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Excellent bed and breakfast! Terrific service, homemade cookies, outstanding banana-stuffed
French toast and baked omelet. Wonderful advice on dining and daily excursions. Very
kind and welcoming atmosphere. We have already made recommendations for our family and
friends to stay here. Overall exceptional! |
- Mark & Sri,
Indianapolis |
We came to the Hamptons to visit friends as we do most summers. This time we found a
treasure! The room, the breakfast, and the attention to every detail was wonderful. |
- Susan & Mel,
New Jersey |
Coming to A Butler's Manor is like coming to a family home. Both of you together make the
Hamptons real! |
- Osvaldo,
Miami |
From the first moment we spoke on the phone, I knew this was our kind of place.
We can't wait to return, and this time stay longer! Thanks for the memories! |
- Amy & John,
Louisiana |
You really know how to pamper and make your guests feel comfortable and "at home!" |
- Pat & Richard,
Florida |
Staying at A Butler's Manor turned another gloomy rainy weekend into a cozy and fun trip for
my mother and me. The touch of Laguna Beach made it all the more special. |
- Heidi,
California |
A five star hotel does not begin to offer the hospitality, knowledge or special touches we
received here. Can't wait to come back! |
- John & Nina,
Florida |
Although Fodors recommended A Butler's Manor and we expected to have a lovely room,
our expectations were greatly exceeded from the moment we arrived. Chris and Kim are
wonderful. Kim's breakfasts and cookies are better than a restaurant chef's! |
- Joe & Connie,
California |
Staying at your enchanting Manor is like spilling into a magical retreat. Thank
you for sharing such a beautiful place! |
- Susan,
New Jersey |
It was really great to be back to enjoy a few days at the Manor in celebration of our
anniversary! Your outdoor sanctuary is truly beautiful...can't wait to see it next year! |
- Mary & Damon,
NYC |
Usually when a vacation ends, we just miss the vacation. This time we will miss the
people, the place, and the vacation! You really made us feel like part of
your family. We will definitely be back! |
- Greg & Lisa,
New York |
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For some, the chief attraction of our beautiful area is our pristine ocean and bay beaches; for others,
it's wandering our quaint villages. Whether you've never been to the East End or are a frequent
visitor, here are some links and information to some of many activities. |
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Developed because Kim and Chris found that this was what we took our out-of-state
families to see when they came to visit, our itinerary is an informal, 3-page tour of the East
End from Southampton Village to Montauk Point to Sag Harbor.
Click here for the printable
version.
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Touring the Hamptons from A Butler's Manor:
Turn left out of the driveway onto North Main Street, go about 1/4 mile to the stop sign,
turn left and continue into the village of Southampton. The main shopping streets
are Main Street and Job's Lane.
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Fun to wander through: Hildreth's
Department Store - the first department store in the United States. No clothing,
but lots of housewares and gifts. |
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Good places for antiquing: Thrift shops (two on Main
Street, one on Nugent Street) and consignment shops (Colette's on Main Street, and
another in the car park behind Hampton Road). |
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Good lunch choices: Silver's (on Main Street),
Le Chef (on Job's Lane).
More casual lunch: the Driver's Seat (Job's Lane),
Southampton Publick House (Bowden Square)
and Barrister's (Main Street). All are good for hamburgers, sandwiches, &
pasta dishes. Two choices for a grab-and-go sandwich are The Golden Pear on Main
Street and Job's Lane Deli on Job's Lane. |
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Of interest: Take a drive through the estate district: Continue on Job's
Lane to the stoplight (Agawam Park is on your left.) The street becomes Hill Street.
Continue past the movie theatre and take the first left turn (First Neck Lane.) Wind your
way through the streets south of Hill Street towards the ocean (First Neck...Captain's Neck...
Ox Pasture...Great Plains...)
On the corner of Meadow and First Neck Lanes: The huge property behind the hedges is the
(very private!) Meadow Club. 36 grass tennis courts - more than Wimbledon!
Drive Meadow Lane to the end and back. Of particular interest: Dragon's Head/Elysium,
former names of a hodgepodge oceanfront castle, purchased in 2004 by Calvin Klein for almost
$30 million. (Clue: It has turrets.)
(click here to see full text)
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The villages that comprise "The Hamptons" are fortunate to have a fine variety of good
restaurants, some within walking distance of A Butler's Manor, running the gamut of very casual
to fine dining. Kim and Chris take the testing of our local restaurants very seriously and
try to eat out as often as possible to stay current with menu selections and new openings.
A full binder of local menus is available for perusal in our living room, but here is a sample of
places we most often recommend.
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Plaza Café - 631-283-9323
Zagat & Wine Spectator Awards winner. Seafood, fresh local fare, boutique American
wines in a classy, Tuscan-inspired atmosphere. |
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Tuscan House - 631-287-8703
Great Italian food (and large portions of it!) |
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Le Chef - 631-283-8581
French-inspired, known for its fairly-priced year-round Prix Fixe menu. |
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Savanna's - 631-283-0202
(summer only)
Though the name sounds Southern, the menu hews to northern Italian. The dining room
can be a little noisy but in summer, you can eat in a pleasant garden. |
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| SAG HARBOR / NOYAC |
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American Hotel - 631-725-3535
Elegant dining with a 5-star wine list. If you're in the mood for caviar,
this is the place! Reservations essential. |
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Oasis - 631-725-7110
Seafood. Elegant dining room overlooking a marina in Noyac |
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B. Smith's - 631-725-5858
(summer only)
Seafood with a Southern flair, on the waterfront in Sag Harbor. Large patio for
outdoor dining; great sunsets. |
| BRIDGEHAMPTON |
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Bobby Van's - 631-537-0590
Known for its steaks! The dining room is light and airy and the whole front facade
folds open in summer, offering excellent people-watching and fresh air. |
| WAINSCOTT |
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Almondito - 631-329-6700
A Hamptons take on traditional Mexican cuisine. Try the ceviche, steak asada, and
mojo-marinated grilled shrimp. |
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Saracen - 631-537-6255
The Italian menu, with its emphasis on seafood, is imaginative without being
bizarre. There is a popular bar scene and the music can be loud. |
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Della Femina - 631-329-6666
Exceptional food. The menu is described as high-end New American and Hamptons
Nouvelle, and reservations are essential (and often difficult to get in season.) |
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Café Max - 631-324-2004
Wine Specatator and Zagat Award winner. Fresh local seafood, including the best
bay scallops to be had (in season.) A favorite of locals and summer residents
for over 15 years. |
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Bostwick's - 631-324-1111
(summer only)
Fabulous sunsets and fresh seafood from the second floor deck overlooking Three Mile
Harbor. No reservations; popular with locals and summer visitors alike, so
expect to wait at the congenial bar. |
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Bamboo - 631-329-9821
Bamboo, with its crisp black and copper sushi bar and soothing bamboo-decorated dining room,
offers a ful sushi bar plus a restaurant menu with an Asian fusion influence and a year-round
prix fixe menu option. Expect a fairly riotous bar scene late at night on weekends. |
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Some are renowned; others are our favorite low-key things to do. For current
information of local events, click here.
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Theaters, Historic Attractions
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The Parrish Art Museum
25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-2118 |
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Southampton Historical Museum
17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton. 631-283-2494 |
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Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum
Rte. 27A & West Gate Road, Southampton. 631-287-4923 |
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South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735 |
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Bay Street Theater
Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500 |
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Home Sweet Home
14 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0713 |
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Montauk Lighthouse
2000 Montauk Highway (the end!), Montauk. 631-668-2544 |
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Bridgehampton Historical Society & Corwith Museum
2368 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-537-1088 |
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Sag Harbor Whaling Museum
Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0770 |
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Sag Harbor Custom House
Garden Street, Sag Harbor. 631-941-9444 |
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Water Mill Museum
41 Old Mill Road, Water Mill. 631-726-4625 |
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Regardless of who owns the spectacular house in front of it, the ocean beaches are open to the
public...but parking at them varies. In Southampton village, Cooper's Beach is our
large, beautiful public beach, complete with a pavilion that sells food, rents umbrellas and other
beach equipment, and has bathrooms and showers. Parking during the summer season runs about
$30 per carload per day. There are two "free" beaches, one at either end of the village, where
the 50 or so parking spaces are filled on a first-come, first served basis. The remainder of
the beachfront is accessible by bicycle or by foot - the limited parking at these beaches requires
a Resident Permit.
For this reason, Kim and Chris offer our guests complimentary shuttle service to and from our
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Rotations
Sales, rentals and weekend group rides
32 Windmill Lane
Southampton
631-283-2890 |
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Montauk Downs State Park
18 holes, par 72
South Fairview Avenue
631-668-1100 |
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Long Island National
18 holes, par 71
1793 Northville Turnpike
Riverhead
631-727-4653 |
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Island's End
18 holes, par 72
Route 25
Greenport
631-477-0777 |
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Poxabogue Golf & Training Center
9 holes
Montauk Highway
Bridgehampton
631-537-0025 |
| HORSEBACK RIDING |
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Deep Hollow Ranch
Montauk Highway
Montauk
631-668-2744 |
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BOAT RENTALS & TOURS |
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Peconic Paddler
Kayak/Canoe Rentals
89 Peconic Avenue
Riverhead
631-369-9500 |
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Main Beach Surf & Sport
Kayak/Canoe Rentals
328 Mantauk Highway (at Georgica Pond)
Wainscott
631-537-2716 |
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Shelter Island Kayak Tours
Rte 114
Shelter Island
631-749-1990 or 631-453-0205 |
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American Beauty
Sightseeing, Nature Cruises, Sunset Cruises and Charters
Long Wharf
Sag Harbor
631-725-0397 |
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Flyfish Montauk
Flyfishing and light tackle trips from East Hampton to Montauk Point on Long Island.
For striped bass, bluefish, tuna, Bonito, false albacore, and more.
Montauk |
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Montauk Fishing Charters
Independent charter service featuring the latest electronic navigational and safety
equipment.
Montauk |
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Montauk sportfishing
On the charter boat Montauk
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Movin On Charter Boat Service
Offering saltwater sport fishing trips for a range of fish including shark, tuna and
striped bass.
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