Looking to take a weekend trip that isn’t too far but makes you feel like you’ve gone on vacation? These five bed and breakfasts offer luxurious yet comfortable accommodation in optimal locations with tons of activities. And the best part is they are all offering discounts and packages for your winter getaway.

Mill House Inn

Where: 31 North Main Street, East Hampton, NY | (631) 324 9766
Travel Scoop: This luxury bed and breakfast has won many awards, including “Top 50 Small Hotels” by Zagat and “10 Most Romantic Inns” by American Historic Inns. The inn is surrounded by beaches, bays, and country roads. Fishing, farmer’s markets, vineyards, hiking and more are all located within a short distance. Take a wine tour, peruse artwork at Guild Hall, hike around Cedar Point County Park, and learn about American furniture and textiles at the Home Sweet Home Museum.
Cost: During the high season, a classic room will cost you $695 per night based on double occupancy, while their best room will cost $1,395. During the low season, expect to pay anywhere from $225-$495 for a classic room, while their best room will cost $495-$895.
Deals: Excluding holidays, the Mill House Inn is offering off-season mid-week specials to guests staying at the hotel from October 3, 2011- April 26, 2012. Stay two nights and receive 10% off your room charges, stay 3 nights and receive 15% off your room charges, stay 4 nights and receive 20% off your room charges.
Getting There: Easily accessible by car, bus, ferry, or train. Visit their website for detailed maps and directions.

Leith Hall

Where: 22 Ocean Street Cape May, NJ | (609) 884 1934
Travel Scoop: Located in the heart of the Victorian Historic District, this elegantly restored home is near  many interesting attractions and activities. Walking distance from the beach and many live music venues, it is also local to theaters, art galleries, fishing, hiking, cycling, and many natural and historical landmarks. Learn about local flora and fauna at the Nature Center of Cape May, visit the Cape May Light House, check out the reptile exhibit and safari park (for free) at the Cape May County Zoo, listen to jazz at the Brown Lounge, and take in the talent of local artists at the SOMA NewArtGallery.
Cost: Rooms vary from $220-$280 per night, based on double occupancy.
Deals: Leith Hall is having a discount on rooms right now, as they are priced from $155-$177 per night. Leith Hall also offers a variety of add-on packages. One is the “De-Stress Holiday” package ($285 add-on), which includes two one-hour massages at the Well Center, a $50.00 gift certificate toward dinner for two at Aleathea's Restaurant, a bottle of sparkling wine, and Elan's homemade chocolate truffles. There is also the “Romantic Getaway” package ($255 add-on) which includes a bottle of chilled champagne in your room, a gift of homemade chocolate truffles, a bouquet of flowers, and a $100 gift certificate for dinner for two at Aleathea's Restaurant.
Getting There: Detailed driving directions from all nearby cities can be found on their website.

Saybrook Point Inn and Spa

Where: 2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook, CT | (800) 243 0212
Travel Scoop: Comfortable yet luxurious rooms are set on the waterfront and include amenities such as fireplace, whirlpool, private balcony, and water views. Saybrook Point Inn and Spa is pet friendly as well as environmentally conscious. They also offer a health club, spa, and restaurant on site, and are close to attractions such as Foxwoods Casino, Mohegan Sun Casino, golf courses, steam engine rides, and Gillette Castle.
Cost: While you will have to check their website availability finder for detailed rates, guests can expect to pay about $250-$500 per night in the off-season based on double occupancy depending on which room they choose.
Deals: Saybrook Point Inn and Spa has an array of add-on packages to offer guests. Pet lovers can enjoy the “Doggie on the Go” package, which includes overnight accommodations, an assortment of goodies for your pooch, a dog bed upon request, a bottle of wine upon arrival, a full breakfast in Fresh Salt Restaurant, and all pet fees. There is also the “Dining Experience Vacation” package, which includes overnight accommodations for two, a $50 per person dinner credit to Fresh Salt Restaurant, and a full breakfast in Fresh Salt Restaurant. Want to getaway with your girlfriends? Opt for the “Girlfriend Getaway Vacation” package, which includes overnight accommodations for two (charges apply for more people), a bottle of wine, guest’s choice of Regenerating Facial or a Saybrook Point Massage per person, a full breakfast in Fresh Salt Restaurant, and a donation to Saint Raphael Foundation to help fight breast cancer. Package prices depend on dates and availability, as they are not add-on packages but will be included in your room rate. Visit the hotel’s website for specific pricing and package information.
Getting There: Detailed directions and maps can be found on their website.

Stonecroft Country Inn

Where: 515 Pumpkin Hill Road, Ledyard, CT | (800) 772 0774
Travel Scoop: The Inn sits on 6.5 acres of lush gardens and manicured lawns. What is great about this accommodation is that it is two distinct inns in one. First there is the 1807 Georgian Colonial with wide plank floors and wood burning fireplaces. The other option is The Grange, a renovated post and beam barn featuring whirlpool tubs and gas fireplaces. Only minutes away from Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, and the Long Island Sound, Stonecroft  is also within driving distance to Mohegan Sun Casino, Foxwoods Casino, Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island, and Ocean Beach in New London, Connecticut.
Cost: While it completely depends on your dates and which room you choose, guests can expect to pay about $149-$275 per night based on double occupancy.
Deals: Right now, Stonecroft Country Inn is having a “Fall Foliage Midweek Special”. Stay 2 midweek nights at Stonecroft and receive a special discounted midweek price for the first night, and the second night for only $99 (plus tax). This deal applies to all room types.
Getting There: The Stonecroft Country Inn is easily accessible by car and ferry and is approximately 45 minutes from TF Green Airport in Rhode Island. For detailed directions, visit their website.

A Wicher Garden Bed and Breakfast

Where: 5831 Dunning Avenue Road,  Auburn, NY | (315) 252 1187
Travel Scoop: Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, this bed and breakfast is a renovated old country home that leaves guests with a feeling of comfort and security. Staying at A Wicher Garden Bed and Breakfast  gives guests access to major attractions and activities in the area, such as the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, which will not only give you the chance to experience nature scenery and breathtaking waterfalls, but also wine tasting and beer sampling, hiking the Gorges, Skaneateles Lake, fishing, canoeing, and more.
Cost: There are four room options at this bed and breakfast, and, based on double occupancy, guests should expect to pay from $135-$155 per night.
Deals: An array of add-on packages are available. First, there is the “Wine and Dine” package, which includes a glass of house wine, one appetizer to share, two entrees, dessert to share and coffee for two.  For this package guests should expect to pay $220-$270 plus room taxes. There is also a “Custom Winery Guided Tour” add-on, which includes a 4 - 6 hour tour of the Cayuga Lake wineries and Seneca Lake wineries as well as on-site pickup. This package rate starts at $445 for two people plus room taxes. For those who love to shop, the “Shop ‘Til You Drop” package is for you. It includes a Waterloo Premium Outlets Coupon for a discount book, a map of Skaneateles Area shops, a $20 Gift Certificate good at many restaurants and shops in the area, and a Skaneateles merchant coupon book. This package starts at $155 plus room taxes.
Getting There: Detailed directions and maps can be found on their website.

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