Oozing class and comfort, you will want to check out upstate New York’s Glenmere Mansion for a decadent break– equipped with all the cozy fireplaces required at this time of year.
Incase you are wondering which villa Karl Lagerfeld modeled his recent profound Chanel’s Spring 2019 runway haute couture mediterranean theme after, we think we know the answer.
Bringing its signature blend of Italian glamour to the New York countryside, Glenmere Mansion has reimagined a grand Italian estate for the jet-set, especially Americans, foreigners, and of course, New Yorkers who just can’t get enough of stepping away from the city and submerging into utter relaxation.
There is something truly pleasing about not having to travel far from home for a brilliant staycation away from the hustle of New York City. Less than 50 miles from New York City situated in the lower Hudson, a 150-acre estate that once entertained royalty, aristocrats, celebrities, heads of state, is now reborn into a Relais and 5-star Chateaux and Spa that is Glenmere Mansion. It boasts amazing views of the lake, two restaurants, and a decadent turkish inspired spa.
Upon arrival, you’ll notice the pink mansion with sky blue shutters (The originals were green until the new owner painted them) and are welcomed with bellinis and fresh in-house cookies in your room. The staff is extremely hospitable, attentive, and courteous from the moment you walk in, and they let it be known that this is YOUR villa for the duration of your stay. And it felt rightfully so.
There are only 18 guest rooms including an opulent 2-bedroom suite. Thanks to the owner’s inspiration, the hotel decor has benefited from a series of artistic romantic touches and details. The common areas have a very soothing palette, and it includes a beautiful quaint library with a zillion A-Z magazines from the current month, and beautiful coffee table books to garner inspiration. Before you grab your book to head to the fireplace, you must step outside to view the sunset to start of your relaxing staycation.
Cozy and beautiful are the interiors inside and outside your room. There are architectural delights such as fireplaces in some of the rooms and bathrooms, as well as the stunning white marble and Portuguese blue accents that decorate the washrooms. The Glenmere vast grounds are beautifully kept year-round.
The impressive menu, which varies according to the seasons, will suit every epicure’s dream. Prepared by executive chef, Gunnar Thompson, the kitchen brings in the finest produce and transforms them into delicious meals, such as Pemaquid oysters poached in champagne cream potato souffle accompanied with royal ossetra caviar along with the Hudon Valley duck with handmade cavatelli and wild mushrooms. The most creamy and divine buttermilk panna cotta you will ever taste awaits you.
This Valentine’s Day, the Glenmere Mansion is offering a special seven course Valentine’s Day Menu in the Supper Room that evening which includes the above delectable champagne and oyster as well as black truffle carbonara.
You MUST squeeze in one more delight when visiting here, and that is the Hammam ritual at the Spa. During the Hammam ritual, you will warm yourself upon a heated belly stone while the spa therapist use traditional mitts to scrub and slough away winter skin. A luxurious and bubbly scrub using a moisturizing castile soap and a traditional Kessa mitt incorporates gentle massage strokes. Before your treatment, you will go into the fragrant steam room within the hamman room to soften the skin.
Definitely a staycation gem to check out before starting a killer work week:
Glenmere Mansion
634 Pine Hill Road, Chester, NY 10918 | +1.845.496.1900
From $850 a night
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