Sound Reach Bed & Breakfast 50 Christmas Hill Road Guilford Connecticut 06437 USA Phone: +1-203-457-0415 Fax: +1-203-457-0225

General Information

Sound Reach, recently recommended in "The Unofficial Guide to Bed & Breakfasts in New England" (MacMillan), stands on a secluded hilltop that offers a distant view of Long Island Sound on clear days. The park-like grounds are extremely private and no road is visible from the top of our drive. There are perennial gardens, an herb garden, a spacious deck with great views, and a terrace. Dense woods lie beyond us and bring us frequent visitors such as deer and wild turkeys. The land is a birder's delight and wildflowers are exceptional. Hiking/cross-country ski trails are steps away. Sound Reach was built in 1968 by a three-generation team of the Bullard family. The exterior is made of cedar logs and built around a door the Bullards sailed over from London--an antique door four feet wide with a brass lion's head knocker. The interior is spacious and Scandinavian in feel. Central rooms are two stories high with skylights and cathedral ceilings. All rooms in the house have two exposures. Visitors are welcome to use

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• There are 3 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 115.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 115.00
• The rate for each additional person is between $ 20.00 and $ 25.00

Amenities

Meals

• A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:30 am till 9:30 am
• Breakfast is served in the on deck, Breakfast/dining area
• Additional food services included in room rate: Cookies, Afternoon tea, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Vegetarian

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 nights-1 night bookings available on a last minute basis)
• Smoking is not allowed
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Bring your own)
• Check in time is by arrangement
• Cancellations:
  No charge if notice of cancellation is received 14 days before scheduled arrival. After that guest is responsible for full charges of reserved stay.

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Log Cabin
• Built in 1968
• Opened for business in 1998

Location

• Location is best described as: Countryside
  
• Nearest major city: New Haven (14 miles East)
• Directions to property:
  Directions from I-95 (For alternative directions please e-mail us): Take I-95 to Exit 58 (Guilford) and then follow signs for Route 77 north. Drive 4.6 miles to the light at the intersection of Route 77 and Route 80. Take a left on Route 80 and go .5 miles to the next light. Turn right there on Long Hill Road. Stay on Long Hill Road for approximately .8 miles until you come to a 4-way stop sign. Take a left onto County Road. Stay on County only .1 mile and turn right on Christmas Hill Road. Ours is the driveway just to the left of the bright yellow mailbox that says 50. Go all the way to the top.
• Nearest major airport: BDL 30 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Take I-91 South to Route 9 S. to exit 13 which will bring you to Route 17 (toward New Haven). Take Route 17 to Route 77 until you see a sign that says Guilford. Once you cross the Guilford line, continue on Route 77 for 5.5 miles and turn right on County Road (Look closely for the turnoff after you have seen a sign for the Episcopal Church). Go .6 miles until you come to a 4-way stop sign. Go straight for .1 mile and then turn right on Christmas Hill Road. Ours is the driveway just to the left of the mailbox that says 50. Go all the way to the top.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Pamela, Larry and Katie
  Pam is passionate about gardening and cooking. She lived in Denmark for many years and speaks Danish. After having worked in the art end of publishing, she has now gone freelance. Larry is a professional musician and the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven. Together they share a great love of art and music. Katie is in college.
• The innkeepers speak: Danish, English
• There is one cat on the property
• There is one dog on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Historic Towns, Craft Center, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Hiking trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Swimming