Mountain View Inn 67 Litchfield Road Route 272 Norfolk Connecticut 06058 USA http://www.mvinn.com Phone: +1-860-542-6991 Toll-free: +1-866-792-7812

General Information

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.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: 7 Guest Rooms in Main House
• There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 400.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 400.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00
• Other Accommodations: 2 Bedroom Guest House
  Formerly a carriage house, the Mountain View Guest House is an attractively furnished home located in a secluded area 50 yards from the Main House. Off of the master bedroom there is a deck which overlooks an open natural field. Other features include: Living Room with vaulted ceiling, TV, private phone line and working fireplace; 2nd guest bedroom; bath with jacuzzi jetted tub; full kitchen (guests still get a full breakfast at the Main House). The Guest House is the perfect retreat for those seeking the tranquiltiy and outstanding natural beauty of Norfolk. Reserve now for the fall foliage season!

Amenities

Meals

• A Gourmet Hot Entree & Healthful Cold Buffet breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: Between 7:30-9:30 a.m.
• Breakfast is served in the Victorian Courtyard (weather permitting), Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon Cookies & Beverage, Afternoon Glass of Sherry, Evening Glass of Port, Afternoon tea, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• Minimum stay required (holidays, weekends from Memorial Day - Labor Day and the month of October.)
• Smoking is not allowed
• Limited accommodations for guest pets (Guest House ONLY, depending on availability)
• Limitations on children staying (Over 12)
• No childcare is provided
• Deposit amount required (50%)
• Check in time is 3-8 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
• Cancellations:
  Please call us for our cancellation policies.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Lion's Club
  • PAII
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1900
• Opened for business in 1951
• Restored / Remodeled in 2006
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available

Location

• Location is best described as: Countryside, Mountains, Village
  
• Nearest major city: Hartford, CT (35 miles Northwest)
• Directions to property:
  Check our Mountain View website which has directions from all areas--New York City, Hartford, Boston, Albany etc.
• Nearest major airport: BDL 40 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Bradley (Hartford/Springfield)--check our Mountain View website for directions from Bradley Airport.
• Meeting places:
  • Bus

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Dean & Jean Marie
  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
• There is one dog on the property
• Other pet(s) on the property: Mayori, our stuffed peacock

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

Onsite or Nearby Activities

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