New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
SOMERSET INN. BERN4RDSTTLLE.
MANY ATTRACTIONS IN THIS PICTURESQUE
REGION.

one of the most charming rural regions within
easy reach Of this city. where the art OF man has
combined with the hand Of nature in creating
beauty ana attractveness. is that surrounding
Eeruardsyilc. y. H. In the hills OF the central
portion OF Northern Ncw-Jersey. with Morristown
and Mendham one side and Somervile on the
other. and readily reached in hour by the Della
ware, Lackawauna and Western Railroad il offers
10 those who must be in the busy city portion
%! the day an ideal place of summer residence.
Many wealthy Ncw-Norkers have already discov-
cred the attractions ot this region and their costly
houses occupy the finest sites. while the grounds
about them are laid out and beautted with taste
ana Skill All through the region, which is di-
vcrsifed with hill and valley. adorned with trees
and commanding many extensive and extremely
pleasing views the finest of macadamized
roads winding along the slopes and descending
To the valleys. only to rise again with constant
change of grade
In one OF the choicest parts Of this territory of
charming homes stands the Somerset Inn. 1t bears
IN" reputation of being the best equipped mountain
inn within hundred miles of New-York and
every effort Is put forth maintain this pre-emi-
nence. Its site is $50 feet above the sea i'm the
range Of high hills TO the westward of the Orange
Mountains, and thus far enough from coast infu-
ences To he entirely free from damp atmosphere.
The region has many mountain streams fed by
the purest springs and there is every condition to
conduce to heaithfunees
The Somerset Inn is of the most modern hotel
construction. and Is particularly pleasing in design
anu arrangements There il every provision fOr
comfort and luxury that the most fastidous taste
can require. The number of guests who can he
accommodated is three hundred. The inn was en-
larged last year, and among the improvements
were many private baths and open irepiaces
Other changes were made for comfort and pleas
which were greatly appreciated The table is
supplied with the freshest vegetables and milk
and. cream from the inn farm. which Is conducted
model plans. The water supply Is from an
artesian we'll ii3 feet deep while the ice comes
from lake on Mount Pocono, Monroe County.
Penn. nj point 900 feet above the sea- and is
perfectly pure.
There are extensive and attractive grounds sur
rounding the Inn. shaded by great forest trees,
under which many attractive seats There is
marshy ground IN the neighborhood and
malaria Is unknown In the region. There are well
kept walks extending through woods and i'm ra-
vines beside picturesque Waterways. which
stepping stones There drives in all directions
the best roads, and with extensive and strik-
ing views. Within ten minutes walk OF the inn
is finely kept golf course of nine holes which
has every facility In the way OF comfortable club
house. with broad piazzas and convenences for
luncheon and rest
Guests at the Somerset Inn Will find every ms
sible arrangement for their onvenience There are
poStothce and long distance telephone and tele-
graph offices. There a spacious receDton office
parlor and many cosey hooks. Music is furnished
by excellent orchestra. There Is large open-
air bathing pool, of stone and concrete. fed by
pure spring water. and equipped with comfortable
containing large concert and amusement hail
The tennis court Is SO situated that the piazzas
overlook IL.
The Bernardsvie region is historic ground as