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19 de febrero de 2024
Just returned from a lovely stay at The Goodstone Inn. We had originally scheduled this for our anniversary back in December, but due to a family emergency, we had to reschedule. They were extremely understanding and accommodating to us when we had to put the trip on hold, then eventually reschedule. We ended up going the weekend after Valentine's Day, and we had a great time. We stayed in the Hayloft Suite, which is in the main house, but pretty quiet and secluded. It was very clean, romantic, and well appointed. It also has a huge private deck with a great view, but it had snowed the night before and was pretty cold, so we didn't make full use of it, but it was a nice feature. We ended up arriving two hours prior to check-in time, but it wasn't a problem. They immediately got us into our room, and we had a nice relaxing afternoon before dinner that evening. Dinner in the Conservatory is where they really shine. I think they must have made some notes in our reservation regarding the unfortunate situation that caused us to reschedule, because we had reservations at 7pm and they had the best table in the house waiting for us...front and center of the room, right in front of the fireplace. It was perfect. Thankfully, they were still doing the tasting menu from Valentine's Day, which was a nice surprise. Every single course was excellent, memorable, and perfectly paced. The sommelier helped us choose an incredible bottle of wine, and the overall service was flawless. Breakfast in the Bistro is included with your nightly rate, and it's not some weak, psuedo-continental breakfast. You get around 6-7 entrées to choose from, and both my wife and I loved what we got. Again, service was top shelf. The grounds of the inn looked amazing, but as mentioned before, there was snow on the ground, and it was pretty cold, so we just enjoyed indoor activities. One minor thing I'd mention would be the bistro bar. I think it was a staffing issue, but we came down from our room about an hour before dinner looking to get a drink and wait for our reservation, but oddly enough, the bar was closed. It wasn't that big of a deal for us, as we had wine in our room so we just grabbed a couple of glasses and poured our own, but 5-6 other couples showed up for dinner looking to grab a drink prior, and they seemed a little disappointed. I think having the bar open would not only add to the overall experience but also be a tidy profit center for Goodstone! But the hospitality industry is still tough post-pandemic, so I'm not complaining. It was all hands on deck downstairs in the restaurant, and it was a truly amazing dinner experience. Anyway, we really enjoyed our weekend at Goodstone. Thanks for everything!!
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