Castle Hill Resort and Spa in Proctorsville (USA)

Castle Hill Resort and Spa was a technical marvel of its time: the first home in the state to be equipped with an elevator and fully wired for electricity. The home retains many design hallmarks, including the grand staircase, Tiffany light fittings and decorative woodwork.The colours of Vermont are legendary: Alpine white in winter, a florid rainbow through springtime and summer, to the vibrant reds and golds of harvest time. This is New England, but rarely does the old country glow like this!Castle Hill, however, is pure English heritage. It embodies a Tudor architectural style. Rich, flamboyant and profoundly comfortable, State Governor of Vermont, Fletcher, used European craftsmen to build and furnish his ideal home. A thorough renovation has been completed, the detail restored and new technologies installed without compromising its historical dignity. Nestled among tall pines with views of Vermonts Green Mountains, our Resort Home Rentals are a perfect getaway for your family, friends or business colleagues. Comfortable, spacious and elegantly appointed with handcrafted furniture and state-of-the art conveniences, youll feel right at home. Conveniently located just behind the mansion, youre only steps from our award winning spa, tennis courts and restaurant. All the services available to the mansion are extended to our resort home guests. Come for a romantic honeymoon, a relaxing vacation with family or friends, or make it an amazing location for your next business retreat. No matter what your travel purposes are, you are sure to be pampered, and likely to be back again.Situated in the historic carriage house on the grounds of Castle Hill Resort, the Aveda Concept Spa offers guests a variety of services in a comfortable and luxurious atmosphere. Natural fiber robes, hand rolled towels assure you that no detail was left unattended to. From the outdoor, heated pool to the fully equipped fitness center, you will find it easy to spend an hour or a full day here. Fitness classes are offered in the solarium. Tennis pros and personal trainers are available to help you improve your game or your physique. Pampering spa services, from massages and facials to pedicures and wraps, will start your get-away off right.

Rates From £213 per night.
Rooms: 43

North of Boston (about 3 hours): Take Route 93 North for about 63 miles to I-89 North. Follow I-89 North until it intersects with I-91 South. Continue on I-91 South until you reach Vermont exit 8 (Ascutney). Take a right off of the exit and follow Route 131 West for approximately 16 miles unitl it end at VT Route 103. Turn right onto 103 and the Castle is the first drive on the right.South and West of Boston (about 3 hours): Take Mass Route 2 West to Route 140 North and then to Route 12 North. Bypass the town of Keene, NH and continue North on Route 12. Cross the Connecticut River at Bellows Falls, VT. At Bellows Falls, take Route 5 North to Route 103 North through Chester, VT and on to Ludlow, VT (watch for a sharp right turn on 103 in Chester). The Castle is on your right hand side at the Junction of 103 and 131 before entering Ludlow.From New York City or Connecticut: Take 91 North to exit 6 in Vermont. Take a left off the exit onto Route 103 North. Follow Route 103 North for about 16 miles (watch for sharp right turn on 103 in Chester). The Castle is on your right hand side at the Junction of 103 and 131 before entering Ludlow.