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The Inn at Little Washington, Blantyre and the White Barn Inn were voted among the best hotels in North America by the readers of Travel + Leisure!
Travel + Leisure has just unveiled its annual list of the most beautiful properties in the world, selected by its readers. As every year, Relais & Châteaux dominated this prestigious selection with no fewer than 27 properties making the list.
This listing was compiled by Travel + Leisure Magazine between January and March 2007 with the expert support of Harris Interactive. 930,000 of the magazine’s subscribers awarded the hotels a score out of 100 in a secure questionnaire.
Blantyre Restaurant and hotel in the country Blantyre is a beautiful country house built amidst 46 hectares of lawn and woodlands, ideally located halfway between Boston and New York City. The Main House, Carriage House and three cottages are reminiscent of a gentler time of elegance and romance. Built in 1902, this stately mock-Tudor house boasts sumptuous guestrooms, an exceptional wine cellar, renowned cuisine and a delicious hot chocolate menu. The spa is connected to the Carriage House, a few minutes walk from the Main House. This enchanting resort has activities galore, with tennis and croquet in the summer. When the seasons change, the property transforms into a romantic winter wonderland, with ice skating, snowshoeing, sleigh riding and a 34m high Christmas tree. ...Read more United States, Lenox
The Inn at Little Washington Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country Patrick O’Connell abandoned his dream of becoming an actor for cooking and the “living theatre” of the restaurant world. Just an hour’s drive from Washington DC, this sumptuous hideaway nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a world-renowned destination for gourmet connoisseurs. The menu spotlights Grand Chef O’Connell’s spectacular Refined American Cuisine, such as the Carpaccio of Herb Crusted Baby Lamb with Caesar Salad Ice Cream. The Inn’s rooms and suites are aptly named after America’s Culinary Pioneers and opulent lounges complete the transformation to an idyllic fantasy world. ...Read more United States, Washington
The White Barn Inn and Spa Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel on the seafront When he was a young boy, Jonathan Cartwright wanted to be a cyclist and win the Tour de France. But at the age of fifteen he discovered cooking and became more interested in wearing a white apron than the yellow jersey. These days he is a respected and dedicated Grand Chef, who has turned the White Barn Inn into a great place to eat, as well as a peaceful, elegant place to stay and relax. The restaurant is housed in an authentic New England barn dating back to the early 1800s. In the words of this passionate perfectionist “cooking requires the same determination as cycling, the same effort and the same team spirit”. Above all, Jonathan values the quality of his products and he can recount the life story of the fresh Kennebunkport lobster, star of his menu. Savour this lobster as it is, or in a bisque or cognac sauce, alongside the other creations inspired by local produce. ...Read more United States, Kennebunk Beach
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