To help travelers balance high gas prices in a time of tight budgets, Hickory Hill Bed & Breakfast in Pomfret, CT, is offering to pay their guests' room occupancy taxes in the following Fall packages.
(TRAVPR.COM) USA - October 8th, 2013 … To help travelers balance high gas prices in a time of tight budgets, Hickory Hill Bed & Breakfast in Pomfret, CT, is offering to pay their guests' room occupancy taxes in the following Fall packages. Recommended by The Boston Globe, and Connecticut Magazine, Hickory Hill B&B is conveniently located just 3 hours from New York City, 1 hour from Boston and 45 minutes from Hartford or Providence.
Hickory Hill B&B's Fall Packages are valid any night now through December 21, 2013, and include a hearty full breakfast each morning. Packages are based on room availability. For more information visit www.HickoryHillBandB.com or call 860-963-0306.
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Get on Your Bike and Ride!
1 or 2-night “Motorcycle Tour of the Quiet Corner” Package starts at $179*/2 ppl and includes:
Ride your own motorcycle(s) along with the Innkeepers on a leisurely tour of the scenic roads of the Quiet Corner of Northeastern Connecticut. SIGNED RELEASE OF LIABILITY WAIVER REQUIRED. Allow the innkeepers to share the sights of their favorite routes along the scenic country roads of the Quiet Corner of CT to include Route 169 (a National Scenic Byway) from Woodstock to Canterbury, Route 97 from Putnam to Hampton, Route 89 from Ashford to Mansfield, to name a few. (Weekends only for the guided bike tour).
¨ One or two nights lodging
¨ Hearty full breakfast each morning
¨ Lunch at the biker friendly Vanilla Bean Café in Pomfret.
¨ Homemade ice cream treat at one of the local Dairy Bars or Farms.
¨ Taxes paid by Hickory Hill B&B**
*Based on double occupancy; **for 2-night package, 2-night package starts at $309
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New at Hickory Hill B&B – Scrap Booking or Crafting Getaway starts at $149*/2 ppl and includes:
Offering the perfect escape for the serious minded scrap bookers or crafters. Check in at Hickory Hill B & B for an uninterrupted weekend of doing your favorite crafts, without distraction. We offer 2 rooms (up to 6 overnight guests), an open parlor set up with crafting tables and lighting, and a cozy, relaxing atmosphere to allow you to complete that project that never seems to get finished.
¨ One or two nights lodging
¨ Hearty full breakfast each morning
¨ Taxes paid by Hickory Hill B&B**
¨ Optional: a la carte dinner at choice of area fine restaurants
*Based on double occupancy; **for 2-night package, 2-night package starts at $279
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1 or 2-night "Vineyard Tour Getaway” Package starts at $179*/2 ppl and includes:
The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of busy living… Couples or friends can check in at Hickory Hill B & B for a cozy, relaxing stay while visiting area vineyards to taste their latest harvest.
¨ One or two nights lodging
¨ Hearty full breakfast each morning
¨ Wine tasting for 2 at Sharpe Hill Vineyard & Taylor Brook Vineyard
¨ Lunch at the Vanilla Bean Café in Pomfret
¨ Taxes paid by Hickory Hill B&B**
*Based on double occupancy; **for 2-night package, 2-night package starts at $309
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The 1 or 2-night "Health & Hiking Enthusiast" Package starts at $149*/2 ppl and includes:
Appreciate the beauty of nature at its best at the area's scenic state parks and hiking trails. Hickory Hill has several of these within walking distance of the B&B.
¨ One or two nights lodging
¨ Hearty full breakfast each morning
¨ Hiking, biking or running at Mashamoquet Brook & Wolf Den State Parks, just a short walk from the B&B
¨ Nature walks on nearby Airline Trail or bird watching at CT Audubon Sanctuary
¨ Trail maps, water bottles, energy bars for outings
¨ Taxes paid by Hickory Hill B&B**
Sports enthusiasts can also bring kayaks or bikes to explore numerous waterways and cycling routes.
*Based on double occupancy; **for 2-night package, 2-night package starts at $279
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A la carte options for any package include: al fresco dining at many area eateries, pick-your-own fruit at farms and orchards, shopping at local antique marketplaces, country fairs, fine art & crafts shows, gallery openings, and much more.
Local day spas offer massages and relaxing treatments if you wish to complete your stay with these amenities.
While staying at Hickory Hill B&B, enjoy simple pleasures like driving along scenic country roads, such as Route 169 (a National Scenic Byway) to see beautiful 18th-century towns or browsing local boutiques, galleries and antiques shops. Outdoor activities include walking, hiking, bird watching on numerous local trails, such as the Airline Rail Trail or Connecticut Audubon's Bafflin Sanctuary. Sports enthusiasts can bring kayaks or bikes to explore numerous waterways and cycling routes. Enjoy al fresco dining at many area eateries, pick-your-own fruit at farms and orchards, or take in local events such as country fairs, fine art & crafts shows, gallery openings, and much more.
For more information visit www.HickoryHillBandB.com or call 860-963-0306.
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