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  • Rugby Gardens - built in 1903 by the architect Ackerson, who developed the area as summer homes for rich and famous Manhattanites. If you have seen our page before you'll notice that we've changed the colors on the outside of the house! Taking the pallette from the painter Maxfield Parrish.

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    Rugby Gardens is a beautiful, eclectic Victorian home in Brooklyn's Historic Flatbush. Just around the corner from the subway, you can find yourself in Manhattan in around 30 minutes! Once there, take advantage of everything New York is famous for - food, theater, museums, music, great shopping - the list goes on and on. Rugby Gardens sits on a beautiful Sycamore lined street. You can relax on our front porch swing, or our back yard which has the feeling of a naturalized water garden. Our third floor accomodations are comfortable and newly decorated. We offer air conditioning as well as fans, cable TV, 100% cotton high thread count linens, and wireless high speed internet should you bring your laptop. There is a lovely breakfast area on the main floor for our guests, and we offer a continental breakfast.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Sue is an artist and designer. Through her interest and study of Feng Shui, and her love of color, Sue has designed and executed an interesting and eclectic atmosphere. The house is peppered with original artwork from Sue and her son, as well as other artists. Michael is an enthusiastic bike rider, swimmer, and roller blades in the summer, and ice skates at Prospect Park all winter long!

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Easy access to Manhattan

    • Long Island

    • Woodbury Commons Outlet Shopping

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    On Site:

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Purchase theater tickets on-line for that day

    • Zagat on-line access for restaurants

    • Daily Houskeeping

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    Nightly Rate

    $150 - $150

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3PM    Check out: 11AM

    • Minimum stay: 2 night minimum, please

    • Deposit amount required: We require a deposit for half the stay. We accept all major credit cards,cash,traveler's checks,checks,money orders or bank checks in US Dollars. The balance is due upon arrival.Please note that there is a late arrival fee of $35 for arrivals after 9 pm.

    • Cancellations: We have a 14 day cancellation period. Reservations canceled less than 15 days prior to arrival will be charged for one night's stay. Reservations canceled less than 8 days prior to arrival will be charged for the entire reserved stay. A $25 processing fee is charged for all cancellations. There are no refunds for shortened stays. Please don't ask.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: In moderation please

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Please, no children under 10 years of age

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Long-term stays
      Days required: 14

  • Breakfast

    • Type: self-serve Continental

    • Time Served: 7:30-9:30 AM

    • Serving location: Breakfast Room, Dining Room

    Special meal options

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Lemon Oven Pancake
    Serves: 2
    Prep time: 5 minutes

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  • Location Type

    • Brooklyn - one of the 5 Boroughs of New York

    • City

    City

    • Manhattan

    • Distance to city: 8 miles

    • Directions to property:
      By Car From Manhattan (9 miles): Take the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to Prospect Expressway. (Stay in left lane to access Prospect Expressway). Prospect Expressway becomes Ocean Parkway. Make a left on Beverly Road. Continue for 4 traffic lights. Turn right on Rugby Road. Go to the second speed bump and Rugby Gardens is on your left. From New Jersey via I-80: Take I-80 East. Follow signs to George Washington Bridge. Once you are on the bridge, stay in the extreme right lane. Exit at the Henry Hudson Parkway ( H Hudson Parkway) ramp. As you follow the exit ramp, be sure to watch for signs for H H Parkway DOWNTOWN. Do not make the mistake of going on the H H Parkway uptown. The Henry Hudson Parkway will take you along the length of Manhattan along the Hudson River. The highway will continue for several miles and take you to the southern tip of Manhattan. Exit at the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel (Exit 2). At this point, follow directions above From Manhattan

    Airport

    • New York, NY (JFK-Kennedy) 12 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From John F. Kennedy Airport (12 miles): Take the Belt Parkway West. Exit at Ocean Parkway North (exit 7B). Right on Ocean Parkway. Turn right at Beverly Road. Continue for 4 traffic lights. Turn right on Rugby. Stop at the second speed bump. Rugby Gardens is on your left. From La Guardia Airport (18 miles): Take the Grand Central Parkway (West) to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (West). Exit left at the Prospect Expressway. Prospect Expressway becomes Ocean Parkway.Prospect Expressway becomes Ocean Parkway. Make a left on Beverly Road. Continue for 4 traffic lights. Turn right on Rugby Road. Go to the second speed bump and Rugby Gardens is on your left.

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Coney Island

    • Brooklyn Heights Promenade

    • Historic Prospect Park

    • Brooklyn Botanic Gardens & Museum of Art

    • South Street Seaport

    • Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Religious Services

    • Zoo

    • Boating

    • Horseback riding

    • Boating on the lake in Prospect Park

    • Take a day trip to Woodbury Commons' Outlets

    • You can go Horseback riding in Prospect Park

    • Shopping

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    Rugby Gardens is a jewel!

    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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    We stayed in Rugby Gardens for 4 days in October 2009. The home is very lovely, and Sue couldn't be a more gracious hostess. It's very quiet, and approximately 2 minutes walking distance from the subway. This will be the first place I will check for availability the next time I come to New York!

    Pleasant Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    We were thrilled to stay at such a homey, convenient and pleasant bed and breakfast right in the heart of a Brooklyn neighborhood, Victorian Flatbush. Sitting on the porch swing late at night was a highlight. Breakfast was superb.

    Comfortable and convenient accommodation

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We enjoyed very much our stay at Rugby Gardens. A comfortable and quiet place to rest after days full of activity. The rooms were great and we enjoyed the breakfast and chats with Sue and Michael. We can only recommend Rugby Gardens to New York visitors.

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The Rugby Gardens is the most welcoming and comfortable B&B we have ever stayed in, it was more like staying at my aunt's house (no offence Sue, I'm only 24)!!!! I would recommend this B&B a thousand times over! The breakfast is brilliant, I thought you couldnt get a cup of tea and a chat in the morning in NY!

    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    I so enjoyed my stay at Rugby Gardens. Sue and Michael are so welcoming and the house is gorgeous-- very cozy and eclectic. I stay here whenever I am in Brooklyn!

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