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Flat Rock Farm offers visitors a sophisticated home in the pastoral town of Lyme, CT, an easy two hour drive from NYC or Boston. Whether your objective is a family vacation, gathering of friends, or romantic escape, Flat Rock Farm offers visitors the perfect getaway. Set on an historic property, this guest house has been renovated and furnished for the discriminating traveler. The house has rustic charm in its structure that is balanced by the worldly elegance of its furnishings - an eclectic combination of Grange Furniture and internationally sourced art and antiques from the owner's own travels.
The living room is perfect for group entertaining with multiple seating options, a wood burning stove (perfect for fall leaf seekers and snowy winter get-aways) and TV equipped with Roku (Netfl...Flat Rock Farm offers visitors a sophisticated home in the pastoral town of Lyme, CT, an easy two hour drive from NYC or Boston. Whether your objective is a family vacation, gathering of friends, or romantic escape, Flat Rock Farm offers visitors the perfect getaway. Set on an historic property, this guest house has been renovated and furnished for the discriminating traveler. The house has rustic charm in its structure that is balanced by the worldly elegance of its furnishings - an eclectic combination of Grange Furniture and internationally sourced art and antiques from the owner's own travels.
The living room is perfect for group entertaining with multiple seating options, a wood burning stove (perfect for fall leaf seekers and snowy winter get-aways) and TV equipped with Roku (Netflix and Pandora set up) and a DVD player. The dining area seats up to six with the built in table extender (a selection of quality table linens and serving pieces are available for your use).
The fully furnished top of the line gourmet kitchen has been recently rebuilt and offers custom cabinetry, Miele and Sub Zero appliances as well as most kitchen tools imaginable. There is an expansive food pantry replete with most any staple you may need to enjoy cooking during your stay. I just ask that if you use something other than flour/sugar/spices or other basics, that you replace it.
Outdoors there is cushioned teak seating, a propane grill and a heater for cooler nights. I have a charcoal grill and a smoker I'd be happy to share too if you are so inclined... The fire pit in the field is surrounded by teak chairs and garden stools - perfect for making s'mores after a day at the beach or enjoying a cocktail after a day of activity! There is yet another Weber propane grill at the fire pit for guest use.
The second level of this house is an extraordinary master suite with palatial arched windows (from Choate Rosemary Hall) and views of the field and barn. This room boasts a king sized bed dressed in Ralph Lauren Suite linens, a sitting area, a chaise lounge by the television, streaming video from Netflix, and a DVD player. A small but full bath completes the upstairs bedroom.
The lower bedroom offers two twin beds and a full bath with either Ralph Lauren or Nancy Koltes bed linens. We have additional sleeping options - two twin cots with feather beds as well as a queen sized raised inflatable bed (the Frontgate version of an air mattress). Additional pillows, blankets, and comforters are available and located in each bedroom.
As a guest in the guest house, feel free to cook in, dine out, hike the seemingly endless trails, go to the beaches, watch the sunset on the CT River, sit by the fire pit in the alpaca field or the adirondack chairs in the orchard, go for a bike ride through the hills of Lyme and across the river to Chester via the ferry... These are some of my favorite things to do here at the farm. There are numerous farmers markets, abundant water access for boating of all kinds, and access to most anything you may have left behind. Lyme and the surrounding communities are also home to numerous galleries, museums, gourmet restaurants, beaches, marinas, and even a couple of casinos.
Visit Flat Rock Farm and explore the CT Shoreline from your own private home!
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
I welcome all responsible visitors. Please feel free to bring your children, pets, or whatever else you can't leave behind. My only requirement is that you treat the house, furnishings, and property respectfully. Dogs must be leashed, especially in the field. Gates to the field must be locked at all times and if you would like to meet the animals, let me know and I will accompany you.
For additional house rules please see our website
Bedrooms
1 Super King1 Queen4 Singles
Bathrooms
2 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Caryn E
Hosting since September 2017
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 83%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests:Â I'm generally around for any questions or assistance you might need but if I'm away, I always check text and have several backups to help with whatever you might need in the unlikely scenario I am not available.
Caryn is an excellent hostess- very friendly and helpful in many ways. And the alpacas were there right out our windows! For the house, Caryn has the knack for decorating with both unique and everyday items- all quality and all pulled together perfectly to create a comfortable, enjoyable and at home feeling… I knew I wanted to stay there when I saw the pictures and it delivered.
Visited September 2023
Written September 27, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Location info
Beachfront/Lakeside
City getaway
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
Nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
Horse riding facilities
Tennis court
Hiking areas
Countryside area
Property features
Ceiling Fans
Parking
Parking available
Indoor amenities
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Internet access
Bathroom and laundry
Iron
Linens provided
Towels provided
Kitchen and dining
Grill
Dishwasher
Freezer
Refrigerator
Kettle
Microwave
Cooker
Toaster
Things to do
Fishing spots available
Watersports
Cycling areas
Services
Housekeeping included
Outdoor amenities
Deck
Private yard
Entertainment
DVD player
Television
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Map
Getting there
New Haven Airport
47.5 km
Brainard Airport
49.9 km
Restaurants
Penny Lane Pub & Restaurant
7.9 km
Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant
7.9 km
The Griswold Inn
4.5 km
Aspen Restaurant
7.5 km
Attractions
Florence Griswold Museum
3.5 km • Historic Sites
Connecticut River Museum
4.4 km • History Museums
Essex Indoor Golf Center
5.6 km • Game & Entertainment Centres
Main Street Park, Essex Village
4.7 km • Scenic Walking Areas
Access
Car required
How to get there
I 95 is the way to go. Summertime this might not be such good news as the highway is always congested on weekends. If you are coming from the North (or can redirect to I 84 then down), take the back highways 11 to 2 to the local route 82 and down 156 to Bill Hill. Tell me where your coming from and I'll try to help you get here!
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
25% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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