We stayed at the Winvian in September in the Woodlands. We found the entire experience to be wonderful. The cabins were above & beyond what you would expect. We were fortunate that we met several other couples that showed us their cabins etc. So we were able to see about 4 cabins. I have to say the best are: The Beaver Lodge (#1), Charter Oak (#2) & The Woodlands (#3).

When we first arrived I went to the spa & my husband later told me that he thought that there wouldn't be enough to do. Between dinners, picnics, bike riding & spa treatments we both would have loved another night. The food was beyond amazing. We had been told ahead of time to try anything that was in front of us (which I usually do not do) & found everything delicious. The spa was beautiful & if you are going for a massage make sure you book Stanley. If you have time, we recommend going into Litchfield, as it is a beautiful New England town. We had lunch at the West Street Grill that was quite nice.

The only negative I found was that the staff whom was incredibly accomodating, tried to be so discreet that it sometimes appeared that they were aloof. The resort is small, so I do think they discuss the guests & the goings on each evening, which we felt a little put of by.

The price tag is quite hefty, so I would save it for a special occasion. We found the fall was a perfect time in the Litchfield Hills.

Overall, we could not have been more pleased with Winvian. The sense of history, the food & the surroundings were second to none. I highly recommend this resort.

We stayed at Winvian for 2 nites in the cabin named "Log". We have stayed at a number of inns that are comparable in price range and self described luxury. Winvian is among the best (Twin Farms, Post, The Point). Architecturally the cabins are truly wonderful: both whimsical and comfortable. We stayed in "Log" and enjoyed the cabin. The staff was very friendly and tried to do their best to address our wishes. Unfortunately in some instances they do demonstate a lack of professionalism. This was especially true in trhe dining room where the quality of the staff ranged from excellent to bumbling (although well meaning). The grounds are beautiful and perhaps with the passage of time (I believe it opened this past year) the rough edges will be smoothed.

My husband and I recently visited Winvian and our experience was beyond our expectations. We have visited other resorts of this caliber and were looking for something new to try. We enjoyed every minute of our stay!

We loved our cottage! It had every amenity you could possibly want. The spa was incredible and beautifully decorated. One of our favorite experiences though was the cuisine, which we thought was on par with what you find in top New York City restaurants.

The staff was very accommodating and made us feel right at home. It is the perfect place to visit if you are looking for a very quiet and relaxing getaway.

We will definitely return!

My wife surprised me with a birthday week-end at this property. At first, the eccentric nature of the cabins takes a little getting used to because you mistakenly assume that the cabin design is the draw to this inn. However, once you stay for any period of time you begin to realize that the draw to this inn is its extremely high level of service, wonderful food and outstanding staff. Instead of eccentric attention getter, the cabins play second fiddle to the food and service and become eccentric-enchanting. Each cabin is themed, and except for the more extreme themes of treehouse, helicopter and maybe secret society, the other themes are more subtle and elegant. Each is romantic without bing gimmicky. We highly recommend this property - you can escape for a week in one week-end and return entirely relaxed.