Does the thought of cleaning house and cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the in-laws sound exhausting? Especially when all you want is to enjoy the company of your loved ones during the Thanksgiving holiday. Be truly thankful this Thanksgiving – let the innkeepers at one of these fine B&Bs take care of all the hassle of a fancy home-cooked turkey meal. Take advantage of one these favorite holiday packages at a country inn and create a new tradition!
Decadent Luxury in New England
Nothing is more “holiday” than an old-fashioned New England Thanksgiving at the luxury inn, Sunset Hill House in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire. Enjoy the majestic view of five surrounding mountains or help decorate the inn for the holidays while famous Chef Peterson prepares a full home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. There’s no doubt your meal will be memorable; NH Magazine just named Sunset Hill House -- A Grand Inn the "Very Best in New Hampshire for a Spectacular Meal." Later that day you can come back for mandatory turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce sandwiches or walk it off by shopping for Christmas gifts at the nearby outlet malls (discount books are provided). Two-night packages, with a 5-course dinner Wednesday, Thanksgiving dinner and evening buffet, breakfast, and dining start at $458 per couple in a queen room. Book early because the Sunset Hill House is a favorite for repeat guests.
Getaway Simplicity in Maine
If you are truly interested in escape, PineCrest Bed & Breakfast serves a private Thanksgiving feast at your own fireside table in the dining room. The gourmet meal is non-traditional and features a turkey cutlet wrapped around an asparagus, crab meat, and proscuitto stuffing served with a demi-glaze and creamy polenta. The 19th century Colonial Victorian home is nestled in the quiet village of Gorham, but only minutes away from holiday shopping in Portland and Freeport. Ask and you will receive money-saving coupons for many of the outlet stores! Two nights with Thanksgiving dinner begins at around $300 per couple.
Southern Hospitality in the North Carolina Smokies
The three-night Thanksgiving Feast Package at the Old Stone Inn Mountain Lodge in Waynesville, North Carolina features a six-course Thanksgiving Day Feast, a candlelight dinner for two on another night, and three full breakfasts of course! Hearty southern breakfasts, including specialties like Tennessee Sausage Pie and Banana Nut Pancakes, will give you the energy you need to enjoy some of the mountain activities offered: hiking, biking, rafting, canoeing, fishing, golfing, or horseback riding. Leave holiday shopping and stress for another time while you enjoy award-winning cuisine in rustic, relaxing country atmosphere. Packages start at $528.
Take Care of the Whole Family in Colorado
Sunlight Mountain Inn, located at the base of Sunlight Mountain Resort Ski Area, provides not just a Thanksgiving buffet with all the trimmings, but four days of optional holiday activities for the whole family. Start with a welcoming wine and cheese party Wednesday evening and sample some of Colorado’s finest vineyards while the kids are entertained in the holiday-themed movie theater. Thanksgiving Day begins with a Mimosa Breakfast and then a hike in the nearby White River National Forest. The Thanksgiving Feast is served in a kid-friendly buffet style and football can be watched in the Trail’s End Bar. Fun family games, like darts, pool, and board games are available for all to enjoy after ample servings of pumpkin pie. On Friday, you can begin holiday shopping or opt to spend the day soaking in the nearby Glenwood’s Hot Springs. Before leaving on Saturday, the whole family is fed a hearty mountain breakfast. Package prices start at $167 per person.
If none of these inns are close, call your favorite inn and ask if they are serving Thanksgiving Dinner or if they can recommend a nearby inn. Go to iLoveInns.com and browse through more than 19,000 B&Bs in the United States and Canada and you’ll find numerous possibilities.. .
Still undecided? Log onto www.iloveinns.com and browse through the 19,000 B&Bs and country inns that specialize in other events and locations that may interest you. Many of the properties listed above are also in the best-selling bed and breakfast guidebook Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns with a Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free Certificate. ILoveInns also offers Bed and Breakfast Gift Certificates, a perfect solution to help celebrate any occasion.
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