“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
  • Owner managed

  • Lively

  • Family Suites

  • Wedding license

  • Views

  • Colonial

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Lively area

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Tennis

  • Fishing

  • Sea Views

  • Boutique

  • Cycling

  • Golf

  • Inn

  • Antiques

  • Wine tasting

  • Child friendly

  • Downtown

  • Beach nearby

  • Disabled access

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Four poster beds

Facilities

  • Rooms

    34 rooms in this hotel
  • 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

Map & Location

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