Echoes of the Glen Bed & Breakfast

300 South Franklin Street
Watkins Glen New York 14891
USA

http://www.echoesoftheglen.com

Phone: +1-607-535-2896

General Information

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.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 120.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 135.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi
On Site
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • VCR
  • Videos

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 allowed outside only (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

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Economical rates
  • Group events
  • Honeymoons
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast

Property Details

  • Architectural style is English Tudor
  • Built in 1920
  • Opened for business in 2005
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2009
  • Parking available (Off street parking available)

Location

  • Location is best described as: Downtown, Lakeside, Small town, Village, Wine country
  • Nearest major city: Corning, NY (30 miles South)
  • Directions to property:
    From the south-take Rt. 14 or Rt. 414 north into Watkins Glen. Turn right on 12th Street and an immediate right into driveway. From the north-Take Rt. 14 south through Watkins Glen, turn left on 12th Street and an immediate right into driveway. We are on the corner of Franklin Street and 12th Street. Plenty of parking in our driveway, which is off 12th Street (not Franklin St).
  • Nearest major airport: ELM 20 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    From the airport follow signs for I-86 East. Take I-86 East to Rt. 14 North into Watkins Glen. Turn right onto 12th Street and right into B&B driveway.

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