ROUNDTREE HOTEL, AMAGANSETT

You’re invited to the Hamptons. No need to panic, “I have nothing to wear.” The Roundtree, Amagansett is an invitation to unwind and relax. This charming retreat is located at 273 Main Street, right at the Hamptons Jitney stop, steps away from Amagansett’s restaurants and boutiques. Rows of colorful bikes with signature baskets await for biking to the beach or carrying your farm stand produce. The Roundtree’s magnificent landscaped grounds, two acres surrounded by open farmland, conjure scenes of an outdoor wedding or a private event.

Families and pets are welcome; the hotel offers pack-andplays for babies and small children and can arrange for a babysitter service for a night out. The Roundtree is intimate, with just 15 rooms- 5 stand-alone cottages and 10 rooms. An exceptionally comfortable mattress, Frette linens and slippers, Matouk towels, and Grown Alchemist bath products add a touch of elegance. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Love the fridge stocked with beverages and a snack box with local potato chips and treats. Impossible to resist the chocolate chip cookies served every afternoon and s’mores prepared nightly around the firepit. A complimentary continental breakfast is served outdoors in the garden surrounded by the bluest hydrangeas.

The hotel has a beach sticker if you’d like to take your car to one of the local beaches. Even better, The Roundtree buggy shuttles guests to Atlantic beach from 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a complete beach day set up of chairs, towels, umbrellas, beach toys, and ice coolers. Just call when you’re ready to come back to the hotel.

Walk along Main St. to Amber Waves Farm, the celebrated farm, market, café, and bakery. There are so many restaurants to choose from; the hotel will assist with reservations. Guests are welcome to take out dinner and bring it home to the hotel. The staff will set a candlelit table for private outdoor dining. The Roundtree, Amagansett is a refreshing, easygoing stay, ideal for creating your own Hamptons experience.

slh.com/hotels/the-roundtree –DEBBIE SILVER