An air of yestertyear refinement infuses Adair, a three-story Georgian-revival home that attorney Frank Hogan built as a wedding present for his daughter, Dorothy Adair, in 1927. Dorothy's hats adorn the place, as do books and old photos form the era. This is a luxurious, well-run country inn, with walking paths that wind through 200 acres of gardens designed by the Olmstead brothers. Rooms are furnished with period antiques and reproductions; many have fireplaces. Two more pluses: A generous afternoon tea is served in the elegant living room, and a great basement rec room has a 1929 billiards table and a 42-inch flat-screen with a big movie collection. Pros: clean, cozy rooms; refined book-filled spaces; good dinners. Cons: removed from town.
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