Once the private home of an influential politician, this Queen Anne-style mansion and croquet cottages are set among nine acres of formal gardens. Rooms and suites are decorated with antiques and have either canopy or four-poster beds. The restaurant, Gabrielle’s, is heralded for its Continental menu.

Richmond Hill Inn Amenities:

• 37 rooms. Two restaurants, two bars. Complimentary full breakfast. Wireless Internet access.