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Top Luxury Bed and Breakfasts by Michael Fisher
Though they are expansive and secluded, these bed and breakfast inns offer a great number of opportunities for recreation and relaxation without stepping off their grounds. Depending on the season, guests can go swimming, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, biking, hiking, cross-country or downhill skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating or sleigh riding. Many of these inns also provide the chance to explore wilderness or observe wildlife. With their romantic four-poster beds, cozy comforters and soothing whirlpool tubs, many bed & breakfast rooms often don’t come cheap. Leave the world behind at these top bed and breakfasts.
Gaige House, a Joie De Vivre Boutique Hotel in Glen Ellen, CA – A best kept secret among Sonoma Valley hotels and Napa Valley hotels, the Gaige House features Asian-inspired ambiance combined with modern luxury. Gaige House is an exceptional blend of vintage and contemporary. Nestled along peaceful winding roads and flourishing greenery, the Gaige House is renowned for its picturesque setting, impeccable service, and unique luxury Sonoma hotel guest amenities. A variety of sanctuaries exist on the three lush acres, ranging from thoughtful foliage-lined pathways along Calabazas Creek to private suites reflecting Zen-inspired design. A keymark of luxury hotel excellence in Sonoma and Napa Valley, the Gaige House offers 23 luxurious Asian inspired guestrooms and suites.
Oak Knoll Inn Bed and Breakfast in Napa, CA – Visiting Napa’s top rated luxury Inn is like visiting a private retreat in the vineyards. All the seclusion you want,all the personal service you need from hosts who can design an itinerary tailored to your desires. Vast elegant guest rooms with king-sized beds and wood burning fireplaces overlook the surrounding 600 acres of vineyards backed by Stag’s Leap Mountain. The secluded setting makes it hard to believe that some of Napa’s best known wineries and fabulous restaurants are just minutes away. The Inn has one of the most spectacular locations in Napa Valley. Every room (only four) has incredible views of the surrounding vineyards through which you can walk.
Woodlands Inn in Summerville, SC – Charleston and South Carolina’s Only Five Star and Five Diamond Hotel and Restaurant. Retreat to this secluded luxury hotel that combines the history and grandeur of a Charleston Plantation Estate, surrounded by magnolias and moss-draped oak trees, with every modern amenity and comfort of a world class hotel. Experience the charm and luxury that has earned the loyalty of Charleston locals, the South and from around the world. Woodlands Inn is one of only four hotels in America to earn the Five Star and Five Diamond Awards for both lodging and dining.
The Chanler at Cliff Walk B&B in Newport, RI – An historic, luxury, European styled boutique hotel, the Chanler at Cliff Walk boasts the best ocean view in Newport. Only steps from the beach and a mile from downtown, it is the first mansion and only hotel located on the famous Cliff Walk. Recently ranked #1 Recommended Hotel in Newport by TripAdvisor.com, come experience the difference at The Chanler at Cliff Walk. The Chanler offers twenty exquisitely appointed guest rooms, each with its own historically inspired period details as well as the romantic and award-winning Spiced Pear dining room and ocean-side, outdoor Terrace restaurant, offering the discerning traveler a glimpse of Newport’s Golden Age.
Tradewinds Carmel in Carmel, CA – Tradewinds Carmel is the luxury boutique hotel providing an elegant oasis just a short stroll from the Carmel Plaza, galleries and restaurants of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Whether you are looking for a romantic bed and breakfast, a luxury Carmel California hotel, or a romantic inn from which to explore Carmel, Monterey, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove – or even Big Sur – Tradewinds Carmel is the perfect sanctuary to rebalance your mind, body and spirit. The Tradewinds Carmel hotel, featured in Architectural Digest, has a unique fusion of Asian, Balinese and tropical design.
Las Posadas of Sedona in Sedona, AZ – Step into the world of Las Posadas of Sedona, AZ, where the charms of the old world meet the luxury and amenities of the new. Here at Las Posadas you will find impeccably decorated, spacious two-room suites in private, romantic villas. A special experience awaits you at our lovely Sedona Bed and Breakfast, as spectacular as the red rocks and juniper-covered hills that surround our lush grounds. At Las Posadas, the discerning traveler will find a unique, intimate, and sophisticated collection of four villas on two beautifully landscaped acres. Come discover the perfect blend of gracious Southwestern hospitality and luxury Sedona, Arizona accommodations.
Arch Cape Inn and Retreat in Arch Cape, OR – Step out of your vehicle and into a place with coastal beauty so dramatic, it quiets the mind and stirs the heart. Here, at Arch Cape Inn, nature takes center stage and the rigors of everyday life are washed away. With romantic architecture, our Cannon Beach Bed and Breakfast offers pristine views of the Pacific Ocean against the lush Oregon Coast Mountains. Let our Cannon Beach Inn carry you away from the trials of everyday life. Better than a hotel, this boutique lodging is a perfect place for a romantic getaway. Our Oregon Coast Bed and Breakfast shines as a truly unique Cannon Beach Inn. So, when planning your trip to the beach, our Cannon Beach Bed and Breakfast is sure to make your stay a magical one.
The Dupont at The Circle B&B in Washington, DC – The Inn is located in one of the more prestige neighborhoods of DC, two blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro Station. It is comprised of two Victorian brownstones that were built in 1885. Breakfast begins with gourmet coffee. Fresh squeezed orange juice, homemade granola, cereals, yogurt, fruit, and fresh pastries from the local bakery round out the meal. Enjoy fun and lively conversations at the breakfast table about the city and the hot topics of the day with your host, Alan.
Camden Harbour Inn Bed and Breakfast in Camden, ME – Come to the luxurious Camden Harbour Inn and live a dream… indulge your sensibilities… let your imagination soar. An intimate boutique lifestyle hotel, the Inn is a sought-out oasis for those who wish to savor the finer aspects of travel, relaxation, discovery, and renewal. The Inn is perched on a hilltop with 180-degree views of the village, harbor, mountains, Penobscot Bay, and evergreen islands. Take time to luxuriate in your bedchamber overlooking the water, dine on exquisite cuisine in Natalie’s award-winning restaurant, and experience the mind-body benefits of Zero Balancing in the spa.
Elizabeth Pointe Lodge in Amelia Island, FL – Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, a luxurious, oceanfront Amelia Island bed and breakfast. Twenty of the Pointe’s beautiful guestrooms are located in the Main House, an 1890s Nantucket shingle style Inn with a strong maritime theme. The main attractions of our bed and breakfast include sleeping late, breakfast overlooking the ocean, cuddling by the fireplace, sandpiper chasing on the beach, curio shopping by bike, kite flying, curling up on the porch with a favorite book and barefoot beach walks.
The price of a one-night stay at these bed and breakfast resorts begins at a few hundred dollars or more, but they all include much more than just breakfast.
About the Author
Michael Fisher is an editor at Select Bed and Breakfasts and avid bed and breakfast guest.
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