Description Ms Alcott: Amagansett

This historic Hamptons home looks like it fell out the pages of a Great American novel – all rural charm and period features. Underneath that, this restored eighteenth-century farmhouse boasts modern details that are bound to make your holiday perfect. In the living room, curl up in front of the hearth with a book, admiring the views out to the surrounding woods. Wake up with a workout in the cosy attic space, or just soak up the sea air with a coffee in the garden. You'll also feel right at home in the country-style kitchen, but we're sure you'd rather cook meals on the grill outside in the sunshine. Take a dip in the swimming pool or just relax with a cold drink on the terrace. It's a twenty-minute walk to Atlantic Avenue Beach, but you might decide to walk into Amagansett to explore the coffee shops and boutiques. In the evening, gather with family and friends around the fire pit or unwind with a drink in the library.

Home truths:
*Children are welcome at this home, but should be supervised around the pool area
*Speak to the host if you'd like to use the pool out of season