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Luxurious Accommodations & Modern Amenities in East Haddam, 2 hours from NYC and Boston.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Non-smoking hotel
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Air conditioning
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Quaint
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8 Norwich Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423-1344
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Somewhat walkable
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My daughter and I enjoyed this stay very much! We had a business meeting in Chester for two days and it was the perfect location which allowed for us to travel around the area easily! we so much appreciated the historic nature of the building and the preservation thereof. It is in a very small quaint community due to Covid some restaurants were not in operation which was disappointing but I think things are starting to improve. I thought the rooms were very well appointed and the owner was meticulous in making sure everything matched the period of the property. My only one suggestion would be even though it is Covid I think since the property is advertised as a bed-and-breakfast they could’ve put out at least some pastries or some easy to pick up snacks in the morning I think that would’ve really topped off our stay!
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Mia Hymander, Owner at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Responded Mar 26, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at the Boardman House. We are thrilled to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed your stay and found the location convenient for your business meeting in Chester. We are also glad that you appreciated the historic nature of the building and the preservation efforts we have made. We apologize that some restaurants in the area were closed due to Covid, but we are glad that you found our rooms well-appointed and period-appropriate. We appreciate your suggestion regarding providing pastries or snacks in the morning, and we will definitely take it into consideration as we continue to adjust our services during these challenging times. Thank you again for your review, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Boardman House in the future.
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My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Boardman House. Our room, the Garden suite, was spacious and comfortable. The service was wonderful, all our needs were met, and we also loved the location near the Connecticut River, state parks, and an easy drive to the shore. We highly recommend!
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mia Hymander, Owner at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Responded Mar 26, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the Garden Suite and found it to be spacious and comfortable. We are also glad that our team provided excellent service during your stay. Our location is definitely a highlight, with easy access to the Connecticut River, state parks, and the shore. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back in the future!
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The Boardman House is architecturally stunning and beautifully appointed (and very clean!!!) I travel frequently for work and always prefer boutique places over chain hotel (much more homey). I was so pleased the inn matched its photos and positive reviews. The heated floors and towel warmer in the bathroom were an unexpected treat! I have read the reviews about the proprietor not being available or responsive...I texted Mia and within minutes she was downstairs to meet me. She is an absolutely lovely woman and we had a wonderful conversation; we hugged when I left. I have stayed at many B&Bs throughout New England and I would rate this as my favorite. As far as no longer serving breakfast, it is stated on the website, and for me a non issue. This is a family run business (for over 20 years) and Mia and her husband do most of work, which I imagine is far from easy. I plan to return when in the area for work and plan to come for fun too. Highly recommend. I stayed in the Corner Room (as on a corporate budget), which was quiet and private.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Mia Hymander, Owner at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Responded Mar 26, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Boardman House Inn. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the Corner Room and that our inn met your expectations. We are thrilled to know that you found our inn to be stunning and beautifully appointed. We are glad that you were able to experience the heated floors and towel warmer in the bathroom and that you found them to be an unexpected treat. Thank you for recommending our inn to others, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to the area, whether for work or fun.
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The house itself is beautiful and our room was clean. Due to Covid breakfast is cancelled and our friends could not visit our room. Unfortunately this information was not made available to us ahead of time. There was a letter taped to the door with our keys. Our cell phones did not work very well and the room/Inn did not have any printed information about the town, etc. Nothing within walking distance was open until 10:30 on a Saturday, so we had to drive to get coffee in the morning. The room did not provide any extra pillows, blankets, etc. The mattress was very hard, especially in the middle and sagged on each side. The thermostat was controlled else where and the windows do not open. The room was very stuffy and quite warm on the first night, so not a lot of sleep. Second night was a bit cooler due to the outside temperature being roughly 20 degrees cooler. We have stayed in many Inns and this one was just a disappointment for the price. We could have stayed with friends, or in another local community, but chose this based on it's ratings, so we were very disappointed and left feeling as though we wasted a lot of money. This could be a charming place with a bit more effort put into guests' comforts. I did find a mini fridge in a common room that was plugged in, so the snacks I brought were able to stay chilled. Again, there just wasn't any information about anything.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Mia Hymander, Owner at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Responded Jul 9, 2021
The guests thought it would be a great idea to invite 4 other people to their room and have a party in the middle of the night and during a pandemic. Consequently other guests called us and complained about the noise, which rendered us to address the issue and as a result receiving a lot of attitude instead of an apology. Another guest sent an email complaining about the noise: “I'm staying in the French room tonight and tomorrow and your guests upstairs seem to be moving furniture and making an incredible amount of noise. We are trying to deal with it but are simply unable to sleep with the racket they are making. Please contact us about a way to resolve.” When making a reservation, the guest also agrees to our policies, which clearly states that no additional outside guests are allowed without prior permission. This information is then repeated in both the confirmation email as well as the email reminder of the upcoming stay. During this time, the state of Connecticut also required social distancing of 6 ft during the pandemic. That is impossible to achieve with 6 people in the guest room. This the 21st century and we have our policies and information about restaurants and things to do on our website, which can be reached by connecting to our complementary high speed Wi-Fi. A good cell phone carrier such as Verizon, provides excellent speed and coverage at our location. Breakfast is available 200 yards away at Higher Grounds at 32 Main Street from 8 AM. There are also several other nice breakfast places within a couple of minutes by car. Dunkin Donuts is 1 min away by car and opens 5 AM. Two Wrasslin' Cats Coffee House 1 min away by car and opens 8 AM. In addition, we have a coffee maker in the sitting room for our guest’s convenience. Our policies are posted on our website: https://www.boardmanhouse.com/policies Information about things to do in the area is posted on our website: https://www.boardmanhouse.com/activities Information about restaurants in the area is posted on our website: https://www.boardmanhouse.com/dining Information about breakfast places in the area is posted on our website: https://www.boardmanhouse.com/breakfast A link to all the information is also included in the confirmation email. There is information on how to call or text us in the room if anything is needed. There are extra blankets in the closet. As in so many instances when a guest is confronted with an issue, they respond with retribution based on fiction.
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We stayed here because it was walking distance from The Goodspeed Opera House and a few miles from Norma Terris. We were aware that they no longer serve breakfast - the two places they recommended were fine. Parking on the premisis is a plus. We prefer to stay at a typical B&B where you can meet interesting folks at breakfast, and where the innkeepers greet you upon your arrival and stay to chat after they serve breakfast, but the location is a huge plus.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mia Hymander, Owner at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Responded May 28, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're glad to hear that our location, close to The Goodspeed Opera House and Norma Terris Theatre, was convenient for you and that you found the nearby breakfast recommendations satisfactory. We understand your preference for a traditional B&B experience with breakfast and the opportunity to meet fellow guests. While our current setup is different, we strive to offer a comfortable and welcoming stay. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continually look for ways to enhance our guests' experiences. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future.
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My wife and I stayed here for three nights for our anniversary and it was everything we were hoping for. It is a beautiful old house and we had the Garden suite which was a beautiful two room suite with our own entrance, large bathroom and a really nice sitting area.
Mia was very helpful with anything we needed.
The dining options were one we could walk to and others just 5 minutes away. There were museums and wineries in the area to visit during the day. The Gillette Castle was very close and well worth a visit. A great place to stay if you are going to the local Opera House for a play.
Mia was very helpful with anything we needed.
The dining options were one we could walk to and others just 5 minutes away. There were museums and wineries in the area to visit during the day. The Gillette Castle was very close and well worth a visit. A great place to stay if you are going to the local Opera House for a play.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mia Hymander, Owner at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Responded Oct 17, 2023
Thank you for choosing the Boardman House Inn for your anniversary celebration, and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a great stay in our Garden Suite and enjoyed the private porch. Anniversaries are such special occasions, and we're thrilled that you chose to spend yours with us. The private porch in the Garden Suite is indeed a lovely spot to relax and soak in the ambiance of our historic inn. We truly appreciate your kind words, and we hope that your anniversary celebration was everything you had hoped for. If you ever decide to return for another visit or any other special occasion, we'd be delighted to welcome you back.
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I recently wrote a review about my dissatisfaction with my stay at the Boardman House. Not only was I contacted by the Host regarding my experience via email, but my review was removed from Trip Advisor.
I did not contact the Host regarding the problems with my stay due to the negative feedback previous guests noted from their stay. I was so disappointed in this stay. I had an exciting weekend ahead of me. Previous guests noted lack of return phone calls and/or a hassle.
It is interesting to note that negative reviews have been removed from Trip Advisor.
I will again say this is a bed with no hospitality. This is definitely not a 4.5 rating.
I did not contact the Host regarding the problems with my stay due to the negative feedback previous guests noted from their stay. I was so disappointed in this stay. I had an exciting weekend ahead of me. Previous guests noted lack of return phone calls and/or a hassle.
It is interesting to note that negative reviews have been removed from Trip Advisor.
I will again say this is a bed with no hospitality. This is definitely not a 4.5 rating.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Mia Hymander, Owner at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Responded Mar 27, 2023
I'm sorry to hear that you did not have a pleasant experience at the Boardman House. Regarding the lack of hospitality during your stay, I wish you would have reached out to us directly to discuss any issues or concerns you have during your stay. We may have been able to offer solutions for your issues. It's important for us to receive constructive feedback in order to provide the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you for sharing your experience and I hope that you are able to find a more enjoyable stay in the future.
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Loved the French Room! Beautiful with all the necessary amenities. The linens were all high quality and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. We appreciated the easy self check in and check out. Lovely property inside and out. Very close to the Riverhouse venue and Goodspeed.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My gosh! Where do we begin! This place is an absolute gem! The gardens? Stunning. The management? Gets back to you within seconds! We are planning on coming for an entire weekend, just because of the beautiful stay- the cleanliness, the quality of the grounds- just beautiful.
If you are looking for a romantic getaway, look no more!
If you are looking for a romantic getaway, look no more!
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mia Hymander, Owner at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Responded Mar 26, 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us and that you found our gardens to be stunning. It's great to hear that you're planning to return for an entire weekend and we can't wait to welcome you back for another romantic getaway!
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One of the most beautiful rooms we’ve ever stayed in! The pics don’t do it justice. The house is absolutely stunning. Mia was a wonderful host. She also make the best French toast in the world! We will definitely visit again.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mia Hymander, Owner at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Responded Mar 26, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful stay with us at the Boardman House. It is great to hear that you found your room to be beautiful and comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit soon!
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All our rooms have en suite bathrooms. You can find more information on our website.
"Stayed in the Garden Suite, which had a very nice private porch overlooking the back yard full of gardens."Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Which popular attractions are close to Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast?
Nearby attractions include Goodspeed Opera House (0.2 km), Gillette Castle State Park (4.3 km), and Norma Terris Theatre (5.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and express check-in and check-out.
Which room amenities are available at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a fireplace.
Is parking available at Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast?
Conveniently located restaurants include Two Wrasslin' Cats, Whistle Stop, and River Tavern.
Is Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.1 km away from the centre of East Haddam.
Are there any historical sites close to Boardman House Inn Bed & Breakfast?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Goodspeed Opera House (0.2 km) and Gillette Castle State Park (4.3 km).