Windham Hill Holiday

We knew we were in for a romantic weekend when we saw the website for
the Windham Hill
Inn in West Townsend Vermont, but when we arrived we fell head over
heels in love. Heres why:

The Rooms: Our lovely loft featured a king-sized four
poster bed covered with luxurious linens, a gigantic Jacuzzi tub, and a
warm fireplace. What it didnt have? A television. So nobody got
distracted by Sunday afternoon football.

The Grounds: Perched hillside with 10 miles of wooded
trails, we roamed through lush greenery to find the stunningly secluded
waterfall and pool.

The Food: We began the day with a 3-course breakfast
complete with fresh muffins, hearty eggs, and healthy oatmeal and ended
it with a 6-course tasting menu created by executive chef Graham Gill.
Dont leave without tasting the pumpkin bread puddingdivine!

The Spa: Book a 60- or 90-minute massage or request a
butler-drawn bath complete with candles and fragrant essential oils. Or
just use the luxurious Molton
Brown bath and body products in your room to create a private spa
experience.

The Common Areas: Read and relax amid walls of books
and games lining cozy fireplace rooms, offering afternoon tea featuring
fresh scones, whipped cream, cookies and hot cider. Stop in at the bar
before dinner to chat with fellow travellers over a glass of spicy red
wine and an array of delicious Vermont cheeses.

The Personalized Service: Innkeeper, Katja, welcomes
every guest personally and ensures that every need is met, including
booking activities (we went horseback riding at nearby Mountain
View Ranch) and surprising guests with special treats, like the
bottle of champagne that welcomed the couple celebrating their first
anniversary.

Jennifer Nachshen

Rooms from $255 per night, Windham Hill Inn, 311 Lawrence Drive, West
Townshend, VT, 1-800-944-4080, www.windhamhillinn.com

See more photos of Windham Hill Inn on our Editors’
Diary.