The Manor House in Norfolk, Connecticut

Location:

Norfolk, Connecticut, which is about an hour northwest of Hartford.

Guest Rooms:

Nine rooms are available at this bed and breakfast. Three have king-size beds, five have queen-size, and one has a double. The Spofford Room features a private balcony with a view of the grounds. The Victorian Room includes a two-person whirlpool bathtub under a skylight. The Chalet Suite can accommodate up to four people.

Price Range:

$130 to $255 per night.

Breakfast:

A full breakfast is served (and, for a fee, can be delivered to your room). The menu includes French toast, waffles, pancakes, eggs to order, fresh fruit, yogurt, bacon and freshly made grain bread.

Special Features:

Some rooms include fireplaces, some have private porches, and every room includes a garden view. In-room massages are available, and the innkeeper can assist with spa packages. Guests can request picnic baskets, and canoe and kayak tours can be arranged by the innkeeper. Smoking and pets are not permitted. Children under 10 are discouraged. Seasonal discounts are available December through April, excluding holidays.

Web Site:

The Manor House

More About The Manor House:

Located in northwest Connecticut, The Manor House is well-placed for guests who want to experience the Berkshires and the Litchfield Hills. Originally built in 1898 by businessman Charles Spofford, the Manor House is a Victorian Tudor mansion designed by architect E.K. Rossiter.

Norfolk is a beautiful New England town, popular as a summer resort area in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Among the features are the Yale Summer Art and Music Program, a collection of Tiffany windows at the Battelle Chapel, and the memorial fountain built in 1889.