Golfers traveling to Skaneateles, New York, can take advantage of three in-town courses. The Midlakes Club is a public par-70, 18-hole facility over 5,863 yards. The private Skaneateles Country Club is also 18 holes, with a par 71 over 6,376 yards. Looking for a shorter game? Try the public Pearl Lakes Golf Course and Driving Range for a par-29, 9-hole course over 1,490 yards. Skaneateles is situated on the Finger Lakes, which offer a variety of activities such as skiing, canoeing, kayaking, shopping and cultural events. When planning a trip to Skaneateles, choose among the town's accommodations, each individually run and offering a range of amenities. The hotels are a quick drive from the golf courses.
Skaneateles Suites Boutique Hotel
All rooms at the Skaneateles Suites Boutique Hotel include one bed and have free high-speed wireless Internet access. Some rooms are available with a jacuzzi. The entire hotel is smoke-free (smoking is permitted on patios and inoutdoor areas). All guests receive free Continental breakfast. Hotel facilities include a communal kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, ice, washer/dryer, snacks and toiletries. The Skaneateles Country Club is just three minutes from the hotel. No children under age 12 are allowed, and pets are allowed in specific guest rooms only.
Skaneateles Suites Boutique Hotel
12 Fennell St.
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-2333
skaneatelessuites.com/boutique-hotel
The Arbor House Inn & Suites
Each of the 11 guestrooms at the Arbor House Inn include free high-speed wireless Internet access; some rooms have a fireplace, heated towel racks and/or double jacuzzi. Rooms are named after wine varietals and furnished with Oriental rugs and antiques. All guests receive free breakfast, which may be eaten on the sun porch. The Inn is walking distance from restaurants, shops and boutiques. The Inn is entirely non-smoking (guests may smoke outside) and does not accept children under the age of 12 or pets.
The Arbor House Inn
41 Fennell St.
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(888) 234-4558
arborhouseinn.com
Packwood House
After a day on the greens, return to elegance and sophistication at Packwood House. All 19 rooms are non-smoking and include refrigerator, microwave, work space and free high-speed Internet access. Terraces on the lake are available, as are rooms with balconies. Bathrooms have marble tile, bath amenities and designer lighting. Hotel facilities include dry cleaning, guest laundry, business services and free Continental breakfast for all guests. No pets allowed.
Packwood House
14 W. Genesee St.
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(877) 225-9663
packwoodhouse.com
Gray House
Unwind from playing 18 holes with a relaxing stay at the Gray House, offering a selection of rooms ranging from a single bed to suites with separate living room and kitchen. Some rooms have canopy bed, kitchenette and laundry facility. All guests receive free breakfast in the hotel's dining room, which includes pastries from local bakeries. Enjoy two parlors and the sun porch. The hotel is smoke-free but smoking is permitted on the porch. The hotel is not equipped for Internet access. No pets allowed.
Gray House
47 Jordan St.
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(800) 891-7118
gray-house.com
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