A view even Lady Grantham would love
Okay, we may be a tad obsessed with PBS' stuffed-up-tawdry-fest of a costume drama Downton Abbey, now in its second season. And a lot of that may have to do with dreamboat Matthew Crawley, but equal parts of it are that house, our Edwardian wet dream of artistocratic excess. So imagine our excitement when America's grandest castle, the Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate, debuted a new overnight package, the Aristocratic Escape, so all us ne'er-do-well strivers can have our own Gilded Age fantasy out on Long Island -- all less than an hour from New York City.
Think tea and biscuits, a three-course dinner, champers for dessert, all while a string quarter or harpist plays, perhaps even during your massage. Details after the jump.
Aristrocratic Escape Package (2 Guests) for $695 includes:
- Luxurious overnight accommodations in a Chateau Room
- 3-Course dinner for two (1 bottle of house red or white wine)
- Tea and biscuits upon arrival
- A copy of Downton Abbey Season I DVD Collection
- Continental breakfast served the next morning
- Add-on Options: Extra night stay (25% off rate above), limo/car service, flowers, box of Godiva chocolates, Dom Perignon or Veuve Cliquot Champagne, premium wine, string quartet/pianist/harpist, guided tour (inquire for rates).
- Upgrade Option: Room upgrade ($100/room category upgrade), togetherness Massage, hot breakfast (inquire for rates).
Available weekdays Monday-Thursday, with possible weekend stay for additional fee. To book, visit www.Oheka.com or call 631-659-1400. For more on our new favorite TV show, check out Out.com's coverage of Downton Abbey.
