The Maidstone, East Hampton
The Maidstone, East Hampton
The Maidstone, East Hampton
The Maidstone, East Hampton
RUSCHMEYER’S Perhaps the coolest place to stay on the south fork, Ruschmeyer’s opened this year and caters to the ‘anti-Hamptons’ crowd of surfers, young couples with dogs, hip families whose children don’t follow the same bedtime rules as others and gorgeous-youngthings who love the wild naturalness of the Montauk coastline. Found on the furtherest tip of the South Fork, Ruschmeyers has the feeling of adults escaping life’s pressures to live for a time in a summer camp inspired haven. The interior and grounds were created by an eclectic mix of film-makers, artists, illustrators and art directors – under the direction of Rob McKinley and include The Electric Eel bar, a lively restaurant with an excellent menu, outdoor table tennis, bocce in the sand. The grounds are decorated with a central tee-pee and lanterns, sculptures, swings and wicker chairs hang from the trees. C&O THE MAIDSTONE America meets Scandinavia in this gorgeous boutique hotel opened three years ago with 19 guest rooms. With lime washed wooden floors, Marimekko soft furnishings, and a constantly evolving and off-beat exhibition program, this hotel offers luxe-with-a-difference. From the moment you enter you feel like you could be in the set of an intriguing play, with waiters in light blue bow-ties and the maitre d’ in a black-feathered fascinator. Quirky and whimsical, each room is individually designed around the theme of a great Scandinavian luminary. Inside the bathroom of the Jacobsen suite is a dolls house installation with miniature Jacobson reproduction furniture decorating the rooms. With several guest cottages, free use of bikes, complimentary yoga, a personalised beach butler and picnic service and an organic on site restaurant, this is the place to stay for everyone and their dogs (separate dog menu available). Attractive Autumn and Winter packages are available.