Best New England B&B or Inn
New England is replete with B&Bs and small inns to suit every taste, and the finalists for the 2012 New England Travel Readers' Choice Award ran the gamut from classic to chic, from seaside to mountainside, from affordable to extravagant.
The winner and runners-up for Best New England B&B or Inn are...
Situated near Killington, this 1840s farmhouse turned 14-room Vermont country inn is known for its farm-to-table restaurant. "Whatever your idea of the perfect getaway, the Red Clover can make it happen," raves the Boston Globe's Suzanne Rowan Kelleher in a recent review, and she's far from alone in singing the praises of this recently rejuvenated mountain retreat.More »
Blantyre in Lenox, Massachusetts, is no stranger to accolades: The Relais & Chateaux property in the Berkshires was even named the nation's #1 small hotel in 2009. Formerly a private estate, this Tudor-style mansion turned exclusive inn is much-lauded for its enchanting rooms, lovely grounds, exquisite dining and personal service.More »
The winner and runners-up for Best New England B&B or Inn are...
1. ***Winner*** The Inn at English Meadows
A Victorian Greek Revival home built in 1860 has been transformed into the Inn at English Meadows: a sleek, chic Kennebunk, Maine, bed & breakfast that offers modern styling and amenities. With three-course gourmet breakfasts featuring fresh, local ingredients and an ideal location just a few minutes' walk from Dock Square in Kennbunkport, the inn consistently earns rave reviews from guests.More »
2. Chebeague Island Inn
Situated on an island in Maine's Casco Bay, the historic Chebeague Island Inn is just a 15-minute ferry ride from the mainland, yet it is substantially removed from the frenetic pace of everyday life. Rooms lack televisions, telephones--even alarm clocks, but these devices are rarely missed by guests, who spend their days basking on secluded beaches, biking to the island's clam shack, golfing, fishing and savoring seafood and sea views as the sun sets.More »
3. Red Clover Inn
Situated near Killington, this 1840s farmhouse turned 14-room Vermont country inn is known for its farm-to-table restaurant. "Whatever your idea of the perfect getaway, the Red Clover can make it happen," raves the Boston Globe's Suzanne Rowan Kelleher in a recent review, and she's far from alone in singing the praises of this recently rejuvenated mountain retreat.More »
4. The 1785 Inn & Restaurant
North Conway, New Hampshire's 1785 Inn & Restaurant exudes Colonial charm, while offering guests all the things they seek in a New England inn, from memorable dining to a view that's been named one of the best in the world from a hotel or inn. With 17 individually decorated rooms and a history of hospitality that spans more than 225 years, this classic inn is a long-standing standout for White Mountains visitors.More »5. Blantyre
Blantyre in Lenox, Massachusetts, is no stranger to accolades: The Relais & Chateaux property in the Berkshires was even named the nation's #1 small hotel in 2009. Formerly a private estate, this Tudor-style mansion turned exclusive inn is much-lauded for its enchanting rooms, lovely grounds, exquisite dining and personal service.More »
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