Inn Details

This lovely Bed & Breakfast is located one block from the Watkins Glen State Park entrance, is within walking distance to the International Motor Racing Research Center, downtown shops, restaurants, marinas and beautiful Seneca Lake. Just four miles from the Watkins Glen International Raceway. Make this your central lodging location to visit the WGI race track, Finger Lakes wineries, Corning Glass Museum, Ithaca parks, Cornell University or Elmira College. Guests enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast of freshly ground coffee, teas, hot cocoa, homemade kuchens, muffins, juice, fruit and a different hot entrée in the formal dining room each morning.

Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Downtown
    • Lakeside
    • Small town
    • Village
    • Wine country
  • Nearest major city: Corning, NY (30 miles South)
  • Directions to property:
    From the south-take Rt. 14 or Rt. 414 north into Watkins Glen. Turn right on 12th Street and an immediate right into driveway.

    From the north-Take Rt. 14 south through Watkins Glen, turn left on 12th Street and an immediate right into driveway.

    We are on the corner of Franklin Street and 12th Street. Plenty of parking in our driveway, which is off 12th Street (not Franklin St).
  • Nearest major airport: Horseheads, NY (ELM-Elmira-Corning Regional) 20 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    From the airport follow signs for I-86 East. Take I-86 East to Rt. 14 North into Watkins Glen. Turn right onto 12th Street and right into B&B driveway.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 120.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 135.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • On Site
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • VCR
  • Videos
  • Meals

    • A Full Homemade breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
    • Breakfast is served in the Sunroom, Dining Room
    • Special meals available: breakfast to go, early meal/request, Low Fat, Vegetarian

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (Two night minimum on weekends; 3-4 night minimum on event weekends)
    • Smoking is allowed outside only (Ashtrays available outdoors)
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets (Resident Pets on premises)
    • Limitations on children staying (Children over age 12 welcome)
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
    • Deposit amount required (One night's room rate, plus tax with credit card.)
    • Check in time is 4:00-6:00 p.m and Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
    • Cancellations:
      14 days in advance except for event weekends and groups. 30 days in advance for event weekends and groups.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance
      • Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce
      • Schuyler County Lodging Association
      • Seneca Lake Winery Association
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Barbara & Tom Merrill
      Barbara & Tom grew up in this area...Rock Stream and Odessa. After spending 34 years away from the area, raising their family and working in different parts of the country, they came back to their roots in 2005 to open Echoes of the Glen B&B, which reflects the history of racing, the area's wines and the Watkins Glen Gorge. Their own collection of racing posters and photographs makes the stairway and upstairs hallway a gallery dedicated to the racing history of Watkins Glen.
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • There are 2 cats on the property
    • There is one dog on the property

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Corning Museum of Glass, Watkins Glen International Raceway, International Motor Racing Research Ctr, Elmira College, Cornell University, Outlet Stores, Picnic area, Religious Services, Vineyard, Winery

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle riding trails, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Kayaking, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Water sports

    Contact Information


    Echoes of the Glen Bed & Breakfast Bed and Breakfast
    Echoes of the Glen Bed & Breakfast, Watkins Glen, NY - Inn
    Echoes of the Glen Bed & Breakfast
    300 South Franklin Street
    Watkins Glen, NY 14891
    USA
    Phone: +1-607-535-2896
    Innkeeper(s)
    Barbara & Tom Merrill
    Rates:
    $100 - $135
    Email Innkeeper
    View Room Details
    View Special Offers
    Print page
    Email to a friend

    BedandBreakfast.com

     

    Nearby States:

    1.Connecticut inn bed and breakfast
    2.Massachusetts inn bed and breakfast
    3.New Hampshire inn bed and breakfast
    4.New Jersey inn bed and breakfast
    5.Ohio inn bed and breakfast
    6.Pennsylvania inn bed and breakfast
    7.Rhode Island inn bed and breakfast
    8.Vermont inn bed and breakfast
    Click to verify BBB accreditation and to see a BBB report.HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime.

    Reviews

    Overall
    Guest Rooms
    Service
    Value
    Cleanliness
    Dining
    Read all 96 reviews
    Explanation of our ratings
    Review Echoes of the Glen Bed & Breakfast, Watkins Glen, NY

    Photo Album

    Open year round!Fireplace in Concord Suite
    Formal dining roomStuffed French Toast with Fruit Topping and Apple Kuchen are some of the homemade breakfast items.
    The Sunroom, where you can relax and read a book or work on a puzzle.
    Rita & Teddy birdwatchingThe Park Room
    The Seneca Paradise Room, located on the first floor level is decorated in a tropical theme and has a queen sized bed, private bathroom with handicap friendly shower, TV/DVD player, antique dresser, wicker chair, closet and A/C. The Concord Suite is a very large room and offers our guests a queen bed, private bathroom, electric fireplace, TV/DVD player, full sized sofabed, desk, dresser, walk-in closet and A/C.
    The Chardonnay Room is located on the second floor and is a large bright room with a four poster queen sized bed dressed in floral print and stripes. The room is decorated with antique furniture and accessories and artwork is on display from local artists. There is a fireplace, TV/DVD, bureau, chair, air conditioner, closet and a private bathroom with a stand up shower and skylight.The Rose room

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Economical rates
    • Group events
    • Honeymoons
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is English Tudor
    • Built in 1920
    • Opened for business in 2005
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2009
    • Parking available (Off street parking available)