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Escape for a weekend to this beautiful inn in East Hampton to relax and recharge. I love this place.
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A few of you (including my wonderful friend Carolyn from yoga, hope to see you soon Carolyn!) have asked for a recommendation or two on where to stay out here in The Hamptons. One place that I love to suggest to people is a bed and breakfast in East Hampton called the Mill House Inn. I love this inn as an escape during the high summer season, and even as an escape in the winter.

The Mill House Inn is one of Eastern Long Island’s top inns and has been rated one of the “Top 10 Hamptons Inns” by New York Magazine. Nationally, Zagat has also placed the inn on its “Top 50 Small Hotels” list in the U.S.

From the moment you arrive at the inn’s inviting website, through until your arrival at the inn, you’re bound to feel the special, intimate nature of this bed and breakfast that has won it so many top accolades. The inn has 6 suites and 4 rooms, each with its own unique charm meticulously crafted by owner Sylvia Muller and her husband Gary. Sylvia and her husband live full time at the inn and are active in assisting guests to ensure a most pleasant and enjoyable stay. If you’ve never been to The Hamptons before, East Hampton is a real treat to experience. Yes, East Hampton, from its earliest days has had a reputation as being a home for the wealthy and residences in town are often in architectural magazines….but there is so much more than that. It is a photographer and artist paradise with miles of long white sandy beaches, pristine ponds and sparkling inlets, beautiful farm land and fabulous hiking trails. East Hampton’s Main Beach was in fact recently listed as one of the country’s Top 10 Beaches. It’s an idyllic place.

Enjoying these beautiful photos? Check out more pictures of East Hampton from Sylvia Muller, here.

More About Gary and Sylvia Muller

Gary and Sylvia Muller’s love for the Hamptons began many years ago in Montauk, where they owned a summer home and spent time on weekends. Sylvia, involved in business development for the television industry in New York, and Gary a chef and restauranteur, would often bring their computers to their home in Montauk so they could stay out East for extended weekends. Finally, after many years of dreading the return to New York City on Monday mornings, they decided to pursue their dreams of owning a country inn. As a chef and restauranteur, Gary had always wanted a country inn. And Sylvia with her skills in marketing and business development was excited to help with this project. Their search for an inn began in Vermont and in the Adirondacks, when what is now The Mill House Inn became available for sale. The rest is history. Today, July 30th, Gary and Sylvia are celebrating their 11 year anniversary at the inn.

More About The Inn

I personally think the relaxed elegance and luxury of the inn is best celebrated through pictures. Here are a few pictures which capture the Inn’s beautiful, relaxed elegance.

What To Expect During Your Stay

Syliva works diligently to keep guests up to date on the weekly “goings-on” about town. So if you are looking to explore the area, and want to take in as much of the local happenings as possible, you will not be disappointed.

• In general, with the Inn situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, you can expect to find a relaxing oasis to escape to in your room. Snuggle up in the big cozy beds with a good book, take a soothing bubble bath or stroll into town to seek out some fun.
• Consider a bike ride to nearby East Hampton Village beaches which have just been rated as one of the country’s Top 10 Beaches and check out some of the beautiful homes along the way.
• Take a walk around some of the town’s nature preserves, ponds and inlets. Photographers and plein air painters will have a field day!
• Hit up some of the local farm stands and celebrate the delicious seasonal fruit and vegetable bounty…I don’t think I’m alone when I say this, but it truly is a favorite summer pastime out here!
• And don’t forget to check out the Inn’s morning breakfast spread, which has been rated as one of the best breakfasts in the Hamptons.

So with that said…keep me posted on your hamptons adventures. I hope you enjoy it out East as much as I do.