I wish Yelp offered no stars or negative stars. This place, the separate Carriage House, in…read moreparticular, was so bad we considered just sleeping in our truck instead. There was a cloying smell permeating the building that did not dissipate despite open windows all night (in 27° weather). The furniture is shabby and uncomfortable. There are klieg lights alongside every window upstairs, so you can't sleep. It really is right on 209 and they know it's noisy because they said they offer their guests earplugs! (Which they never actually did.) The only bright spot were the linens, which were actually quite nice. More than all that, the owners are unavailable and really (really - believe the other reviews) don't care. They are not reachable and Chef Marc is very nice but can't do anything for you. We had to leave, not because it was hell to be there, but because of a sudden family medical emergency, and they refused to even refund us down to their 3-night minimum. We had paid in advance for 8 nights - and just the previous day, so it wasn't like anyone else would have booked it. We understood that they would want their minimum stay and cleaning fee. But they didn't refund us one penny. They are really unfeeling, uncaring people. Avoid this place!!!

Exceptional in every way. Beautiful home on well kept grounds, comfortable, beautifully decorated…read moreaccommodations and a delicious breakfast. The location is perfect for exploring the neighboring towns as well. Not one complaint. Booked through AirBnB. Thank you Mark, Kim and Amy for a wonderful weekend.

I stayed here October 2017 and was profoundly disappointed. This place gives you roadside motel…read morequality at high-end B&B prices. The inn is just tired -- furnishings in the common areas look like the cam from the local Goodwill, the house itself has a pervasive musty/moldy smell, the bedding was worn, definitely not inviting, the pillows were stained, and the chest of drawers was broken down. There are lots of better places to stay in Hyde Park.

Stayed at Le Petit Chateau Inn during the Summer of 2017. My boyfriend and I had a long bike race…read moreon Sunday and came up on Saturday afternoon. We were happily greeted with french wine and cheese and spent some time outside by the pond. Very beautiful house, grounds, and charming bedrooms. On Sunday morning we had a very early wake-up time and were going to miss the chef-prepared breakfast. The owner Valerie left us two bags filled with breakfast goodies for us to wake up to! Very nice touch. Greatly enjoyed my time at Le Petit Chateau. My only regret is that we did not have more time to enjoy this beautiful B&B.

Darlene and Neil have outdone themselves with their revival of this historic property. I brought my…read morefriend who was visiting from Switzerland to stay here for an authentic Bed and Breakfast in a Gilmore-Girls-esque town. WE LOVED IT! Highly recommend the blue room with the gorgeous clawfoot tub. We will definitely come stay again! Thank you again, Darlene and Neil!

When I left the Swann Inn to another B&B in Baltimore, it just shined a light on what we…read moreexperienced at The Swann Inn. Driving through this idyllic town, the GPS said we've arrived at our destination. Going up to the house, I see a busted up gravel driveway covered in leaves. I navigate to the front door and grabbed my overnight bag. Wet leaves or ice, I wouldn't be a happy guest. We're greeted by Neil and he gives us a small tour of the common space. The furnishings are very unique. I can see the owners antiquing in the area and finding these treasured pieces. As far as shared items, there is a Keurig coffee machine. It'll do in a pinch. At 7am I wanted coffee and the machine water was empty. I had to knock on the kitchen door and wait until someone answered to refill the machine. Breakfast was amazing! For me at least, when I'm on vacation I'll have French Toast and pancakes during my stay. My wife? She broke down the menu: a pitcher of orange juice, cake with sorbet, fruit plate with a boxed cookie on the side along with pancakes. My wife reminded me this is not an adult breakfast, it's all sugar! She asked for egg whites and Neil was flustered. They figured it out and served my wife. Neil grabbed me at the common area and said he explained breakfast during check in. I didn't know that we had to speak up right then, usually there's a sheet? The next day Darlene made some amazing pumpkin pancakes. My wife took 1/2 of one and we were only served two. So breakfast for me was good but I was aggravated both mornings. I was looking forward to kicking back and enjoying a bottle of wine, maybe smoke a cigar? Neil said there is no smoking on the premise. Ok, that's out. I asked for an ice bucket and was told he'll dig one up. It never came. It really didn't matter because the outside furniture on the deck, it wasn't inviting. The pillows looked wet and old. There is no other seating outside, no fire pit, nada. I brought my bottle to the next B&B... With any B&B, you should be offered quality shower products. First off, there was no soap bar? I don't like liquid soap, much less Dial. The shampoo, was a tiny bottle, something cheap. I had to buy a bar of soap and use a travel shampoo I had from another hotel. Our room was, interesting. More unique styled furniture. Lighting up the room was inadequate. There were small lamps but it wasn't enough. Neil said the thermostat for the entire house was right here. If we made the temperature warmer or colder, the entire house temperature will change. The same with the WiFi, the router was in our room?! That's a lot of pressure.. I didn't touch anything. After we checked out and I drove down busted driveway, I was glad to be leaving. 3 Yelp stars, my stay was average. I didn't feel pampered or relaxed.

Great place to stay if you're in Beacon. Everyone here was so kind. We stayed in the White Room,…read morewas nicely air conditioned and we were provided proper toiletries, towels, and water. Breakfast was delicious.

With 55 glowing reviews and a 4.8 rating, my wife and I thought we were in for rustic charm. What…read morewe got was less "quaint Victorian B&B" and more "the kind of decrepit clapboard house where horror films open with a chainsaw." The website promised "a few minutes" from the station and "close to everything." Translation: a sweaty 20-minute uphill slog with luggage, and "everything" meaning the Sunoco gas station across the street. Which, ironically, turned out to be the best part of the stay. Inside, the welcome was a fog of burned pancake fat, which gave way to mildew and damp as we reached our quarters. We were put in 'The White Room', downstairs, right next to the kitchen -- which, naturally, had the shared ensuite bathroom tacked on. Yes: an ensuite. For the kitchen. Nothing says "boutique comfort" quite like brushing your teeth while someone fries bacon two feet away. The only thing it had in common with the Beatles' 'White Album' was that both left me baffled as to why anyone thought it worth releasing. The room itself was tiny, the paint flaking off the window frames, a duvet stripped of its cover, and the general feel of a place assembled with chewing gum and denial. For this, on a holiday weekend, we paid a small fortune -- money I would honestly rather have set on fire in the street. And those glowing reviews? So wildly out of step with reality that you'd be forgiven for thinking they were written by doting relatives, or perhaps an industrious little bot farm somewhere east of Minsk. Beacon is lovely. Febreze was heroic. But this B&B? Never again.

As the summer was on its last legs and with a busy fall at work right around the corner, I wanted…read moreto get away. With a little luck, I managed to book a room for two nights during Labor Day weekend with only about a week's notice at the Botsford Briar. I found it on the internet, having never before been to Beacon, a little escape I had planned because of hiking, kayaking, the Dia: Beacon, the boat to tour Bannerman Castle, and Main Street were all within walking distance. I arrived quite early on Saturday via train and headed up to Main Street. I had a kayaking tour reservation and had planned to do that before checking in at Bostford Briar. However, when there was some miscommunication and the tour left without me, the folks at Mountain Top outdoor store called the proprietors of the Botsford Briar (yeah, it's that small of a town) to see if I could check in early. And all was well; they were happy to take me early. My room was ready and I headed over...and up the rather steep hill of High Street. Charlie met me halfway up the hill and insisted on taking my bag the rest of the way. The house is charming and looks just as it does on the website photo. Inside, it's filled with curiosities on the first floor. I met Shirley there too. Throughout my stay, she and Charlie were wonderful. They took the time to try to find an alternate kayaking solution for me, suggested restaurants, went to the trouble of having my breakfast ready quite early on my last morning there since I had to leave before the normal time, etc. I stayed in the Wisteria Room, which was lovely. The bed was comfy. There were a couple of chairs as well as a table with two dining chairs with bottles of water on a tray. In case it was needed, there was an AC unit. Lots of sunlight could come in through the generous windows (though you could pull curtains and shades too). Wifi was free. The TV wasn't a flat screen, but I didn't watch it so, who really cares? The room had wonderful charm and was clearly lovingly decorated. The bathroom was a private one down the hall. However, they've thoughtfully added a curtain one can pull to really make that whole wing private (so you don't feel odd walking to the bathroom in your pajamas; nobody can see you). I loved the claw foot tub and had a nice soak each night. It was a large bathroom with nice towels and was meticulously clean. I spent a good portion of both evenings watching the sunset on the beautiful shared deck out back. It's at the top of High Street and you can see down and across the Hudson River. It's beautiful and a wonderful quiet spot (or a place to chat with other guests, as I did the second evening). Also shared for the guests is a small room with a fridge, cupboard (thoughtfully stocked with glasses, wine glasses, corkscrews, etc.), and a single serving coffee maker for anything you wanted to make or store yourself. Breakfast was quite generous. There was one freshly baked (and still warm!) item each day along with other breads, a fantastic fruit plate, juice, and coffee. The only thing I would have added would have been a hard boiled egg or something so that I could get in a little protein. But with what was provided, I really wasn't lacking at all in nourishment. It's brought to your room at your chosen time on a tray. The location is great. It's easy walking distance to the train station, Dia: Beacon, boat launch, and Main Street. It's within walking distance of a trail head for hiking as well though you should know that it's a long hike in itself up Main Street to reach it. I'm so glad I came to Botsford Briar to get away. It's so clear how much love (and personal talent/handiwork) Charlie and Shirley have put into the place. And they really take pride in making it a wonderful retreat. I wouldn't be surprised if I found myself back there again when weary of the city.

This b&b is close to Main Street and the Dia which was a huge plus…read more The room was clean, bathroom not moldy. The decor of the room and the b&b are not my particular taste, cluttered, heavy fabrics, heavy wooded furniture. Taste is subjective though and I could imagine another person may enjoy. The air conditioner is positioned in such a way that it blows directly on the bed. I found sitting out on the deck to be noisier than we hoped for...can hear the train whistle and cars on a road in the distance. The morning breakfast spread had coffee, juice, pastries and fruit, none of which were of the best quality. I only met Charlie who was friendly and very helpful. I spoke to a woman who I believe is the owner by phone while booking and when we were likely to arrive after their 9pm time limit and our phone personalities did not mesh well.

We had a lovely, overnight low key stay here on Memorial Day weekend. The room had a beautiful view…read moreof the back of the property- natural stone and trees everywhere. The breakfast was special: homemade cheese in a wonderful omelette, bread that seemed homemade, muffins, scones, etc. Very very quiet spot. Highly recommend it.

A lovely location for a quiet getaway. One felt in the woods but was close enough to a number of…read moreattractions not the least being the fall foliage. The hosts were friendly and accommodating. The room was nicely furnished and immaculate. The large windows offered a view of the woods. Breakfast was more than ample with fresh baked biscuits and muffins, a fruit course, wonderful waffles one day and an omelette with herbed cheese the next. The large window in the dining room allowed us to see the multitude of birds that visited the bird feeder. We were fortunate to have wonderful breakfast companions with interesting and sometimes deep conversation. The relaxed atmosphere of the inn made that possible. We would definitely stay there again should the opportunity arise.

We found this hidden gem for our first wedding anniversary seven years ago and have been coming…read moreback ever since (now with two kids). Each time it gets better and better. Maria and Joe are divinely chill -- think of your favorite cool Aunt and Uncle. The accommodations are exquisitely comfy and chic and Maria's breakfasts are to kill for (no joke -- try to get in between me and my plate at your own risk )... on a scale of 1 to 5, Mountain Meadows is at least a 7.5...

Lovely Bed and Breakfast in Gardiner. I used to have a weekend home in the area, a nice alternative…read moreclose to downtown, Mohonk and Minnewaska hiking, biking, swimming, sky diving. Great experience.

My wife and I were looking for somewhere different to get away for our anniversary this year, and I…read moredidn't think she'd ever been to the Catskills area. We stumbled on the Inn at the Ridge through some Google searching. We only spent two nights, Friday and Saturday, so we were treated to Sal's weekend cooking. Easily among the best food at a B&B that we've ever had. When I booked, I didn't realize that I had booked the one room with a disconnected bathroom. Yes, it's private, but downstairs. Since the Inn wasn't completely full, they offered to relocate us to another open room, we didn't ask, they just suggested it. The house is old, like real old, so expect some quirks like wide creaky floors etc. The beds were quiet though, which was the important thing. Each room is uniquely decorated. The Inn is a nice distance from busy areas but not so far as to be a hardship. It's extremely close to Angry Orchard's Innovation cider mill, a state park with great trails, and even a little college town. I could probably go on, but Yelp's review editor is giving me issues. We'd definitely stay here again if we're in the area.

My wife and I went up to the Hudson Valley for a fall weekend getaway, and we stayed at this B&B…read more We had a fantastic experience here, the hosts were so friendly and helpful, and the space is beautiful. Our room was very comfortable with a king-sized bed. The location was perfect - close to Minnewaska state park, as well as several nearby towns and a few good restaurants. The breakfasts were the highlight of the experience! One of the hosts is a CIA-trained chef and he made fabulous food for us - chocolate-stuffed french toast, a great frittata, and more. They serve breakfast at a communal table, which is nice for getting to talk to the other guests there. We would definitely stay here again.