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Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast
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  • Inn Details

    This secluded bed & breakfast right at water's edge features magnificent views of Long Island Sound and the Thimble Islands for a relaxing and tranquil getaway. Two guest rooms offer lovely private baths and gorgeous views. The architect-designed home is elegantly furnished with antiques, oriental rugs and fine art. Located 12 miles east of New Haven, it provides easy assess from Boston and New York.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    We are recent newly-weds (2009) enjoying retirement living. Julie's special interests are art history and museums, Tony's are construction projects, carpentry, reading and exercise. We both love travel, boating and cooking.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Heron Room

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $275/$225

    This spacious queen-size bedded room features two large windows and gorgeous views of the Thimble Islands. Other amenities include high quality linens and bedding, draperies, air conditioning, TV, telephone, radio, and Wi-Fi. The adjoining bathroom has double sinks with granite counter, a large marble shower, closeted commode, walk-in closet, private entrance, and view of a small beach and salt marsh.

    Egret Room

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $250/$200

    The Egret Room and its en suite bath feature large windows with gorgeous views of the Thimble Islands. Furnishings and decor include a king-size bed (or twins), antiques and fine art, luxury bed linens, silk draperies, and artist-painted walls and tray ceiling to match the colors of winter sunsets. The bath has a spa tub in a glass alcove, marble sink, large shower and Venetian plaster walls.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 1:00 - 6:00 pm    Check Out: 11:00 am

    • Deposit Amount Required: One night or half of total bill. One night fee non-refundable.

    • Cancellations: Must cancel two weeks ahead of date of reservation

    • Open All Year Round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Complimentary wine served at 5:30 pm

    • Drinks Available: Y

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7:30-9:30

    • Serving Location: Porch or Terrace, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Tony's Special Omelette
    Delicious omelette with caramelized onion, shitake mushrooms and Gorgonzola cheese, made to order.

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • Airport

    • Oceanside

    • Village

    City

    • New Haven

    • Distance to city: 12 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Interstate I-95 to Exit 56, south on Leetes Island Road toward Stony Creek and Thimble Islands. In 1.6 miles at intersection with CT 146, continue straight onto Thimble Islands Road for 0.5 miles. Turn Right onto West Point Road, which takes an immediate sharp Left. B&B at very end of road, where road forks, take Right, lower driveway - #28.

    Airport

    • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) 52 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Follow airport exit signs to I-91. Drive airport access road several miles to I-91 south towards Hartford. I-91 ends in New Haven; stay in far left-hand lane to merge onto I-95 North. Follow directions above.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Tours of the Thimble Islands

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    The best

    • Stayed On: 7 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 8/29/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    What a surprize!

    • Stayed On: 7 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 7/27/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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  • Innkeeper(s)Julie & Tony Broom
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  • Phone +1-203-488-3693
  • Address 28 West Point Road
    Stony Creek
    Branford, CT 06405
    USA
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