Tidewater Inn 949 Boston Post Road Madison Connecticut 06443 USA http://www.TheTidewater.com Phone: +1-203-245-8457 Fax: +1-203-318-0265

General Information

The Inn offers an inviting and elegant atmosphere of antiques and estate furniture, while providing all the modern conveniences. The Inn is within walking distance of village shops and is close to three Long Island Sound beaches. Many restaurants are nearby. All rooms have private bathroom, cable TV, air conditioning in season, telephone with voice messaging, and both wireless and dial access for your personal computer. Selected rooms offer in-room fireplace or jacuzzi. A full breakfast is served each morning, a welcome back reception each early evening, and complimentary soft drinks and snacks are always available. Relax in front of the large fireplace in our beamed sitting room or outside in the English garden. All guests have access to the morning papers, menus from local restaurants, area maps and brochures, and a refrigerator stocked with snacks and cold drinks. Warm hospitality is always included.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 9 guest accommodations (9 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 245.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 245.00
• Other Accommodations: Suites
  The Inn offers one suite with king bedroom, sitting room, jacuzzi and private patio.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full or Continental breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:30 - 9:30 (Full)
• Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
• Additional food services included in room rate: Soft drinks & snacks, Afternoon tea, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Our signature dish is California Egg Puff
  California Egg Puff, one of our favorite hot entrees, is a delicious baked oven omellette that mixes eggs, several types of cheese and just the right amount of mild green chili peppers to be flavorful but not too spicy. Your breakfast always starts with a fruit course and cereal is always available. Along with the daily hot entree, we serve a toast or baked good, and a breakfast meat such as bacon or sausage. Coffee, tea, decaf, and juice complete the picture.

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 nights on weekends in season and on holidays year round.)
• Smoking is not allowed
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (Children over 10; maximum of two persons in one room)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (may bring your own)
• Deposit amount required (Full payment is required to confirm a reservation.)
• Check in time is 2-8pm and Check out time is 11am
• Cancellations:
  Full refund provided if two weeks notice is given. If less than two weeks notice is given, a refund is provided if we are able to re-book the room for the nights that were cancelled.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Branford Chamber of Commerce
  • Clinton Chamber of Commerce
  • Guilford Chamber of Commerce
  • Madison Chamber of Commerce
  • New England Innkeepers Association
  • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1900
• Opened for business in 1986
• Restored / Remodeled in 2003
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available (Off street parking for all guests.)

Location

• Location is best described as: Coastal Connecticut, Village
  
• Nearest major city: New Haven, CT (20 miles)
• Directions to property:
  We are half way between Manhattan and Boston along the Connecticut coast. We are between exits 61 and 62 on Rt.95. From Rt.95 northbound, take exit 61, right off the ramp, left at the third traffic light, we are about 1.5 miles on the left. From Rt.95 southbound, take exit 62, left off the ramp, about 1 mile, right on Rt.1, we are about 2.5 miles on the right. From Hartford area, Rt.91 south to Rt.9; Rt. 9 south to exit 13, Rt. 17. Rt.17 south through Durham to Rt.79. Rt.79 south to Rt.1 in the center of the village. Left on Rt.1. We are about 1.5 miles on the left.
• Nearest major airport: BDL 60 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Rt.91 south to Rt.9; Rt. 9 south to exit 13, Rt. 17. Rt.17 south through Durham to Rt.79. Rt.79 south to Rt.1 in the center of the village. Left on Rt.1. We are about 1.5 miles on the left. Trip is about one hour.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Victoria Kolyvas
  Victoria has lived in Connnecticut all of her life and has especially enjoyed the shoreline area. She enjoys fine dining, antiquing, theater, travel. She loves to welcome new people to the area and can offer suggestions for restaurants, shopping, touring, dining.
• The innkeepers speak: Greek, English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Long Island Sound beaches, Chamard Vineyard, Gillette Castle, Thimble Isles Cruise, Yale University, Essex Steam Train, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Vineyard, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Winery tour, Winter Bald Eagles and Seal tours/cruises, CT River & Long Island Sound scenic cruises, Designer outlets, specialty & antique shops, Regional and Local Theater, Summer craft and antique fairs, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Water sports