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About Bridgehampton

An idyllic Hamptons hamlet with a charming High Street, a smattering of hip boutiques and fine restaurants, Bridgehampton is an appealingly laid-back base for a Long Island escape. Accommodation options include everything from small B&Bs tucked under enormous redwood trees to grand 19th-century house-hotels. Our pick of the best places to stay in Bridgehampton are small and characterful, promising a brilliant base for a superb holiday in the Hamptons as a family, a couple or with friends.

Long Island’s beaches are beautiful. You can bask in the sunshine, swim or build sandcastles with the kids at Ocean Road Beach, Mecox Beach, Sag Harbor Village Beach or W. Scott Cameron Beach — all just a short drive from Bridgehampton. Active travellers can try sailing, kayaking, fishing or day cruises, whilst there are also wonderful walks and cycling routes in the area. Home to the Hampton Classic Horse Show and the Bridgehampton Polo Club, Bridgehampton offers great horse riding opportunities, too.

Golfers can enjoy a round at Poxabogue Golf Course or at Sag Harbor Golf Club, whilst families could play mini golf and visit the Riverhead Aquarium or the Children's Museum of The East End. South Fork Natural History Museum is the place to go for marine-focused exhibits.

Bridgehampton is also close to some top-notch wineries, including Channing Daughters. Treat yourself to a tour and tasting before feasting on gourmet dishes at the village's many excellent restaurants. Even better — some of our recommendations for the best places to stay in Bridgehampton have acclaimed eateries of their own!

The Best Places to Stay in Bridgehampton

For a Boutique B&B

  • A Room at the Beach is a chic yet understated boutique B&B bolthole, just a short drive from Sagg Main Beach. The property's 10 stylish guestrooms have lovely bathrooms and easy access to a small swimming pool and cedar-lined sauna, tucked amidst towering redwoods. A romantic hideaway for design-conscious travellers or small families, with yoga on weekends.

For Foodies

  • Topping Rose House promises an elegant Hamptons stay in a grand 19th-century mansion. Expect 22 gorgeous rooms and suites, fabulous estate-grown fare at onsite restaurant Jean-Georges, and a welcoming spa, swimming pool and gym. A luxurious choice for foodies who will delight in ingredients from the hotel's one-acre farm, as well as reputed Long Island farmers and fishermen.
  • Bridgehampton Inn & Restaurant has heritage charm in spades, boasting 10 cosy bedrooms complete with antique furnishings and indulgent contemporary touches. Pick this place for its central Bridgehampton location, refreshing pool and excellent restaurant. The eatery specialises in playful dishes using locally-grown produce paired with carefully curated wines. The cookery classes are a real treat! For food lovers and on-foot explorers.

FOR A HOLIDAY Cottage

  • If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

Travel Information

  • Fly to Long Island MacArthur Airport, just 1 hours and 15 minutes' drive from Bridgehampton, or travel 2 hours by bus from New York. Seasonal ferries also run from Block Island, London and Martha's Vineyard to nearby Montauk, just a short drive away.
  • If you would like to hire a car, we suggest that you contact our online partner Rentalcars.
  • For warm days, visit Bridgehampton between June and August when temperatures peak at around 26°C and there’s plenty to do outdoors. This is, however, the busiest time of year — time your trip for September or October for tranquility without the crowds. The Hamptons are also a cosy winter destination.

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Best Hotels in Bridgehampton

  • Bridgehampton Inn Bridgehampton 10 rooms from £203

    Restaurant  -  The restaurant serves delicious monthly changing menus featuring the best available locally-gathererd ingredients
    Cooking classes  -  Check for timings.
    Romantic  -  Good for couples.
    Sights nearby  -  Well located for major sights.
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    Homey yet up-scale establishment for guests who want to relax while enjoying the fine lifestyle of the Hamptons. Rooms have four poster beds and antiques, private patio access, and well-appointed bathrooms. French-trained chef offers "thoughtfully playful" menus which change with the seasons. See More

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  • Topping Rose House Bridgehampton 22 rooms from £308

    Active Holiday  -  Complimentary bicycles, a pool and gym, a short cycle to long stretches of beach, and numerous hiking and biking trails nearby.
    Eco break  -  On-site Farm provides for the restaurant, some local and organic goods too. Toiletries also are all ecologically friendly
    Restaurant  -  Run by Tom Colicchio's Craft Restaurant Group, the food served in the elegant dining room is renowned for its excellence.
    Beach Life  -  Ocean Road Beach is 2.5 miles away, and there are plenty of other stretches of sand a short cycle away.
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    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    Beautifully grand converted home in Bridgehampton, a few miles from unspoiled beaches. Perfectly designed spacious rooms, heated outdoor pool & spa, on-site farm providing for the renowned Jean Georges restaurant, and complimentary cars and bikes to explore the spectacular surroundings. See More

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  • A Room at the Beach Bridgehampton 10 rooms from £515

    Hideaway  -  Feels more like a home than a hotel; it's easy to while away days tucked away behind the Redwoods in your own private world
    Total relaxation  -  Check-in and feel your blood pressure drop; days are spent sleeping late, soaking in the sun and enjoying long lunches
    Beach Life  -  The hotel offers parking passes for Sagg Main Beach on a first-come first-serve basis, get up early!
    Swimming Pool  -  The small garden pool isn't heated, making it perfect for hot summer days! There's a sand box at one end for kids
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    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    Effortlessly cool boutique retreat in the Hamptons. A short drive from Sagg Main Beach, this feels like a private home with towering Redwoods, country house garden, small pool and delightfully laid-back yet sexy rooms. Other than minibars and BBQs, there's no dining on site but great options nearby. See More

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