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About the Inn |
Come on In and Visit The Inn |
 Built in 1818 by Horace Hayden, a merchant and shipbuilder, this exceptional Colonial Home welcomes guests seeking gracious hospitality and well appointed accommodations in a secluded setting in the middle of town. The Inn offers six guest rooms, four with open fireplaces, and a suite with a sauna. All have private baths. Tastefully furnished, each floor of the Inn has its own comfortable sitting area for conversation, reading and other restful pursuits. Known for its excellent kitchen, ample breakfasts are included with your room. The Inn is a perfect spot to plan your day. The Kagels maintain an up to date library of area offerings and can help you with information about the latest activities.
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About The Area |
| Visitors will find it difficult to see and do everything that East Haddam, the lower Connecticut River Valley and the shoreline have to offer..
In addition to the Goodspeed Opera House's renowned musical productions, the Historical Society Museum, Gillette Castle and Devils Hopyard State Parks are nearby. Restaurants, many antique, craft, gift and book shops are in the area. Riding, tennis, golf and state parks for swimming, hiking and picnicking are available as well as cruises and canoe trips on the Connecticut River.
A few minutes away is Historic Essex with its beautiful harbor, wonderful old houses, intriguing shops, the Essex Art Gallery, and the Connecticut River Foundation Museum at Steamboat Dock. A steam engine train and boat excursions are popular attractions. The Florence Griswold Museum (the home of the Connecticut Impressionists), the Old Lyme Art Gallery, Mystic Seaport Museum and Marinelife Aquarium are not far away. Stonington Village, a quaint old fishing port, and the U.S. Naval Submarine Base and Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos are also nearby.
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What the Critics Have to Say |
| "Bishopsgate offers visitors a chance to experience New England at its best...It is almost impossible to choose a favorite guest room" - Anthony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren Country New England Inns "It won't be long before Bishopsgate is discovered, because it is one of the most delightful and well appointed inns in the northeast." - Michael Spring; The Great Weekend Escape Book "I stayed at Bishopsgate and would give it four stars, although I would go there alone, it is the kind of place to go with somebody you like a lot. The atmosphere is wonderful." - David Christas; Americas Wonderful Little Hotels and Inns "{An Inn} which, due to attention to detail, amenities and ambiance, {is} truly outstanding." -Pamela Lanier The Complete Guide to Bed & Breakfasts,Inns & Guesthouses. "After theatre, we recommend spending the night at Bishopsgate, East Haddam's gracious country inn." - Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide |
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What Some of Our Friends Have to Say |
| "A Gentle sojourn from our fast paced world" - Brenda and John Rebelo, Santa Barbara, CA "I wanted to come back even before I left. Bishopsgate is warm and friendly....you can not help but feel right at home." -Martinius van der Merwe, Houston, TX "Fabulous dinner and breakfast. Can't wait to return! Thanks for the wonderful hospitality" - Mary Gayle and Bob Shorkey, Pinehurst, NC "We found Bishopsgate....the bright spot of our New England vacation." - Bill and Phyliss Newman, Des Moines, IA |
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Directions to Bishopsgate |
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From New York, Boston or Providence: Take the Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) Exit 69 to Route 9. From Route 9 take Exit 7 to East Haddam. Take a left at the first blinking light, a right at the first traffic light and follow Route 82 over the bridge one and one half blocks to Bishopsgate's driveway on your left. Drive into the rear entrance. From Hartford and Springfield: take Route I-91 South to Route 9. Take Route 9 South to Exit 7 and follow the above directions. Amtrack trains arrive and depart Old Saybrook station, 20 minutes from East Haddam. Small aircraft may land at the Goodspeed Airport in East Haddam. Transportation from the train and the airport can be arranged with sufficient notice. For your convenience, here's a link to Google Maps that will generate a map of from where you are to the Bishopsgate Inn, complete with driving instructions! |
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| Bishopsgate Index | Room Rates | Directions Send us a Fax : (860) 873-3898 or Email : ctkagel@Bishopsgate.com |
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