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“Award-winning 18th-century coaching inn close to Essex waterfront. Series of historic wood-panelled rooms with large open fires and authentic architectural touches make up the atmospheric restaurant, bar and tavern. Elegant rooms with a cosy feel, wood floors & period-style furnishings face the sea.”

“Award-winning 18th-century coaching inn close to Essex waterfront. Series of historic wood-panelled rooms with large open fires and authentic architectural touches make up the atmospheric restaurant, bar and tavern. Elegant rooms with a cosy feel, wood floors & period-style furnishings face the sea.”

Recommended For

  • Local exploring
  • Explore Lower Connecticut River Valley with its seaside villages, vibrant art communities, antique shops & scenic coastal trails
  • Historic
  • Boasts to being one of the oldest continuously operated inns in the country; the inn opened for business in 1776
  • Families
  • Rustic Family Cottage offers a stand-alone option for families with loft-style rooms, fireplace and games table
  • Sights nearby
  • Visit 19th century Mystic Seaport; authentic village with 19th century whaling ships, maritime exhibits and historic homes
  • Museums
  • Art-lovers should head to Florence Griswold Museum, Essex Art Association and Lyme Art Association
  • Sailing
  • Explore Essex on water and land with a vintage steam train ride and scenic riverboat cruise
  • Great walks
  • Clinton, Madison, Chester and East Haddam state parks offer great hiking opportunities
  • Tennis
  • Fishing
  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Wine tasting
  • Owner managed
  • Lively
  • Family Suites
  • Wedding license
  • Views
  • Colonial
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Lively area
  • Retro/Vintage
  • Sea Views
  • Boutique
  • Inn
  • Antiques
  • Child friendly
  • Downtown
  • Beach nearby
  • Disabled access
  • Traditional
  • Charming
  • Four poster beds

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Tavern-style dining rooms, Wine Bar and Tap Room offer classic American cuisine with warm lively atmosphere
  • Family Suites
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor dining
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Fireplace
  • Wedding license
  • Bar
  • Library
  • Shops
  • Parking
  • Cots available
  • No pets
  • Wifi
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Child friendly
  • Disabled access
  • Suites
  • Private villas
  • Concierge
  • Four poster beds
  • Air conditioning
  • Views

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • Visit 19th century Mystic Seaport; authentic village with 19th century whaling ships, maritime exhibits and historic homes
  • Museums
  • Art-lovers should head to Florence Griswold Museum, Essex Art Association and Lyme Art Association
  • Sailing
  • Explore Essex on water and land with a vintage steam train ride and scenic riverboat cruise
  • Great walks
  • Clinton, Madison, Chester and East Haddam state parks offer great hiking opportunities
  • Theatre
  • Tennis
  • Fishing
  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Wine tasting

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