Homestays in Connecticut, United States

The stay there was nice, it’s not a 5 star but it’s in a great location, it’s clean, and there’s always coffee on in the lobby👍🏼 I would definitely stay there again as the location is very convenient.

In the late 1980s, while driving back home from college with my girlfriend, we broke down in the middle of the night - in winter - not far from this inn. This predated cellphones so my girlfriend and I walked back down the road to this place; there being really nothing else around. After a while of knocking, this lady came to the door and we explained our predicament. She said we could call our parents, but that it made the most sense to just stay the night and she'd help us get gasoline in the morning. She set us up with a very nice room with a working fireplace. In the morning, she made us a great breakfast and took us into town to grab gas. Never charged us a penny nor accepted any offering. Ever since then, I've wanted to come back here and stay as a paying customer - just a way to thank the owners. Unfortunately, those owners sold and there are new owners. However, I'm quite convinced were the scene to play out today, it would go much the same. We had a lovely stay. Even though we only live about a half hour away, I decided to take my wife (not the same girl from college) for a quick getaway - AND to check off this bucket list item. We booked a single overnight in the cottage. The inn was proactive about making sure they knew when we'd be arriving to make sure everything was set. The fireplace is wonderful. There's plenty of room to cozy up to it with both chairs and throw pillows. There's a whirlpool tub that we did not make use of (this time). We have it on good authority that it takes a long time to fill so plan accordingly. (There's a great little guest book in the room with this tidbit). The king-size bed was very comfortable. There's a mini-fridge in there, basic cable TV, and WiFi. Convenient, but go to this inn to UNplug. We did have a problem with the heat in the cottage but Lucas was extremely attentive and corrected the issue immediately. The next day, he was also our breakfast chef who's as handy with kitchen appliances as he is with furnaces. The breakfast was very good. Friends of ours go away fairly regularly but they don't necessarily travel far; they just do little escapes like this. They've inspired us. We think it's a good idea - it's nice to just get away for a day or two even if it's just around the corner. We will return here to try some of the other rooms and certainly to take advantage of the pool in the summer. If you're looking to meander and spend some quiet time with your spouse, the NW corner of the state is great and you cannot go wrong hanging your hat at the Blackberry River Inn for a few nights.

The town environment is very good, the room is clean enough, but there is always a stuffy smell. check-in/out are self-service, and I pick up the door card at the door box for self-service. I was in a hurry in the morning and forgot to leave a tip.

When I was first doing research on places to stay for my birthday weekend, I knew I wanted to find something that was peaceful, a little ways away from home (New York City!), and just had that special quality - so, of course, I prioritized bed and breakfasts, and that's when I found Manor House Inn. Not only did it check all of my boxes (beautiful and homey, spacious, private but still personal), Kathy, the innkeeper, went above and beyond to make my birthday a special experience. She made a special breakfast for me in the morning, recommended some local spots, and just overall made it feel like a one-of-a-kind experience. I couldn't be happier with this place. It feels like stepping into your favorite novel on the English countryside. Plus, it's close to a number of nearby spots, both in nature and in the neighboring cities - a little something for everyone on a quiet weekend away. Thank you, Kathy - 10/10, will recommend to anyone and everyone!

Hotel location is very close to the high speed, we are self-driving, very convenient, the bed is very comfortable and very comfortable, the room is relatively clean, the breakfast is good, the price is more affordable! Service attitude is very good!

The Inn was very clean. The beds were really comfortable. Modern bathroom in our room. The inn keepers left continental breakfast in designated area downstairs. Checking in and out was easy. We felt safe. We never met inn keepers though(disappointed). They texted us when our room was ready and we could check in. They texted us information on how to find key to inn and our room. They controlled the heat to the building remotely (cold when arrived.. the thermostat went up to 70degrees in evening… by 8:am next morning the thermostat was turned down to 65degrees. Downstairs it was 60 degrees). The Inn was all closed up downstairs except for one room that had continental breakfast. There were handwritten notes in room giving us information about quiet time, check out, where to find continental breakfast, etc… how to reach them (phone #s). I didn’t find it warm and friendly like an inn should be. The floor boards in our room was uneven…. Not good for elderly people that have trouble walking(my husband). I feel like we paid too much for what we experienced and got.

The stay there was nice, it’s not a 5 star but it’s in a great location, it’s clean, and there’s always coffee on in the lobby👍🏼 I would definitely stay there again as the location is very convenient.

The stay there was nice, it’s not a 5 star but it’s in a great location, it’s clean, and there’s always coffee on in the lobby👍🏼 I would definitely stay there again as the location is very convenient.

In the late 1980s, while driving back home from college with my girlfriend, we broke down in the middle of the night - in winter - not far from this inn. This predated cellphones so my girlfriend and I walked back down the road to this place; there being really nothing else around. After a while of knocking, this lady came to the door and we explained our predicament. She said we could call our parents, but that it made the most sense to just stay the night and she'd help us get gasoline in the morning. She set us up with a very nice room with a working fireplace. In the morning, she made us a great breakfast and took us into town to grab gas. Never charged us a penny nor accepted any offering. Ever since then, I've wanted to come back here and stay as a paying customer - just a way to thank the owners. Unfortunately, those owners sold and there are new owners. However, I'm quite convinced were the scene to play out today, it would go much the same. We had a lovely stay. Even though we only live about a half hour away, I decided to take my wife (not the same girl from college) for a quick getaway - AND to check off this bucket list item. We booked a single overnight in the cottage. The inn was proactive about making sure they knew when we'd be arriving to make sure everything was set. The fireplace is wonderful. There's plenty of room to cozy up to it with both chairs and throw pillows. There's a whirlpool tub that we did not make use of (this time). We have it on good authority that it takes a long time to fill so plan accordingly. (There's a great little guest book in the room with this tidbit). The king-size bed was very comfortable. There's a mini-fridge in there, basic cable TV, and WiFi. Convenient, but go to this inn to UNplug. We did have a problem with the heat in the cottage but Lucas was extremely attentive and corrected the issue immediately. The next day, he was also our breakfast chef who's as handy with kitchen appliances as he is with furnaces. The breakfast was very good. Friends of ours go away fairly regularly but they don't necessarily travel far; they just do little escapes like this. They've inspired us. We think it's a good idea - it's nice to just get away for a day or two even if it's just around the corner. We will return here to try some of the other rooms and certainly to take advantage of the pool in the summer. If you're looking to meander and spend some quiet time with your spouse, the NW corner of the state is great and you cannot go wrong hanging your hat at the Blackberry River Inn for a few nights.

The town environment is very good, the room is clean enough, but there is always a stuffy smell. check-in/out are self-service, and I pick up the door card at the door box for self-service. I was in a hurry in the morning and forgot to leave a tip.

When I was first doing research on places to stay for my birthday weekend, I knew I wanted to find something that was peaceful, a little ways away from home (New York City!), and just had that special quality - so, of course, I prioritized bed and breakfasts, and that's when I found Manor House Inn. Not only did it check all of my boxes (beautiful and homey, spacious, private but still personal), Kathy, the innkeeper, went above and beyond to make my birthday a special experience. She made a special breakfast for me in the morning, recommended some local spots, and just overall made it feel like a one-of-a-kind experience. I couldn't be happier with this place. It feels like stepping into your favorite novel on the English countryside. Plus, it's close to a number of nearby spots, both in nature and in the neighboring cities - a little something for everyone on a quiet weekend away. Thank you, Kathy - 10/10, will recommend to anyone and everyone!