Tollgate Hill

The Tollgate Hill Inn is a low-key and discreet place to stay away from the extreme fast pace of the city, a couple hours away.nI stayed here in January for a winter retreat with my old firm and loved it.nJohn and his family are very hospitable and thoughtful.nThe dinners were definitely above expectations and the breakfasts were incredible.nVery comfortable and a memorable stay.

This was my first time to the East Coast. My husband found this beautiful colonial place to stay, with restaurant, on their web sight. As he would be working during the week this was perfect for me. He knows I love anything colonial and surprised me after reserving the suite. Our flight arrived late in the evening and we arrived at Tollgate late at night when you couldn’t see anything. Our key was left for us on the front desk with directions to our room. The Inn was a bit tired and run down. While our suite was very quaint and a nice room with original characteristics, it was tired and needed updating. I still loved our room and overlooked the drapes hanging off the broken rods and couches a bit run down. What I couldn’t overlook… There is no restaurant and/or tavern! The pictures on the website are very VERY misleading! The beautiful grounds, once painted red tavern and school house, quaint restaurant, outdoor eating area, and the overall grounds were rundown and nonexistent! With the exception of the Inn (that’s now almost completely overgrown with shrubs and trees) The other buildings are now painted gray with black trim and have a big pile of restaurant equipment and accessories piled in front.nAs my husband had to leave early for work while still dark outside, he didn’t get to see this as he left. I woke up, got ready for the day, and headed out to (what I thought was) the restaurant to have breakfast. No restaurant, no breakfast, no cars, and nobody around... literally! I was the only person on the premises!! I had no car and had overslept the very tiny, almost non existent continental breakfast.nI called the manager to ask if the restaurant opened on certain days or certain evenings. He told me the restaurant had been closed down for about five years and that they were getting ready to remodel/refurbish the entire property, with the restaurant being phase 1. I then asked about Ice as they had an icemaker that was running but no ice. He told me, “no it had been broken for a while and if I wanted ice I needed to go down the road to the market.” He then said, “I hope that we weren’t misleading.”nThey are using the old website, hoping somebody will show up at night, not explore until the next day when there’s nobody around to talk to. My husband was so disappointed as he tried so hard to make our lodging a wonderful surprise for me. Thankfully we had some beef jerky and cheese sticks to get me by until my husband returned to get me for dinner. Haha Thankfully I am a very laid-back person and rolled with it. I have to say it was extremely quiet and relaxing, just not at all what was posted on the website.nIf you would like to stay here, make sure you call and ask if everything has been remodeled and everything opened before you book!

This was probably my favorite place that I stayed at while in Connecticut. This is a small, privately owned family hotel and while dated, it's quaint and cozy. I was able to get the same room several weeks in a row, which has a fireplace that was restocked with wood each day. Being used to corporate chain hotels which are largely impersonal, such a small thing like having a fireplace for cold nights made a world of difference after a long day. The innkeeper was great, friendly and Accommodating

Beautifully scenic and quiet, great nearby restaurant. Hammocks and amazing scenery with great landscaping. Rooms left a little bit to be desired in terms of modernization, though the property has an older feeling and the rooms are in line with that feeling. Beds were hard and uncomfortable,

Was here in 1996..was a nice place..restaurant at time was great..tap room was packed..real cozy spot on a cold nite..sorry to hear not same