New England resorts offer the perfect atmosphere for couples to snuggle together in front of a crackling fireplace, enjoy a romantic sleigh ride or ski together down a snowy mountain. The New England region of the United States includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine and Vermont. Couples looking for a romantic winter getaway can find accommodations from rustic cabins to luxury resorts and hotels. Couples may choose to spend their days in quiet comfort or exploring the snow-covered mountains and rolling hills of New England.
The Pitcher Inn is a romantic ski resort nestled in the hills of Warren, Vermont. When couples stay at the Pitcher Inn, they can choose from several different styles of rooms, each tastefully and romantically decorated. The Ski Room is rustic, yet luxuriously furnished. The furnishings are custom made. The walls are covered with vintage maps of the Mad River Valley and the Green Mountains. Couples will enjoy the spacious bathroom with a Jacuzzi in the large bathtub and the green native Vermont marble. Couples can take advantage of activities such as a ride in an antique sleigh pulled by a beautiful draft horse and the sound of sleigh bells. The rides offer spectacular views of the Mad River Valley and surrounding mountains. After the sleigh ride, couples are treated to hot cider and fresh popcorn. More adventurous couples may enjoy cross country skiing or snowshoeing. There are two cross country ski and snowshoe centers located nearby in the hills of East Warren. Couples can enjoy the quiet trails in snow-covered woods and open fields. Couples may earn one free night when they book for three nights between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15. The package includes three nights at the Pitcher Inn, country breakfasts and afternoon tea. A three-course meal is provided one night of a couple's stay. Couples also get two one-hour massages, a bottle of champagne and a gift certificate for shopping. The package starts at $1,745.
The Pitcher Inn
275 Main St.
P.O. Box 347
Warren, VT 05674
802-496-6350
pitcherinn.com
The Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire is a great site for a romantic getaway. Stays begin with champagne and breakfast. Use of the ice skating rink is free and skate rentals are only $5 per hour. Skiing is also available for those couples who want to experience the splendor of the New Hampshire mountains. Canopy tours, snowshoeing, dog sledding and ice climbing await the adventurous. A romantic sleigh ride through the snow-covered countryside is available. The weekend includes accommodations for the couple and a special Cupid concierge who will assist with any special romantic requests. Champagne and turn-down service with rose petals and music set the mood for a romantic night. Prices start at $213 per night.
Omni Mount Washington Resort
Route 302
Bretton Woods, NH 03575
603-278-1000
omnihotels.com
Brook Farm Inn, nestled in the beautiful Berkshires in Lenox, Massachusetts, provides quaint, romantic rooms and a cozy atmosphere. The rooms are all decorated with antique furniture and furnishings. All guest rooms at the Brook Farm Inn have private baths that are stocked with fine bath amenities. Some rooms have fireplaces, whirlpool bathtubs and canopy beds. All rooms are furnished with television and DVD players. Regular room rates include a full breakfast and afternoon tea in front of a fireplace in the Inn's library. The Inn special includes a inner for two at the Alta Restaurant and Wine Bar and two tickets to the Norman Rockwell Museum. Deluxe rooms with a fireplace are $369 per night and $639 for a two-night getaway. Superior rooms are furnished with a king size bed, a heated 72-inch whirlpool, fireplace, television and DVD player and a refrigerator. The Brook Farm Inn offers several romantic guest packages for a small additional charge. The "Happy Birthday" or "Happy Anniversary" add-on will cost an additional $35 and includes a special cake and champagne. Chocolate-dipped strawberries can be added to the package for $12 for a half-dozen berries. The romantic "I Love You" add-on includes a bouquet of flowers and gourmet truffles for an additional $25. Other add-ons include gift baskets with chocolates, bath gifts and a book of love poems or a memory package with champagne and an 8-inch by 10-inch framed photograph of you and your guest with flowers. The Berkshires offer fine cross country and downhill skiing as well as shopping and museums.
Brook Farm Inn
15 Hawthorne St.
Lenox, MA 01240
413-637-3013
brookfarm.com
