Introduction
The following are some of the affordable country hotels in the US:
The Desert Hacienda
Its one of the country hotels that is reputed as among the best in the US located in the village of Galisteo, south of Santa Fe. The hotel rests among giant cottonwood trees and boasts of 12 room inn with a 300 year old Spanish hacienda reincarnated. Its clean walls are enchanting with historical touches of hand carved missionary doors.
The hotel is unique among the top country hotels as there is a Catholic confession in the lobby which also serves as a payphone. Guest staying at the resort cannot escape from the hanging cow skulls as well as the lasso and the Navajo rugs. The desert setting enables most things that would look odd in other hotels seem appealing when placed in the resort. Three rooms have a wood fire burning in order to keep guests warm during the winter chill.
Features
The Kitschy Crash Pad
The name of the resort is intended to evoke the memories of the 50s and 60s.The resort cabins were tastefully done by front woman Kate Pierson in kitschy-tasting colors designed by William Stewart. Each of the cabins has its own unique style making this resort one of the best country hotels in the US. There are trailers stationed in the meadow where fun-loving guests can spend their vacation with charcoal grill, tiki-torch décor to match.
The Seaside Victorian
Nothing can beat the experience of staying at the Ocean side resort with lovingly decorated bedrooms .Guests can enjoy cookies and it’s rumored that a friendly ghost drifts around the parlor. It’s one of the top country hotels with a class of its own, the building was a landmark in the 1870s with a ginger bread trim, painted shutters and porches that beg for post beach cocktails. There are 24 rooms tastefully done in breezy white and sea foam while nautical prints and great furnishings enhance the look of each suite.
The Grand Country Villa
It was built in 1893 as a wedding present for the daughter of an affluent financier and is rated as one of the most imposing among the country hotels. The hotel is staffed by well mannered Europeans eager enough to please the guests. Its rooms are designed to please and relax as they are big, uncluttered and not fussy.
Guests should not miss the four-course menu served in the fine legendary dining room. The Wheatleigh landscaped area is close by which makes for a perfect view from the resort thus making this facility one of the top country hotels in the US.
The Island Cottage
The hotel has old school Bahamian hospitality with wooden floor and ceiling as well as shuttered windows. It has the feel of an informal summer house where breakfast is served till 10 am. Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy the informality which is also evident at the honor bar as cocktails are usual till late night.
It’s one of the unique country hotels with a policy that bar children less than 16 years from accessing the premises which makes it quite calm. The rooms are tastefully decorated in colonial style while readers are well catered for with shelves full of books.
