Cozy New Years Getaway
 

I am looking for suggestions for a cozy getaway for New Years Weekend. My fiance and I had been considering the Poconos (we live ouside of Philadelphia) - however after doing some research we are concerned that it might not be our thing. Looking for a romantic resort or B+B hopefully in mountains and not too far from Phila (4-5 hour drive max). Any suggestions?

How about the Berkshires?

Erika, <BR>We have had three nice getaway weekends in Pennsylvania in recent years. We have chosen places near skiing that have been <BR>the right distance between our home in NC and the homes of our various friends <BR>and relatives in New England. You'll have many more to choose from without needing to adhere to our specific criteria, but here are the ones we've been to: <BR> <BR>The Hickory Bridge Farm, near Gettysburg: Lovely locale, the inn overlooks a pond, has very charming rooms and sitting room, great B&B-style breakfast in front of cozy fireplace. Restaurant on the premises is open a few nights a week and is good (American family style) but not gourmet. All in all, great for romance and coziness. <BR> <BR>The Sterling Inn, in the Poconos: We stayed in a guest house across the street from the Inn, and it was fine for <BR>our family, but not particularly romantic. The Inn rooms may be nicer. There's a small heated swimming pool that's fun, and the dining room in the Inn is pleasant, the food more elegant <BR>than Hickory, but still not great. (though included in the price!). The folks who own this inn own another one nearby that's for couples only and is supposed to have a wonderful restaurant. <BR>We're sorry we didn't check it out while we were there. <BR> <BR>The Stone Bridge Inn, in Union Dale: This was our favorite of all. The rooms were comfortable and pretty, each with a fireplace of its own. And a lovely sitting room, too. There's a pub on the premises with good casual dining, and a fancier restaurant that was excellent. There's a rec-room with gym equipment and pool that's nearby and available to use. The skiing here was the best, so <BR>that may have influenced our feeling about the vacation, but still, it is a lovely place, a bit more upscale than the other two, and I would highly recommend it. <BR> <BR>We like country inns better than resorts (too many people and activities) <BR>or B&B's (a little too quiet and sometimes there's no escape from the owners). Hope you find what you're looking for! <BR> <BR>Susan

I have thought about the Berkshires but don't know enough about them (and their appx. distance) to commit. Ideally we would travel to Stowe or Killington - but they are a bit further than we want to go for a four day weekend. <BR>We would like a country inn or B+B - and we have been to Gettysburg and most of Central PA - and really were looking for a weekend getaway in a snowboung log cabin - or as close to it as we can get!

I would say the Berkshires are around 4 hours from Philadelphia. I think in general they are exactly what you're looking for. SOmeplace around Lenox or stockbridge would probably be perfect.