An ideal escape to the country: The Lodge at Glendorn.
Many of our travel PR firm’s favorite properties are historical country house properties that take one back in time to a bygone era of gentility and service. From the minute the doors open and you are greeted with gracious smiles from the staff, it feels like being transported to the set of Gosford Park. Here are a few top picks to explore for your next winter respite to the country.
The Lodge at Glendorn and All That Jazz
This elegant Pennsylvania country estate dating to 1929 epitomizes the elegant, cozy getaway, complete with over 43 fireplaces throughout the Lodge, guest rooms and cabins. The Lodge at Glendorn looks much as it did when it was first conceived, with family heirlooms and original redwood paneling throughout the exquisite interiors. Guest rooms and cabins are elegantly appointed and have housed the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
The Sporting Life at Glendorn
Country homes and the sporting life go hand in hand. At Glendorn, guests are invited to throw on their waxed Barbour coats and set out for a day of country sports, including fly-fishing for Trout with the unparalleled guidance of Orvis guides. The splendid property also includes over 28 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails through enchanted woods and across serene streams.
The sporting life and the good life co-mingle at Glendorn.
A Little Bit of England in the Pennsylvania Countryside
Much as guests assembled in Robert Altman’s film Gosford Park for a weekend of shooting in the country, guests at Glendorn are also invited to take advantage of the impressive trap and skeet facilities along with whitetail deer and fine bird hunting on a pristine 1,500 acres. After a day spent outdoors, what’s better than getting changed for dinner at a Relais and Chateaux-awarded dining room? Saddle up to the roaring fire in the dining room and enjoy award-winning food served on tables set with fine linens and crystal.
The White Tie Hospitality of Blantyre
When it comes to world-class service, Blantyre in Massachussets is unparalleled. This splendid country estate is set on nearly 300 spectacular acres and the rooms are equally as impressive as the surroundings. It feels like being transported to the 1920s, with Baroque music softly playing in the background and a staff who addresses your every concern.
This English Tudor estate has many rooms to choose from, each with its own name and distinctive character, replete with leaded glass windows, fireplaces, and all the amenities one expects of a place like Blantyre. Staying here for a winter getaway feels like being the guest of the aristocracy.
A winter getaway at Blantyre is one our top picks for this winter.
Winter activities at Blantyre are as bespoke as its sublime dining room, with many seasonal favorites like ice skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. After an evening of fine food and drink, many guests like to head to the “Warming Hut” set deep in the woods, to read the Times or perhaps play a game of pool.
We cannot speak for Julian Fellowes, but we believe that even the very particular Lord Stockbridge would approve of this grand setting! Here’s to a fabulous winter complete with winter getaways at country estates like these!