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Mountain View Inn
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  • Bed&Breakfast Diamond Collection

    An exclusive of professionally inspected and guest-reviewed luxury inns with extensive modern amenities.

    Inspector Insights

    Tasteful, fascinating Gilded Age décor; gracious personal service; ideal location in a picture-perfect country village, yet steps from two great music venues.

    Inn Details

    This lovingly restored, Gilded Age Victorian is a Norfolk tradition, owned and hosted by Dean and Jean Marie Johnson. Nestled in the scenic Litchfield Hills of Northwest Connecticut, Mountain View Inn is the closest Inn to Yale's Summer Chamber Music Festival and Infinity Music Hall. A short 5 minute walk to either. During your stay, we invite you to enjoy period appointments, an Art Gallery featuring original paintings and Giclee prints, along with The Gilded Peacock, a Whimsical Vintage Boutique. Our Oak paneled Great Room accommodates private parties and special interest events for the culturally minded. Our brand new Victorian Courtyard is the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding and our Uniquely decorated guestrooms with private baths offer spacious, comfortable accommodations filled with period antiques. Mountain View is located 1/4 mile south of the quintessentially New England village Town Green (voted "prettiest green in Connecticut")and Norfolk's Town Center featuring Infinity Music Hall & Bistro, Mizza's Pizza, The Artisan's Guild and other speciality shops offering unique treasures. With over 80% of its land preserved, Norfolk is home to 3 State Parks. There are hiking trails in the parks as well as in Land Trust areas. * Norfolk is the home of Yale University's Summer School of Music and Art.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Dean is a fine artist and old house restorer. The indepth restoration of Mountain View has taken precedence these first and second years, but he looks forward to resuming his painting and exhibiting his work at Mountain View. Jean Marie is an avid collector of vintage clothing. In 2004, she opened The Gilded Peacock, a Vintage Boutique located on the main floor of the Inn. The Boutique specializes in Wearable & Whimsical treasures circa 1920's - 1960's.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Other Pets: Mayori, our stuffed peacock

    Features

    Type:

    Property Noted For:

    • Art Gallery

    • Retreats

    • The Gilded Peacock, a Vintage Boutique

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Family Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Gilchrist & Soames Bath amenities

    • Vintage Boutique 1920s - 60s Clothing, Jewelry...

    • FREE Wi-Fi throughout the Inn

    • Spa services available by appointment

    • Hiking Trail Guide

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  • Room 2

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $155/$195

    Room 3

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $130/$165

    Room 4

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Double

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $140/$175

    Room 5

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Room 6

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $155/$195

    Room 7

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    *Elegant Queen Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $190/$225

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3-8 pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum stay: holidays, weekends from Memorial Day - Labor Day and the month of October.

    • Deposit amount required: 50%

    • Cancellations: Please call us for our cancellation policies.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Over 12

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Corporate--weekdays
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 2

    • Government--weekdays
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 2

    • Group--weekdays
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 2

    • Length of Stay
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Gourmet Hot Entree & Healthful Cold Buffet

    • Time Served: Between 7:30-9:30 a.m.

    • Serving location: Victorian Courtyard (weather permitting), Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Afternoon Cookies & Beverage

    • Afternoon Glass of Sherry

    • Evening Glass of Port

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Village

    City

    • Hartford

    • Distance to city: 35 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Check our Mountain View website which has directions from all areas--New York City, Hartford, Boston, Albany etc.

    Airport

    • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) 40 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Bradley (Hartford/Springfield)--check our Mountain View website for directions from Bradley Airport.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Norman Rockwell Museum

    • Edith Wharton Mansion

    • Infinity Music Hall

    • Norfolk's Victorian Library

    • Yale Summer Music Festival

    • Lime Rock (Auto) Raceway

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Horse Drawn Carriage and Hay Rides

    • Tanglewood Music Festival

    • Onsite Shopping at the Vintage Boutique

    • Jacob's Pillow Theater

    • Yale Summer Music Festival (June - Aug.)

    • Norfolk Curling Club

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    awesome!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This is what a bed and breakfast should be: pristine, charmingly decorated, friendly, gracious hospitality of the innkeeper and his wife, beautifully presented and scrumptious breakfast.

    Beautiful setting and wonderful rooms

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    With its peaceful setting on the side of a hill, beautifully restored rooms, elegant yet warm and welcoming, incredibly comfy beds, and bountiful breakfasts served by a gracious host, the Mountain View Inn provided the perfect spot to relax and unwind. It's an easy drive from NY suburbs, and in the most convenient location for music, antiques, and exploring the countryside. Can't wait to return and see it in another season!

    Wonderful Getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I love this Inn! It is a perfect one night getaway!!!!The rooms are beautiful. The beds are comfortable, and each morning the Innkeepers serve an outstanding breakfast. Norfolk is quaint, with a lot of options. I can't wait to go back.Thank you Dean & Jean Marie!

    Everything a B&B should be

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Lovely large house, restored to functionality by caring new mgmt, but still with the rustic and historic charm synonymous with the area. Quirky vintage clothing and accessory shop in the ground floor run by mgmt as a side business - big plus. Expansive property with big lawn all around and patio in the back- big porch is perfect for lounging around with a book or tablet and watching the world move by slowly. Mgmt. uses local farms for ingredients to make breakfast and the caring and effort shows with their presentation and attentiveness in the morning. It's great - it's everything one should expect of a perfect B&B.

    Our perfect family wedding!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    I have enjoyed the hospitality of many B&B's in the past 20 years. The Mountain View Inn stands out as the very best of my B&B experiences. Dean and Jean-Marie provided an outstanding venue for our wedding weekend! As it was a second-time-around for both of us, the guest list was limited - our parents, our children and their significant others, 10 in all. The Inn was the perfect size for our party, and we were allowed to treat it as if this was our home to enjoy as we pleased! Breakfasts were sumptuous and beautifully laid out. The family-sized table in the dining room hosted a Friday night dinner, our breakfasts, and wedding cake and champagne post-celebration meal on Saturday night. We enjoyed picking out some special treasures from The Gilded Peacock boutique, an impressive collection of unique vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories. Our wedding was held in front of a tranquil fire, in the the Inn's parlor. Dean's recommendation of a restaurant in the area was spot-on; and the quiet presence of Dean, Doug and their staff in the background, anticipating our needs, helped our plans to flow without a hitch. This place, and its innkeepers, are gems!

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