Echoes of the Glen Bed & Breakfast

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
    • Village
    • Wine country
  • Nearest major airport: Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) 65 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    I-390 South to I-90 East (toll) to Geneva Exit (Rt. 14). Follow Rt. 14 South to Watkins Glen to 12th Street and turn left. Make an immediate right into B&B driveway.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Park, Rose & Seneca Rooms
  • There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 135.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00
  • Other Accommodations: Chardonnay & Concord are Suite

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • On Site
  • Fax Machine
  • Videos
  • Wi-Fi
  • 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 not allowed (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
    300 South Franklin Street
    Watkins Glen NY 14891
    USA
    Phone: +1-607-535-2896
    Innkeeper(s)
    Barbara & Tom Merrill
    Rates:
    $105 - $135

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    Photo Album

    Open year round!Formal dining room
    Stuffed French Toast with Fruit Topping and Apple Kuchen are some of the homemade breakfast items.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.
    Concord SuiteFireplace in Concord Suite
    The Sunroom, where you can relax and read a book or work on a puzzle.Rita & Teddy enjoying the sunroom.
    The Seneca Paradise Room is located on the first floor, just inside the front foyer of the house and overlooks the front porch and gardens. It is decorated with a mixture of tropical prints and watercolor artwork of Seneca Lake. The room has a queen sized bed, rattan and iron furniture, family antiques, satellite TV, air conditioner, closet and a private bathroom with a stand up shower.The Park Room is located on the second floor and has a brass queen sized bed, antique bedside table, small chest, chair, closet air conditioner and a large private bathroom with a stand up shower and a skylight. The room’s windows overlook the backyard and are shaded by the huge maple tree. The Park Room displays watercolors of the Watkins Glen State Park by local artist, Linda McIntyre.
    The Park Room's private bathroom.Fall flowers
    Smokey, the Black Lab MixStay in the warm atmosphere of this 1920 Tudor home where you can walk to downtown restaurants, the lakeshore and marina, Watkins Glen State Park, where you can walk through the 1.5 mile gorge and see 19 waterfalls.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • 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 2005
    • Parking available (Off street parking available)