Editors’ Choice
Inn at Castle Hill, Ipswich
Located on the historic and beautiful Crane Estate, the Inn at Castle Hill once functioned as a guest cottage for the imposing mansion that sits atop the hill. Today, the inn offers a welcome respite from your busy life, with luxury linens, marsh and ocean views, spa robes, and daily breakfasts. Spend your time relaxing on the rolling lawn, strolling adjacent Crane Beach, or indulging in an in-room massage. To complete the sense of peaceful retreat, none of the inn’s 10 rooms contain televisions or phones. 280 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, 978-412-2555, theinnatcastlehill.com
Readers’ Choice
Addison Choate, Rockport
Tucked into the heart of Rockport, this boutique inn seamlessly blends the modern and the traditional. The style is half beadboard and brick, half bold colors and funky art, and entirely warm and welcoming. On-site bike rental makes it easy to get around the quaint seaside town and the staff are local experts, ready to help you plan a visit that delves into Rockport’s singular charms. 49 Broadway, Rockport, 978-546-7543, addisonchoate.com