For some, the Northeast hardly feels like a retreat in the winter, especially once the fresh blanket of December snow turns to mid-January slush. And yet, New England, even in a season devoid of summer wildflowers or fall foliage, manages to retain some winter charm during the coldest months of the year. Corners of New Hampshire and Vermont offer world-class skiing, while near-empty coastal towns in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have resorts where you’ll have the properties’ private beaches to yourself. Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway to ring in the new year, or a mini-break to recover from a holiday spent with your in-laws, these New England hotels are hygge central, all offering pampering spa treatments among other luxe amenities.
Twin Farms, Vermont
There are few places more charming in the winter than Twin Farms, where you’re steps from snowshoe trails, skiing, and ice skating — and even closer to a spa. The property’s Bridge House Spa features an exceptional brick-and-glass steam room that allows guests to peak out at the snow-laden trees. The accommodations are just as next-level as the spa — the all-inclusive Relais & Châteaux resort offers 10 standalone cottages with fireplaces, stone hot tubs, midcentury modern accents, and a wood stove.
Cliff House, Maine
Cliff House, in Ogunquit, Maine, sits on a semi-jagged bluff overlooking the semi-raucous Atlantic Ocean. An ocean-facing room is essential, though not nearly as essential as spending the day at The Spa at Cliff House. Using products that source ingredients from the ocean outside your window, the treatments offered in the 9,000-square-foot wellness center can help relieve the tension in your shoulders and soothe your wind-chapped skin.
Canyon Ranch Lenox, Massachusetts
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