New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-15
THE SOMERSET INN.
PICTURESQUE BFRNARDSVILLE REGION
IN NEW-JERSEY HAS MANY
ATTRACTIONS

The lovers Of the picturesque and attractive in
nature have by no means neglected the beautiful
and attractive -NIendham region in
New-Jersey, lying south OF Morrlstown ana north
of SomerviIle II embraces many of the most at
tractive features of mountain scenery, combined
with easy reach of the city, excellent roads and
charming outiooks over field. HILL forest and val
ley. For many years this has been one or the
choicest cottage settlements Of the vicinity Of the
metropolis. and each year more and more Of the
homes Of men Of wealth built on the beautiful
sites which abound in the region.
II was only natural that the demand should
arise and equally natural that should be filed.
for an adequate and satisfactory summer hotel for
visitors attracted to the region by the homes Of
their friends there, what they have heard OF its
beauties and benefits. This hoteB which satisfies
every want, is the Somerset Inn 1t is situated
in the heart region Of ridges $50 feet above
tidewater, and IN the second range Of mountains
westward of New-York. the first range rising near
Plainfield, where from the famous Washington
Rock the metropolis is easily seen.
The Somerset Inn has every carefully considered
ARRANGEMENT for the comfort and pleasure of
guests Of whom il is ready to care for upward OF
three hundred. The structure is commodious and
handsome yet withal homeike- In the rooms are
open freplaces and private baths There IS an out
door stone and concrete swimming pool with well
equipped dressing rooms. The Inn was opened for
the last two weeks in May. and will not be closed
until the end Of October
In addition the hotel the management has
eight extremely well built cottages finished in hard
wood with from seven to twelve rooms. two baths
and all the features OF home life These are con-
nected with the service Of the Inn and form
integral part OF it, although separated sufficiently
for Individual living therein
The grounds the Somerset Inn are extensive
and well kept il all ways. The region leaves moth
ing to be desired in scenic attractiveness- Mos
otIitoes and malaria unknown. In the immediate
vicinity are the country houses of many wealthy
New-Torkers, whose estates laid with
irene care ana sho" every sign Of developed az
The region abounds in picturesque spots, reached
by the finest macadam roads, which WIND among
the hills in the most pleasing manner Inc country
IS heavily wooded and the views Of distant points
are extensive and piguant- Mountain streams flow
through the region, and ruins are found in the
abandoned sawn1llls and tannerleS which marked
an earlier stage of civilization
Amid these environments one can nnd a distinct
and decided change from the danpnesS OF the coast
in dry mountain air, which affords eXhllaratlon
nv day and insures refreshing and restful sleep in
the nights which always cool
Near the Inn is beautiful golf course. with
well kept greens and amid the most charming
scenery There is Z comfortable clubhouse, where
light luncheon is served. and the play may be
prolonged without returning TO the hotel. There
are ample tennis courts. and them the casino
which affords opportunity for evening entertain
rnents while rainy days ii is utilized for children
drives extend through picturesque woods and
vines, streams Spanned by the graceful arches
of stone bridges crossed by convenient stepping
stones. On the road which leads over the hills
TO Morristown there is old stone mill, which
dates back TO Revolutionary times and serves a
reminder OF the days Of storm and stress. when
against the redcoat foe. But the redcoats to-day
are not soldiers of peace loving golfers who.
instead of fiintlock muskets and cavalry sabres,
bear lofters putters, c!eeks or brassies, while
the balls they propel through the air are not lead
but syuttapercha Nothing could be more attractive
than stay the Somerset Inn