Twin farms
The New England states offer many fine bed and breakfast establishments. One of the finest can be found in Woodstock, Vermont – Twin Farms.
This 1795 country inn, set on three hundred acres of gardens, forests and meadows, offers guests a restful retreat from their busy lives. Rates at this establishment are totally inclusive of all meals, wines, and beverage and recreation equipment. Activities include canoeing, swimming, fishing, tennis, skiing and biking.
Guest rooms contain televisions and in room modem links. The grounds hold exercise rooms, a sauna, Japanese furo tubs and a rec room. Outside you can enjoy both cross-country and downhill skiing or take a day hike on one of the hiking trails.
Guest can choose to stay in one of the four rooms within the two-story inn itself or opt for one of nine cottages, each with its own unique details. One of the favorites is the Log Cabin. This is an exemplary cabin (If log cabins usually incorporated a beautiful dressing room, a sybaritic shower and a stunning Rumford fireplace made of river rock).
Made of hand-hewn hickory and oak and decorated throughout with a whimsical dog theme, this is a nineteenth century homestead turned romantic retreat. Local artisans carved the twig work on the handsome cabinets and the granite surfaces. The Cabin dogs, from paw print rug to the dog head finials on the king size bed, offer comfort, grace and warmth in the peace of the pine forest
This is just one of the nine individually designed and decorated cabins available. There truly is one for every taste. In addition to the cabins and four rooms within the main building, Twin Farms offers two suites that can accommodate two couples each. They will even help you arrange a house party if you desire to have one.
White Lilac Inn
The White Lilac Inn, built in 1880, is situated in a peaceful corner of Spring Lake, New Jersey, just a stone’s throw from Wreck Pond and four blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can take pleasure in swimming, boating, cycling, antiquing, golf and tennis or give up the hectic pace for quiet moments on one hundred and eighty feet of verandas.
Built with a Southern accent, The White Lilac Inn has triple-tiered porches. It is decorated in eclectic Victorian style. The Inns beautifully prearranged guest rooms and suite, offer an assortment of amenities such as, fireplaces, double whirlpool tubs, air conditioning and private porches.
Vermont Cabin is whimsical and fun and located on the third level. It has a Queen size brass bed, private bath with shower, cable TV/VCR, ceiling fan, central air and a cozy electric fireplace.
Gatsby’s Getaway is situated on the third floor with winter views of the pond. A silver-gray, black-white pallet adds to the Art Deco style. With both Queen and twin beds, (there is room for a third person) TV/VCR, ceiling fans, central air. Comfy swivel chairs sit by the fireplace. The private bath has a double whirlpool tub, shower and even a mini fridge to chill your champagne.
The Victorian Treasure Suite is decorated in gentle hues of champagne and gold. This two-room suite offers a queen size brass bed, cable TV/VCR, air conditioning, private porch, two fireplaces and private bath with whirlpool and shower.
The Room at the top is a wonderful tree-top hideaway with a Queen bed, fireplace, whirlpool tub for two, sliding glass doors to a private balcony with a view of the pond, cable TV/VCR, A/C, ceiling fan and a private bath with shower.
Enjoy your stay in one of these or take your pick of the White Lilac Suite, The Loft, Bonnie Brae or Jessica’s Garden. Each is just as charming as the rest.
