The Boardman House Inn

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The Comfortable Setting and Personal Touches

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Connecticut River Valley

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Welcome to the Boardman House Bed and Breakfast

Award Winning Bed & Breakfast in a Connecticut Mansion. Walk to Restaurants by the River.

The Boardman House Inn offers luxurious air-conditioned guest rooms. It is a home away from home with plush down duvets, fine linens, as well as antiques and oriental rugs. Most of the rooms have heated marble bathroom floors and some have private or semi-private porches.

We have tried to maintain the intimacy and privacy true to its original role as a private residence. One of the many charms is its small size and intimate environment.

Nestled within a charming neighborhood in a historic district, we offer the best of one of the country’s most beautiful areas close to quaint towns like Old Saybrook, Mystic and Essex CT.

The area is a destination for all seasons. You will find big-city sophistication combined with the charm of the rural Connecticut with its centuries of history and culture.

Thank you for visiting Boardman House Inn. We hope to see you very soon.

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The Boardman House offers casual luxury lodging, perfect for a honeymoon, anniversary, romantic weekend getaway or relaxing vacation. You can relax in restful surroundings and enjoy a style of gracious living reminiscent of earlier times in individually appointed guest rooms with plush down duvets, fine linens, period antiques and artwork and oriental rugs.

In addition to the old-world charm, all accommodations are complemented by modern conveniences such as air condition and free internet.

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98% of our guests recommend our B&B!

Do not rely solely on our word. Boardman House Inn has received a TripAdvisor a “Certificate of Excellence” for our five-star rating five years in a row and Condé Nast Johanssens has recognized us as one of their “Recommended Properties” noting its “Comfortable Setting and Personal Touches”. Take a moment and read our glowing reviews from our guests from all around the world.

THINGS TO DO

ART

Connecticut’s museums and galleries have a wide range of interesting offerings. Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, and the Florence Griswold Museum, noted for its collection of American Impressionist paintings.

ATTRACTIONS

The area is a destination for all seasons. It is a wonderful region with plenty of things to do. The Nature Conservancy named it one of the western hemispheres “40 last great places”.

DINING

Whether you dream of indulging, crave the classics or desire something distinctly New England, the local dining scene has everything. Only steps from our property you will find two options offering a variety of atmospheres, price points & cuisines.

Best Bed & Breakfast in Connecticut – Yankee Magazine

We were named Editor’s Choice in Connecticut by Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England 2018.

NEIGHBORHOOD

Conveniently located near many things to do in Connecticut, like Mystic Seaport. Boardman House Inn is the perfect base to explore Connecticut.

“The Garden Room was perfection. The bedroom and sittig room were lovely, spacious and very comfortable.
The porch was an added bonus. Sitting outside and read a book in the quiet of the country was a pleasure.”
BedandBreakfast.com
“The B&B was delightful! From the moment of warm welcome until the final farewell, we felt like we were home.
The house, itself, is restored to a tee, with taste and character. If we are ever in the area again, I will look forward to staying there!!”
BedandBreakfast.com
“Do not tell anyone about this place because I always want to be able to stay here.
I think one of the most beautiful Bed and Breakfast I have ever had the pleasure to stay in.”
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