Return to the Gilded Age at Glenmere Mansion, a Tuscany-inspired luxury retreat set in the middle of the historic Hudson Valley. Softly rolling hills covered with thick forest and open meadows of green grass make a particularly beautiful backdrop for this century-old mansion. It includes impressive architectural features original its era. With a gourmet restaurant and sumptuous spa to balance the elegant setting, guests will enjoy a relaxing stay surrounded by beauty and comfort. Now, it’s a luxury retreat that aims to pamper couples and honeymooners.

Glenmere Mansion outside

Accommodation type: 4-star
No. of Rooms & Suites: 18
Pricing: starts at $750 for deluxe rooms, at $875 for superior rooms, at $1,295 for suites
High season: May through September
Nearest airport: Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Suitable for: couples, honeymooners
Awards:

  • Relais & Chateaux’s Passion Trophy Award, 2017
  • Hideaways International’s Most Romantic Hideaway in the World, 2011
  • Forbes’ 20 Hottest/Coolest New Hotels for 2013

Accommodation

Built by successful real estate developer Robert Goelet in 1911, this Italianate grand home could easily trick an expert into thinking they had arrived in Italy. They can ascend to the drive, in awe by the formal gardens to the tile roofs and shutter-lined windows. Built as a showpiece to impress guests in the country, the estate has lost none of its drama or appeal in the ensuing decades. The marble-embellished cortile open to the sky provides a lavish backdrop for everything from casual meetings to formal parties.

Glenmere Mansion room

Additionally, rooms are furnished with a blend of contemporary and traditional touches. They also include modern luxuries like flat-screen televisions and iPod docking stations. Suites include extras like fireplaces, balconies and large baths. Even more, all rooms feature views out over the grounds, which may include sights of the formal gardens, the nearby lake or the sprawling, forested countryside. Thoughtful touches include fluffy bathrobes, turndown service, and Italian linens.

Facilities

Glenmere Mansion inside

  • The Supper Room – this elegant dining room recalls what surely must have been memorable dinners when the Astors and Vanderbilts holidayed at the mansion. Impeccable service and fine china set the tone for gastronomic wizardry. That includes Maine lobster en croute, New Jersey scallops and tortellini filled with local goat cheese. In addition, desserts satisfy a sweet tooth with brown sugar cheesecake or dark chocolate soufflé.
  • Frogs End – with the warm coziness of an English pub, this Glenmere Mansion eatery offers a more casual setting for guests. They have menu offerings that include a foie gras-topped burger, turkey pot pie, and chicken parmesan.
  • The Spa at Glenmere – the Moroccan-themed hammam is the centerpiece of this full-service spa. Guests enjoy personalized products selected for them by spa technicians, a variety of massages, facials, reflexology and aromatherapy. Additionally, manicures and pedicures are also available.

Complimentary Activities

Guests get treated to a complimentary Bellini or other drink upon arrival. Other thoughtful complimentary touches accompany guests as they enjoy the mansion’s amenities. They get cups of tea to sip while perusing the library’s extensive collection.

Use of the spa includes complimentary tapas, drinks, and access to the attached lounge and yoga studio. In addition, continental breakfasts are also complimentary and include baked goods like scones, tea, coffee, juice, and muffins. Freshly baked cookies greet guests in the afternoons, as well as a selection of soft drinks.

Glenmere Mansion garden

Travel Options

From Stewart International Airport, take I-84 West to NY-17 East using Exit 4E. Take Exit 126/Rt. 94, following signs for Chester. Make a right turn onto Route 94. Glenmere Road will be a left turn, with a right onto Pine Hill Road. From there, the gates of the Glenmere Mansion will be on the right.

The estate also welcomes helicopter landings on the front lawn. Private helicopters are welcome with prior notice to ensure the lawn is clear. Additionally, the concierge can also connect guests with a helicopter charter service working out of White Plains, NY.

Main Attractions Around Glenmere Mansion

Heritage Trail

Perfect from the first budding trees in spring to the falling leaves of autumn to thick winter snows, the Heritage Trail is part of a “Rails to Trails” reclaiming of former railway lines. Today, they are biking, inline skating, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing tracks. Enjoy the Hudson Valley countryside on foot, rent a bike or try your hand at cross-country skiing along this 11-mile track. Even more, visitors will encounter a wildlife sanctuary, green meadows, bubbly streams and other landmarks.

Bear Mountain State Park

With more than 5,000 acres of thickly forested land, this state park offers all the enjoyable outdoor activities. That means hiking, biking, picnicking and swimming in the summertime. Meanwhile, the winter snows offer the chance to cross-country ski or sled down the rolling hills. From October to March, there’s even an ice skating rink for use by visitors. Hiking to the top of Bear Mountain offers a memorable panorama that includes the Hudson River. The Trailside Museums and Zoo, located right next to the famous Appalachian Trail, rehabilitates wounded bears, eagles, owls and other creatures native to the area.

Hudson Valley

For guests with a wide range of interests, there are activities throughout the Hudson Valley to match. Contemporary art installations at the Beacon Art Museum include works by Warhol, as well as an ever-changing array of performance art. In addition, golfers will enjoy hitting the links at the Jack Nicklaus-rated Mansion Ridge Golf Course. Dedicated shoppers wishing to take a piece of the Hudson Valley home with them can peruse the handmade artisan crafts at Sugar Loaf Art and Craft Village, with 250 shops that include flower markets, hand-dipped candles, and handmade pottery.

Glenmere Mansion art

Final Words

Whether visiting in the height of summer, the colorful days of autumn, the snows of winter or the fresh green of spring, a visit to Glenmere Mansion promises a magical experience. From restorative spa treatments to a relaxing stroll on the 150-acre grounds, guests will return from their visit refreshed. If you’ve had a chance to explore the Hudson Valley region or have even been lucky enough to stay at the Glenmere Mansion, let us know about your trip in the comments below. Or, if you want to remain in the New York state, make sure to check out the Lake Placid Lodge for a beautifully peaceful experience as well.

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