Simsbury 1820 House

It's mind-blowing that this gargantuan mansion and carriage house—now on the National Register of Historic Places—was originally designed for a single family. Today its 33 stately, light-washed rooms are occupied by lucky guests, who can take advantage of luxurious four-poster canopy beds, bathrooms that range from large to enormous, and killer views of Talcott Mountain. An on-staff pastry chef ensures there are no semi-stale bagels at the continental breakfast.