The Chatham Inn is the region’s only Relais & Châteaux property. With fine dining, luxurious furnishings and an amazing location, this is the place to visit on the Cape this summer. Keep reading to find out why you need to check out the Chatham Inn.
Getting to the Chatham Inn
Located in Chatham, Massachusetts, the Chatham Inn is about 90 miles south of Boston. So, if you are heading to the Cape on a weekend this summer, plan for at least some traffic. However, without any it should take about 1 hour and 30 minutes. But don’t worry any stress from weekend Cape traffic will disappear as soon as you notice the scenery change–the quaint cape style homes, beaches and general charm will certainly do the trick.
Dining at the Chatham Inn
First things first, book a table at their signature restaurant, Cuvee. Cuvée’s head chef, Isaac Olivo, brings experience from impressive eateries such as: 3-Michelin Star Jean-Georges and the Forbes 5-star Peninsula Hotel in New York City. His flavors pull from the local surroundings, bringing in amazing produce and then preparing everything with expert techniques to create a magical dining experience that you just can’t find anywhere else on Cape Cod. The menu is exclusively served in a prix fixe format, so no fretting over what to order—just decide if you want to do the wine pairings!
And the dining delights do not stop at dinner time, every guest will be treated to a complimentary breakfast each morning. They really nail it. Think perfectly executed omelets, elaborate Eggs Benedict and beautiful latte art. Trust me this is the best way to start your day on a trip to the Cape this summer.
What to Do in Chatham
Chatham is a great place to have as a home base on a summer trip to the Cape. Not only are there amazing beaches, shopping, and places to walk, but it is also just a stone’s throw away from some other fun places on the Outer Cape.
After you have enjoyed a day at the beach, explored downtown Chatham, had an ice cream cone or two—be sure to head out to Truro Vineyards. This is the place to be on a summer afternoon after you have soaked up the sun. Grab a table outside, order a bottle of their local wine and perhaps a few snacks and this is just the way to savor a beautiful New England summer day.
But when you do get back to Chatham, don’t forget to spend some time on their lovely patio. Treat yourselves to a cheese plate and a glass of champagne. And then for dinner, if you tried Cuvee on the night before, head into town for some sushi at Bluefin Sushi—its definitely a local favorite for a reason!
If you are looking for more New England summer getaway ideas read all about Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard and Camden in Maine!