Ancram, New York is located in Columbia County in the Hudson River Valley. Close to the Massachusetts' Berkshires, the area offers visitors a wealth of cultural and recreational activities to explore. Boston is located approximately 20 miles away, and the area is teeming with wineries, lakes and rivers. Ancram does not have any hotels, but there are many options for lodging in the nearby area.
The Swiss Hutte is located in the town of Hillsdale, approximately 25 miles from Ancram. An old farm house turned into a European-style inn, the Swiss Hutte near the Norman Rockwell Museum and many hiking trails. It has an outdoor pool as well as on-site dining that includes delicacies such as foie gras and creme brulee, along with locally grown produce. The inn is located on the border of New York and Massachusetts, so engaged couples can choose to be married at the Swiss Hutte in either state.
The Inn at Green River is located near the town of Hillsdale, at the foot of the Berkshires. With many gardens and lawns, it has a lot of nature for guests to explore. The inn has seven guest rooms, each with a gas fireplace. During the winter, guests at the inn are offered snowshoes for walking in the field behind the inn. Daily breakfasts feature items such as lemon-ricotta hotcakes, omelets with honey ham and freshly baked scones. The Boston Symphony is located 20 miles away, as well as two Shaker museums and the Berkshire and Norman Rockwell museums.
The Bell House, located in Hillsdale, is a small bed and breakfast that has five individually decorated guest rooms. Gourmet breakfasts are served every morning between 8 and 10 a.m., with such dishes as eggs Benedict and banana pecan waffles. A heated swimming pool is available. Nearby attractions include the Catamount Ski Area and Ski Butternut, along with the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, which offers hiking and biking.
The Honored Guest in Hillsdale is a historical house from the early 1900s that has been converted into a bed and breakfast. It is located near outdoor attractions such as the Bash Bish Waterfalls, the Catamount Adventure Park, Copake Lake and Taconic State Park. The Catamount Adventure Park has treetop rope courses that allow visitors to see the forests from a high elevation. The Falcon Ridge Music Festival, an annual folk festival with bands such as the Andrew and Noah band and Vance Gilbert, takes place annually in Hillsdale, which is a few miles away from the B & B. A seasonal breakfast menu is offered for guests staying in one of the four rooms; it includes such items as berry popovers and cheese-stuffed French toast.
