Located in Schuyler County, Burdett is a small town in the Finger Lakes wine country region of New York. It offers travelers a "back to nature" experience with outdoor activities, such as swimming, hiking and boating. Travelers can also experience shopping in the historic city of Watkins Glen, only minutes away from Burdett. With several parks and hotels located around Lake Seneca, the outdoors lover will have plenty to see and experience.
Built in the 1800s as a farmstead, the Red House Country Inn is located within the Finger Lakes National Forest. It is in close proximity to hiking trails, ponds and Seneca Lake. It offers customers a view of the park, with peaceful areas to relax. The Red House Country Inn also features a gift shop, a gazebo, and offers in-house cooking courses, star-gazing and massages. Nearby horse trails are available for guests who bring their own horses. Guests can choose from five air-conditioned rooms featuring Native American décor, and price includes a country breakfast. Red House Country Inn's nightly rates run from $79 to $129, as of January 2011.
The Finger Lakes Waterfall Resort is only minutes from Finger Lakes National Forest and is located on the banks of Seneca Lake. It offers visitors a private view of the lake and has its own private waterfalls, available only to guests of the hotel. Customers can rent or bring their own canoes and row boats, as well as attend Captain Bill's Dinner Cruise. Rooms feature a deck and a king-sized bed. In addition to the resort, patrons can also choose to stay in one of three rustic cabins. As of January 2011, Finger Lakes Waterfall Resort rates range from $79 to $129 per night for rooms and cabins.
Sunset On Seneca Bed & Breakfast is located on the east bank of Lake Seneca. It offers a private lake front, complete with two boat lifts, for its guests and beautiful sunset views. Located only two miles from Watkins Glen, guests can enjoy activities such as swimming, boating, shopping at The Windmill Farm and Craft Market and an international racetrack. Sunset On Seneca is also 11 miles from Finger Lakes National Forest -- convenient for individuals who would like to experience the walking trails. Each room offers a modern décor and has satellite TV, a DVD/VHS player and a private bath. Guests also have access to wireless Internet, a library and a game room. Rates at Sunset on Seneca range from $135 to $195 per night, as of January 2011.
Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel is located on the west side of Lake Seneca, only four miles from Burdett. It has a four-diamond rating from AAA and features luxurious suites with nearby wine trails and shopping. With restaurants in the hotel, travelers do not have to travel for meals and can enjoy a view of the lake while they eat. Rooms include high-speed Internet, 310 thread-count linens, a flat-panel television, spa-inspired showers and hairdryers. Guests have access to a fitness center, 24-hour room service, an indoor heated pool and even a business center. Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel is three miles from Watkins Glen International speedway and rates run from $137 to $307 per night, as of January 2011.
