Description
Circa 1754. Surrounded by rolling hills and cornfields with stone walls in an historic village, this three-story New England Gambrel Colonial sits on more than one acre of lush landscaping with grass, flowers and a 300-year-old maple tree. Listed in the National Register, the bed and breakfast has been recently renovated and boasts hand-hewn beams and an authentically rebuilt seven-foot-wide staircase. Relax on the three-story deck or in the keeping room, library or fireside dining room. A guest refrigerator is stocked with complimentary soda, wine and beer. Dessert is an indulgence at any time of the day. Guest bedrooms feature canopy beds, open-beamed ceilings and bedside sherry. The adjacent Avery House offers two additional rooms with wood-burning fireplaces. Linger over an all-you-can-eat country breakfast each morning. A certified massage therapist is available.Publicity and Awards: Maxim Magazine Best Romantic Inn, USA Today one of ten best for Halloween, Boston Globe place to visit in October, bannered by MSNBC.com as a recommended place to stay, Netscape and Compuserve Top Best Buy in a B&B, HGTV, Canadian radio stations live interviews, recommended as a place to come and visit in October for Canadians.Location: Country and Small historic village.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $109 to $189
Payment types accepted include Travelers Checks, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Visa and Cash.
Rooms: This property has 7 total guest accommodations with private bath, 5 with fireplaces and 1 conference room.
The types of beds available include Queen, Twin and Double.
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Policies
Minimum Stay Requirements: Holidays require a two-night minimum as well as Saturdays during high season.
Cancellation: You have 24 hr. to cancel after making a reservation. After 24 hrs there is a $50.00 charge per room. If a reservation is cancelled within 7 days of the reservation date a full charge will be made to the credit card. When booking multiple rooms a separate cancellation policy is used.
Pets: Pets Allowed and Prior arrangesments must be made. There is an extra $25.00 fee per visit. Pets cannot be left alone in a room unless caged.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast, Snacks/Refreshments and Wine.
Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast, Catered Breakfast, Country Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast, Snacks/Refreshments and Wine.
Amenities In Room: Wireless Internet Access, Turn-Down Service, Refrigerator, Iron/Ironing Board, Heating, Hair Dryer, Fireplace, DVD, Cable TV, Bath Amenities, Air Conditioning, Television, Snack Bar and sherry.
Amenities On Site: Washer, Suitable for Events, Hot Tub/Jetted Tub, Free parking on premise, Family/Kid Friendly, Dryer, outdoor grills, off-street parking, open bbque pit, refrigerator, dessert all day, complimentary wine, beer and soda all day.
Business Traveler Amenities: Desk, Television, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Daily Newspapers and Gym Nearby.
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Spa Services
On-Site Spa Services: Massages.
Specialty Treatments: One hour in-room massages
Spa Packages: With a business card from Captain Grant's you will get a 30% discount at Red Door Spa in Groton, CT.
Off-Site Spa Services Available
Nearby Recommended Spas:
Red Door Spa
(860) 446-2500
www.reddoorspas.com
kbonds@rdspas.com
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Activities
Events Hosted: Seminars, Romantic Getaways, Meetings, Honeymoons, Family Reunions and Weddings.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Sports Events, Major College, Tennis, Water Sports, Wineries, casinos, aquariums, ocean excursions, submarine and science vessel tours.
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Recommended Restaurant(s)
Belle Fiore, Modesto's, Cedar's at Foxwoods.
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Historic Interest
The inn was built by a ship's captain in 1754 and is in a village named in 1687. It is about 90% authentic in structure. The inn was used briefly as a garrison in the Revolutionary War and protected slaves in the Civil War.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), State Register (Granted), Local Register (Granted), National Historical Site (Granted), State Historical Site (Granted), City Historical Site (Granted) and National Shetucket Quinabaug Corridor Grant.
Historic sites nearby: This Village is a Historic Site, one of the oldest cemeteries in Connecticut (250 feet), up and down saw mill (3 miles), too many historic sites to mention
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Romantic Interest
 The rooms fill your senses with sites to see, birds to hear chirping, the best beds to cuddle in, warm fires, good cheer and a glass of wine.
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