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Touch of Ireland Guest House
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Springtime is one of the prettiest times of the year with the various blossoming trees and bushes each taking their turn to bloom. First the wheeping cherry, than the magnolia and finally the azalea's and rhododendron.
Come and curl up in a chair next to the crackling fire. Our Living Room serves as a focal point of our home. Relax and visit with your hosts or other guests, listen to music or unwind with a good book. There is also a piano in this room for guests who feel so inclined.
The Limerick Room is named for Michael’s grandmother, Amy Meehan, who was born in Hospital, County Limerick. Overlooking the back gardens, the room has a queen bed with antique brass headboard. The walls are brick-colored, accented with sage and hunter green. A winged-back chair invites guests to use their laptops or curl up with a good book. The ensuite bath has a tub & shower combination.
Named for Michael’s grandfather, Thomas Hennigan, born in Milford, County Cork, the Cork Room has a 1920’s, vintage mahogany queen bed and furnishings. The antique desk is ideal for writing or using a laptop. Rose-colored walls are accented with navy blue and burgundy. Window boxes and views of the front gardens amplify the ambience. The bath is ensuite with a corner shower.
Named for the capitol of the Republic of Ireland, The Dubliner overlooks the back gardens with patio and pergola. Reflecting the afternoon sun, the pale yellow walls are accented with shades of sage and poppy. This room has a brushed-metal queen bed and antique oak dresser. A vintage oak desk & chair and a comfortable winged-back offer guests the option of work or relaxation. Since the private bath is a few steps outside the room, robes are provided.
Great-grandfather John McCann is believed to have come to the United States from County Armagh as an infant during The Great Famine. The Armagh Room is named in his memory. Twin mahogany beds make it the perfect room for a parent and child visiting Yale. The light green walls are accented with off-white and burgundy. A white wicker chair welcomes guests to relax or check those omnipresent emails. Since the private bath is in the hall just a few feet from the room, bathrobes are provided.
Wisteria, trumpet vine and six different colors of clematis grace the pergola supports.
Evening brings the lighting of an old fashioned lantern on each of the pergola supports. Candle holder placed in the garden and on tables light your evening while you relax outdoors.
Just outside the sunroom you can sit and relax on the patio under the vine covered pergola. Watch the array of birds gathering at the feeders in the yard as you enjoy a cool drink from our guest refrigerator.
Our Wisteria in full bloom.
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Nightly Rate
$135 - $199
, - Reviews 54
- Rooms 4
Inn's website-
Address
670 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511-1312
USA - Phone+1-203-787-7997
- Fax+1-203-787-7999
- Toll free+1-866-787-7990
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Nestled in New Haven's beautiful East Rock neighborhood near Yale, this Award-Winning B&B offers the best of old traditions and new technologies: hearty breakfasts, complimentary WI-FI; On-Line Reservations; all rooms with private bath and air conditioning, free off-street parking. Freshly-baked muffins or cookies and hot & cold beverages are always available along with heaps of Irish hospitality. This charming 1920s center hall Colonial is a short walk to the Yale and Berkeley divinity schools, the Yale School of Forestry, the Yale Peabody Museum, and less than a mile from the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Theaters, art galleries and museums, fine restaurants and authentic Irish pubs are only minutes away by car or bus in downtown New Haven.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 54 Reviews
4.5 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 5
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.2 out of 5A cozy home away from home
February 13, 2013
In all our trips to New Haven, and there have been many, this has been by far our favorite place to stay. Wish we had found it sooner. The McCanns were exceptional hosts and treated us royally. We look forward to staying here again.
4.0 out of 5Nice getaway
January 29, 2013
I was impressed with the cleanliness of this B&B. the breakfast was plentiful. My only comment would be that although I was told cats do not go into the guest areas, I did have an allergic reaction. If you are as allergic to cats as I am, you eill have to pass on this lovely B&B, otherwise it is a great choice.
4.8 out of 5Nice Place Near Yale Campus and Museums
January 17, 2013
Very nice 2 night stay for a January get-a-way. Our hosts are a very warm welcoming couple. The B&B is quite close to the Yale Museums we wanted to visit.
5 out of 5A Touch of Ireland During A Nor'easter
November 12, 2012
My daughter and I stayed with Jeanine and Michael during the first big snow of 2012. We slogged our way to 607 Whitney--cabs and shuttles were backed up in the snow--and were greeted with sympathy and a delicious hot cup of tea. Though we stayed for only one night, we were treated royally, with a car ride the short distance to Yale the next morning, help booking a cab to the train station for our departure, and more. The room was cozy and welcoming. The breakfast was outstanding. If you decide to stay at Touch of Ireland, you will have given yourself a gift.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Michael and Jeannine McCann
Innkeepers Description:
Jeannine & Michael, who have lived in New Haven near Yale for over 30 years, became enchanted with bed and breakfasts during trips to Ireland. Jeannine, a retired data analyst, is an Irish set dancer and gourmet cook, while Michael, a retired public relations executive, is an Irish tenor with an album called Soldiers' Songs. They have two children, Michele and Sean, and grandchildren Connor and Mary Kate McGuire & Aaron & Morgan McCann.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
1 Cat
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Nightly Rate
$135 - $199
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$135 - $199
Dubliner
Named after the capitol of the Republic of Ireland and overlooking our back gardens, our newest room is The Dubliner. It is so new that we have yet to add a picture. It contains a queen sized metal bed and antique oak dresser. A desk, chair and oversized high back winged chair round out the furnishings giving ample space to relax, read or plug in your laptop. Since the private bath is just a few steps away, right outside the room, bathrobes are provided.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3 - 6 pm Check Out: by 11 am
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Minimum Stay: Yale Parents, Yale Graduation Weekends, Thanksgving, Christmas & Easter.
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Deposit Amount Required: Reservations will be guaranteed through credit card only.
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Cancellations: There is 72 hour cancellation policy. Holiday weekends and special events require a 14 day cancellation notice. Cancellations after this will result in a one night's lodging charge to your credit card for each room unless the room(s) can be rebooked. Yale Parents Weekend and Yale Graduation have a 1 month confirmed cancellation policy. Cancellations after this will result in a charge to your credit card for the entire stay booked unless the room/rooms can be rebooked. A $25 processing fee per room will be charged for all cancellations.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Description: Bring your own.
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Drinks Available: No
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Children Allowed: 10 or over
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Suitable For Children: Limited
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$135 - $199
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 54 Reviews
4.5 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
4.2 out of 5A cozy home away from home
February 13, 2013
In all our trips to New Haven, and there have been many, this has been by far our favorite place to stay. Wish we had found it sooner. The McCanns were exceptional hosts and treated us royally. We look forward to staying here again.
4.0 out of 5Nice getaway
January 29, 2013
I was impressed with the cleanliness of this B&B. the breakfast was plentiful. My only comment would be that although I was told cats do not go into the guest areas, I did have an allergic reaction. If you are as allergic to cats as I am, you eill have to pass on this lovely B&B, otherwise it is a great choice.
4.8 out of 5Nice Place Near Yale Campus and Museums
January 17, 2013
Very nice 2 night stay for a January get-a-way. Our hosts are a very warm welcoming couple. The B&B is quite close to the Yale Museums we wanted to visit.
5 out of 5A Touch of Ireland During A Nor'easter
November 12, 2012
My daughter and I stayed with Jeanine and Michael during the first big snow of 2012. We slogged our way to 607 Whitney--cabs and shuttles were backed up in the snow--and were greeted with sympathy and a delicious hot cup of tea. Though we stayed for only one night, we were treated royally, with a car ride the short distance to Yale the next morning, help booking a cab to the train station for our departure, and more. The room was cozy and welcoming. The breakfast was outstanding. If you decide to stay at Touch of Ireland, you will have given yourself a gift.
4.8 out of 5A wee respite in New Haven
November 05, 2012
This B & B is quite charming, and its proprietors even more so. It was like going to Grandma's quaint home for a visit. We were so well taken care of! Michael offered us Irish liqueur in the evening, and Jeannine fed us---oh, so well---in the morning. I would highly recommend this wee bit of Ireland in Connecticut.
5 out of 5Apple Waffles and Irish Sausage
September 28, 2012
We were only there for one night but had a wonderful time. The breakfast was amazing (apple waffles and Irish sausage), and Jeannine was a wonderful host. She helped us out with maps and tips, and we felt right at home. Take a walk around the neighborhood while your there. It's lovely.
5 out of 5Lovely Bed and Breakfast
September 12, 2012
We stayed for one night at this bed and breakfast and really enjoyed our stay. The house is beautifully furnished and very clean, the owners are very friendly and nice, the resident kitty is awesome, and the breakfast was so good! The scones especially were amazingly good! We wish we could stay for longer!
5 out of 5We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return for another visit.
September 10, 2012
Michael and Jeannine were very friendly and made us feel at home. Breakfast was delicious each morning. The location was also very convenient. We would definately return for another visit.
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Location
Location Type
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Airport
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City
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Directions to property:
FROM RT 91 NORTH & SOUTH: Take Exit 6 (Willow & Blatchley). (Coming north it is a left-hand exit.) Turn right at end of exit ramp onto Willow St. Stay on Willow until it ends and take a right onto Whitney Ave. After blinking light, look for Highland St. on left. We are the third house on the left after Highland. Yellow house with white trim and green shutters and door with American & Irish flags on either side of the front entrance. Look for the white picket fence. FROM RT 95 NORTH & SOUTH Take Exit 48, RT 91 North and follow direction above for RT 91 North & South. FROM RT 15 NORTH & SOUTH: Take Exit 61 (Whitney Avenue)(Hamden). Head toward New Haven. At approximately 3.3 miles you will enter New Haven. Go staight at the next light (East Rock Avenue). The next right is Huntington. We are the fifth house on the right after Huntington. Yellow house with white trim and green shutters and door with American & Irish flags on either side of the front entrance. Look for the white picket fence.
Airport
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Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) 55 miles
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Directions to property:
Take Route 91 South and follow directions about for RT 91 North & South.
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping
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Aquarium
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Casino
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Ocean
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Yale University
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Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival
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Quinnipiac College
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Irish Pubs
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Albertus Magnus College
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International Festival of Arts & Ideas
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Outlet Stores
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Ski area
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Vineyard
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Winery
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Bird watching
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Canoe and Kayak launch at East Rock Park
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Tennis courts
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Amenities
Type:
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Private Home Bed and Breakfast
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Beautifully lanscaped gardens for guest enjoyment
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Excellent views
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Gourmet food
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
On-site
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Board games
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Fireplace
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Piano
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Telephone
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Amenities Basket
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CD player
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Ceiling fans
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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Desk
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Ironing Board
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Microwave
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Radio
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Wi-Fi
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Breakfast
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Type: Full-hearty
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Time Served: 7:30-9:30 am
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Serving Location: Sunroom,Breakfast/dining area,Dining Room
Signature Dish
Shirred Eggs
Egg baked in individual dish topped with grated cheddar cheese, oregano, parsley, paprika and served on a toasted English Muffin with a side Irish sausage (Bangers).Special meal options
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Vegetarian
Additional food services
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refreshments on arrival.Guest microwave.
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refrig with colds drinks in common area
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tea & coffee services at all times.
Recipes
Bread
Irish Soda Bread
Serves: 0 -
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