Charming Farm Abode with gourmet food and access to lake, trails & farm fun
The charming "Innlet" is minutes' walk to a beach and dock on Lake Pattagansett or to seasonal farm animals or to trails through the woods. It adjoins the Inn at White Gate Farm and guests may book in conjunction with Inn guests or be completely independent. Prepare your own meals with our organic ingredients in the updated kitchen or purchase prepared meals, sourdough bread, pastries, eggs and more in the online store. On Saturdays the farm stand is open from 9 to 2 and on some summer Saturdays FarmFest occurs from 3 to 7 with live music, hot pizza and a raw bar. Guests can fish in the pond or lake or use the kayaks and stand up paddleboards, which are shared with other guests.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Parking available
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
East Lyme
Located in East Lyme, this apartment is next to a golf course and on a lake. New London Ferry Dock and Ocean Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mohegan Sun Arena or Waterford Speedbowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Flanders Plaza Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
New London Ferry Dock - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
New London Union Station - 13 min drive
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Crown Pizza - 7 min drive
Three Belles Marina - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming Farm Abode with gourmet food and access to lake, trails & farm fun pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Charming Farm Abode with gourmet food and access to lake, trails & farm fun?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Farm Abode with gourmet food and access to lake, trails & farm fun?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming Farm Abode with gourmet food and access to lake, trails & farm fun located?
Situated in East Lyme, this golf apartment building is steps away from White Gate Farm and Cedar Ridge Golf Course. Flanders Plaza Shopping Center is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.
Reviews
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Beautiful property. Wonderful to experience an exceptional organic farm with amazing produce. Loved the inlet. Fun to be there for their Farmfest. Saw hawks, bald eagles and osprey.
Lovely property and exactly as advertised. Can’t say enough about how great Kevin is! We were there for the Blevins & Kerwin wedding - everything was superb. Just perfect!
Lovely working farm with chickens and lambs. Good farmstand on weekends. Our only feedback is the bed in the master bedroom could do with a new mattress! Overall a lovely stay, thanks to Kevin and Pauline!
Adorable cottage. Absolutely spotless! Peaceful & relaxing property. The farm stand is amazing, too.
. Easy drive to local attractions, Dinosaur Place, Mystic Aquarium & Mystic Seaport. We had a a great time and hope to visit again.
My family of four decided to go on a last minute getaway over a long weekend and White Gate Farm could not have been a more beautiful place to do so! The farm (and the absolute bounty at the Saturday market) exceeded every expectation. Easy access to Mystic was a bonus for our family. The “Innlet” was comfortable and very well suited to our needs. We hope to return again soon!
Our family had a lovely stay at the "Innlet." The grounds were beautiful and fun to explore, and the location was an easy drive to many restaurants and activities. The Saturday farm stand was wonderful and so convenient. We look forward to returning!
Wonderful little addition to the farm property. The staff is incredible. The food on the farm is amazing, don’t miss it! Staying here really helped us slow down life. Can’t recommend the property enough!
Our family of four (plus our dog) really enjoyed our stay at White Gate Farm. The inn-let was cozy, but still quite comfortable with enough space to watch a movie together on a rainy day.
The farm was beautiful. Our dog enjoyed lots of off-leash time and all of us enjoyed the canoes and kayaks. The roads around Lake Paatagansett make for great running routs, especially if you like some hills.
We utilized this unit for extra housing for our friends who were attending our wedding at the farm for the weekend. The unit is separate from the main inn, however can be accessed from the Main Inn if you choose. Would definitely recommend!
Very relaxing 2-night stay for single traveler who wanted to poke around the shore-line towns. Super clean. Was able to walk around the farm and to the lake, enjoying informal conversations with owner or staff. Great location for easy drive into the village of Flanders (great seafood!), Niantic (beaches & breakfast), and Harkness Memorial or Rocky Neck State Parks. Please note that the two bedrooms and bathroom are on the 2nd floor of the innlet.
The innlet was simply decorated and equipped with all we needed for our stay. Kevin was warm and welcoming and made us feel like long time friends. The farm property was peaceful and the location serene. Our only wish was that the pool would be available to guests at the innlet as it was reserved for inn guests only.
Gina V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Pauline Lord
Pauline's mother Ruth Lord purchased White Gate Farm in 1974. Pauline and her husband David Harlow moved from California in 2000 to turn it into a working organic farm. After Ruth died in 2014, they turned her house into an Inn and the converted ice house into a "Rustic Lakeside Cabin." They have just added the "Innlet." All three spots are listed on VRBO.
Why they chose this property
This property provides serenity, contact with nature and wildlife, a look at an organic farming operation and delicious prepared food. Special arrangements can be made for a Critter Tour, Astronomy Night, a Stand Up Paddleboarding lesson or Drumming.
What makes this property unique
Inn manager Kevin is available to help in any way.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests