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Whether your ideal beach getaway is lively or quiet, this historic inn on Delaware’s Eastern Shore is just a short drive away.
Drive Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Over 200 years old, the farmhouse offers three individually decorated, beachy-cool guestrooms. Breakfast is included with stays in the main house. The sunset views from the shared balcony of the Holly Room are as romantic as they come. If you want to bring Fido, you can stay in one of the two upscale, coastal-themed suites in the newly renovated barn adjacent to the main house.
Antiques Mecca: You can easily spend an entire weekend antiquing in nearby Lewes. Whether you’re hunting for furniture, lighting, jewelry, garden décor, toys and trains, advertising memorabilia, art, or any other type of treasure, you’re sure to find it there. July 15–16, the Lewes Historical Society Summer Craft Fair features 60-plus exhibitors, plus food and live music.
July Rates: $245–$305.
26285 Broadkill Road, Milton, Delaware, (302) 664-2540, mansionfarminn.com.
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