Mirbeau Inn & Spa Plymouth

For those who daydream of relaxing at a quiet chateau in the French countryside without the bother of a trip across the ocean, Mirbeau Inn & Spa Plymouth in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is just the answer. The 50-room property, less than an hour from Boston, sits adjacent to the Pinehills Golf Club, but feels worlds away. Driving up to the property, you’re greeted with what looks like a small castle with turrets. Peer around and you’ll notice the grounds resemble French impressionist Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies” series. Inside the hotel, attentive staff stands ready to greet you and treat you as a pampered guest. Despite all of this, Mirbeau mostly draws in crowds with its destination spa. The 14,000-square-foot facility includes an indoor resting area with a heated foot massage pool; an Aqua Terrace with a whirlpool, waterfall and fireplace; and a robust calendar of fitness classes, from barre to guided meditation.