Connecticut is home to many charming inns that provide the perfect base for getting to know nearby towns and cities. Visit Old Saybrook, Norfolk, Mystic, Glastonbury, Greenwich and other beautiful CT destinations. If you are looking for weekend ideas on the East Coast, Connecticut is a beautiful state to explore on your romantic getaway.
1. Saybrook Point Inn & Spa - 50 minutes from Bridgeport, CT
Located directly on the shore of Long Island Sound, the Saybrook Point Inn and Spa is unique among Connecticut vacation spots. The Inn offers over 82 guestrooms in a variety of styles, including regular rooms, villas and guesthouses.
This flexibility means this is a great vacation choice for couple’s or a group and regardless of their room choice, guests will enjoy a comfortable environment with breath-taking views. The inn also offers 5-star quality amenities such as an award winning spa, state-of-the-art health club and the charming Fresh Salt restaurant. If you are looking for romantic getaways in CT that accommodate arrival by sea, there is a marina for vessels up to 230 feet. Keep reading below for some of the best best inns in CT.
Two Bridge Street, Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475, 860-395-2000
2. Winvian Farm, Litchfield Mills, Connecticut
Couples who are in need of a restorative country break will love Winvian Farm, peacefully located in the Litchfield Hills. This luxurious retreat is spread out over 113 tranquil acres, and comprises 18 beautifully appointed cottages and the Hadley Suite. All the guests have plenty of room to spread out and enjoy their surroundings – bikes are available at each cottage for exploring the estate. The cottages are all different (each one had a different architect) but luxury and intimacy weaves a common thread. There is an enormous outdoor pool where you can relax and soak up some sun as you prepare for the highlight of your day – dinner in The Restaurant, where you will feast on a seasonal farm-to-table fine-dining fare.
Winvian Farm, 155 Alain White Road, Morris, CT 06763, 860 567 9600
3. Inn at Stonington - 1 hour 35 minutes
The Inn at Stonington is a beautiful waterfront 18-room inn located in the historic village of Best Stonington Borough, Connecticut. Just a short stroll from the lovely Dubois beach, several excellent restaurants, antique shops and galleries, the Inn offers 18 uniquely decorated spacious rooms with luxury linens, balconies, fireplaces, spacious bathrooms with stone tiles and scenic views of the village or Fisher’s Island Sound. If you are looking for romantic getaways in Connecticut near a beach, this is a great choice.
Guests can enjoy a fitness room in the basement, fresh continental breakfast and wine and cheese afternoon parties in the parlor. Sailing, kayaking and boat cruises of all kinds are easy to arrange in the village.
60 Water Street, Stonington, Connecticut 06378, 860-535-2000
4. Mountain View Green Retreat - 1 hour 15 minutes
Norfolk is almost fairytale beautiful, with its lovely village green, old bell towers, lovingly restored historic homes, magnificent gardens and quaint winding roads. The Mountain View Green Retreat fits perfectly into this Old World landscape as it is a beautifully restored Victorian surrounded by three acres of picturesque mountainside, seven spectacular rooms and a charming guest house behind the main inn.
All rooms are individually decorated and are full of antiques, period décor and precious art, cozy and comfortable, with private luxurious bathrooms and free wifi. Guests are invited to stroll through the spacious grounds, enjoy a quiet moment by the fireplace, swing under a 200 year old Sugar Maple or relax on the porch and charming Victorian courtyard. Just across the road is the world famous Yale University Summer Music Festival. A 20 minute drive will take visitors to Music Mountain with its lively music scene, and road racing enthusiast should not miss the visit to the Lime Rock Park. Nearby is also the Norman Rockwell Museum, and scenic paths are all around for a lovely afternoon hike.
67 Litchfield Rd, Norfolk, Connecticut 06058, 860-542-7941
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5. Steamboat Inn - 1 hour 30 minutes from Bridgeport, CT
If you come to Mystic by boat, you can dock it right under your bedroom window. The Steamboat Inn is Mystic’s only waterfront property and has its own spacious dock. This luxurious intimate 11-room Inn is located in the heart of historic Mystic, a walking distance from great restaurants, galleries and antique shops. Not far are Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport and Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
Beautiful, spacious rooms feature exquisite antique décor and exceptional comfort, with private baths, sitting areas, some with fireplaces, whirlpools, desks and splendid views of the water and the docks. Free wireless Internet is available in all the Inn’s rooms and a full breakfast is served in the George C. Moon common room. Guests are also offered complimentary refreshments throughout the day and sherry and cookies every evening. Bikes are available for those interested in exploring the surrounds.
73 Steamboat Wharf, Mystic, Connecticut 06355, 860-536-8300
6. The Goodwin Hotel, Hartford, Connecticut
The Goodwin Hotel has been an iconic Hartford landmark for more than 140 years. The historic building was originally constructed to be a high-end apartment block in 1881 and was converted into an appealing boutique hotel in the 1980’s. Thoughtful renovation has resulted in a modern hotel which is still full of historic charm and ambiance. The guestrooms, suites and duplex condos are really special; each has been individually appointed to offer discerning guests the last word in luxury. For a special romantic getaway you can request a room with a romantic fireplace. The hotel also offers a very special Romance Packages to enhance your getaway.
The Goodwin Hotel, 1 Haynes Street, Hartford, CY 06103, 860 246 1881
7. Weekend Getaways in CT: The Spa at Norwich Inn
Combining the best features of a classic boutique hotel with ambiance of an historic inn, the Spa at Norwich Inn is hard to beat for a romantic getaway weekend. Spread over a spacious 42 acres, this destination spa and hotel offers 100 beautifully appointed rooms designed to offer a peaceful cocoon where you can relax, rest and regenerate. You can choose from a deluxe guestroom, suite or villa, depending on your preferences. The spa is the pulsating heart of the resort; it boasts 27 treatment rooms, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and a hot tub. Fitness classes are available and there is a long menu of pampering treatments and massages for couples to enjoy.
The Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 03060, 860 425 3500
8. The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina - 1 hour 15 minutes from Bridgeport, CT
Only a two hour drive or a boat ride from Boston or New York City, where beautiful Niantic River meets the ocean, The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina is perched on a hill overlooking the marina, docks and the river. The Main Inn has 9 guestrooms in a fully restored turn-of-the-century lodging. All rooms have a private bath, beautiful views of the water, cable TV, romantic paddle fans, CD player and air conditioning.
The Captain Clark House is a 7 room beautifully restored turn-of the-century Victorian home. Each room has unique décor with period pieces, king pillow-top beds, fans, air conditioning, flat screen TV and private bathrooms with a rain shower and an oversized soaking bathtub. All rooms have water views and some have fireplaces and balconies. Guests are offered a delicious breakfast buffet in the Bayview and Ship's Wheel dining rooms. Snacks and refreshments are always available. The Inn is located within walking distance to Niantic Village and its popular restaurants, antique shops, a movie theater, several beaches and the Niantic Bay Boardwalk.
60 Grand St, Niantic, Connecticut 06357, 860-739-0331
9. The Mayflower Inn and Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection
Bringing together the best of New England hospitality and all the charm of a country retreat, the Mayflower Inn and Spa is perfect for a romantic weekend getaway. You will find the inn nestled in the heart of Litchfield County, just 2 hours north of New York City, where it is surrounded by more than 50 acres of lush landscaped gardens. This is a perfect place to escape your stresses and spend time getting to know each other again. The guestrooms and suites are the last word in refined luxury and you will find it hard to leave your peaceful cocoon to enjoy all the onsite amenities and the delicious farm-to-fork cuisine.
The Mayflower Inn and Spa, 118 Woodbury Road, CT-47, Washington, CT 06793, 866 217 0869
10. Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast - 30 minutes from Bridgeport
Located on the water’s edge in the scenic Stony Creek village only about 12 miles from New Haven, Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast is a luxurious, elegant inn, secluded and private and only minutes from beaches, village greens, boat tours, quaint shops, restaurants, vibrant cultural life and abundant nature. The Bed and Breakfast has two beautiful rooms overlooking the Long Island Sound and picturesque Thimble Islands.
Both have luxury marble bathrooms, fine linens and comfortable armchairs. Guests enjoy a cozy living room with a romantic fireplace, media room, dining room, screened porch, beautiful terrace overlooking the garden and free Internet. A lavish gourmet breakfast in the morning, soft drinks throughout the day and afternoon wine and cheese all add to the welcoming feel of this lovely retreat.
28 W Point Rd, Branford, Connecticut 06405, 203-488-3693
11. Weekend Getaways in CT: The Daniel Rust House Bed and Breakfast
The Daniel Rust House is a piece of Coventry history. Built in 1731 and established in 1800 as a rest house for tired travelers, it continues its tradition with three lovely rooms and a cottage, all furnished and decorated with period antiques from American Colonial times, with air-conditioning, fireplaces, canopy beds and private bathrooms.
Guests enjoy cozy, welcoming common rooms such as the tavern room which features the cooking hearth, always the center for gatherings, the Stone Room is comfortably furnished for quiet reading and a serene covered porch overlooks the lovingly tended garden and two acres of orchards and perennial beds. Hearty country breakfast is offered every morning and coffee and tea are served early in the dining room.
2011 Main Street, Coventry, CT 06238, 860-742-0032
12. Madison Beach Hotel, a Romantic Getaway for Couples
Beach-loving couples will be hard put to find a more perfect destination for a romantic weekend than the Madison Beach Hotel, overlooking Long Island Sound. The hotel is located just a few steps from the beach and the majority of the rooms have views out over the shoreline or Long Island Sound. The hotel has an on-site fitness room and their Sounds of the Sea Spa, where you can relax and rejuvenate together. Why not enjoy a romantic walk along the beach before you settle in for drinks and dining at The Wharf, which offers fine dining and even finer views.
Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Road, Madison, CT 06443, 203 245 1404
13. Abbey’s Lantern Hill Inn, Connecticut
Snuggled in the heart of a beautiful, forested six acres, secluded and romantic, Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn in Ledyard is only a ten minute drive from historic Mystic as well as Foxwoods Casino. The Inn has six spacious, individually decorated rooms with fireplaces and luxury bathrooms with whirlpools, and lovely views. A dog-friendly cottage offers privacy and serenity.
Guests can enjoy a game of croquet on the inn’s grounds, grill up some food in the dining pergola and meet fellow travelers while roasting marshmallows over the fire pit. The Inn is a great base for exploring nearby attractions such as 1881 BF Clyde's Cider Mill, Fort Griswold Battlefield & Monument and Mystic Seaport Museum.
780 Lantern Hill Rd, Ledyard, CT 06339, 860-572-0483
14. The Whaler’s Inn, a Romantic Getaway for Couples
Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Mystic, just half a block from the Historic Bascule Drawbridge and scenic Mystic River, restaurants, shops and the world famous Mystic Seaport Museum of America and the Sea, The Whaler’s Inn is the largest inn in this historic charming village. It has a range of different rooms and suites located in five beautifully maintained Victorian-style houses in downtown Mystic.
The rooms are beautifully and uniquely decorated with period touches and have private bathrooms, free wifi and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms feature fireplaces, whirlpool tubs and/or sitting areas. Gourmet continental breakfast is served in the Hoxie House, the main inn building, in a cozy hospitality room. The inn’s own Four-Star Restaurant Bravo Bravo serves excellent Italian food.
20 East Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-536-1506
15. The Connecticut River Valley Inn
The Connecticut River Valley Inn is a meticulously renovated historic five bedroom bed and breakfast built in 1740 and located in the heart of Glastonbury's historic district. It sits on a beautifully landscaped two acre property, a few minute walk from the scenic river trail, high quality shops and restaurants.
Romantic rooms are spacious, comfortable, private and quiet, with lovely fireplaces, balconies, fine linens and opulent bathrooms and offer all the modern conveniences such as wireless Internet and LCD TVs. Guests are served a gourmet home cooked breakfast prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
2195 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033, 860-633-7374
16. Delamar Southport, Connecticut
A true boutique hotel, Delamar Southport offers guests luxury, elegance, comfort and wonderful hospitality. Each of the 45 guestrooms and suites has been individually appointed to the highest standards to ensure every guest’s expectations are exceeded. While all the guestrooms are beautiful, the superior rooms and suites offer added little extras like Nespresso coffee machines and separate seating areas. The spa has a couples’ treatment room where you can enjoy your choice of soothing massages or treatments side by side. Equally appealing, the onsite restaurant Artisan spoils guests with an elevated dining experience to enhance your romantic getaway.
275 Old Post Road, Southport, CT 06890, 203 259 2800
17. Stonecroft Country Inn - 1 hour 15 minutes
Surrounded by more than six acres of beautiful gardens and lawns and two hundred year old stone walls, Stonecroft Country Inn is a charming bed and breakfast near the lively, quaint town of Mystic, Connecticut, famous for its Seaport and Aquarium as well as Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos. Guests can opt to stay in the 1807 House with four luxurious guest rooms with wide pine plank floors, original features and private baths. Three rooms have fireplaces.
The house has four common rooms and six fireplaces. The Yellow Barn, a huge converted post and beam barn, offers six magnificent spacious suites with antique furniture, air-conditioning, fireplaces, widescreen TVs, free Wi-Fi, a whirlpool tub, separate shower, heated towel rack, a coffee maker and an access to the large deck overlooking the gardens. The barn has sitting areas, a dining room and an outdoor terrace. All guests can enjoy the magnificent, well maintained gardens with waterfall and a pond as well as a three-course breakfast served in the dining room or on the terrace overlooking the gardens when weather permits.
515 Pumpkin Hill Rd, Ledyard, Connecticut 06339, 860-572-0771
18. Getaways Near Me: Silas W. Robbins House Bed and Breakfast
Travel back in time and enjoy breakfast al fresco on the front porch of the stunning Silas W. Robbins House Bed and Breakfast. This large Victorian home has been meticulously and lovingly restored to allow visitors the chance to stay in an inn that is both stately and elegant.
Breakfast includes coffee, juice and fresh fruit, as well as orange zest French toast. Entrees change daily and seasonally. All 5 rooms are finely and beautifully appointed with interiors reflecting the period of this home. Each room also has its own private bathroom. Attention to detail and impeccable hospitality are hallmarks of this property.
185 Broad Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109, 860-571-8733
19. Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa, Groton
The Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa in Groton is a good option for a romantic weekend getaway, offering luxurious accommodation and easy access to all the great attractions of the Mystic area. The modern guestrooms are decorated in soothing neutrals to create a relaxing atmosphere and offer little luxuries like a mini-fridge, coffee machine, air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi. Area attractions include the very popular Mystic Aquarium and the Mystic Seaport Museum. You can spend your days exploring wineries and breweries, kayaking, golfing or simply relaxing by the pool. The on-site Octagon Restaurant serves American cuisine using fresh locally sourced produce.
Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa, 625 North Road, (Route 117), Groton, CT 06340, 866 446 2601
20. Romantic Weekend Getaways in CT: The B&B at Bartlett Farm
A getaway on a working family-owned farm is just what guests will experience at the B&B at Bartlett Farm. The Bartlett family has owned the farmhouse since it was built around 1784 and today share it with guests while also maintaining the small farm throughout the year.
Located in one of Connecticut’s oldest town, Guilford, the bed and breakfast offers guests one of 3 rooms, all with private baths and in-room television. Wireless Internet is available throughout the house. Rates include breakfast served daily and often made with produce and ingredients raised on the farm itself.
564 Great Hill Road, Guilford, CT 06437, 203-457-1657
21. Heritage Hotel, Spa, Golf and Conference Center, Southbury
Southbury is a great destination for a romantic getaway weekend, and the Heritage Hotel is an obvious choice for fun-loving couples. The contemporary guestrooms and suits offer all the comforts of home and all look out over the river or the gardens. This is an ideal hotel for golfing couples, offering 2 different courses for you to play. You could warm up on the 9-hole Pomperaug course before moving on to enjoy a round at the 18-hole championship Heritage Village Country Club. Other on-site amenities include the Spa, indoor pool and fitness center. Near-by you can explore vineyard and brewery trails, visit a few local museums or go hiking in the Southford Falls State Park.
The Heritage Hotel, Golf and Spa, 522 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT 06488, 203 246 8200
22. Romantic Weekend Getaways in CT: Scranton Seahorse Inn
The Scranton Seahorse Inn offers guests the choice of 7 tranquilly-appointed rooms, each with a private bath. This Greek revival home was originally built in 1833 and provides visitors with the opportunity to enjoy a charming piece of New England history while still being close to locally owned, specialty boutiques, independent restaurants and, of course, the sea shore.
The Seahorse Inn offers numerous unique packages for special occasions including “Cocktails and Tarot Cards,” “Babymoon Getaway” and “Madison Dinner Date” packages. A full breakfast is served daily and includes freshly made pastries, homemade granola and a daily hot entrée.
818 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, 203-245 0550
23. Stanton House Inn, Connecticut
Built in 1850, the Stanton House Inn, was a private residence for over 100 years. Offering 20 individually decorated rooms and suites, the Stanton House now mixes historical details with modern comforts and amenities. Located in romantic Greenwich, the inn’s location is perfect for a rural getaway.
Visitors may enjoy afternoon tea in the formal dining room or relax with a good book in the parlor. Complimentary breakfast is served seasonally in the dining room or on the open-air patio. If visiting in the winter, guests can warm up by one of the common area fireplaces and summer visitors can take a dip in the pool to cool off.
76 Maple Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830, 203-869-2110
What are the 25 Best Romantic Weekend Getaways in CT?
The 25 Best Romantic Weekend Getaways in CT according to local experts are:
- Saybrook Point Inn & Spa - 50 minutes from Bridgeport, CT
- Winvian Farm, Litchfield Mills, Connecticut
- Inn at Stonington - 1 hour 35 minutes
- Mountain View Green Retreat - 1 hour 15 minutes
- Steamboat Inn - 1 hour 30 minutes from Bridgeport, CT
- The Goodwin Hotel, Hartford, Connecticut
- Weekend Getaways in CT: The Spa at Norwich Inn
- The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina - 1 hour 15 minutes from Bridgeport, CT
- The Mayflower Inn and Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection
- Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast - 30 minutes from Bridgeport
- Weekend Getaways in CT: The Daniel Rust House Bed and Breakfast
- Madison Beach Hotel, a Romantic Getaway for Couples
- Abbey’s Lantern Hill Inn, Connecticut
- The Whaler’s Inn, a Romantic Getaway for Couples
- The Connecticut River Valley Inn
- Delamar Southport, Connecticut
- Stonecroft Country Inn - 1 hour 15 minutes
- Getaways Near Me: Silas W. Robbins House Bed and Breakfast
- Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa, Groton
- Romantic Weekend Getaways in CT: The B&B at Bartlett Farm
- Heritage Hotel, Spa, Golf and Conference Center, Southbury
- Romantic Weekend Getaways in CT: Scranton Seahorse Inn
- Stanton House Inn, Connecticut
Weekend Trips from CT: Interlaken Inn
The Interlaken Inn, located in Lakeville, Connecticut, sits on 30 acres of land that includes wooded areas and manicured gardens. It was recently awarded the honor of being one of the Top Twenty New and Renewed Hotels, Inns, and Bed and Breakfasts in the Northeast. It offers a variety of secluded rooms and cottages, a full-service spa, dining options, and many different outdoor activities for inn guests to enjoy. The Inn is open all year round.
Lodging
The lodging at Interlaken Inn comes in the form of guest rooms, suites, houses, and cottages. Each area is best for a specific type of inn guest - single people, families, couples, family reunions, etc.
The Main Building has 40 guest rooms available for rent.
The first-floor rooms (roughly half of the rooms available) have two queen-sized beds. Two of these rooms have been deemed handicapped accessible. The first floor also has ramp access. These rooms also come with private baths, an outdoor walk out balcony, and heating and air-conditioned that are individually controlled.
The second-floor rooms allow guests a choice between either a king-sized bed or two queen beds. The second-floor ceilings are vaulted, and the attached, private bathrooms have marble counters and sandstone showers. Guests can choose from poolside, golf course, or parking lot views.
For Interlaken Inn guests looking to rent a suite for their stay at Interlaken, there are multiple options as well.
The Penthouse Suite is the most upscale suite at the Inn. It is located on the second floor off The Main Lodge and has its own 50-inch flat screen television, a private rooftop garden and patio with a hot tub accessible through french doors, a linear fireplace, a king-sized bed, and a private bathroom with both a granite shower and a soaking tub and his and hers granite sinks.
There is also the Woodside Suite, which has its private entrance. The suite has a large sitting area, two 25-inch flat screen televisions with DVD player, a refrigerator and microwave, and a king-sized bed. The private bathroom is oversized and crafted out of granite, with two different shower heads. French doors lead Inn guests out to their private patio that has a hot tub. This suite is often called the Honeymoon Suite.
The last option is the Townhouse Suites, also known as the Family Suites. Each suite is two bedrooms. One of the bedrooms is a loft with either a king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds, and the other bedroom has two queen sized beds. The suites feature a separate living room with a fireplace and a sleeper sofa (queen sized) as well as a separate dining area. The suite also has a fully equipped kitchen that provides stainless steel appliances and private laundry facilities. Each Townhouse Suite has two and a half baths, as well as an outside deck that faces the swimming pool and Inn courtyard.
There are three houses to choose from that are available for rent - the Countryside House, the Sunnyside House, and the Woodside House.
The Countryside House is the original innkeeper at Intaken’s former home. It is an English Tudor that has eight bedrooms with king-sized beds, which can be rented out individually as rooms or by renting the entire house. The house is walking distance from the Main Building and most of the on-site features.
The Sunnyside House is a classic Victorian home originally built in the 1800s. The house functions as Interlaken’s bed and breakfast and has a wraparound porch with comfortable Adirondack chairs, a lobby with a winding staircase, and a large, private backyard for inn guests’ use. There are twelve bedrooms at Sunnyside - nine of them with king sized beds, one with a queen-sized bed, an additional king-sized bedroom that is considered pet-friendly, and a suite with a king-sized bed, sitting room, and private bathroom.
Finally, the Woodside House features eight all pet-friendly rooms with private baths, vaulted ceilings, queen sized beds, and sleeper sofas. The building is all one level, making for easier access for disabled guests.
The last available option at Interlaken Inn is the cottages. There are two available onsite - Basha and Lakeside.
The Basha cottage was recently renovated. It offers two bedrooms (both with king sized beds), two full bathrooms, a separate living room with a fireplace, and a deckside hot tub that fits four. It is perfect for either two couples or a family. There is a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
The lakeside cottage is the most secluded of all the available properties at Interlaken. It is smaller but has a master bedroom with a king-sized bed, a separate living room with a sleeper sofa, a smaller kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator, a screened in porch, and a fire pit at the edge of the lake. The cottage also comes with a canoe for private use.
Amenities
All the guest’s rooms in the Main building have flat screen televisions that offer digital cable, high speed complimentary wireless internet access, hair dryers, and coffee makers. The second floor of the Main Building offers additional amenities that include a refrigerator, lighted makeup/shaving mirrors, and a safe. The suites also have flat screen televisions, fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators, and complimentary wireless internet access. The rooms in the houses and cottages also offer flat-screen TVs with digital cable, high-speed complimentary internet access, and coffee makers. Only the Lakeside cabin features daily housekeeping services and DirecTV via satellite. The Inn provides a complimentary continental breakfast in the mornings as well.
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Activities
The Interlaken Inn has a heated, outdoor pool that is seasonally available (from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend). Guests can also swim in the attached lake, Lake Wononscopomuc, as well as rent a canoe or kayak free of charge. There are two outdoor tennis courts at the Inn, as well as an executive short game golf practice facility and challenging nine-hole golf course. Indoors, the Inn offers a game room with ping pong, pool, air hockey, and card and game tables. Guests may also enjoy the half basketball court or the volleyball net.
For guests wanting something more relaxing, there are meticulously maintained sculpture gardens located onsite. Guests can stroll through them, as well as around the 30 acres that make up the grounds.
The surrounding area outside of Interlaken Inn is also full of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, hiking and biking trails, the Catamount Adventure and Lime Rock Park, the Skip Barber Racing School, local vineyard tours and tastings, and antique shops.
Spa
The Ellora Spa, located on the premises at Interlaken, offers a variety of spa services as well as Pilates and yoga classes. The staff also performs massage in inn guest’s room on demand (lasting either 60 or 90 minutes). Reservations for all services are strongly recommended. The spa is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as all major holidays.
Services include different varieties of massage - Swedish, Abhyanga (a specialized massage that originates in India), sage and hot towel, sports, neck, back, and shoulder, deep tissue, ancient stone, Ellora’s unique Rose Otto and couples’ massages.
There are also other spa services offered there, including Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, hand and foot, and hair and scalp treatments. They also offer facials.
Pilates and yoga classes are offered and can be taken as a group or as a private lesson. The cost includes all equipment, including a Pilates Reformer. A trained instructor teaches them.
Fitness
In addition to the Pilates and yoga classes offered by the spa, there is also a health and fitness center onsite. It has exercise bikes, treadmills, free weights, stair climbers, and other fitness equipment.
Dining
There is a full-service restaurant available at Interlaken Inn - Morgan’s.
Morgan’s focuses strongly on fresh, local, mostly farm to table new American offerings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu changes seasonally, and reservations are strongly recommended due to the restaurant’s popularity not only at the Inn but also in the surrounding community. Some of the more popular menu items include New England clam and corn chowder, the Morgan’s burger (made with ground short rib and brisket and served with tomato bacon jam, cheddar, and greens on a multigrain bun), and fish and chips.
Morgan’s also provides the complimentary continental breakfast offered daily.
The staff at Morgan’s operates a private dining club as well as private banquets and parties with notice. This includes Interlaken Guests as well as guests from the local area, so reservations in advance are required.
74 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT, 06039, Phone: 800-222-2909
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Driving Distances from Bridgeport
| From Bridgeport, CT To | Driving Time |
| Old Saybrook, CT | 50 minutes |
| Ledyard, CT | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Stonington, CT | 1 hour 35 minutes |
| Norfolk, CT | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Mystic, CT | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Bozrah, CT | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Wallingford, CT | 35 minutes |
| Niantic, CT | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Kent, CT | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Branford, CT | 30 minutes |
| Coventry, CT | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Old Lyme, CT | 1 hour |
| Ledyard, CT | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Mystic, CT | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Glastonbury, CT | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Fairfield, CT | 5 minutes 25 seconds |
| Old Saybrook, CT | 50 minutes |
| Old Mystic, CT | 1 hour, 15 minutes |
| Haddam, CT | 1 hour |
| Wethersfield, CT | 1 hour 5 minutes |
| Tolland, CT | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Guilford, CT | 35 minutes |
| Manchester, CT | 1 hour |
| Madison, CT | 40 minutes |
| Greenwich, CT | 35 minutes |
