Hensonville, New York, in the Catskill Mountains region, offers year-round outdoor attractions such as hiking and skiing. Go trout creek fishing or bass fishing in the Hudson River, cliff diving at Kaaterskill Falls, or golfing at one of the 10 nearby golf courses. There is also horseback riding at Tanglewood Ranch, mountain biking and kayaking at North/South Lake. Windham Winery offers guided tours. With all of these activities, you may need a place to stay the night.
The Horton Smith House, a restaurant and country inn, offers weekly acoustic open mic nights. The restaurant is open for dinner daily, with a large selection of meat, seafood and pasta, and a children's menu. The nonsmoking hotel has family rooms with queen beds and one or two single beds. Children under 6 years old stay free, but older kids are an extra $15 per night. During peak season, December 15 to March 15th, rates are higher, but breakfast is included.
The historic Catskill Lodge, just over the border of Hensonville in Windham, New York, was built in 1893 and recently renovated. After a full country-style breakfast, go skiing one mile away at Windham or seven miles away at Hunter. Use the hammocks or BBQ grills in summer, and the outdoor hot tub year-round. Walk to restaurants and cafes in town. Some rooms have a shared bath, while others have private bathrooms. The family-friendly hotel accepts children.
Cuomo's Cove has nine different luxury suites, each two to five rooms. Each suite has a special feature, such as wood-burning fireplace, private outdoor hot tub or Jacuzzi tub for two. A separate log cabin sleeps up to nine people. There is no food service, but suites include kitchenettes to full gourmet kitchens. Golf and ski packages offer discounted rates. The hotel is less than a mile from Hensonville.
The historic Beds on Clouds, built in 1854 and renovated in 2003, is perfect for car-free New Yorkers who can walk from the bus station. You can also walk to restaurants like the French bistro Bistro Brie and Bordeaux, explore the quarter-acre veggie and flower garden and wake up to a gourmet breakfast. The nonsmoking hotel is cleaned using eco-friendly, nontoxic products. Sleep comfortably with feather beds, down comforters and down pillows.
