This is the second time we have stayed at the wonderful Whitehaven Inn. It's website does not do this warm, gracious, elegantly appointed Inn justice. It's the absolute perfect getaway for one day or longer, and a mere one hour from Boston, nestled in the countryside of the quiet corner of CT. Ruth is an absolute dear and had arranged for 6 friends to celebrate New Year's Eve at Whitehaven. The bedrooms are divine, this is the second time we have stayed in their king room with very plush bedding and a bathroom to die for. Normally I love a tub, but the two person shower is heaven with double pedestal sinks and warming towel racks.
Ruth is an extraordinary cook, preparing unbelievably hearty and gourmet breakfasts served from her lovely kitchen. Omelettes, frittatas, fresh fruit, homemade baked muffins, etc. Yum. For New Year's Eve she prepared an evening buffet for our party that we we were talking about for days later. We relaxed by a wonderful fire, chatted, played games... more