Elias Child House B&B

Elias Child House, a Woodstock, Connecticut Bed & Breakfast, is the perfect place for lodging and a relaxing getaway. The Inn is located in a rural area on 47 acres of pasture and woodland. Enjoy hiking, bicycling, swimming in our in-ground pool and antique shopping in Putnam, the antiques capital of New England. Elias Child House is centrally located among may tourist attractions, and several fine restaurants are within easy driving distance.

Amenities... Spacious, bright guest rooms with private bath, fireplace & A/C Hearty country breakfast Hiking or cross-country skiing our backwoods trails Fabulous antique shopping Therapeutic massage or Reiki treatment by special arrangement Plenty of room to relax inside or out In-ground pool Hearth cooking demonstrations Fax & high speed internet connection available for business traveler

Early land records describe the framing of John Child's house in 1714. Probably starting as a one-room dwelling, the home grew and increased as the family, and the wealth, increased. By the mid 1700's the home was described as the "mansion house." It is truly a compliment to a prosperous farmer and landowner.

The nine fireplaces remain intact, with two walk-in cooking hearths and a beehive oven. A smoke chamber for preparing meat is still present on one of the chimney columns in the attic. One mustn't forget the unique "indoor outhouse," or privy, attached to the el, a true sign of wealth in the 18th century. It is currently part of a screened porch for all to enjoy. Twelve-over-twelve windows, many with the original wavy glass, original wide-board floors, paneling and wainscoting bear testimony to Colonial craftsmanship.