Enjoy the splendor of yesteryear in this magnificent c.1746 National Historic Register quintessential New England shoreline Bed and Breakfast Inn! The guest rooms are romantically furnished in period style featuring 4-poster/canopy beds, working fireplaces, jacuzzi/whirlpool tubs, cable TV, hi speed wireless, phone/modem lines, stereo/cd players, comfortable sitting areas, AC and private baths. A candle-lit breakfast is served in the elegant fireplaced dining on fine china. Relax in our picturesque grounds with pretty gardens, inviting sitting areas, a handsome two century-old maple tree with swing, fountain, hammock.

In the heart of the historic district & shopping districts, on pretty gas-lit main street, we are a short walk to quaint shops, restaurants, cafes, coffeehouses, spas, & the water! Next door to old-fashioned ice-cream parlor, gift shop; across from old house museum and pillared white church. Beautiful area for walking, bicycling, antiqueing, kayaking, and scenic drives along the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. 1mile to beaches, sightseeing cruises, waterfront dining, waterfront golf & mini golf. Beach passes, maps, and advice provided! A short drive to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos, Clinton & Westbrook Factory Outlet Malls, Mystic Seaport and Aquarium, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Gillette Castle State Park, along with numerous museums, antique shops, playhouses, wineries, and charming New England villages to explore! Let us welcome you!