa, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis, Indoor Pool Web: www.thefrenchmanor.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (570) 676-3244, Toll Free: (877) 720-6090 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 23 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, Hawely Woodloch Resort Nestled in the pristine forests of the Pocono Mountains Lake Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Woodloch Resort is the ideal destination for family vacations, reunions, weddings and corporate retreats. Featuring a private lake and miles of beautiful scenery, this 250 acre resort is located only two and a half hours from New York City and is the perfect combination of old world charm, gracious hospitality, and modern resort conveniences. Woodloch, an award-winning resort and championship golf course offers year-round excitement. Like a CRUISE ON LAND, Woodloch’s all-inclusive packages provide 3 delicious and abundant meals daily, endless activities, entertainment, amenities and a variety of accommodation choices from classic standard rooms to waterfront suites with wet bar and private balconies. The accommodations offer a variety of choices that will suit any size family or group. Three different plans are offered, determined by size, location and appointments of accommodations. All American plans include meals (there are four on-site restaurants), activities, use of amenities, and entertainment. The Lodge at Woodloch is a full-service luxury destination spa resort, offering complete vacation spa programs and packages in a pristine mountain retreat environment Accolades: One Of America’s Favorite Family Vacation Resorts”Better Homes & Gardens. Location: 2 hours from NYC Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Facilities: Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Fitness Center, Spa, Golf, Tennis Courts, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis, Outdoor Pool, Indoor Pool Phone: 570-685-8000. 800-572-6658 Web: www.woodloch.com Email: [email protected] Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 24 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Wisconsin, Northern, Sturgeon Bay White Lace Inn The romantic White Lace Inn is located in the heart of scenic Door County Wisconsin, a honeymooning destination since the early 1900’s. Secluded beaches, bluffs overlooking the islands, lighthouses to visit, plus much more. The White Lace Inn, an 18th century Victorian Inn located in beautiful Door County, Wisconsin! Enter our world and experience the tranquility and tradition that our guests return to year after year. Stroll through the lush gardens that include informal perennials, rose bushes, a white gazebo, and beautiful pond. Winding pathways connect the four turn-of-the-century homes that include 18 suites and rooms. 18 inviting guest rooms in four turn of the century neighboring homes furnished in antiques, queen or king size Victorian beds, oversize whirlpool & fireplaces. We invite you to experience our world of gracious elegance, sincere hospitality, and attention to detail and quality in cozy rooms and extravagant suites. These rooms are uniquely appointed with antiques and hand-picked fabrics and wallpaper. Wedding Facilities: We have had over 700 couples married here. The White Lace Inn is a Victorian country inn with 18 guest rooms and suites. We don’t have room for large groups, but we can easily host intimate weddings and elopements of 6 people or less. There is a wonderful gazebo in our garden that is the perfect spot in nice weather. Lodging Type: Bed & Breakfast Location: Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin United States, Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin United States Guest Rooms: 13; Suites: 5 Meals: Breakfast Facilities: Wedding Facilities, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis Web: www.WhiteLaceInn.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (920) 743-1105 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 25 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Washington, Islands, Deer Harbor Place At Cayou Cove Imagine your own private beach, a crackling fire, a sunset view across the harbor. These and more are yours at The Place At Cayou Cove, Orcas Island’s most luxurious waterfront B&B cottages situated on nearly five acres at the head of Deer Harbor. The accommodations are comfortably sophisticated and furnished with items from the owners’ personal collection of European and Asian antiques. Each cottage overlooks the water and has a private hot tub. Each also has a wood burning fireplace, satellite 32” HDTV/DVD and CD player, complimentary Wireless Internet access, and well appointed kitchens. Fax and e-mail services are available. Upon arrival, you’ll find fresh flowers, a welcome champagne and local hand crafted aritisan chocolates. Robes and slippers, candles, Italian sheets and Scandia Down Eurobeds and pillows, and local Pelindaba Lavender Farm toiletries are there to pamper you. You’ll find service attentive without being intrusive. From conceirge service to a massage or yoga session at your cottage, we are here to help make your stay a memorable one. A traditional Northwest breakfast is brought to your cottage each morning. A wine and hors d’oeuvres tray is available each evening in the high season. Lodging Type: Bed & Breakfast Accolades: Andrew Harper Travel B&B of the Year, USA, 2006; Travel + Leisure Top 25 U.S. Seaside Inns, 2009; American Historic Inns’ Top Ten Most Romantic Inns; Twice featured in Sunset Magazine. Location: Orcas Island 90 miles northwest of Seattle, Washington Guest Rooms: 3 Luxury Cottages Full Breakfast Served (included in Full-Service rate); Suites: Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon hors d’oeuvres Facilities: Wedding Facilities, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis Web: www.cayoucove.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (360) 376-3199 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 26 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index North Carolina, Tryon (Blue Ridge Mountains) 1906 Pine Crest Inn & Restaurant Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 1906 Pine Crest Inn & Restaurant was constructed in 1906, and has welcomed guests since equestrian Carter Brown converted it to an inn in 1917. Once a favorite of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, the Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the Inn features 35 luxury guest rooms; four in the main Pine Crest Lodge and the remainder in ten outlying cottages. Original buildings, including a 240-year-old log cabin, a woodcutter cottage, and a stone cottage, add to its charm. Each of the guest rooms has a private bath, telephone, television and VCR, and many rooms feature sitting rooms, fireplaces, and whirlpool baths. The AAA Four-Diamond restaurant, furnished in the style of an English Tavern, serves new American cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients that highlight the efforts of local farmers. The up-to-date conference center is the perfect location for corporate meetings, executive retreats, team-building/training sessions and weddings. Awards/Recognitions: AAA Four-Diamond Award for both the inn and restaurant for thirteen consecutive years. Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. Condé Nast Johansens Recommended. Fodor’s Guide 3 Stars. National Register of Historical Places. Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America. Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding & Meeting Facilities, Spa services are available, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis, Pets Allowed Specials Page: www.pinecrestinn.com/packages.html Web: www.pinecrestinn.com, Phone: 828-859-9135, 800-633-3001 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 27 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Italy, Florence, Firenze B&B La Dimora del Centro “La Dimora del Centro” bed and breakfast is completely renovated (we opened on march 8th 2009) and features 3 fascinating rooms (“Agnese”, “Caterina”, “Costanza”) equipped with all comforts and a tea room (“Lavinia”) at your disposal all day long, where you can prepare your own free cup of tea, coffee or infusion. Situated in the heart of the ancient city centre of Florence, La Dimora del Centro in piazza della Repubblica offers a new and breathtaking view of Florence itself with one of the most exciting sights on the city artistic and historical treasures such as the Donatello’s Statue of Abundance. La Dimora del Centro in piazza della Repubblica is an establishment suitable for those guests who wish to have a pleasant stay in one of the most important historical buildings of the city dating back to the 19th century. High standard services, care of details and all the comforts we can offer beyond the usual mass tourism model are the characteristics which make the stay in our B&B an extraordinary way to know and live Florence. In this ancient palace Eugenio Montale used to write his poems, sitting at the tables of the famous Cafè “Giubbe Rosse”. This palace was once the seat of the main Florentine newspapers such as La Nazione. Lodging Type: Bed & Breakfast Accolades: www.tripadvisor.it/Hotel_Review-g187895-d1415619Reviews Location: In the heart of Florence..., Florence city center Guest Rooms: 3; Suites: Meals: Breakfast Facilities: Internet Access Web: www.ladimoradelcentro.it Email: [email protected] Phone: +39 055 2399269 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 28 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Washington, North Cascades, Mt. Baker Mt. Baker Lodging Discover a unique vacation experience with Mt. Baker Lodging. Each home is privately owned, individually unique, and just minutes from the Glacier Mountain Village. You are furnished with linens, towels, and kitchenware appropriate to the occupancy limits of each home. Glacier Mountain Village sits in a pristine valley at the entrance to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Here you’ll find great restaurants, a grocery store, the forestry service info center and town services. Each home has a unique character that reflects the Pacific Northwest. If you’re in the mood for “rustic” or “contemporary”, we most likely will have a property to suit your individual taste. Our accommodations range from cozy cabins for two, and family cabins, (cribs available) to spacious group chalets. And you can be as close to or as far away from the action as you want. All of our current rentals are listed on our website - there you will find updated information on current and new listings. Or call us with your requirements, and we’ll find a property that will match what you’re looking for! Available Options Include Hot Tubs, VCR’s, Fireplace, Wood Stove, Sauna, Propane BBQ, Dishwasher, and Game Rooms. Once you select your property, just call us with your arrival date, number of guests and length of stay, and we’ll take care of the rest. We give you the privacy of your own home while you enjoy your stay in beautiful surroundings. Some areas have their own parks and playgrounds open year round. There are miles of hiking trails, leading to glacier lakes, icy streams and thundering falls, beautiful year round! Web: www.mtbakerlodging.com Phone: 360-599-2453, 800-709-7669 Email: [email protected] Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 29 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Canada, Toronto, Ontario Windsor Arms Hotel At the Windsor Arms, historic and new-millennium amenities are fused together to create a delicate balance of old-world charm and modern decadence. In fact, the building dates back to 1927 when the University of Toronto, with its neo-Gothic buildings and distinctive piers, porches, and crests were architectural marvels of the burgeoning metropolis. Consecutively voted the #1 hotel in Toronto by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, the Windsor Arms Hotel is nestled on a quiet street ideally located just steps away from Yorkville, the heart of Toronto’s most fashionable shopping and entertainment district. An aura of warmth, discreet luxury, and the latest technology combined with our exceptional level of service makes Windsor Arms Toronto’s most luxurious boutique hotel. Behind our century-old portals are 28 newly-appointed luxury suites with 24-hour butler service. The Windsor Arms is host to the Courtyard Cafe - open for Sunday brunch and special events; Prime Steakhouse - open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spa Services: The Spa offers fully serviced individual treatment rooms, swimming pool and exercise facilities. Wedding Facilities: For a truly magical wedding, there is no better venue than the Windsor Arms Hotel. Our capable and masterful catering staff will ensure your day is memorable and all you had hoped for. Accolades: “A hushed retreat with rich wood detailing and one of the city’s best spas.” - Condé Nast Traveller Guest Rooms: 4; Suites: 26 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Fitness Center, Spa, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis Web: www.windsorarmshotel.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 416.971.9666, Toll Free: 877.999.2767 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 30 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island Area, Sooke Sooke Harbour House Sooke Harbour House is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, on a bluff looking out at the Sooke Harbour, the Straits of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountain Range. We are fortunate to be in an area that is unsurpassed for beauty year round and is rich in recreational opportunities. Relaxation, romance and restoration of body and soul, as well as our fresh Pacific Northwest Seafood, attract vital people to our Inn. Our twenty-eight guest rooms have water views, wood-burning fireplaces, private baths, decks or balconies and wet bars. Each is unique with antiques, collectibles and works by local artists and artisans. Our award winning restaurant features the freshest of local seafood, meats and produce. Our menu changes on a daily basis. We actively support our local farmers, gardeners and fishermen. Our grounds are planned as an edible landscape, with indigenous plants, common and unusual herbs. Many of the flavours used by our chefs come from our own edible gardens. Sooke Harbour House Sea-renity Spa features our Thalasso therapy Program. Thalasso therapy means “sea” therapy and uses the nutrients in seawater and seaweed to nourish and cleanse the body. In our exquisite atmosphere, your dramatic ocean view guestroom is transformed into an elegant, understated, intimate spa. Accolades: Gold Award, Best Vancouver Island Restaurant, Vancouver Magazine Lodging Type: Boutique Hotel Location: 45 minutes from Victoria BC Guest Rooms: 28; Suites: Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Box Lunches Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Spa, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis, Pets Allowed Web: www.sookeharbourhouse.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 250-642-3421 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 31 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Arizona, Southern, Sasabe Rancho De La Osa Guest Ranch Rancho De La Osa is a 300 year old ranch property located 65 miles from Tucson and is one of the last great haciendas in America. Established as a guest ranch in 1923, Rancho De La Osa’s history has been lovingly preserved in the beautiful buildings that rest comfortably in the rolling grasslands of the high Sonoran Desert. Meal times are focused around quality food and wine, and daytime activities include horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, nature walks, and bird watching. Rancho De La Osa’s themed weekends can include cowboy cookouts, wine tasting dinners, cooking lessons, cattle round ups and informal western dance instruction. The outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, peace garden and massage services provide a holistic approach to your restoration and relaxation. The hacienda, built between the 1830’s and 1860’s, today houses two dining rooms and four salons, with fireplaces for warmth and guest relaxation. The adobe walls of the hacienda are more than two feet thick, providing natural cooling protection from the summer heat and warmth from the late night winter chill. The territorial-style guest quarters, made from ancient clays of the ranch, are wonderfully serene, simply elegant and perfectly weathered. The 21 adobe guest rooms are uniquely and vibrantly furnished with Mexican antiques. All rooms are ground level with separate entrances and private bathrooms. Each has a porch that opens to mountain views and most rooms have a wood burning fireplace. All rooms are in close proximity to the pool, hot tub, corrals and dining areas. Location: 65 miles southwest of Tucson Guest Rooms: 14; Suites: 4 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis, Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Web: www.ranchodelaosa.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (520) 823-4257, Toll Free: (800) 872-6240 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 32 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara, Solvang Hadsten House Inn & Spa The Hadsten House Inn and Spa is a luxury wine country inn centrally located 35 miles from Santa Barbara, in the Santa Ynez Valley. Guest rooms feature classic French furnishings, fireplaces, Jacuzzis and lavish amenities. Guests enjoy an expansive breakfast buffet, and can even take a stroll through the inn’s on-site mini vineyard. The Inn’s Day Spa features a variety of massage styles and techniques, including Swedish, therapeutic, sports, deep tissue and pre-natal massage. The restaurant offers an original wine country gourmet menu with a constantly changing wine list from local Santa Barbara wineries. Luxury, custom mattresses highlight our uniquely appointed guest rooms featuring classic French furnishings, fireplaces and lavish amenities. Rejuvenate by selecting one of our spa suites or relax in Solvang’s only heated indoor pool. Afterwards, a catnap always seems apropos, especially since the luxury, custom mattress dubbed the “Hadsten House Celestial Bed “and fluffy linen represent soporific bliss. Guests in the downstairs guestrooms have a mini private entrance patio with bistro chairs in which to recline. Everyone must schedule time to unwind even more in the midst of pleasant company during the afternoon wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres reception. Anytime is the ideal time to stroll through Hadsten’s newly created on-site mini vineyard. Inquire about packages that incorporate such pastimes as wine tasting and spa treatments. Accolades: Expedia Select, AAA 3 diamond, #1 tripadvisor.com for Solvang Location: 35 miles NW of Santa Barbara, CA. Scenic Santa Barbara Wine Country location Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Meeting & Wedding Facilities, Spa, Internet Access, Indoor Pool Phone: (805) 688-3210, Toll Free: (800) 457-5373 Web: www.hadstenhouse.com Email: [email protected] Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 33 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index California, Deserts, Palm Springs Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism Palm Springs, California is the ultimate desert playground for outdoor adventure, arts and culture, theater, gaming and entertainment. Whether you are planning a family vacation, couple who wants a romantic retreat, or girlfriend’s getaway… Palm Springs is “Fun in the Sun” year-round. Nestled at the base of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, the vibrant village is the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Palm Springs has since been sprinkled with Hollywood stardust, where the holiday homes of stars such as Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope and Lucille Ball paved the way for the visionary efforts of former Mayor Sonny Bono to occur; namely, the Pam springs International Film Festival. If that isn’t enough, Palm Springs is becoming the center of “Desert Modernism,” with stellar examples of mid-century modern architecture tucked throughout the community and available to enjoy. The village atmosphere has been preserved and embellished over the years. The streets, lined with palm trees, invite you to explore boutique shops, art galleries and museums while soaking up the sunshine or dining outdoors among stunning desert scenery. Palm Springs offers a wealth of activities and events throughout the year. Soar to the top of Mount San Jacinto on the world famous Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, play a round of golf at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort, or hike the ancient palm groves of the Indian Canyons. Tour celebrity and mid-century homes, attend fabulous theatre performances, or wind down with a poolside massage. In the evening, stroll the year round Villagefest, then relax with a swim under the stars. Escape to Palm Springs…experience the perfect blend of outdoor entertainment and casual relaxation. Modern ingenuity and old world design embrace a village vibe as unique as it is irresistibly chic. Web: www.VisitPalmSpringsInns.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (760) 778-8415 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 34 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index California, North Coast, Ft. Bragg Weller House Inn The Weller House Inn was built in 1886 and is Fort Bragg’s most historic building. It is the city’s sole residence on the National Register of Historic Places. When Ted and Eva Kidwell bought the Victorian house in 1996 they took on a complete restoration and renovation project, including reconstruction of the historic water tower, the tallest structure in Fort Bragg. Guests can ascend it for whale watching, or for a commanding view of the ocean, town, and mountains. The Weller House Inn opened to the public in the summer of 1998. The home also features a 900 square foot ballroom paneled in rare California redwood. Guests of the Weller House enjoy splendid breakfasts in this special place, easily the only room of it’s type. Along with the stunning Weller House ballroom and statue-filled English gardens, each room is individually crafted. All have private baths and Victorian appointments. Each of the ten guest rooms offer comfort, privacy, and quiet. Hand painted tiles, marble and fireplaces, beautiful stained glass, fluffy down comforters, and other thoughtful details result in a luxurious escape. Eva’s Swedish heritage ensures that each guest will have a most sumptuous breakfast. A typical Weller House breakfast might include fresh squeezed orange juice, breakfast pastries and freshly baked rolls, an elegant quiche or fritatta, fresh fruit salad, and plenty of tea and French roast coffee. Location: Fort Bragg is a ten minute drive North of Mendocino with its famous dining, galleries, and other areas of interest. Guest Rooms: 10 Meals: Breakfast Facilities: Meeting & Wedding Facilities. Web: www.wellerhouse.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (707) 964-4415, (877) 893-5537 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 35 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Florida, Apalachicola Coombs House Inn The turn of the 19th century Coombs Inn are three mansions that feature 14 foot high ceilings, 16 fireplaces and antique furniture of the period. Guests arrive into the lofty wood-paneled entrance where an ornate oak staircase curves upward past leaded glass windows. Paintings and historical photographs compliment the Victorian decor. Imported English fabrics frame large bay windows, and oriental carpets compliment gleaming hardwood floors. Each of the 23 distinctively decorated guest rooms has its own private bath, telephone, remote control cable television, bathrobes, coffee maker, silver ice bucket, and spring water. Our complimentary breakfast features baked Stratas with eggs, cheese, potatoes, and a daily variety of ingredients, such as ham, sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and more. We also have a buffet of fresh fruit, many flavors of home baked muffins such as blueberry, sunrise, orange and cranberry, cereals, yogurt, juices, milk, and Starbucks coffee, afternoon tea and home-baked cookies. The Inn provides lavish accommodations for the entire wedding party including a honeymoon suite with Jacuzzi bath and king size four poster bed. Camellia Gardens and Carriage House await your weddings, receptions and meetings. The rich decor features antique accents, a piano, and six French doors which open onto the lush gardens and our lovely Gazebo. Accolades: AAA Three Diamonds. Location:between Tallahassee and Panama City Beach/Panhandle Meals: Breakfast, Sunday Brunch, Afternoon Wine Reception, Afternoon hors d’oeuvres, Box Lunches Facilities: Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis, Pets Allowed Web: www.coombshouseinn.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (850) 653-9199 Media Contact: Pamela Barnes Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 36 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Switzerland, Graubünden, Engadin, Guarda Hotel Meisser Since 1658 this pretty house has stood on the sun terrace in the Lower Engadin and we, the 4th and the 5th generations of the Meisser family, are your hosts. Welcome to our home! Everything is small-scale and cozy. The ideal place to take a break amid the healing influence of the eternal mountains and to renew your strength again and again. Relax, leave everyday cares behind you... unwind in the extensive hotel gardens and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The building was built as a farmhouse in 1645 and has been in the Meisser family since it became a hotel in 1893. Enjoy a wonderful meal in our Panorama restaurant or on the terrace or a barbecue in the garden and at the same time delight in the unique mountain views - an unforgettable experience. In the main house, two restaurants join the dining room. La Veranda is an a la carte dining experience known for its gourmet meals and seasonal specialties. Eat a breakfast fit for a king at our plentiful wholesome daily buffet which is created with your health in mind. The imposing dining room was created from a hay barn at the turn of the century. The “count’s room,” panelled in warm Arven wood, the one time “stüva sura” (the upper parlor) with it’s painted ceiling showing the coat of arms of alliance between Jenatsch and the Planta families in 1720. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms. Accolades: Karen Brown’s Guide (Switzerland), Swiss International Hotels, Bilanz Hotel Guide Phone: +41 81 862 21 32 Web: www.hotel-meisser.ch Email: [email protected] Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 37 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index North Carolina, Coast, Ocean Isle Beach Winds Resort Beach Club A tropical island escape… closer than you think! Just minutes north of Myrtle Beach, SC lies a small, intimate island resort ideal for vacations, romantic getaways, weddings, honeymoons, reunions, golf excursions or small meetings. The Winds offers an upscale but casual environment with a tropical island feel. Guests enjoy the cozy intimacy of a small property with the convenience of having everything they need for their stay at one place. Located in the Northernmost subtropical region on the east coast, The Winds offers oceanfront rooms, one, two and three bedroom suites and four to six bedroom Island View Resort Cottages surrounded by palms, banana trees and hibiscus flowers. Free amenities include three pools, hot Southern breakfast buffet, oceanfront, poolside TikiBar/Restaurant (and more). Golf on over 100 top Myrtle Beach area courses. The Winds’ deserves its reputation for being “a golfer’s paradise,” boasting nearly 20 of the “Grand Strand’s” best courses within 8 miles, and close to 100 courses within 30 minutes drive. Golfers love our free Summer Golf Program! At The Winds Resort Beach Club, you’ll find the ideal venue for your beach wedding or corporate function. Lodging Type: Resort Location: Oceanfront on Ocean Isle Beach, NC Guest Rooms: 86; Suites: 32 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Fitness Center, Golf, Tennis Courts, Internet Access, Jacuzzis, Outdoor Pool, Indoor Pool Web: www.thewinds.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (800) 334-3581, Toll Free: (910) 579-6275 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 38 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index Switzerland, Bern, Interlaken, Wilderswil Baeren Hotel Tradition is going back for more the 300 years and it is one of the oldest Inn’s in the Interlaken area. It is in the Zurschmiede - Family in 5th generations and the Tavern-Law since 1706 obliges us to hospitality and friendship to our guests from all over the world. Our fine Restaurant Rustica is a very popular place also for the locals, with most typical dishes like Röschti, Fondue and Raclett aswell as other specialities. The Bärenstübli-Bar is a the right place to enjoy a local draft Rugenbräu or a glas of wine befor or after dinner and our Pizzeria ‘Mister Chicken’ with it’s affordable prices especially also for families. The restaurant serves traditional Swiss cuisine and local specialities. The big and varied breakfast buffet gives the right start for the day. The dining room on the first floor is next to a comfortable lounge with a terrace. There are also 2 separate children’s playrooms and a outdoor playground. Our helpful staff at the reception advises about excursions, hiking, biking, sports and adventures. Bikes as well as public transport by bus and train in the surrounding area are free of charge with the hotel’s guest card. Wilderswil is the “flower village” of the Interlaken area, only 3 km from the centre. It is the ideal spot for excursions, hiking, biking and all kinds of summer and winter sports. By train the famous Jungfraujoch and the Schilthorn/Piz Glorie are easily reachable. It is also ideally located for boat trips on Lakes Thun and Brienz. Lodging Type: Country Inn Location: 2 miles from Interlaken Center Suites: 45 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Facilities: Massage Services, Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Tennis Courts, Internet Access, Pets Allowed. Sauna, Fitness Centre, Golf Course (within 3 km), Web: www.baeren.ch Email: [email protected] Phone: +41 (0)33 828 3151 Published by Romantic Inns & Hotels, [email protected] Subscribe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved. Advertise Page 39 Romantic Inns & Hotels News April, 2011 Special Packages & Lodging Directory featuring B&Bs, Country Inns, Small Hotels & Resorts www.BestRomanticInns.com • Featured Property Index New Jersey, Shore, Spring Lake White Lilac Inn Circa 1880, the Inn is located in a peaceful corner of Spring Lake, just a stone’s throw from Wreck Pond and 4½ blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can enjoy swimming, boating, cycling, antiquing, golf and tennis or give up the hectic pace for quiet moments on one hundred and eighty feet of verandas. Nine inviting and air-conditioned guest rooms offer various combinations of amenities, including fireplaces, private balcony, claw-foot soaking tub, whirlpool tub and doors to wrap-around porches. Built with a Southern accent. Sit by the fireplace and enjoy friendly hospitality. Savor a leisurely breakfast at tables for two in our garden room or on our enclosed porch. Accolades: “... where proposals have been made, marriages consummated and revived, and anniversaries celebrated.” Newark Star-Ledger Facilities: Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Jacuzzis Phone: 732-449-0211 Web: www.whitelilac.com Email: [email protected] Fireplaces, private balconies, clawfoot soaking tubs, whirlpool tubs and doors opening to wrap-around porches. North Carolina - Mountains, Arden Bent Creek Lodge of Asheville Stay in the heart of the mountains you came to see in this elegantly, rustic lodge, only yards from the Blue Ridge Parkway and 10 miles from the center of Asheville. Enjoy the spectacular mountain views, the crackling fireplace, the scrumptious breakfast, hiking trails and most of all the gracious hospitality of host Doug & Jodee Sellers. You’ll know you’ve found a truly special place. Whirlpool tubs, free wireless Internet, Direct TV, gourmet breakfast & afternoon refreshments included. Bent Creek Lodge offers in room deep tissue massage and use of our Far Infared Sauna. Close by you can visit the world class Grove Park Spa or Shoji retreat. We have hosted a variety of groups from corporate retreats, small weddings, family reunions, yoga seminars, non-profit group retreats, to off-site workshops. Facilities: In-Room Massages, Private Decks/Patios or Balconies, Meeting Facilities, Internet Access, Fireplaces Accolades: Listed as the place to stay in Asheville in Atlanta Citymag, Outdoor Explorer Magazine, National Geographic Adventure Magazine and USA today. Location: 5 miles south of Asheville Guest Rooms: 10; Suites: 1 Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon hors d’oeuvres Web: www.bentcreeknc.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (828) 654-9040, Toll Free: (877) 231-6574 Enjoy the spectacular mountain views, the crackling fireplace, the scrumptious breakfast, hiking trails and most of all the gracious hospitality of host Doug & Jodee Sellers. 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