Fitch House

563 Storrs Rd.
Route 195
Storrs Connecticut 06250
USA

http://www.fitchhouse.com

Phone: +1-860-456-0922
Fax: +1-860-456-0922

General Information

The Fitch House is an elegant bed and breakfast inn located in Storrs, Connecticut. This part of Connecticut, known as "The Quiet Corner", offers a more leisurely alternative to the rest of the state. To stay a night at The Fitch House is to step back into a more gracious time, but with the most modern and elegant of amenities. The innkeepers, Kay and Tony Holt, will introduce guests to the area's many attractions. They are knowledgeable about the history of the Quiet Corner and are producers of two historic weekend packages: Victorian Christmas Weekends and Mansion House Weekends.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 3 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 145.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing Board
  • Library
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Turndown Service
On Site
  • Copier
  • Data port
  • Fax Machine
  • Piano
  • Telephone

Meals

  • A Full Gourmet breakfast is included with room rate

Policies

  • No minimum stay required
  • Smoking is not allowed
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Quiet Corner Bed & Breakfast Association of Northeast Connecticut

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Listed with National Register
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Gourmet food
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Nature
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Elegant Mansion
  • Historic Inn
  • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Greek Revival
  • Built in 1836
  • Opened for business in 1995
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Parking available

Location

  • Geographic region: Northeast Connecticut
  • Location is best described as: Countryside
  • Nearest major city: Hartford, CT (25 miles west)
  • Directions to property:
    From Hartford: Take I-84 East to Exit 68 (UConn exit), then CT Route 195 South for 11 miles. You will pass through UConn and then down a long hill and a short hill. The Fitch House is on Route 195 on the right, just before (north of) the junction of Route 89 in Mansfield Center. The street number is 563; there are no other signs easily visible from the road.
  • Nearest major airport: BDL 45 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    From Bradley International Airport: Take I-91 South to I-291 South/East to I-84 East. Follow directions from Hartford. (See Directions to Property.)

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Kay and Tony Holt
  • The innkeepers speak: Some French, English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Museum, National/State parks, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Boating, Cross-country ski trails, Golfing, Hiking trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Tennis courts