Located in the heart of Amagansett village, The Inn at Windmill Lane, is a private year-round retreat for luxury lovers of the East End.  Under the helm of general manager Edward Villafane (formerly with the Five Star, Five-Diamond Ocean House in Watch Hill, R.I.), the Inn at Windmill Lane is arguably one of the best kept secrets of the Hamptons.  The ultimate destination for luxury, design, privacy, and personalized attention, the Inn is a fan favorite of celebrities and tastemakers year round who love the idea of having a “home in the Hamptons” without all of the responsibility, not only during the summer season, but especially during the romantic holiday season.

Perfectly aligned with the destination’s laid-back luxury vibe, the Inn at Windmill Lane features seven distinct suites in its main house, and three private, gated cottages nestled in a vast landscaped garden.  Each well-appointed and uniquely designed suite and cottage is adorned with Mitchell & Gold furniture, handcrafted accent pieces, and curated artwork from the Inn’s privately-owned collection featuring well-known local and international artists. The spacious interiors showcase soothing shades of white with Matouk luxury bed linens, and area rugs and accent pillows in hues of terracotta and blues.

The showpiece of The Inn is its newest accommodation, the 21 House, a 3,800 square foot private home opened just last year.  This four-bedroom private residence offers four king bedrooms, each with en-suite bath, a dining room, living room, and full gourmet chef’s kitchen and grilling patio.  The 21 House also features its own spa treatment room.

Suite amenities include Molton Brown bath products, complimentary comfort snacks, beverages, and fireplaces prepped for just a swipe of a match.  Tech lovers will appreciate the latest Bose Radio Wave III with Bluetooth and Monastery Hill accessories offered in rooms, as well as an iPad provided through Incentient which features recommendations on area attractions, music playlists, newspapers, and descriptions of the curated collection of unique artwork found throughout the Inn, including works by Stephen Farthing, Dan Rizzie, Humphrey Ocean.

Sophisticated travelers will find comforts of home turned up a notch, a daily gourmet continental breakfast, a fleet of bike cruisers provided through Bowery Bikes, fitness room and 24-hour concierge services. Beach-goers can take advantage of pre-arranged beach baskets for lunch-to-go as well as amenities such as beach chairs, towels and umbrellas, a luxury SUV shuttle service, and parking passes.

“Each day we strive to create a unique personal guest experience that is beyond compare to make lasting memories and traditions.” said Edward Villafane, General Manager of the Inn at Windmill Lane. “Guests will feel as though they are visiting a home of a good friend, and our new enhancements will complement their experience from the moment they arrive through check-out.”

*For more information, visit innatwindmilllane.com and to book a stay, call 631-267-8500. Follow the Inn on Twitter @Innatwindmill and Facebook. [Photos in this feature via the Inn at Windmill Lane and Kelli Delaney]