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Tidewater Inn

Tidewater Inn

949 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443-3236
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Victoria Kolyvas

(203) 245-8457
 

Circa 1900. Experience the pleasures of coastal living at this recently renovated French farmhouse-style inn with comfortable yet elegant antiques and estate furnishings from the 1930s. A beamed sitting room features a large fireplace. Guest bedrooms boast floral wallpaper, four-poster or canopy beds. The Cottage suite also offers a sitting room, Jacuzzi for two, refrigerator, VCR and private patio. Favorite breakfast items include a melon boat, California egg puff, tomato salad, bacon, apple coffee cake and Top of the Mountain French toast with sausages and maple syrup. Appreciate the two nicely landscaped acres from backyard Adirondack chairs, front porch rockers or under an umbrella in the English garden.

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Tidewater Inn



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Rates

$100 to $300

Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Afternoon Tea

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Continental Plus Breakfast
  • Full Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • Outlet Malls
  • Steam Train
  • Long Island Sound
  • Connecticut River Cruises
  • Summer Antique
  • Crafts Festivals
  • Winter Eagle
  • Seal Watch Cruises

Innkeeper(s)

Victoria Kolyvas

Languages Spoken

English

Rooms

This property has 9 total guest accommodations with private bath, 2 with fireplaces. The types of beds available include King, Queen, Twin and Double.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Modem Hook-Up
  • Cable TV
  • Reading Lamps
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Desk
  • VCR
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Voice Mail
  • Fireplace
  • Hair Dryer
  • Phone Message System
  • High-speed Wireless Internet

Amenities On Site

  • Library
  • Copy Machine
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Guest Refrigerator (stocked)
  • Butler's Basket
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Area Maps
  • Brochures
  • Area Restaurant Menus
  • Irons/ironing Boards

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Tidewater Inn

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Location: Ocean Community, Halfway between Manhattan and Boston.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Cafe Allegre, Madison, 203-245-7773
  • Noodles Restaurant, Madison, 203-421-5606
  • Cafe Routier, Westbrook, 860-399-8700

Romantic Interest

Fireplaces, canopy beds, English garden, cozy atmosphere of antiques and estate furniture.

Historic Interest

The house was build in 1900 and has served as a private home, a ladies tea house, a rooming house, and finally as a cozy and elegant B&B.

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

The Bushnell-Allis House (1/2 mile), The Deacon John Graves House (1 mile), The Lee Academy (1 mile), The Whitfield Museum (10 miles)

Weather

About Our Rooms

The Cottage

The CottageCarriage house King bedroom. This room has a private patio, separate sitting room, in-room refrigerator, TV with VCR, large bathroom with a shower plus Jacuzzi for two.

Rates: $175 - $200

Type of bed: King

 

The Cottage

Large second floor room with King four poster bed, a nice sitting area, in-room refrigerator, TV with VCR.

Rates: $150 - $180

Type of bed: King

 

Sachem Head

Second floor corner room with a high Queen canopy bed, desk, private bath with shower, two comfortable chairs, TV, phone.

Rates: $130 - $150

Type of bed: Queen

 

Scranton Room

This first floor corner Queen bedroom offers in-room fireplace, desk, two comfortable chairs, TV, phone, private bath with shower.

Rates: $130 - $150

Type of bed: Queen

 

Bushnell Room

This first floor room has a full size canopy bed, in-room fireplace, large bay window, two comfortable chairs, desk, private bath with shower.

Rates: $100 - $120

Type of bed: Double

 

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Two nights required on weekends in-season and on major holidays
Children Restrictions:The inn welcomes children over ten years of age. Parents traveling with children must reserve one room for every two people in the group. We do not put more than two people in a room.
Cancellation:A full refund is provided if we are given at least two weeks' notice of cancellation. If we are given less than two weeks' notice, we provide a full refund once we are able to re-rent the room. For midweek corporate/single occupancy travelers, cancellation is by 11 a.m. day of arrival.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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The Best In New England

Tidewater Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Rick Bornemann

We've been to every cute place in New England, and nothing tops the Tidewater for elegance, atmosphere, beauty and service. Best of all the Tidewater can fit any need. It's the place for a romantic get-away, or for a business traveler who wants all the amenities, while feeling like he or she is still part of something elegant and individualized. The decor is comfortable and perfect, and you won't find a better or more generous breakfast anywhere. Just book early, especially in the warm weather months when the CT shoreline fills up. I can't wait to go back.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Tidewater Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Patricia Hanna
Hamilton, OH

My sister had stayed at the Tidewater Inn several times and recommended it highly. My husband and I spent three days there in mid September 2011 and LOVED it! We will definately stay again. Victoria, the Inn Keeper, was lovely and so helpful in recommending stores, restaurants etc. We met lovely people who were also staying there...we truly felt "at home". Great place and we recommend it highly!! Trish and Ron Hanna

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Publicity and Press Reviews

New York Times, New Britain Herald, Shore Line Times, CT Channel 3 feature/Valentine's Day.