Does a winter break for you mean hitting the ski slopes, hiking or snowshoeing scenic trails, or skating along smooth rink ice? Or does it mean dining in a cozy restaurant, doing a little shopping or antiquing or just relaxing by a toasty fire? At the Manchester View in Southern Vermont, you can do both! The 36-room inn is nestled in a tranquil valley between the Green and Taconic Mountains, a short drive away from Bromley, Stratton and Magic Mountains ski resorts, a variety of hiking trails and a skating rink. After enjoying the winter wonderland, you can snuggle by your gas or wood-burning fireplace or in your two-person spa tub. Most of the rooms and suites have jaw-dropping mountain views; some have private balconies.

This winter, try something different for your seasonal getaway. Instead of a ski resort or condo community, rent one of the unique historic homes of the Landmark Trust USA. On the charming Scott Farm apple orchard property, there’s the cozy one-bedroom Sugarhouse and an 1849 farmhouse that sleeps up to eight with an expansive morning view. The 1802 Amos Brown House sleeps six, and you can walk out your front door to ski, snowshoe, or go snowmobiling. You’re also half an hour to skiing and snowboarding at Mount Snow. You can also rent Rudyard Kipling’s four-bedroom Naulakha home or its neighboring Carriage House or Stable, all of which are 10 minutes from Brattleboro’s shops, restaurants, museums, and brew pubs. Easy access to cross-country skiing, and snowshoes are always provided.