Washington Irving Inn

Take The Rip Van Winkle Trail to Washington Irving Inn – in the heart of the Catskill High Peaks. Legends never die - especially that of Sleepy Hallow – at this 15-room bed and breakfast, named in homage to the legend’s creator. More than 700,000 park acres in the Northern Catskills Mountains – America’s first wilderness – act as a gorgeous backdrop for Washington Irving Inn, built in the 1890s. Learn about Candace Wheeler and other Catskills notables in your themed room or cottage. And after a hearty breakfast each morning, hit the nearby Hunter and Windham Mountains for a day of skiing.

Price Range: $140 - $175
Size: 15 Units
Open Season: Year Round
Kids Allowed: Yes
Pets Allowed: No
Restaurant Onsite: No
Conference Facility: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Hunter
Nearest Lake/River: North Lake
Languages: N/A

Historical

Built in the 1890s, the antique-adorned Washington Irving Inn is not only rich in architecture, but it was named after one of America’s earliest and most revered Men of Letters. Stay in the Rip Van Winkle Room and learn about Irving’s famous legend.

Mountain

The Washington Irving Inn’s location in the Catskill High Peaks – part of the Northern Catskill Mountains – makes for your ultimate New York getaway. Experience the vibrant foliage in the fall or make the inn a wintertime skiing destination.

Nature

Cross-country skiing, hiking, biking – there are so many options when you stay at the Washington Irving Inn, located in the Catskills State Park. Not outdoorsy? That’s okay; just enjoy the views of Plateau and Hunter Mountains from your themed-room.

Romantic

Romance abounds at the 19th-century Washington Irving Inn. And how could it not with the room’s intimate nooks and sitting balconies, come-hither bed linens and overall cozy ambiance that only a Victorian-style B and B in the Catskills could offer.

Cabins And Cottages

For a more secluded stay, Washington Irving Inn offers two cottage rooms – The Evergreen Room and The Rip Van Winkle Room – both with a porch surrounded by towering maples, oaks and evergreens. And these rooms are pet-friendly!

Inns And B & B's

Experience 19th-century living at it finest – plus some modern upgrades – at the 15-room Catskills B and B. Each room is uniquely-themed and decorated with antiques. Private baths, balconies and original architecture make it a cozy mountain getaway.

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