One of the few locations in the Litchfield Hills region, New Preston, Connecticut pairs quaint country style with big city customers. New Preston offers spots for high-end shopping, lake front lodging, and plenty of space for camping, hiking and biking trails. Perfect for a long weekend, especially during warm months, New Preston gives New Yorkers and other out-of-towners a reasonable alternative to the Hamptons.
The historic inn dates back to the mid-1800s and is ideally located next to Lake Waramaug. The common rooms and 11 guest rooms are bright with country-inspired decor. The inn is the perfect location for a long weekend; guests can relax on Adirondack chairs facing the Lake, enjoy Austrian-inspired meals from the in-house restaurant, or take a trip to one of the vicinity's vineyards. Despite its tendency to help visitors escape the stresses of everyday life, the inn also offers modern amenities such as free Wi-fi and television.
Around the corner from the Hopkins Inn sits the Sachem Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, another of Lake Waramaug's quaint country lodgings. The Sachem Farmhouse provides guests with the comforts of home in a peaceful, quiet, and picturesque setting. Enjoy a home cooked and hearty breakfast in the morning, a picnic in the afternoon, and an evening lounging in the common area next to the warmth of a fire.
Get in tune with mother nature while lodging in simple luxury. According to Travel+Leisure, the Boulders Inn was renovated in 2003, which accounts for its posh interior, state-of-the-art gym and health spa. Although guests could easily spend their time enjoying the amenities offered at the Inn, many also choose to explore the region's various natural attractions.
The Hillside Studio B&B is another charming inn on the side of Lake Waramaung. Like other Bed and Breakfast lodgings in the area, the Hillside Studio is ideal for a single renter. It offers clear views of the lake and is open year-round.
