NEW YORK GETAWAYS
The Woodstocker Inn, 61 River Street, Woodstock, VT +1 802 457 3896
A fireplace, candy baskets, warm and hospitable (British!) hosts, a library, great beds, in a fantastically beautiful location: The Woodstocker inn has reasonable rates for character filled rooms and mostly organic and local food. Rooms are between $130 and $395. Free wifi and private bathrooms: complete with pop-art red tub.
Woodstock Country Inn, 185 Cooper Lake Road, PO Box 704, Woodstock, NY +1 845 679 9380
Two miles from Woodstock central, this 19th Century farmhouse was originally the home of artist Jo Cantine. A salt water in-ground pool is heated and overlooks mountain views. There are just four guest rooms with air-conditioning, each with their own porch or deck, and private baths. Rates start at $185 midweek between Nov & May, to $300 p/night on weekends from May 15 to Halloween.
Twin Gables of Woodstock, 73 Tinker St, Woodstock, NY +1 845 679 9479
Right in the heart of Woodstock, Twin Gables is a quaint homestead evoking memories of your grandparent’s place – in a good way. Warm decor with Victorian-style chairs, fringed lamps, silver hand mirrors and floral wallpaper meet wifi capabilities and organic coffee. Come and go as you please, the Twin Gables offers the most affordable rooms in the area at $89 a night. Pay cash and receive a small discount.
The Woodstock Inn on the Millstream, 48 Tannery Brook Road, Woodstock, NY +1 800 420 4707
With 18 rooms in three buildings, plus an affordable vacation rental for couples with children, the Inn on the Millstream boasts Posturepedic queen beds and luxury linen. Most rooms feature kitchenettes, electric fireplaces, oak floors, antique furniture & patchwork quilts. Rates are between $129 and $245 a night. The owner often delivers discounted rates for midweek stays, especially when events are in town: Check the blog for more info.
The Hudson Valley
Phoenicia Lodge, Catskills, 5987 Route 28, Phoenicia, NY +1 845 688 7772
Phoenicia is a tiny town unaffected by the large amounts of people who take off for weekends upstate. The Phoenicia Lodge is a no-frills road side stop with rustic 40s & 50s pre-fab cabins, each with their own BBQ. Clean, kid friendly, plus gas fireplace, fridge, kitchen and coffee, muffins & fruit in the morning. The surrounding areas are great for hiking, tubing and camping. Go nuts! Starts at $70 night.
The Roxbury Motel , 2258 County Highway 41, Catskills, Roxbury, NY +1 607 326 7200
“Embrace your inner Austin Powers” write reviewers of the Roxbury. A psychedelic and decadent motel, the Roxbury offers exaggeratedly themed suites (try a genie bottle, or a space pod pad) as well as ‘regular’ clean spacious rooms each with all the modern conveniences. Fresh ground coffee, pastries, free DVD rentals and impeccable attention to detail make the Roxbury owners very popular. Rooms start at $90.
The Omega Institute, 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY +1 877 944 2002
The Omega Institute is a health and wellness center that offers R&R retreats including daily open classes such as yoga, tai chi, meditation and movement. Three vegetarian meals are offered per day in the communal dining hall, and a lake for swimming, sauna for defrosting, and courts for sports are some of the many extra features. Book in for a two night weekend starting at $176 (all-inclusive.)
The Hamptons & Montauk
Millhouse Inn, 31 North Main Street, East Hampton, Long Island, New York +1 631 324 9766
Surrounded by ocean beaches, the bay, and country roads make this a great spot to take a weekend, a honeymoon, a family vacation, or your dog. The Inn houses featherbeds, gorgeous leather armchairs, gas fireplaces and whirlpool baths. An epic breakfast menu includes lobster frittata, buttermilk pancakes and more. Classic rooms start at $225/ night, with the ‘Extraordinary Suite’ at $1,395/ night during the popular high season in ‘The Hamptons.’
The Enclave Inn, 2668 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY +1 631 537 2900 (plus four other locations)
Simple, clean suites are available at various locations in the Hamptons, or ‘Malibu of the the East.’ Opened in 1999, formerly owned by Martha Stewart’s daughter Alexis, rooms include queen beds, appliances, wifi, couches, air-con, and baths. There is also a heated pool, but the ocean isn’t far! Rooms are between $75 and $229.
The Surf Club Resort: Dune Resorts, 20 Surfside Avenue, Montauk, NY +1 316 683 800
Montauk is where the surfers head in summer, and Dune Resorts are in the center of the action. Their combination of ocean front, village and bay front accommodations allow you to find a spot that works for you. ‘The Surf Club’ is set on 8.5 acres with its own 550 feet of beachfront. 92 duplex rooms, a heated pool, steam baths and daily housekeeping: from $150 a night during off-season, to $4000 for two bedders during Labor day week.
Montauk Manor, 236 Edgemere Street, Montauk, NY +1 631 668 4400
140 condo apartments fill the 12 acres of the majestic Montauk Manor, many with terraces and ranging in size from studios to three bedroom apartments. Built by a multi-millionaire in the 1920s, the building is a national landmark and boasts both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, deluxe service, and a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Visit the day spa for a massage, treatment, or jacuzzi time. Rates start at $99/ night midweek for a studio, to $300 for a three bedroom suite over the weekend.
Sunrise Guest House, 681 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk, NY +1 631 668 7286
The ocean is right across the road from this idyllic guesthouse. Perfect for couples young and old, the rooms are clean and furnished with antiques and uniques: one room has a sleigh bed, and a leather side table. Free wifi, gas fireplaces, great breakfast and proximity to hiking trails, Montauk lighthouse, and seafood restaurants. Rooms from $95/ night to $785 for 4 nights midweek during the summer months of June – Sept.
By Sophie Ward
