Avon has many “authentic,” rusty (yes, that’s rusty, not rustic) bed and breakfasts. If you’re looking for quaint yet comfortable, check into the Avon Old Farms Hotel instead. The sweeping 160-room property is low on kitschy charm and high on functionality and service. Twenty landscaped acres, brass chandeliers and white canopied beds save the property from business-retreat banality. A lively outdoor pool scene adds further life to the mountainside hotel.

Avon Old Farms Hotel Amenities:

• 160 rooms. Complimentary continental breakfast. High-speed Internet access. Restaurant. Fitness center. Free newspaper. Pool.