Many a relaxing weekend away has been spoilt by tearing around the region ticking things off your “to do and see” list, or by the nagging guilt that creeps up when you are lying by the pool not ticking anything off any list other than the cocktail menu. The Graham & Co maybe the perfect solution if your weekend away happens to be in New York State’s Catskill National Park area, as it provides loads to do and see without straying further than a pair of legs can carry you.

Located two blocks off Phoenicia’s Main Street (overstating it a bit; the whole place only has 309 residents), it feels like the away-from-it-all wilderness you are seeking. Stuffed with local crafts and decorated in a rustic retreat style, The Graham & Co offers a lovely choice of do-nothing laziness (hammocks, pool, fire pit, general lounging around) and adventure activity venue (tubing, skiing, trekking and bike riding routes are literally on the doorstep). It’s easy to see why Phoenicia was voted one of the top 10 small towns in America. Aaaaaand relax…