Stay in one of the USA’s 4 finest ranches & inns

For those keen to witness the USA’s natural splendour, a ranch or country inn retreat provides adventure and outdoor activities alongside luxury. From staying on a tugboat floating on the Mississippi River to a brewery-themed boutique hotel, there’s something to thrill every type of traveller.

Dogfish Inn, Delaware

With the USA’s craft beer boom going from strength to strength, the chance to stay somewhere dedicated to this beloved beverage is a sought-after experience. And the Dogfish Inn (a spin-off of the popular Dogfish Head Crafted Brewed Ales company) is a brewery-themed boutique hotel that offers just that. Its nostalgic exterior has been lovingly maintained, while the interior has been renovated with a retro, beer-inspired aesthetic of wall-mounted bottle openers and artwork by the artists who designed the Dogfish bottle labels. Visit the nearby Dogfish Head Craft Brewery for a tasting and tour, and borrow the hotel’s bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and boats to venture up the coast.

The Covington Inn Bed and Breakfast, Minnesota

With twinkling lights and hanging potted plants draped all around the deck, the Covington Inn Bed and Breakfast is captivatingly pretty. Floating on the Mississippi River in the city of Saint Paul, this tugboat enjoys a peaceful setting as well as proximity to restaurants, theatres and museums. By night, the illuminated downtown skyline appears out of your porthole window and by day, a stream of barges silently passes by.

Dakotah Rose Bed and Breakfast, North Dakota

This dusty pink, Victorian mansion, with its garden pavilion, drooping trees and flag-draped white verandah is truly exquisite. Step inside and you’ll see aged pictures of the original owners and staff – check out the portraits of the butlers and maids in their servants’ quarters. The hospitable welcome from owners Jim and Carol extends to a breakfast of freshly baked homemade goods and accommodates gluten-free and dairy-free guests.

Brewery Creek Inn, Wisconsin

Restored as a labour of love, the Brewery Creek Inn is beautifully decorated in keeping with this historic limestone building in the adorable Wisconsin town of Mineral Point. It’s an opulent, beer-themed escape with a downstairs restaurant that serves up boozy dishes like Kentucky bourbon chicken and cocoa-rubbed steak with bacon-whiskey sauce. After an indulgent meal, relax in your private whirlpool tub or in front of your suite’s fireplace.