The 1819 Red Brick Inn - A Bed & Breakfast

 

We invite you to spend a relaxing interlude in our charming 1819 Federal Style home, located in a tranquil country setting in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Our home sits on 8 acres of beautiful countryside. The exterior of The Red Brick Inn represents one of the outstanding examples of Federal architecture in central New York. The interior is decorated with period furnishings in the parlor and throughout the home.

In the morning, you'll awaken to a full country breakfast which includes a fruit dish and a hot entrée served with juice, coffee and tea. In the evening, enjoy a complimentary snack in our parlour. A well stocked refrigerator with complimentary beverages is also available to all of our guests.

Sit by the pond and enjoy the music of chirping birds, curl up with a good book in the parlour, take a stroll through the beautiful countryside or relax in our cozy hammock under our majestic pines.

The Inn offers five lovely furnished guest rooms,, each featuring country views, private bath, and air-conditioning. Each room is equipped with a personal sound system, feel free to bring your own CD's. There is plenty to read from our collection of novels and current magazines.

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The 1819 Red Brick Inn is centrally located between Seneca Lake and Keuka Lake, near Watkins Glen, Penn Yan and Hammondsport. Take advantage of all the attractions the Finger Lakes have to offer: Wine Tours, Golf Courses, Hiking and Biking Trails, Museums, Outlet Mall Shopping, Antique Shopping, Cross Country Skiing, The Windmill Farm and Craft Market, Races at Watkins Glen International Raceway and much more. After a day of touring enjoy dinner at one of the many lakefront restaurants or board a dinner cruise around Keuka or Seneca Lake. There's something for everyone in the Finger Lakes!

We're happy to provide information about local sights and attractions, as well as answer your questions to make your stay an interesting and memorable one. .

A warm welcome awaits you…

From the North East: Take the NY State Thruway (I-90) to Exit 42, Geneva. Take Route 14 South through Geneva. Watch the signs in the town of Geneva, Route 14 South makes a right and a left. Follow 14 South down the west side of the lake approximately 33 miles to County Road 44 (Dundee-Glenora Road). Glenora Wine Cellars will be to your left. Make a right turn onto County Road 44 and follow to the end. At the stop sign, make a right onto 14A (you will be heading North). Follow 14A through the town of Dundee and through the stop light. Watch signs for 14A, just past the light 14A makes a sharp left turn. As you head out of town and come back up to 55 mph you will see State Route 230, make a left turn onto 230 and we are 3 miles down on the left.

From the North West: Same directions as North East, but coming from the West. See above directions.

From the South East: Take Route 17 (also known as I-86) to Horseheads and exit at Route 14 North to Watkins Glen. Take 14 North through the town of Watkins. Follow signs for 14A North to Penn Yan. Follow 14A North through the town of Dundee and through the stop light. Watch signs for 14A, just past the light 14A makes a sharp left turn. As you head out of town and come back up to 55 mph you will see State Route 230, make a left turn onto 230 and we are 3 miles down on the left.

From the South West: Take Route 17 (also known as I-86) to Bath. Exit and follow Route 54 North out of town for approximately 7.5 miles (look for signs to Hammondsport). Take Route 54 to Hammondsport, just past the Hammondsport area you will begin to follow the east side of Keuka Lake. Take this about 8 miles to Route 230. Turn right onto 230 and follow about 5.5 miles. Look for Crystal Springs Road on the right. You will see the Inn just past Crystal Springs Road. Slow down… you can miss us!

The Red Brick Inn was built in 1819 and it is believed to have been a summer residence for Judge Brown. The building is listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places, as the Spicer-Millard House. According to the researchers, the building is considered one of the finest examples of Federal Style Architecture in Yates County.

This residence also has a close connection to the Lost Resort of Crystal Valley, a series of grand hotels and spas that were famous throughout the East from 1866 to 1900. A mineral spring was discovered which was thought to have healing properties. Benson H. Smith, who owned the home in 1867, became a partner in the Crystal Spring Hotel. People would come to the hotel and adjoining spa to relax and rejuvenate. We believe that the same atmosphere that appealed to patrons in the mid-1800's is carried over to the Red Brick Inn today.

Visit the sites below to get a taste of The Finger Lakes:

Wine Trails:
We are centrally located between Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake.
We are only 5 minutes to Keuka Lake wineries and 10 minutes to Seneca Lake wineries.

Keuka Lake Wineries www.keukawinetrail.com
Seneca Lake Wineries www.senecalakewine.com
Cayuga Lake Wineries www.cayugawinetrail.com

Museums:
Corning Museum of Glass www.cmog.org
Glenn Curtiss Museum www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org

Cruises:
Captain Bill's Seneca Cruises www.senecaharborstation.com
Seneca Day Sails www.senecadaysails.com
Esperanza Rose www.esperanzamansion.com

Shopping:
The Windmill Farm & Craft Market www.thewindmill.com
Waterloo Premium Outlets www.premiumoutlets.com/waterloo

Waterfalls & Gorges:
Watkins Glen State Park www.gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/watkins.shtml

Racing:
Watkins Glen Int'l Raceway www.theglen.com
Black Rock Speedway www.blackrockspeedway.net

November 18-20 November Deck The Halls Weekend: Seneca Lake Wineries. 2011 is our 20th annual Deck the Halls! Go to your assigned starting winery and begin a weekend of fun and festivities while sampling holiday wines and food tastings. The wineries are decorated for the holiday season. Over the two day weekend event, visit the participating wineries and enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation. Receive a recipe book and collect ornaments to decorate your handmade grapevine wreath. Cost $48 per person or $70 for a couple. Wineries are open 1pm-5pm Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.

November 18-20 Keuka Holidays: Keuka Lake Wineries. See above for description of event. Wineries will be open 10am-5pm Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are $35 per person; $55 per couple + 8% sales tax. Advance sale only! December 2-4 December Deck The Halls Weekend: Seneca Lake Wineries. See above for description of event. Tickets are non-refundable and are limited. This event has been known to sell out VERY early so don't delay! Cost $48 per person or $70 for a couple. Wineries are open 1pm-5pm Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.

December 2-4 December Deck The Halls Weekend: Seneca Lake Wineries. See above for description of event. Tickets are non-refundable and are limited. This event has been known to sell out VERY early so don't delay! Cost $48 per person or $70 for a couple. Wineries are open 1pm-5pm Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Call us at The 1819 Red Brick Inn B&B and make your reservations today! Our phone number is (607) 243-8844 or you can visit us on the web at www.1819Inn.com

HELPFUL LINKS:

For tickets to Keuka Lake Wine Trail Events: Call 1-800-440-4898 or visit their website at www.keukawinetrail.com

For tickets to Seneca Lake Wine Trail Events: Call 1-877-536-2717 or visit their website at www.senecalakewine.com

For tickets to Watkins Glen International Raceway: Call Ticket Office 1-866-461-7223 or visit their website at www.theglen.com

Yates County Chamber of Commerce: Call 1-800-868-9283 or 1-315-536-3111 or visit their website at www.yatesny.com

Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce: Call 1-800-607-4552 or 1-607-535-4300 or visit their website at www.schuylerny.com