You don’t get much more New Englandy than this rambling farmhouse at the base of Crotched Mountain, a small ski area in southern New Hampshire. The house, built in the early 19th century, was once a stop on the Underground Railroad — it’s been added onto piecemeal over the years, now consisting of three connected buildings with no fewer than 13 fireplaces (three of which are in the guestrooms).
While most rooms only have a double bed, several share a bathroom and can be combined to form a family suite; with the reasonable prices, it still comes out to about the same as a suite in a city hotel. Two rooms on the ground floor in particular offer easy access to the backyard with a huge swimming pool with a view of the mountains, and ample space for kids to run around. Guests can ski across the street to the mountain, or in the summer or fall can head up the hill for a nice hike with a fine view. Breakfast is included, and in the evenings, the innkeepers also serve a light dinner with dishes such as eggplant lasagna and posole stew.
