Marram

Worth getting out of bed for

Days play out differently here depending on the season and which creative-in-residence is taking the reins, but they usually start with a little reflection by meditating on the beach as the sun rises. Then you’re ready to venture out to immerse yourself in Montauk’s famously winsome nature or partake in the hotel’s activities, be it a yoga class, singing-bowl session, or one of the weekly creative workshops that could be jewellery making or cookery. The easiest way to venture out is to use one of the hotel’s cruiser bikes (free for guests to use). You could ride out to Shadwell Estate Park for a self-guided nature walk, or go wandering in Hither Hills State Park, Montauk Point State Park or an 18th-century lighthouse – Captain Kidd is said to have hidden treasure along the Money Pond Trail leading off from there. Montauk’s lean promontory is lined with beaches, so you can take your pick for lazing on the sand: there’s a private beach on the doorstep, and further along the coast you’ll find family-friendly Gin Beach, lively South Edison Beach and gentle Hither Hills. On the Atlantic side, surfing is a huge lure and Marram is close with surf-champion family the Engstroms, who hold lessons twice weekly (for an extra charge). Terrace break unfurls close to the hotel, but you can also ride the consistently sized waves at Ditch Plains, Turtle Cove near the lighthouse, or Camp Hero, which is a little harder to reach due to its wild location. Sailing can be arranged too – as well as a roster of watersports – but book early if you’d like to charter a boat for a sunset cruise – these romantic excursions are very popular. Seal-watching is at its best from January to April, and from July to September whales crest off the coast. Montauk is also a cultured sort, with several art galleries – some of the best for eye candy are the Depot Art Gallery set in Montauk LIRR station, Karma’s alt-art collection and the Woodbine Collection’s local heroes.

Local restaurants

There’s a bounty of upmarket upstate eateries close to Marram. Book a table for sunset at elegant Italian restaurant Harvest at Fort Pond to watch a fiery orange sky change to deep purple, with some dramatic shifts in between. The food is also quite commendable, with a considered pasta edit and intriguing pizza toppings. Just a short wander away, Naturally Good Sushi has artful platters of very fresh fish, and Muse at the End is your go-to for American comfort food: apple-butter pork chops, steamed lobster with slaw, gorgonzola-slathered strip steak… And John’s Drive-In is a kitschy throwback with a fine line in burgers and homemade soft serve. For date-night dining, take a 10-minute drive to East Hampton Grill for filet mignon and rotisserie chicken – or a lunch of hefty French dips. Due north, the convivial Surf Lodge would put Poseidon’s cooking to shame with its knack for ocean-to-plate fare.

Local cafés

Goop-approved Carissa’s is a gleaming white bakery where good things happen – namely, flower-dotted meringues, the signature pickled sourdough rye bread and an array of toothsome pastries and cakes. Stacked sandwiches and wholesome salads can be enjoyed in a garden space for lunch. For jelly- and cream-filled croissants, excellent egg sandwiches and even six-foot heroes for the brave, Montauk Bake Shoppe does big ballsy brunches.

Local bars

Sip on suds (and pick up a case to enjoy in your room) from Montauk Brewing Co – a brewery and taproom with a chatter-filled patio set within stumbling distance of Marram.