Description
Circa 1883. Feel like one of the First Family at this Victorian home that reflects a stately presidential motif. Relax by the fire with a glass of wine in the Diplomatic Reception Room. Large guest bedrooms and a suite are named after past commanders in chief and include amenities fit for foreign dignitaries. Enjoy a satisfying breakfast delivered to each room. The landscaped grounds feature trees, shrubs, white picket fences and the Rose Garden, a pleasant spot to sit and reflect or read. Towels are available for excursions to a nearby beach. Visit an assortment of local historical sites.Publicity and Awards: Boston Globe, Advocate Paper, New Haven Register, B&Bs of New England.Location: City/Urban and Quiet residential historic district.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $150 to $295
Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks.
Rooms: This property has 4 total guest accommodations with private bath, 4 with fireplaces, 1 suite and 2 conference rooms.
The types of beds available include King, Queen and Twin.
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Policies
Minimum Stay Requirements: Two night minimum on event and holiday and summer weekends
Cancellation: $25 fee. If outside two weeks of reservation date, remainder returned to card. If inside, the remainder is sent in form of gift certificate
Pets: Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking: Limited.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast, Snacks/Refreshments and Afternoon Tea.
Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Continental Breakfast, Continental Plus Breakfast, Full Breakfast, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and Snacks/Refreshments.
Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Modem Hook-Up, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, Refrigerator, Television, Data Ports, Desk, VCR, fireplace, water bubbler, hair dryers, beach towels, iron and ironing board.
Amenities On Site: Library, Parlor Games, PC, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Television, VCR and off-street parking.
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Activities
Events Hosted: Romantic Getaways, Family Reunions, Seminars, Meetings and Weddings.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Sports Events, Major College, Tennis, Water Sports and Wineries.
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Historic Interest
Owned in the 1920s by Rear Admiral and Mrs. Wm. Sowden Simms, past president of the Naval War College and good friend to Teddy Roosevelt. He was very integral in the early formation years of our US Navy
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