Nothing says autumn like a weekend away at a New England inn. Many consider this time of year to be the region’s best, with colorful foliage, harvest cuisine, and roaring fireplaces among the season’s perks. Nothing says autumn like a weekend away at a New England inn. Many consider this time of year to be the region's best, with colorful foliage, harvest cuisine like pumpkin pie and candy apples, and roaring fireplaces among the season's perks. Here are a few inns that make the most of fall. The Hancock Inn, set in the shadow of Mt. Monadnock in Hancock, New Hampshire, is the state's oldest inn. First opened in 1789, The Hancock has 14 guest rooms ranging from $125 to $290 per night with daily breakfast included. It's also known for its historic tavern, which serves four-course prix-fixe dinners, a wide selection of wines, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. (Photo: Peter Finger Photography) Nothing says autumn like a weekend away at a New England inn. Many consider this time of year to be the region's best, with colorful foliage, harvest cuisine like pumpkin pie and candy apples, and roaring fireplaces among the season's perks. Here are a few inns that make the most of fall. The Hancock Inn, set in the shadow of Mt. Monadnock in Hancock, New Hampshire, is the state's oldest inn. First opened in 1789, The Hancock has 14 guest rooms ranging from $125 to $290 per night with daily breakfast included. It's also known for its historic tavern, which serves four-course prix-fixe dinners, a wide selection of wines, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. (Photo: Peter Finger Photography) The AAA four-diamond award-winning Jackson House, an 1890s-era Victorian inn in Woodstock, Vermont, is known for its simple but elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. Set on more than three acres, the Jackson House's grounds feature landscaped English gardens and a freshwater swimming pond. Guests receive complimentary evening hors d'oeuvres and Champagne, plus a daily breakfast made from local Vermont ingredients. Per-night rates range from $220 to $330 for standard rooms or $310 to $440 for suites. (Photo: Andre Jenny) Cape Cod's Carriage House Inn offers guest rooms with many extras. A stay at this inn includes complimentary beach towels, chairs, and picnic blankets; fresh fruit and homemade cookies; and bicycle rentals. The property's six guest rooms range from $129 to $269 per night and all guests receive a full breakfast, often prepared with local produce. Additionally, the inn is approximately a mile from Chatham Light Beach and half a mile from the downtown area. (Photo: Randall Perry) Escape to the countryside at the Round Barn Farm, set on more than 240 acres in Vermont's Mad River Valley. The round barn, built in 1910, hosts events and receptions; lodging is in the adjacent 19th-century-era farmhouse and converted horse barn. A member of the Green Hotel Association, the Round Barn Farm is committed to environmentally friendly practices and is also a member of the Vermont Fresh Network, which supports local farmers and sustainable agriculture. Rooms range from $165 to $315 per night and feature Tempurpedic beds, luxury toiletries, and bathrobes. (Photo: Round Barn Farm) The historic Captain Lindsey House Inn offers an English-style B&B on the Rockland waterfront. The property's nine guest rooms feature antique furnishings, down comforters and pillows, and bathrobes. The innkeepers, Ken and Ellen Barnes, will even leave chocolates on your pillow each evening. Rates range from $120 to $211 per night. Specials throughout the year include holiday shopping getaways, girls' weekends, and seasonal discounts. (Photo: Historic Inns of Rockland) The serenity of the Berkshires can be yours with a stay at The Porches Inn in North Adams. Clawfoot tubs, spacious suites, fireplaces, and private porches are just a few of the amenities available. The inn also puts together a variety of packages for memorable weekend getaways: Current offerings include geocaching vacations, date-night escapes, and pampering spa promotions. Room prices range from $129 to $450 per night and include a full breakfast. (Photo: Kristian Septimius Krogh) The historic Spencer on Main Bed & Breakfast, built in 1871, was recently restored by owner/innkeepers Caroline and Etienne d'Otreppe. The inn's three guest rooms have antique furnishings, marble fireplaces, and private baths. The property sits on eight acres and has a swimming pool. Room rates range from $119 to $219 per night, including breakfast. If you're arriving from out of town, you can request a free pickup from either Bradley International Airport or Windsor Locks Amtrak station. (Photo: Caroline and Etienne) The Stonecroft Country Inn, just outside Mystic, consists of two historic properties, the 200-year-old Main House and the Grange, a converted barn. Some rooms have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Rates range from $135 to $329 per night and include a full breakfast. Additionally, if you book a cooking class at the inn, you'll receive 25 percent off lodging rates. (Photo: Joan Egy) The Plumercrest Bed and Breakfast in New Hampshire's Seacoast region offers special touches such as a complimentary glass of port and homemade chocolates each evening, homemade biscotti and coffees any time, and a daily country breakfast. Built in 1868, the B&B features antique-furnished rooms with private baths, a gazebo, and gardens. Rates range from $95 to $160 per night. You can get 10 percent off stays of three to four nights, or 20 percent off stays five nights or more. (Photo: Michael and Maryanne Swegles) The 1802 House Bed & Breakfast Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine, is situated along the banks of the Kennebunk River and on the 15th fairway of the Cape Arundel golf course. Rates range from $109 to $369 per night and include a daily three-course breakfast. Named for the year it was built, the inn's five rooms have either a fireplace or a Jacuzzi tub, or both; there also is a three-room suite. The inn is running a promotion for fall—book a weekday stay between November 5 and 21 in a fireplace room and get 20 percent off. (Photo: 1802 House)
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The Hancock Inn, Hancock, New Hampshire
The Hancock Inn, Hancock, New Hampshire
The Jackson House, Woodstock, Vermont
Carriage House Inn, Chatham, Massachusetts
Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield, Vermont
The Captain Lindsey House Inn, Rockland, Maine
The Porches Inn at Mass MoCA, North Adams, Massachusetts
Spencer on Main Bed & Breakfast, Suffield, Connecticut
Stonecroft Country Inn, Ledyard, Connecticut
Plumercrest Bed & Breakfast, Epping, New Hampshire
The 1802 House Bed & Breakfast Inn, Kennebunkport, Maine
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