There is charm and variety among New Hampshire cabins and cottages

Everything about the Franconia Inn suggests a welcoming retreat: from candlelit dinners to crackling fireplaces to accommodations that cater to guests’ desires for comfort and privacy. In addition to beautifully appointed guest rooms and luxury suites, this country inn offers the Franconia Inn Cottage. Nestled beside the inn, this home-away-from-home features an upper floor with a breathtaking view of Mt. Kinsman, a loft with a studio, kitchen and master bedroom, and a ground floor with a bedroom, two-person bubble tub, sitting area and guest bedroom. It’s the perfect retreat for a family or group of friends. Get the same, welcoming experience of an inn while still keeping your privacy. On-site activities at the inn include horseback riding, sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing, as well as hiking, swimming, tennis and glider rides.

A cabin in the woods, a cottage by a lake or on a mountaintop sounds just about perfect. It gets better. You can choose from all of the above. There’s cozy and comfortable with private bath and 2 guest rooms – some with locking doors between units – and more spacious and luxurious lodgings in the King Pine Cottage, a 2-room suite with ground level access, full bath, air conditioning and kitchen with mini-fridge and microwave. The Lakeside cottage on Purity Lake offers a small sandy beach and sitting area plus docks with canoes, kayaks and rowboats. It’s conveniently located between The Mill indoor pool and the Inn Dining Room. Go ahead. Pick. You can’t lose. Great for couples, families and groups.

At the NASWA Resort, right on Lake Winnipesaukee, a row of 18 cottages, painted in the colors of a seaside summer, stand ready to provide a classic New England vacation. One-bedroom cottages have kitchenettes, refrigerators and microwaves; two-bedroom cottages sleep six and have full kitchens and screened-in porches. Most overlook the water. Walk right down to the resort’s private sandy beach, the largest on the lake, and take out a kayak, paddle boat or paddle board, go for a swim, or relax with a beach bar brew under an umbrella. On-site dining features fresh seafood and delightful water views. Area activities include boat excursions, hiking, biking, golfing and attractions from arcades and scenic railroads to outlet shops and arts venues.