Some way, somehow, in all my
years, I have never been to the Hamptons. Of course, I had heard of its charming
historical splendor, its exciting summer parties, its grandiose celebrity homes
and posh restaurants frequented by the east coast elite. Despite the fact that
I even spent three years living in New York City, I never quite made it to the
Hamptons, even when it seemed like everyone I knew was hopping on the Jitney
just as often as they could.
So imagine my delight when I
was invited to attend my dear friend’s gorgeous wedding this spring in the
area—at last, I could live out my preppy chic fantasy and see what all the fuss
was about!
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| Hello Hamptons! |
I (over)packed my bags and headed out east for a long weekend away,
and had the extreme pleasure of staying at the most incredible bed and breakfast called The Mill House Inn in East Hampton.
Located right on Main
Street, The Mill House Inn oozes endless appeal at first glance with its
adorable red brick façade and open French windows.
Upon entering, you’ll immediately feel right at home thanks to its friendly staff and abundance of delicious snacks. Yes…snacks. Allow me to elaborate--from delicious homemade cookies and kale chips to cheese and charcuterie, there’s a dizzying amount of offerings, all complimentary to guests around the clock.
Upon entering, you’ll immediately feel right at home thanks to its friendly staff and abundance of delicious snacks. Yes…snacks. Allow me to elaborate--from delicious homemade cookies and kale chips to cheese and charcuterie, there’s a dizzying amount of offerings, all complimentary to guests around the clock.
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| Cheese & Charcuterie platter delivered to our suite. |
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| Snack time! Gourmet popcorn, delicious cookies, baked apple crisps and more. |
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| The 'Nack Bar! |
They also serve up
refreshing coffee and tea drinks, local ice cream flavors (still dreaming about
the pistachio cherry option I tasted last weekend!), and have a few fabulous fridges
stocked full of beverages at all times. Alkaline water, coconut water, fresh juices,
seasonal lemonades and zesty flavored ginger ale…you name, it, they’ve got it!
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| Coffee Ice Cream..available around the clock. Mmmmm. |
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| Popcorn and Movie Night! |
Beyond the snacks, there’s also a sprawling front porch facing out on Main
Street where you can sit and unwind from your travels, and a handful of open
tables in the lobby beckoning you to sit and play old-fashioned board games
with your travel companions, too. For the first time in probably 15 years, I
found myself playing a game of checkers and never felt so relaxed and at peace
in my life! Now this is what a
vacation is supposed to be like.
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| A game of checkers and a plate of cookies. How delightful! |
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| So in love with this delicious latte. |
As for the rooms and suites,
everything at The Mill House Inn is absolutely top notch. Our gorgeous suite
was located in their famed Grey House Barn and was clearly designed with
comfort in mind, first and foremost. It boasted a plush king-size bed, hardwood
floors, a stunning bathroom complete with a standalone bathtub and shower, a
working fireplace, two flatscreen TVs (with a long list of great DVDs available
to borrow from the front desk!), a spacious outdoor deck and more. Needless to
say, we found it hard to leave the room at all, it was so inviting and truly
had everything we could possibly dream of in a bed & breakfast stay.
I particularly enjoyed the
eucalyptus-scented toiletries (bath salts, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
and more) in the bathroom, all specially created for the property--and for the
first time ever, I didn’t even need to pull out my own carefully-selected
collection of mini prestige toiletries to use because I was so pleased with the
quality of their own offerings. As a beauty editor and blogger who tests
products daily, this is saying a LOT!
To familiarize ourselves
with the area a bit more, the hotel even equipped us with a handy map to guide
us on a 4.5 mile walk in the area. We embarked on this self-guided tour right
away, which led us through an upscale neighborhood, along the beach and back
through town and along the nearby shops and boutiques.
As a newbie to the Hamptons,
I thought this was a great way to explore the area and really appreciated how
helpful the front desk team was to answer any and all of my questions, make
reservations at their favorite eateries and spout off tips and suggestions with
candid honesty. While huge resorts and luxury hotels certainly have their
appeal, there’s nothing quite like the personalized service and attention at a
quaint bed & breakfast.
I should also mention that
each morning, guests can make selections from their tempting breakfast menu and
choose to dine in their room or in the lobby or common outdoor areas to start
the day. Every single item on the menu is made with love and bursting with terrific
flavors, and of course, the standout item would have to be lobster frittata.
That’s right, you heard me. Lobster. Fritatta.
Needless to say, there’s no
shortage of charming amenities to The Mill House Inn, and it would be hard to
single out my absolute favorite aspect of the property during my short stay. If
you’re seeking a peaceful yet posh place to get away and relax like no other, I
highly recommend this delightful gem.
There’s truly no place else
quite like it.
To book a stay at The Mill House Inn, please visit their web site.
*Photography Credit: Jonathan Higbee and Jennifer Chan
To book a stay at The Mill House Inn, please visit their web site.
Mill House Inn
31 North Main Street, East Hampton, Long Island, NY 11937
Phone: 631-324-9766 Fax: 631-324-9793
*Photography Credit: Jonathan Higbee and Jennifer Chan
1 comment:
Wow! I've never been to the Hamptons either but it's on my bucket list now. This place sounds great with all of the personal touches that gets lost with the big hotels. Your pictures were awesome as I felt I was there with you! The Millhouse Inn really knows how to treat their guests and provide great service which sets them apart!
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