Inns Magazine Issue 5 Volume 21 Luxury Winter 2017 | Page 14

Rabbit Hill Inn

Located in Lower Waterford, Vermont, the Rabbit Hill Inn was voted the 30th Best Hotel in the World and sixth best in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure.

This 19-room property is incredibly picturesque. Most rooms and suites have fireplaces with views of the White Mountains. There is also an onsite fine dining restaurant that is comfortable yet unpretentious. It helps make for a top-notch romantic winter getaway.

Birchwood Inn

Head to Lenox, Massachusetts for “18th-century charm and 21st-century comfort.” They’ve been serving hospitality here since 1766 with the idyllic New England allure. A short walk from the historic Lenox Village, Birchwood Inn offers travelers a peaceful, elegant retreat with plenty of snow-filled activities nearby.

Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast

Yes, the south has some beautiful B&B’s to escape to this winter. One of those is the Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast located in Waynesville, North Carolina. It features breathtaking scenery with easy access to visit Smoky Mountain National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest and the Biltmore Estate. Surrounded by nature, this historic inn was recognized as a Top 25 B&B in 2017 by TripAdvisor.

Four Chimneys Inn

Amazing views surround this B&B in Bennington, Vermont. The Four Chimneys Inn has 12 ski resorts within one hour, making it a superb B&B choice for those ski lovers who prefer to stay in a quainter place than the large and expensive resorts. Set on an 11-acre estate, this inn offers modern luxuries with a terrific historic feel.

Inn at Ellis River

Nestled alongside a sparkling mountain stream in the heart of the White Mountains and Jackson, New Hampshire, you will find the Inn at Ellis River.

Guests have a host of winter activities to choose from, such as cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, snowmobiling or skiing down one of the nearby five alpine ski centers. There’s also a cozy game room, pub and a hot tub that overlooks the river.

Additionally, this winter is the 21st Annual Inn-to-Inn Holiday Cookie Tour, which takes place on December 9-10. Participants will visit 10 different inns, sample cookies, candy and savory treats in what New Hampshire Magazine calls “The Best Sugar High.”

Add fuel to the fire and warm someone special’s heart with the gift of travel. BnBFinder Travel Gift Certificates are good at these special inns and thousands of others and can be ordered at www.TravelGiftCertificate.com

Mary White is the Founder and CEO of BnBFinder.com, a top rated bed and breakfast online directory. White is also the author of Running a Bed and Breakfast For Dummies. As an authoritative voice on B&B travel, White is a go-to source in the bed & breakfast industry for opinions and advice.

A noted expert on bed & breakfasts, she has been involved in promoting and marketing B&Bs on the Web for more than a decade. She has appeared in dozens of media outlets. Her site, BnBFinder.com, is hailed by professionals and consumers alike as one of the most informative B&B sites on the Web.

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aby, it’s cold outside! With the temperatures dropping, are you looking for a cozy place to relax at the end of the day? From rustic to modern, we’ve rounded up some of our

favorite B&Bs and the recent redesign of BnBFinder.com

makes it even easier to search for that ideal Bed & Breakfast you’ve always been dreaming of. If you enjoy playing in the snow or just looking at it while cozied up by the fire, check out these B&B’s this winter.

By Mary White

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Winter Wanderlust