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Friends Lake Inn

Friends Lake Inn

963 Friends Lake Rd
Chestertown, NY 12817
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): John & Trudy Phillips

(518) 494-4751
 

Circa 1860. This Mission-style inn offers its guests elegant accommodations, fine dining in their Four Diamond restaurant and Grand Spectator award-winning wine. Overlooking Friends Lake, the inn provides easy access to the entire Adirondack area. Guests are welcome to borrow a canoe for a lake outing and use the inn's private beach or in-ground swimming pool. Guest rooms are well-appointed and most include four-poster beds. Many have breathtaking lake views or Jacuzzis. Three rooms have a wood-burning fireplace. An outdoor sauna is a favorite spot after a busy day of recreation. The 25km Tubbs Snowshoe Center is on site with wilderness trails and rentals. Trails are available for hiking as well.

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Friends Lake Inn



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Rates

$349 to $499

Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Personal Checks, Diners Club, Travelers Checks and Visa.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Meetings
  • Seminars
  • Weddings
  • Wine Tasting Dinners

Available Food Service

  • Full Breakfast
  • Country Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Picnic Lunches
  • Dinner
  • Gourmet Dinner
  • Room Service
  • Catering Service
  • Restaurant on Premises
  • Wine
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • 4 Diamond Restaurant
  • Grand Spectator Wine Award

Other Activities

  • Amusement Park
  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Skiing Downhill
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Hair Care

Specialty Treatments: Swedish Massage, Reiki, Hot Stone Massage

Transportation Services

  • Bus Station Pickup

Innkeeper(s)

John & Trudy Phillips

Rooms

This property has 17 total guest accommodations with private bath, 4 with fireplaces, 7 with hot tubs, 1 with whirlpool, 1 two-bedroom suite. The types of beds available include Queen and King.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Reading Lamps
  • CD Player
  • Central Air
  • Clock Radio
  • Telephone
  • Coffeemaker
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Voice Mail
  • Fireplace
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board

Amenities On Site

  • Television
  • Swimming
  • Sauna
  • Phone
  • Parlor Games
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Library
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Gift Shop
  • Fireplace
  • Fax
  • DVD
  • Copy Machine
  • Computers
  • VCR
  • Pool
  • Beach
  • Sauna

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • Television
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Flexible Check in/out Times

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Friends Lake Inn

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Location: Mountains.


Romantic Interest

Candlelight dining in intimate dining room, some Jacuzzis for two overlooking the lake

Historic Interest

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Two night minimum on weekends
Cancellation:14 day notification required
Pets:Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking:Limited.

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Fine Romantic Dining and Lodging

Friends Lake Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Deborah S. (33 reviews)

We enjoyed our stay here and dining on elk and venison our personal favorites. Many rooms have lake views and fine offerings. This is a wonderful choice if you are celebrating a special occasion because you can order desserts, drinks, a cake that is delivered with a flourish by the excellent staff. A beautiful experience.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Like Family

Friends Lake Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

Everyone here is so pleasant, you end up feeling like family!

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Publicity and Press Reviews

Country Inns, New York Times.

Other Ratings: 4 AAA Diamonds, iLoveInns Guests