Many resorts offer set to relax, but to
closer inspection impede the promise with myriad outlet
Shops, souvenir shops, heavy traffic related, as you
tried ecsape and trendy restaurants, many
Attitude and very little food.
The Inn at Woodstock Hill, Connecticut in the Northeast
pristine town of Woodstock, avoids these modern tourist
This and That it is only by themselves. And can be again, you
yourself. Beautifuly situated in the rolling hills of a
Town Center without traffic, gas stations and a few shops that
Inn at Woodstock Hill is like meeting that special,
once-in-a-lifetime love - if you meet these romantic
Vacation destiny, you're sure to return again and again.
Around the corner from the bustling downtown complete
associated with a production, a church and manor houses from the colonial period (the
City, the idea of a strip mall are rows of apple trees), the
placid Inn at Woodstock Hill could convince the
slow hardcore business man, breathe in the
pristine air and admire the old and wise tall trees.
If we do first, the nice, warm people, who at the Inn
Woodstock Hill such a special place. They just do not tell you
have a good time, but actually part of that experience are
with some nice conversations and goodness only in a well-known
previous New England era. You feel you areas a part of
their lives, and that is really in this one-hour, fast food infrequently
Drive-through society in which we live.
The inn that you are on the National Register of Historic Places,
stands majestically on Plain Hill. Built in 1816, the Inn
Essentially consists of a Federal / Georgian style mansion with a
Carriage House and two barns. Later additions were built
the last half of the 19th Century. In 1927, a caretaker's residence
House with three rooms, wasbuilt.
Everything you see here, really beautiful, the prototype for a
elegant Country Inn. As you drive the circular entrance
Drive, see the manicured gardens, and know that you
in for a special occasion. Upon entering the remarkable
renovated inn, pull the heat of the classical arches you
deeper into the heart of the stately institution that
Reception. Surrounded by floral wall and window
Treatments and scattered, butwell-placed blooming flowers
reminiscent of your grandmother's house, you will suddenly
Start feeling more relaxed and watched the
comfortable facing seats in the living room, lined with
Shelves of old classics (and also a children's literature
Section) and newer versions.
The Inn at Woodstock Hill offers 22 beautiful rooms. We
recently, the honor of staying in a room with a striking had
charming 20-foot high ceilings, antique and period
Reproduction and king-size four-poster bed. Big
Windows provided wonderful views over the open country and
Down the hill, nice backyard. We later realized that
There were also modern amenities such as cable TV,
Videos, a telephone and computer jack, but none of these
We are very interested. We were strictly interested in this
nothing, which is ultimately all that.
So comfortable was our nap almost forget that we are on our
DinnerReservations downwards, which proved to be a
truly remarkable restaurant. We went to the elegant
red carpet, curved staircase (which was wrapped in tulle,
to do with just the right amount of ivy and floral accents
You feel as if you were royalty floating up to your
Subjects) directly into a charming little dining room with
Candlelight, a fireplace and old world furnishings. This was
The smaller dining room, the long on warmth,
Ambience and an incredibly fine menu. We devoured some
Crab Cakes as good as anything we had in Maryland. The
Caesar salad mixed fresh dark green with a "just right"
Dressing. After finishing some wonderfully warm
homemade bread, then we fell in love with irresistablly
tender and tasty Long Iceland duckling with a brandied
Cranberry glaze. The New York sirloin steak had perhaps a
a little too much pepper, but that was no problem because the
Quality of the steaks rival the best steak restaurants in New
England. For dessert, we sampled a fallen chocolate cake,
we fell for immediately. Not had in recent memory
We tasted such a rich but airy chocolate, with just the right
Amount of raspberry sauce, ultimately to the surface
within seconds because of its incredible taste.
After dinner, we went from some of the food through the experience
the other rooms at the Inn. The main living room hasyet
more stunning antique furniture, a roaring fireplace,
see classic wood floors and large open windows
the hills on 169 Scenic Route. The main
Dining room is like a bigger version of the smaller restaurants
Space, but probably more like an old world hotel
Dining room. Candlelight, soft music, polished silver,
Crystal and fine linen are just a few touches
to complement the superb food.
BeforeRetiring for the evening, we talked for a while with a
Manager, told us about the virtues of the Woodstock area,
also known as part of the "quiet corner" of Connecticut. He,
as well as other Inn personnel are either happy transplants
or lifelong residents. It was touching to hear someone
speak from the heart on the pitch, they have chosen to live,
Instead comment on cookie cutter promotional talk. Like
the leisurely look of the Inn, the staff speaksin a very
relaxed and friendly. You never feel an aura of
Presumption, which may be the case, such a
elegant, historic atmosphere.
We slept so well that night in one of the most comfortable
Beds, which we know. Refreshed the next morning we went
before that unforgettable stairs have more time to
fine continental breakfast with fresh fruit, muffins and bread
Quality, as an offer.
We then rested a little morein our room, hesitatingly signed
made and promised to return soon. Traveling home
Scenic Route 169 - one of the most picturesque drives
New England - gave us some great memories of past
this underrated region, but in our minds, we wanted to turn
around and back to the Inn at Woodstock Hill. Only
Hours after leaving the Inn, we missed it very much, so how
Meeting that special someone for the first time, and then
excited on the second date. We can not wait
This second day, with a view to commit ourselves, forever,
Frequenting this classic New England inn.
The Inn at Woodstock Hill, 94 Plaine Hill Road, Woodstock,
CT 06281-2912. Phone: (860) 928-0528
