Winemaking and hospitality go hand in hand, so it’s no surprise that at least two of the East End’s winemakers are also innkeepers. At Rose Hill Vineyards on idyllic Oregon Road in Mattituck, an antique farmhouse with accommodations sits just steps away from the winery's North Fork tasting setup. Four rooms overlook farms and fields, including 22 acres of vines.
It's described by assistant general manager Janelle Gerle as a "North Fork hidden gem with so much history and charm." And if it is peace and quiet that you seek, you’ll find it at the Sannino Vineyard B&B, tucked at the end of a winding private drive off of Alvahs Lane in Cutchogue. The inn’s two suites, each 800 square feet, are situated on opposite ends of the home.
One has a deck overlooking the vines, while the other has a romantic balcony. Wood beams, rustic doors, reading nooks and dining tables made from wine barrels complete the décor. “We love providing an experience and ambience as rich as our Italian heritage,” owner and innkeeper Lisa Sannino says of the family’s Tuscan-style retreat.
Budding sommeliers can book a stay at one of these wineries that offer guests lodging, tours, tastings and other amenities. 2000 Oregon Rd., Mattituck Included in your stay is a complete country breakfast (eggs are from the Rose Hill henhouse), which can be enjoyed in the inn’s dining room or on its wraparound porch, which overlooks some ancient farm equipment across the road and features an old-fashioned s.