Get a Room with a Foliage View at these Connecticut Inns & B&Bs

Once very popular as a village meeting place, Graybarns also served as an artist outpost, and stagecoach stop from the 17th century to present time. What is now GrayBarns on the Silvermine River began as a small textile factory at the turn of the 19th century. It became a speakeasy during the 1920s before legitimizing itself after the end of Prohibition. It thrived throughout the 1960s as a classic country inn. The tavern itself which now houses the Inn has been renovated back to its stately structure of classic influence, with its ample porches and tall columns, situated on a bluff overlooking the mill pond and river. 

In the seaside village of Niantic, on the scenic and fun-filled Connecticut shoreline, you’ll find the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina. Just a 5-minute walk to downtown Niantic Village’s restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, antique and boutique shops, this beautiful year-round B&B is just a short drive to famed Mystic Seaport Museum and Mystic Aquarium, wineries, casinos and more. 

Located in the heart of one of Connecticut’s most scenic colonial era towns, Ridgefield’s West Lane Inn combines the charm of an intimate country inn with the conveniences of a hotel. Museums, shops and attractions are a short stroll away on nearby Main Street.

Located on a private 600-acre estate on Candlewood Mountain in New Milford, this 1843 inn has welcomed guests through the years who have enjoyed gracious hospitality, cozy rooms and panoramic views. Today, expect newly renovated bathrooms, stunning grounds, and even barn-chic wedding venues.

Celebrated for its picturesque country surroundings, luxurious rooms ,and three-course breakfasts, Stonecroft Inn is an ideal spot for an October overnight. It’s close to Mystic and Connecticut’s casinos as well.

Drive up to Norfolk and you’ll find the Manor House Inn, which offers an array of romantic rooms and a full menu of outdoor activities. Infinity Hall, Norfolk’s popular entertainment venue, is a destination for live music.

Quintessentially New England and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the graciously restored Simsbury 1820 House is an elegant bed & breakfast that offers 32 unique guest rooms with modern amenities in a period setting. The Soma Grille restaurant, located on the premises, offers an American menu with Mediterranean influences.

Once you arrive way up in Connecticut’s northeast corner, you’ll feel autumn is your personal realm. The Inn at Woodstock Hill offers views in all directions, four-poster beds, fireplaces and a full restaurant.

At the Hopkins Inn, you'll have a view of one of Lake Waramaug, one of Connecticut’s most beautiful lakes, surrounded by hills alive with autumn color. Enjoy the contemporary Austrian cuisine at its on-site restaurant, and wander next door to Hopkins Vineyard to taste some award-winning whites, reds, and sparkling wines.

Discover Roger Sherman Inn, a historic New Canaan inn just over an hour from New York City. With 17 uniquely designed guest rooms, a refined farm-to-table restaurant, and elegant indoor and outdoor spaces, the inn hosts everything from intimate dinners to grand weddings and milestone celebrations.

An elegant colonial revival mansion on 14 acres in Connecticut’s "Quiet Corner", the Gwyn Careg Inn in Pomfret is home to gardens surrounded by stone walls and cascading fountains. The name “Gwyn Careg” is Welsh for “pure stone” and makes this property one of the most distinctive and memorable in the state.

This traditional arts community on the shoreline is home to the charming Old Lyme Inn, with 13 guest rooms, indoor and seasonal outdoor dining, and live music in its world-renowned jazz club, The Side Door.

Built in 1860, the Boardman House Inn is an elegant bed and breakfast offering luxurious accommodations and located in a quaint New England riverfront village. Just steps away from the historic Goodspeed Opera House and a short distance from Gillette Castle State Park, the Essex Steam Train, and the historic town of Essex, the Inn was named one of Yankee Magazine's "Best of New England." 

In the heart of the village of Madison on the Connecticut shoreline, the Scranton Seahorse Inn is close to spectacular beaches, charming boutiques, elegant restaurants and outlet shopping. Guests enjoy the convenience of luxurious newly appointed accommodations along with the charm and ambiance of a historic New England homestead.

Enjoy the romance and beauty of this New England resort and event venue, on 30 acres of land between Lake Wononscopomuc and Lake Wononpakook. Breathtaking scenery, winding country roads, and an abundance of recreational activities complete the experience.

The Bevin House Bed and Breakfast in East Hampton was built in 1872 for the Bevin family, the pioneers of East Hampton’s bell industry. The renovated Victorian mansion has 15 rooms, including a library with over 1,200 books, parlor/music room, main sitting room, dining room, six bedrooms, and outside deck. A plated morning breakfast features ingredients from local farms and the property's own garden. The gated property is completely fenced in for privacy, and guests can stroll the grounds, relax by the pool, or visit with friendly resident goats.