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Sound Reach Bed & Breakfast
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  • Inn Details

    Sound Reach, recently recommended in "The Unofficial Guide to Bed & Breakfasts in New England" (MacMillan), stands on a secluded hilltop that offers a distant view of Long Island Sound on clear days. The park-like grounds are extremely private and no road is visible from the top of our drive. There are perennial gardens, an herb garden, a spacious deck with great views, and a terrace. Dense woods lie beyond us and bring us frequent visitors such as deer and wild turkeys. The land is a birder's delight and wildflowers are exceptional. Hiking/cross-country ski trails are steps away. Sound Reach was built in 1968 by a three-generation team of the Bullard family. The exterior is made of cedar logs and built around a door the Bullards sailed over from London--an antique door four feet wide with a brass lion's head knocker. The interior is spacious and Scandinavian in feel. Central rooms are two stories high with skylights and cathedral ceilings. All rooms in the house have two exposures. Visitors are welcome to use

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Pam is passionate about gardening and cooking. She lived in Denmark for many years and speaks Danish. After having worked in the art end of publishing, she has now gone freelance. Larry is a professional musician and the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven. Together they share a great love of art and music.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Danish

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Fitness

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Hairdryer

    On Site:

    • Alarm clock

    • BBQ grill

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Harpsichord

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  • Room #1

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Beautiful large room with Swedish-style rocker, ash bed, original art. Rooms 1 & 2 are side-by-side (in private wing). There is one bath in the hall. Each may be booked with private bath (higher rate) or shared bath (lower rate).

    Room #2

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Ample room with bookcases at ceiling, desk, views of woods to Sound. Rooms 1 and 2 are side-by-side in a private wing. There is one bath in the hall. Either room may be booked with private bath (higher rate) or shared bath (lower rate).

    Room #3

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Charming and cozy white room off our dining room/kitchen area. Ash bed, original paintings, berber carpet, comfortable reading chair. Beautiful views.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: by arrangement    Check out:

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights-1 night bookings available on a last minute basis

    • Cancellations: No charge if notice of cancellation is received 14 days before scheduled arrival. After that guest is responsible for the charge of one night of reserved stay.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Bring your own

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: 8:30 am till 9:30 am

    • Serving location: on deck, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Cookies

    Recipes

    Bread

    Cardamom-Prune Drop Scones
    Serves: 0

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    City

    • New Haven

    • Distance to city: 14 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Directions from I-95 (For alternative directions please e-mail us): Take I-95 to Exit 58 (Guilford) and then follow signs for Route 77 north. Drive 4.6 miles to the light at the intersection of Route 77 and Route 80. Take a left on Route 80 and go .5 miles to the next light. Turn right there on Long Hill Road. Stay on Long Hill Road for approximately .8 miles until you come to a 4-way stop sign. Take a left onto County Road. Stay on County only .1 mile and turn right on Christmas Hill Road. Ours is the driveway just to the left of the bright yellow mailbox that says 50. Go all the way to the top.

    Airport

    • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) 30 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take I-91 South to Route 9 S. to exit 13 which will bring you to Route 17 (toward New Haven). Take Route 17 to Route 77 until you see a sign that says Guilford. Once you cross the Guilford line, continue on Route 77 for 5.5 miles and turn right on County Road (Look closely for the turnoff after you have seen a sign for the Episcopal Church). Go .6 miles until you come to a 4-way stop sign. Go straight for .1 mile and then turn right on Christmas Hill Road. Ours is the driveway just to the left of the mailbox that says 50. Go all the way to the top.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Historic Towns

    • Craft Center

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Hiking trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

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    We loved our stay!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    A lovely, quiet, comfortable place to stay. Pam and Larry are warm, welcoming hosts. We felt so well-cared-for were sorry to leave and my husband and I look forward to returning to Sound Reach when we are back again in the area.

    Quiet & Relaxing

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Sound Reach is a very pleasant surprise, so relaxing and quiet high on the hill overlooking the canopy of trees with a view all the way to Long Island Sound but close enough to all attractions and highways. We enjoyed the lovely woods and trails and gardens and the rooms were beautiful. And the breakfasts were worth the price alone! Will definitely be going back.

    I've already booked my next stay!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Just when I didn’t think I could find an affordable B&B, I was delighted to discover Sound Reach while on a trip to visit family & friends this spring. It is close to the best of the shoreline, but off the beaten path enough for enjoying some quiet time. Pam and Larry were lovely hosts, breakfasts were the fresh, healthy fare I crave, and the room was comfortably furnished with a light, airy touch. And nothing can beat waking up to the sound of the birds in their lush, green setting in the Connecticut woods. I’ve already recommended it to friends and am looking forward to my next visit this fall!

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Pam & Larry made us feel very welcome and relaxed. The setting is peaceful and the goldfinches are abundant. Very personal, at home feel - we hope to return in the near future!

    Sound Reach--dreamy comfort

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This bnb remains one of my husband's and my favorite places to stay. We always ask for the room with twin beds so we can "pretend" we see the Sound from there--actually I think you can almost do so. Just our kind of place, woodsy, comfy chairs, excellent library, beautiful garden, friendly dog (hosts also a lot of fun), scrumptious breakfasts. During a cross-country move we ended up staying there a week one time, and we were always made to feel as if we were home already.

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