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NFBBA Welcomes New Member Wickham-Prince B&B

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Mark MacNish
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Wickham-Prince B&B is located in the hamlet of Southold, New York, in the heart of Long Island’s wine country. Wickham-Prince underwent 6 months of renovation last year and opened on July 1, 2016. We are proud to offer deluxe accommodations with en-suite bathrooms and amenities that include body washes, shampoo, hair dryers, and bathrobes. The rooms also include free Wi-Fi, TV, iron and ironing board. Our B&B has an intimate setting with 2 rooms and a main dining and sitting area. The professionally landscaped patio garden provides a lovely, quiet place to read or enjoy a glass of wine. The Wickham-Prince B&B is centrally located on the North Fork with wineries, breweries, restaurants, beaches, and shops all within an easy … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree Traditions on the North Fork

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Mark MacNish
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If you have never cut a live tree for Christmas before, consider doing it this Christmas. It will create special memories for years to come, especially if you make a weekend of it! The North Fork of Long Island is THE place for cutting your live Christmas tree, and there are several great Christmas tree farms where you can do it. You don’t have to be a lumber jack, the friendly folk at the Christmas tree farms will give you as much help as you require. Just bring a pair of work gloves and cord. Most places even supply the cord, but you never know if they may run out so best to be prepared! Here is a list of … Continue reading →

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This Year, Have A North Fork Christmas!

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Mark MacNish
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Nothing can be more heart-warming than a weekend stay on the North Fork during the holiday season. The down-home country charm is woven in to every holiday event and is guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit. In addition to these festive and charming happenings, every member North Fork Bed and Breakfast Association B&B is decked out for the holidays and your host can guide you the best places to eat and let you know about many more events. Plus there is great holiday shopping at all the quaint small town boutiques, or at the Tanger Outlets on your way out or home. Listed here are just a few holiday happenings to entice you. Eat, Drink and Be Sparkling … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Week hits the North Fork

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Mark MacNish
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Today marks the beginning of Long Island Restaurant week, but don’t worry, if you are not on the North Fork to experience this great deal in dinning, it runs through next Sunday, so take advantage of this event and experience some of the best dining experiences in the country. Book a room with a North Fork Bed and Breakfast Association member Bed and Breakfast and make it an escape to remember! From Sunday November 1 to Sunday November 8 enjoy a 3-course prix fixe dinner for $27.95 per person all night (except Saturday when it may only be offered until 7PM). Participating North Fork restaurants include aLure Chowderhouse and Oyster-ie ,  aMano, Caci North Fork Restaurant,  Jamesport Manor Inn, Jedediah … Continue reading →

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Celebrate “Halloweekend” on the North Fork

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Mark MacNish
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This year there are many inventive and exciting ways to celebrate Halloween on the North Fork, and a stay at North Fork Bed and Breakfast Association member inn would make it one of the most memorable Halloween weekends you’ve ever had. On Friday, Oct. 30, the 250 year-year-old Hallockville Museum Farm in Aquebogue will have a 50-minute Haunted Museum Tour. Storytellers will take visitors on a spooky ride and recite stories like the tale of the phantom officer and the spectral bride. The stories will be based on historical occurrences, local folklore and urban legend. Admission is $7 per person. Tour begins at 4:30 and the last tour leaves at 7:30. For advance tickets and more information visit hallockville.com. The … Continue reading →

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3rd Annual Cutchogue Holiday House Tour 

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Mark MacNish
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Come to Cutchogue and enjoy the third annual Cutchogue Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Festive and beautifully decorated homes in the heart of North Fork’s wine country will open their doors to ring in the spirit of the season. In addition to three Bed and Breakfasts, the tour includes a tasting at North Fork’s original vineyard along with a stop at a local family-run farm. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to the Cutchogue/New Suffolk Historical Society and Toys for Tots. All B&B’s will be joyously decorated for the holiday season. Sannino Vineyard B&B is nestled in the Bella Vita vineyard with a private Tuscan Style Suite and Villa, offering breathtaking views of their well-tended vines. … Continue reading →

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What is it like to stay at a Bed and Breakfast?

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Mark MacNish
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If you have never stayed at a B&B, you may wonder, what is it like to stay at a Bed and Breakfast and why do people choose to stay at B&B’s over other alternatives such as hotels? Many who stay at Bed and Breakfasts say that the experience dramatically enhances their vacation, and the best testament to staying at one is that once they have done so, those who do, wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else. Location- The first thing people consider when choosing a vacation destination is location. Most beautiful vacation spots are beautiful because they don’t have large unsightly buildings such as hotels messing up the scenery, so hotels are generally built on the outskirts to maintain the bucolic … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to North Fork Wine Country’s Fall Season

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Mark MacNish
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Many lament Labor Day Weekend as the end of summer, but on the North Fork we rejoice in the start of our spectacular Fall season. Besides our pastoral beauty and pristine beaches, the east end is known for it’s bountiful farms and vineyards, and boy do they shine at harvest time! At the vineyards the fruit is heavy on the vine and you can actually see the sugar-laden liquid as the sun shines through the taught grape skins. They are ready to be plucked and processed into the delectable harvest that most every winery offers, many to the tunes of the music from talented live performers. At the farm stands, an abundant harvest of fruits and vegetables overflow the bins, … Continue reading →

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