Historic Mansion 1841 - The listed price is per Bedroom

Lakefront bed & breakfast in Higganum with free breakfast

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
£108
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Higganum Reservoir State Park
  • Place, Wesleyan University
  • Place, Wadsworth Mansion
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

1 Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Separate dining area
Garden
The current price is £108
avg per night

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About the area

Higganum

Located in Higganum, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area and on a lake. Kidcity Children's Museum and Cromwell Meadows Wildlife Management Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Higganum Reservoir State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail. Sundial Herb Garden and Van Vleck Observatory are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Higganum Reservoir State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wesleyan University - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Wadsworth Mansion - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Goodspeed Opera House - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Machimoodus State Park - 35 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 21 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Middletown Elks Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern on 66 - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Da Vinci - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eggs Up Grill - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Historic Mansion 1841 - The listed price is per Bedroom

The Mansion is a 3,200 square foot structure. You are renting 1 bedroom with a full en-suite bathroom on the first floor, a large living room with a private main entrance and porch. Enjoy a vacation stay in this rustic country mansion built 1841, listed on the State Register of Historic Places. For a group larger than 2 guests there are more bedrooms available for an additional charge on the second floor.
Experience the New England countryside in this charming estate situated on 4 acres of lawns, gardens, wooded areas, picnic area with open fire pit and open fields. We are located in the Connecticut River Valley in the village of Higganum.

Early English settlements in the Higganum area are documented since 1660. At that time the sachem or sovereign of the territory around Higganum was Towwehashque of the Wongunk tribe. In 1697 she was succeeded by her daughter Pampenum.

The surrounding areas are used for many recreational activities like biking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking.
Stay overnight on your way along the New England Coastline; we are only a 20 minute drive away from the shoreline on route 9, exit 9. We are about 100 miles northeast from Midtown Manhattan.
Commuter trains travel from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven and Shoreline East trains connect to Old Saybrook.

Explore this eccentric old mansion and the many hidden treasures along the Connecticut river.
Higganum Reservoir - The lake is within a 5-10 minute walk from the Higganum House B&B.
The original dam was constructed in 1868 by the 2 brothers George M. and Thomas J. Clark of the Higganum Manufacturing Company called the Clark Company. Their firm, later known as Clark Cutaway Harrow, was one of Higganum's most successful industries. They produced an extensive line of farm equipment including 400 types of plows, disk harrows, cider presses, hay spreaders and carriage jacks. The factory, located at the site of a now empty lumberyard, was powered by water from the reservoir and Candlewood Hill and Bible Rock Brooks. The factory burned in the early 20th century but the dam and reservoir remained until its 2003 reconstruction as Higganum Reservoir State Park. The new dam is 30 feet high and has a walkway which allows you to gaze at the water rushing over an old stone spillway down into a beautiful clear brook.
Watershed Area: 6.6 Square Miles, Lake Area: 32 Acres
Higganum Reservoir State Park covers 147 acres. Meandering trails through the woods surrounding the lake are ideal for hikes and mountain biking. It is a walk-in park with car-top boating, fishing and swimming.
Higganum Village - Once a commercial hub for shipbuilding, primarily for whaling in the 1600's and
1700's then a place of manufacturing during the 1800's; Higganum is now a qaint
little community nestled at the river banks and home of the Higganum House B&B.
East Haddam Village - home of the Goodspeed Opera House, final destination of the River Steam Boat
Chester Village - a beautifully restored little village with art and design galleries and restaurants all
along main street
Deep River - situated on the Connecticut River banks; many restaurants, small shops, and a
piano-key factory
Essex Village - home of the Griswold Inn, one of the oldest operated inns in the country open for
business since 1776; many boutiques, reaturants, art galleries and the
Connecticut River Museum; situated right where the Connecticut River meets the
Long Island Sound; board the historic Essex Steam Train
Old Saybrook - visit the marina or one of the public beaches right at the Long Island Sound; once
the home town of Kate Hepburn the town named their new cultural center after
the late actress; visit the many shops and restaurants
Westbrook - a quaint shoreline community with several public beaches right at Long Island
Sound between New Haven and New London
Middletown - home of the Wesleyan University; enjoy their cultural program open to the public
( ) or, visit the local movie theater

A 45 min. drive away you find two large casinos offering gambling, dining, spas and entertainment:
Mohegan Sun Casino and Foxwoods Resort Casino
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Breakfast included
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:30 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Mansion 1841 - The listed price is per Bedroom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Mansion 1841 - The listed price is per Bedroom?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Mansion 1841 - The listed price is per Bedroom?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Where is Historic Mansion 1841 - The listed price is per Bedroom located?

Situated on a lake, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Higganum Reservoir State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail. Connecticut River and Haddam Island State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).