Romantic Bed and Breakfasts

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Inn BoonsBoro 
Boonsboro, Maryland
With best-selling romance author Nora Roberts at the helm, it's no surprise that Inn BooonsBoro is a bed and breakfast straight from the pages of a romance novel. Roberts and her husband own the romantic inn that is inspired by some of literature's great love stories. Rooms are named for Elizabeth and Darcy from "Pride and Prejudice," and Titania and Oberon from "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Star-crossed lovers Westley and Buttercup of "The Princess Bride" fame would approve of their room with a grand king-sized bed, an elegant parlor and an oversized copper-and-mosaic soaking tub that is truly fit for a princess.

L'Auberge Provencale 
White Post, Virginia
You don't need to take your love all the way to France for a little romance. L'Auberge Provencale brings French country charm to the Shenandoah Valley just a short drive from Washington, DC. Rooms are a sea of calm with pale yellows, dusty roses and vibrant blues. La Suite Romantique has gleaming hardwood floors, a sumptuous king bed, an oversized Jacuzzi tub and a view of the gardens. Vineyards, orchards, horseback-riding and even hot air balloon rides are all nearby day-trip options. Breakfast is a feast of croissants, crepes and inspired entrees. Two examples: local shitakes over thinly sliced duck and poached egg in a potato nest basket. The inn's restaurant is a destination in itself with heaps of accolades for the farm-fresh cuisine and inspired wine list.

Inn at the Highland Haven 
Evergreen, Colorado
Finding a romantic B and B without all of the frill and flounce of more traditional inns can be a challenge. Less than an hour from Denver, Highland Haven delivers rustic-chic romance with spacious rooms decked out with warm wood and comfy leather furniture. Each room has a private entrance and bathroom so there are no intrusions on your romantic getaway. This sense of privacy spills over to the scrumptious breakfast buffet: You can enjoy chocolate bread pudding, egg strata and baked oatmeal at a table for 2 on the porch, the private champagne room or even in your own quarters with breakfast in bed.

The Reluctant Panther 
Manchester, Vermont
Escape to Vermont to the Reluctant Panther, an anniversary and honeymoon favorite in the mountains. Outdoor lovers can hike mountain trails at Equinox, Stratton or Green Mountain National Forest or challenge their sweetheart to a round of golf at historic Gleneagles Golf Course, just a short walk from the hotel. All rooms have fireplaces, downy featherbeds and elegant bathrooms, while pricier suites have a private entrance, sitting room and double fireplaces. Complimentary breakfast in the main dining room is so scrumptious that you may have to return for dinner, a feast of local favorites like Hudson Valley foie gras, Vermont Bayley Hazen Blue Cheese Tart and Maple Rubbed Vermont Rack of Lamb and Slow Cooked Shoulder all served with perfect wine pairings.

Seven Gables Inn 
Pacific Grove, California
Boasting a prime location just outside of Monterey Bay, the Seven Gables Inn is a Pacific Coast gem perfect for rekindling romance. Spread out over 7 buildings, each of the 25 rooms has a view of the sea at the Pacific Ocean or Monterey Bay while expansive corner rooms have 180-degree coastline views. Guests are pampered with a full breakfast spread, afternoon wine and cheese and cookies and milk before bed. Profess your love to your mate at Lover's Point Beach, just a few minutes from the inn, and then continue on a romantic waterfront stroll. In the winter you may encounter migrating gray whales or Monarch butterflies, but you can enjoy the silly sea otters any time of year.

The Fairthorne Cottage Bed and Breakfast 
Cape May, New Jersey
Built by a whaling captain in the late 19th century, the Fairthorne is the perfect setting for summer romance, a spring fling or a holiday getaway in the year-round Jersey Shore beach town of Cape May. Each of the 10 rooms has a private bathroom, luxurious linens and central air. Bring along complimentary beach chairs and towels to the beach or borrow a bike for a ride out to the lighthouse. After the beach, relax in a rocking chair and nibble on snacks during tea time on the wraparound veranda. Take along a bottle of wine to the many BYOB restaurants within walking distance and explore Cape May by moonlight during a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. In the morning, it's back to the veranda for a breakfast feast of sweet and savory favorites like French Toast Strata with lemon and raspberries.

Five Gables Inn 
St. Michaels, Maryland
The Five Gables Inn caters to couples looking for an Eastern Shore escape on the Chesapeake Bay. Cozy rooms and snazzy suites are spread out across 4 historic 19th-century homes with modern amenities and plush decor. The main building has an indoor swimming pool, sauna and an Aveda spa, which offers a luxurious couple's massage. Adding to the romance is St. Michael's enchanting small-town friendliness with antique shops and waterfront crab shacks just beyond the front door.

Two Meeting Street Inn 
Charleston, South Carolina
The love story at Two Meeting Street begins 2 centuries ago when a wealthy Charleston businessman presented his daughter and her new husband with an extravagant wedding gift of $75,000 to buy the mansion on the corner of Meeting Street and the Battery. Love is still in the air in this romantic bed and breakfast in the tony South of Broad neighborhood. Each room exudes Southern charm and style with high ceilings, tall 4-poster beds and porches made for sipping sweet tea and watching the activity along the Battery.

The Cottages at Cabot Cove 
Kennebunkport, Maine
Celebrate your love at the playful and whimsical enclave of cottages at Kennebunkport's Cottages at Cabot Cove. Each of these 16 restored cottages is a romantic respite from daily life with a quirky and modern cottage style featuring whitewashed furniture and bright splashes of color. Your day begins with a breakfast delivery of fresh pastries and orange juice that you can enjoy on your porch. During the day, meander around the expansive property, challenge your partner to a game of croquet or paddle around the Cove in a canoe or kayak.

Swann House 
Washington, DC
Celebrate love in the city at this romantic urban getaway in an 1883 mansion in DC's Dupont Circle. This grand Washington beauty has 12 rooms, each displaying its unique personality. The hip Milano suite has a queen canopy bed, refreshing rain shower and deep soaking tub for 2, while blue toile wallpaper and a cozy nook in the window dormer add to the French country charm in the Blue Sky Suite. The staff guarantees that you won't go hungry by offering breakfast in the formal dining room or on the covered porch, plus decadent afternoon treats and a glass of sherry nightcap.

Top 10 New England Bed and Breakfasts

Top 10 New England Bed and Breakfasts : Romance and Honeymoons -
Experience New England's charm at the region's top 10 bed and breakfasts. These inns are noted for their classic New England hospitality, unique history, architecture, cozy rooms and great food.
Buttonwood Inn 
North Conway, New HampshireOutdoor adventures abound at New Hampshire's Buttonwood Inn, a homey inn on 5 acres of land on Mt. Surprise, a short distance from North Conway in the White Mountains. In the warmer months, you can hike over covered bridges and past waterfalls, or strap on your skis or snowshoes for a winter adventure. Adrenaline junkies can careen down the mountains on narrow mountain-biking trails or fly through the air in a zip-line tour. Then head back to the inn where you relax with a cup of tea in front of the family room's fireplace or watch a movie on the 50-inch TV with a cocktail in the Mt. Surprise Room. The inn's 10 rooms are comfy with unique touches, like hand-painted murals or 2-person soaking tubs, and the hearty breakfast feast of savory and sweet entrees will give you plenty of energy for another day exploring New Hampshire.
Rabbit Hill Inn
Lower Waterford, VermontThe Rabbit Hill Inn in Vermont is one of New England's most luxurious bed and breakfasts with 19 lavish rooms and suites in a 1795 country house and carriage house. Guests are pampered with deluxe amenities, including extra-large soaking tubs, plush bedding and romantic 4-poster beds. And then there's the food, starting with a classy breakfast of homemade granola, yogurt and hot dishes like apple cheddar crepes served by candlelight and a host of complimentary snacks for afternoon tea. Foodies will fall for the farm-to-table cuisine for dinner at the on-site restaurant, which puts a drool-worthy spin on seasonal delicacies. Once you tear yourself away from the table, peruse the libraries, challenge your partner to a board game at the Snooty Fox Pub, take a stroll through the gardens or nearby country lanes, indulge in an in-room massage or just sit in the parlor and appreciate the gracious treatment.
Hydrangea House
Newport, Rhode IslandNewport is a New England favorite with beaches, a festive downtown waterfront and legendary grand mansions sitting atop the coastline cliffs along the city's famed Cliff Walk. You don't need to be a Rockefeller to appreciate the city's charm when staying at the Hydrangea House. Its 10 rooms and suites are elegant with themes like the sweet blue and yellow of the French Country Room or the opulent Carrie in Paris suite complete with a fireplace and the option for en-suite massages. Breakfast is a formal affair served in the fancy dining room with homemade bread and granola and sweet and savory entrees like raspberry pancakes or scrambled eggs in puff pastry.
The Pineapple Inn
Nantucket, MassachusettsEach room is named for a captain at Nantucket's Pineapple Inn, an homage to the whaling captain who built the home in the mid-19th century. Guests can choose from 12 rooms, most with 4-poster beds, handmade carpets and interesting antiques. The inn is a short walk from Main and Centre Streets with their restaurants and shops, and guests get priority seating at the town's best restaurants including Figs at 29 Fair by Todd English and the Summer House Restaurant. Like most other businesses in Nantucket, the inn is open seasonally from April to December, and rates are considerably higher during the warm summer months when everyone heads to the classic New England seashore at Siasconset.
Inn at Harbor Hill 
Niantic, ConnecticutThe Inn at Harbor Hill sits above Niantic's marina with Adirondack chairs on the wraparound porch and gardens overlooking Connecticut's shoreline. Each of the 9 rooms has a view of the water and many have private balconies or patios where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or play a board game borrowed from the hosts. In warm weather, there are passes to the local beach, which is a short walk away and kayaks to head out to sea. In cooler weather, take a stroll along the 1-mile Niantic Bay Boardwalk. After checking out the quaint small town, drive 20 minutes to nearby Mystic Seaport and visit with the Beluga whales and other sea life at the Mystic Aquarium.
Atlantean Inn
Bar Harbor, MaineBar Harbor, ME, is a favorite New England destination, beloved for its proximity to Acadia National Park, bustling seaside towns and lobster shacks. Tucked away on a quiet side street, the Atlantean Inn is the perfect home base for exploring Maine's coastal wonders. This 1903 Tudor-style cottage welcomes guests to 8 rooms, including two 2-bedroom suites. The inn's owners go out of their way to keep things green, serving vegetarian breakfast and providing each guest with a reusable water bottle on top of practicing eco-friendly cleaning methods. The inn closes from November until May when activity picks up in the town again with kayak trips, whale-watching adventures and outdoor concerts and festivals all a short walk from the front door.
Mansion House
Martha's Vineyard, MassachusettsTake the ferry to Martha's Vineyard and enjoy the Mansion House, a large bed and breakfast just a short walk from the dock. The inn maintains a cozy charm, even with 40 rooms, and boasts modern amenities like soaking tubs, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy the comforts of a large hotel, including a swanky gym, spa and mineral pool, and dine on a home-cooked breakfast in the Zephrus Restaurant. Rates plummet in the off-season from late-October through April when rooms are less than $100 a night.
Bear Mountain Lodge
Bethlehem, New HampshireExperience rustic New England beauty at the Bear Mountain Lodge, a log cabin near New Hampshire's White Mountains. The inn, handcrafted with logs from enormous Eastern White Pine trees, has 9 guest rooms and enviable common areas with endless mountain views. Rooms have plenty of rustic charm, many with exposed log walls, but also amenities like gas fireplaces and slate steam showers. Snuggle up in a chair on the expansive deck or just peer out the window and enjoy the view. It's not uncommon to see the area's resident wildlife, including black bears, moose, deer and wild turkey, wandering around the lodge's 26 acres of unspoiled nature.
Round Barn
Waitsfield, VermontThe Round Barn Farm, in Vermont's Mad River Valley, is ideal for a romantic escape regardless of the season. In the winter, guests snuggle into fluffy down comforters after a day on the slopes at nearby Sugarbush or Stowe, while in the fall, autumn's glory unfolds across the inn's 245 acres filled with ponds, meadows and an organic garden. The restored 19th-century farmhouse has 12 bright and airy guest rooms with unique characters, like the hand-hewn beams in the 2-room Abbott Suite and the cheery English-garden-inspired wallpaper in the English Room. An added bonus is the rare Vermont round barn, a former dairy barn from the 1900s that is now used to host weddings, concerts and even swimmers in the lap pool.
Bluffhead Cove Inn
Kennebunkport, MaineEscape to Bluffhead Cove Inn on the banks of the Kennebunk River for a quiet New England getaway. There are just 6 rooms at this quaint Victorian bed and breakfast, many with private entrances, patios or balconies and cozy sitting areas. The River Cottage is a popular spot for lovebirds looking for a little more privacy and extra-spacious digs. The rooms include small kitchens, full living rooms and bright bedrooms with 2-person soaking tubs. The inn closes for the chilly winter months, but is ideal for exploring the fishing village of Kennebunkport during the summer or fall.