Tidewater Inn Bed & Breakfast
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Open Year Round...
Tired of staying at hotels and motels?
Are you looking for lodging accommodations
where you will be pampered and greeted by name?Explore coastal Connecticut
while relaxing at the Tidewater Inn B&B.Located in the shoreline village
of Madison, CT, the Inn offers a cozy
and elegant atmosphere of antiques
and estate furniture.The Inn overlooks the Boston Post Road in a wooded residential area. The large shaded back yard slopes down to meet Fence Creek. The English garden (pictured below) on the side of the house is a favorite spot for relaxing in nice weather. The tidal wetlands of Long Island Sound are visible across the road in the front.
The Tidewater Inn is...- 2 hours from Manhattan
- 2 1/2 hours from Boston
- 1 hour from Hartford
- 20 minutes from New Haven
- 20 minutes from Yale University
The Inn is within walking distance of the village of Madison and within one mile of several Long Island Sound beaches. The area offers many opportunities for shopping, touring, theater, outdoor and seaside adventures and dining. Area towns are known for their specialty shops, colonial historic districts, craft and fine art galleries, antique shops, lighthouses and museums. The many area restaurants offer dining choices ranging from shoreline casual to special occasion elegance, with cuisines of many cultures, sure to satisfy every taste.
There are so many attractions and activities in and nearby Madison that you will run out of time long before you run out of things to do, no matter what the season. The Inn's collection of menus and brochures provides a good starting place as guests decide how to spend the day. Of course, the Innkeeper, who has lived in Connecticut all of her life, is happy to offer directions, advice, and information about any special events being held in the area.
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Each of the nine guest rooms is beautifully furnished and provides a private bathroom, cable television, air conditioning, telephone with voice messaging, and both wireless and dial Internet access for your personal computer. The special occasion Madison room has an oriental influence, offering a king size four poster bed and a sitting area that includes a love seat and a large wing-backed chair. The Cottage is a beautiful hideaway complete with sitting room, king bed with a carved teak headboard, glamourous bath with Jacuzzi for two, and private patio. Two of our guest rooms offer romantic working fireplaces.To make reservations on-line, please visit our web site
The Inn's beamed sitting room has a large fireplace surrounded by comfortable furniture perfect for relaxing and good conversation. At the other end of this large room, guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning in front of a sunny bay window. We look forward to your visit!Click Below to Check on Room Availability
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At breakfast we try to be creative with both our menus and our presentation.
Coffee, tea, decaf and a selection of hot and cold cereals are available by about 7:30 AM on weekends and by 7 AM mid-week Many guests enjoy their first cup of coffee in front of the fireplace in our beamed sitting room, or, in nice weather, outside in the English garden.
Our hot breakfast service begins at 8:30 and continues until 9:30. At their convenience, our guests arrive in the dining area and select a seat at a table for two, a table for four, or a table for eight, all in front of a sunny bay window.
Breakfast begins with a fruit course and juice. The second course is our hot entree of the day accompanied by a breakfast meat such as bacon or sausage and either toast or baked goods. 
Monte Christo French Toast w/Poached Pear Garnish
Elegant Peach Soup
Summer Fruit PlateHere are just a few of our menus: Available everyday
Coffee, Decaf, Tea, Orange Juice, Hot & Cold CerealsFirst Morning Citris Fruit Plate with Blueberries
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Sausage Links
Blueberry Sourcream Coffee Cake
Blueberry & Strawberry GarnishSecond Morning Mixed Melon Fruit Cup
California Egg Puff
Ham
Toast or English Muffin
Tomato GarnishThird Morning Oranges in Marmalade
Lemon Cream Waffles
Sausage Patty
Lemon Bar Deluxe
Kiwi Garnish -
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The Curtiss Cottage Suite-Bedroom
The Curtiss Cottage Suite-Sitting Area
The Curtiss Cottage Suite-Bathroom -
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From Hartford: 1 Hour
(Bradley Airport)- Rt. 91 south to Rt. 9 South
- Rt. 9 to Exit 13 - Rt. 17 South
- Rt. 17 through Durham to Rt. 79
- Rt. 79 South to Madison
- Left on Rt. 1
- The Inn is about 1 mile on the left.
From NYC: 2 Hours
(Kennedy & LaGuardia Airports)- Rt. 95 North to Exit 61
- Right off the exit ramp onto Rt. 79
- Left at the third light onto Rt. 1
- The Inn is about 1 mile on the left.
From Boston: 2 1/2 Hours
(Logan Airport)- Rt. 95 South to Exit 62
- Left off the exit ramp onto the Hammonasset Connector
- Go about one mile and turn right onto Rt. 1.
- The Inn is about 1 1/2 miles on the right.
From Providence: 1 1/2 Hours
(Green Airport)- Rt. 95 South to Exit 62
- Left off the exit ramp onto the Hammonasset Connector
- Go about one mile and turn right onto Rt. 1.
- The Inn is about 1 1/2 miles on the right.
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To make reservations on-line, please visit our web site About the Area Madison is a beautiful shoreline town on the coast of Connecticut, bordering Long Island Sound. The shoreline area offers many opportunities for relaxing, shopping, touring, and dining. Area towns are known for their Long Island Sound waterfront as well as their historic town greens lined with specialty shops, fine art galleries, and restaurants. There are many antique shops in the area and two outlet malls nearby. The Inn maintains a selection of brochures about area attractions, as well as maps and information on local events. The Innkeepers, who have been in the shoreline area for many years, are always happy to assist guests in planning their day or finding that special restaurant.Area Attractions and Activities - Museums
- Connecticut River Museum www.CTRivermuseum.org
- Dudley Farm - 19th century farm museum
- Florence Griswold Museum www.FloGris.org
- Historic colonial homes (seasonal)
- Madison Mile Outdoor Sculpture Museum
- Trolley Museum www.Bera.org
- Yale Art Gallery www.Yale.edu/artgallery
- Yale Center for British Art www.Yale.edu/academics/museums.html
- Whitfield Museum www.chc.state.CT.us/Whitfieldhouse.htm
- Outings
- Bike rentals http://rocknroadcycles.com/site/intro.cfm
- Canoe/kayak rentals (seasonal) www.stonycreekkayak.com
- Chamard Vineyards tour/tasting www.Chamard.com
- Chatfield Hollow State Park - hiking/
- Eagle Watch cruises and tours (Jan - Feb)
- Essex Steam Train/Riverboat ride www.EssexSteamTrain.com
- Gillette Castle State Park
- Hammonasset State Park Beach
- Surf Club/Madison town beach (beach passes provided)
- Seal Watch cruises (March)
- Thimble Islands Cruise (seasonal) www.SeaMistCruises.com
- Yale University - walking tour www.yale.edu/visitor/tours.html
- Shopping
- Antique & Specialty shops
- Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets www.premiumoutlets.com/clinton
- Fine art galleries
- Guilford Handcraft Center www.handcraftcenter.org
- RJ Julia Booksellers www.RJJulia.com
- Tanger Outlet Center http://www.tangeroutlet.com/bookmark/index.html?b=/centers/index.html?center=WES
- Theater
- Goodspeed Opera House www.goodspeed.org
- Goodspeed at Chester
- Long Wharf Theater www.longwharf.org
- Shubert Theater www.shubert.com
- Yale Repertory Theater www.YaleRep.org
- Sampling of Recommended Restaurants
- Bee & Thistle - country inn
- Cafe Allegre -northern Italian
- Cafe Routier - American bistro www.CafeRoutier.com
- Esteva - American bistro
- Lenny & Joe's Fishtale - beach casual www.LJFishtale.com
- Noodles - casual cuisine www.NoodlesRestaurant.com
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...So, what’s there to do in Madison, anyway? Why come to Madison? We say, Why Not?!
We offer, here, a representative list of ideas – things to do and see, places to go ...
...You’ll run out of time before you run out of things to do … no matter what the season!Be sure to see our Area Attractions and Activities page for links to various events and providers. Scroll down to see a calendar of area events.
Spring Walk the Beach, pick up shells
Fly a Kite on the Beach
Winery and Vineyard Tours and Tastings – Connecticut Wine Trail
Antiquing
Art Classes
Art Galleries
Essex Steam Train
Dinner Train, Mystery Dinners
Connecticut Riverboat Day Cruises, Dinner Cruises, Mystery Dinners
Charming Villages to Explore
Madison Art Cinema Films
Outlet Shopping
Lighthouse Tours – by land and sea
Seaside Golf
Garden Tours
Winery Tours
Bird Watching – Spring Migration
Hiking, Walking
Nature Trails
Theater - Classics, Works in Progress
Concerts
Fine Dining
Picnics – borrow our Picnic Basket or Picnic Backpack
Cooking Classes
Authors Book Signings
Madison Chocolates – Gelato!
Sailing on the Sound
Sunset Cruises
Thimble Island Cruises
Kayaking
Weddings!Autumn
Walking the Beach – the best time ... Fly a Kite on the Beach
Leaf Peeping
Corn Mazes
Apple Pies
Hay Rides
Horse & Buggy Rides
Charming Villages to Explore
Picnics – borrow our Picnic Basket or Picnic Backpack
Essex Steam Train
Riverboat Cruises and Dinners
Fine Dining
Lighthouse Tours – by land and sea
Sailing on the Sound
Sunset Cruises
Thimble Island Cruises
Theater - Classics, Works in Progress
Concerts
Winery and Vineyard Tours and Tastings – Connecticut Wine Trail
Antiquing
Art Classes
Art Galleries
Madison Art Cinema Films
Seaside Golf
Bird Watching – Autumn Migration
Hiking, Walking
Nature Trails
Outlet Shopping
Cooking Classes
Madison Chocolates – Desserts, Hot Chocolate, Gelato!
Authors Book Signings
Weddings!Summer Walk the Beach hand-in-hand
Swimming
Sailing on the Sound
Sunset Cruises
Learning to Sail
Charming Villages to Explore
Kayaking
Thimble Island Cruises
Picnics – borrow our Picnic Basket or Picnic Backpack
Fine Dining
Winery and Vineyard Tours and Tastings – Connecticut Wine Trail
Antiquing
Art Classes
Art Galleries
Essex Steam Train
Dinner Train, Mystery Dinners
Be a Guest Engineer Connecticut Riverboat Day Cruises, Dinner Cruises, Mystery Dinners
Madison Art Cinema Films
Hiking, Walking
Nature Trails
Bird Watching
Bicycle Riding –Bring Yours or Rent
Lighthouse Tours – by land and sea
Seaside Golf
Horse & Buggy Rides
Outlet Shopping – Sales!!!
Theater - Classics, Works in Progress
Evening Concerts on the Various Town Greens
Cooking Classes
Authors Book Signings
Madison Chocolates – Gelato!
Weddings!Winter
Walk the Beach, pick up driftwood
Fireside Relaxing – Wine, Hot Chocolate ...
Sleigh Rides
Charming Villages to Explore
Winery Tours and Tastings – Connecticut Wine Trail
Antiquing
Art Galleries
Madison Art Cinema Films
Outlet Shopping – Sales!!!
Lighthouse Tours – by land
Bird Watching – Eagle Watch Tours
Seal Watch Cruises
Theater - Classics, Works in Progress
Concerts
Fine Dining
Cooking Classes
Authors Book Signings
Madison Chocolates – Desserts, Hot Chocolate, Gelato!
Weddings!Calendar of Events
January
- New Year’s Day Holiday
- Personal SPA days
- Eagle Watch Tours
- Valentine’s Day
- President’s Day Holiday
- Personal SPA days
- Eagle Watch Tours
- Seal Watch Cruises
- Passover
- Easter
- 20 – Plant Sale and Antiques Show, Madison Green
- 21-22 – Parasailing, Griswold Airport, Madison
- 27 – Antiques Show, Madison Green
- Yale Graduation
- Quinipiac Graduation
- First Communions
- Mother’s Day
- Grandparents Day
- Memorial Day Holiday
- Thimble Island Cruises Begin
- Kayaking Tours Begin
- Father’s Day
- High School Graduations
- 25 – Taste All of Guilford 2006
- 4th of July Holiday
- 4 – Concert – Madison Town Green
- 13-15 – Guilford Art Center Craft EXPO
- Guilford Lobsterfest
- Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament
- Antiques on the Madison Green – Madison Historical Society
- Labor Day Weekend
- Foliage Begins
- Foliage!
- Columbus Day Weekend
- Yale Parents Weekend
- Foliage
- Veteran’s Day Holiday
- Thanksgiving
- Holiday Shopping
- Channukah
- Madison Christmas Tree Lighting, Caroling and Strolling
- Guilford Christmas Tree Lighting
- Christmas Concerts
- Christmas Holiday
- New Year’s Eve
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