Mayflower Inn and Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection

Located in the idyllic town of Washington, Connecticut, and enveloped by 58 acres of landscaped gardens, The Grace Mayflower Inn and Spa is a country house hotel, perfectly placed to explore the New England countryside.

Spread between four charming buildings - Mayflower House, Speedwell Cottage, Standish Cottage and Allerton Cottage - there are just 30 rooms and suites at The Grace Mayflower, all offering luxurious furnishings and catering to every creature comfort. The overall style remains fairly traditional, while clean white decor and fresh splashes of color add a touch of the contemporary. Antique four poster beds are furnished with feather mattress toppers, plush duvets and oversized pillows to promote a great night's sleep. Rooms also come with gas fireplaces and well-stocked mini-bars and a superb collection of 18th and 19th century art can be found throughout. Marble bathrooms come complete with both soaking tubs and showers.

The Grace Mayflower welcomes children over the age of 12. No specific childcare facilities are available.

The Mayflower Spa forms the heart of the retreat and is what makes the Grace Mayflower a destination in itself. Choose from a variety of wellness packages and personalized programs to make the most of your stay and enjoy spoiling treatments and seasonal activities such as kayaking, yoga, archery, fishing, snowshoeing and tennis. A range of activities and classes are also offered; enjoy pilates, fencing, barre or more and for relaxation select from the a la carte treatment menu. The Spa House offers four fully equipped exercise studios, an outdoor meditation garden, a salon, tennis courts, an outdoor pool and a putting green.

Delicious dining can be enjoyed at the two on-site restaurants, the Mayflower Dining Room or the Tap Room. The Mayflower dining room serves up beautifully presented fine dining fare and contemporary American cuisine for lunch and dinner, while the Tap Room provides a more casual environment for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Perfectly placed to make the most of the New England countryside, The Grace Mayflower is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and guests can enjoy a range of activities from hiking the many surrounding nature trails to casual strolls in the landscaped gardens, yoga, kayaking, archery, fishing, fencing, golf and cycling.

The concierge team also offer a range of experiences including country picnics reached by chauffeur driven Buick and Connecticut cuisine tasting workshops with the restaurant manager and sommelier.

• Culinary New England

  Boston, Maine, Vermont & Connecticut

  from $5500 pp 11 nights

  • A classic road trip through stunning scenery - even more epic in the Fall
  • Fantastic itinerary for gourmet food enthusiasts & sybarites
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Connecticut, New England, United States of America

The Mayflower Grace sits amongst 58 acres of rolling gardens and woodland in the picturesque town of Washington, Connecticut. This rural retreat is perfectly placed to explore the New England countryside.