PRICE:
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

This bucolic property, a former 300-year-old farm, is set on 56 acres in the up-island town of Chilmark. Book a room at this inn if you want a secluded vacation in the country, far away from the tourism crowds in Edgartown and Oak Bluffs. The comfortable rooms and suites are spread out in six traditional-style buildings. The overall feeling of the sunny rooms is serenity. They feature white cotton linens, ceiling fans, and hand-painted furniture. Many thoughtful extras are provided, like terry-cloth robes, penlight flashlights (for evening strolls), and coolers for the beach. Many rooms have private balconies or porches. Though the property is ancient, the inn feels very up-to-date. It includes exercise and spa services, as well as a lap pool and a tennis court. Also on-site is Theo's, an attractive fine-dining restaurant. The restaurant is BYOB, as Chilmark is a dry town. The inn is surrounded by 2,000 acres of conservation land with a network of nature trails. Guests are given passes and offered shuttle service to the private beaches, Lucy Vincent and Squibnocket, which are about 4 miles away.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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