Winter Getaways
4 places to visit
Niantic, CT
Inn at Harbor Hill Marina B&B
Winter is the perfect time for seaside escapes, and this inn offers relaxing, romantic atmosphere
Seaside escapes are not just for summer vacationers. Winter is a great time to enjoy an escape by the sea, and the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina provides the perfect atmosphere. Each of the inn’s16 rooms and suites offers a unique view — of Long Island Sound, the marina, the Niantic River or Niantic Bay. Get cozy by your fireplace (or in your large soaking tub!), or enjoy a glass of wine looking out over the water from your balcony. Begin your day with a hearty cooked-to-order breakfast and end it in the evening with fellow guests, enjoying wine and cheese in the dining room. A short stroll away, the village of Niantic, CT is a charming collection of shops and restaurants to explore. Area activities include cross-country skiing, hiking — and casino excursions.60 Grand Street 860-739-0331
Greenwich, CT
Stanton House Inn
Classic New England bed-and-breakfast inn particularly welcoming in the winter
Whether you want an elegant inn close to winter activities, or a cozy, charming retreat for snuggling by a fireplace, The Stanton House Inn is the type of warm, gracious inn that makes for an ideal winter getaway. Ask about a room or suite with a gas fireplace or a two-person whirlpool tub. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast in the sunny dining room and relax before the fireplace in the inviting library, stocked with books and board games. It’s a short walk from the inn’s residential area to Greenwich Avenue and downtown, where the lights will be glittering in its assortment of fine shops and restaurants. You’re close to a variety of winter activities, including hiking trails and picturesque beach walks, art museums and galleries.76 Maple Avenue 203-869-2110
Westbrook, CT
Westbrook Inn B&B
Whether winter means recreation or relaxation, this inn will make your seasonal getaway a perfect one
Whether you want your winter getaway location to be a headquarters for invigorating outdoor sports or a haven for snuggling by the fire, you will find what you are looking for at the Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast. From its serene site on the banks of the Patchogue River, the 10-room boutique inn offers guests a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with vintage-style rooms (some with gas fireplaces), a hot, home-cooked gourmet breakfast each morning and a common room with a fieldstone fireplace that’s perfect for utter relaxation. The inn also offers special tea events the first Tuesday of the month as well as holiday and other themed teas. Stroll over to West Beach, take a winter hike, visit a craft brewery, shop or go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.Check out our sister property, The Captain Stannard.976 Boston Post Road 860-399-4777
Mystic, CT
Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton
A cozy home base for winter fun in Mystic
Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton sets the scene for a cheerful winter getaway on the Connecticut coast. Guest rooms are fresh and inviting, with cozy beds and streamlined layouts that feel especially welcome after chilly days spent exploring. Fuel up each morning at the complimentary Coffee & Bagel Bar before heading out to enjoy Mystic’s seasonal charm and year-round favorites. Spend your days sampling Mystic’s award-winning food scene, browsing its storybook-style main street and shopping district, or taking in the festive glow of Olde Mistick Village during the holidays. With a convenient location just off I-95, it’s an easy, family-friendly home base for winter adventures.55 Whitehall Avenue,