6 Best Hotels in Woodstock, The Catskills

Inside this white-columned brick house, a fireplace warms a large living room where plush upholstery invites you to unwind, as do the seemingly endless decks leading to a heated pool, hot tub, and pond—all framed by eight acres of forest. Rooms are decorated with antiques and plenty of country charm. The suite has its own living room and fireplace, and some rooms have hot tubs. Spa treatments include a variety of massage and facial treatments. Health and wellness runs deep here: there are no chemicals in the pool and smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property.

This charming 19th-century house has welcomed lodgers since 1926, and many guests return year after year to its hard to beat location, within strolling distance of shops, restaurants, and live-music venues. Patterned wallpaper provides a backdrop for period furnishings and original works by local artists. The gazebo in the pretty garden is a great place to relax. A continental breakfast is included, and there are plenty of other tempting dining options nearby.

Hidden in a meadow of wildflowers several hundred yards from the main road, this bed-and-breakfast offers peaceful seclusion and paintings by Woodstock artist Jo Cantine, who built the house and hand-painted many of the furnishings. Guest rooms keep frills to a minimum, instead offering simple luxuries such as 300-thread-count sheets, mountain views, a porch or deck, and a private entrance. Breakfast is lavish and consists of organic fare. There's a beautiful swimming pool that's open from May to October.

Tall pines stand sentinel at this lovely lodging, creating a private haven a short walk from the center of Woodstock. After splashing in the swimming hole you can stroll along the stream or relax on the landscaped lawn. The most basic rooms are in a motel-style complex dating from the 1940s. Hanging flower planters adorn front porches, handsome antiques add country charm, and quilts cover beds. Other rooms have fireplaces, galley kitchens, and hardwood floors. For more privacy, there are two stand-alone cottages with lots of windows and private outdoor seating areas. The continental breakfast spread is bountiful, and has plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans.