Thimble Island Bed and Breakfast is located in a small village named Stoney Creek within Connecticut. Specifically, the property rests on the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean, offering views of the bay and the Thimble Islands. The breakfast at the inn has been praised in a number of guest reviews as one of the most distinctive features of the property. Thimble Islands Bed and Breakfast is owned and operated by Julie and Tony Broom, who purchased the building in 2011. There are many tours and water-based activities nearby, including the use of sailboats, paragliders, and kayaks.
One of the unique features of Thimble Islands Bed and Breakfast is the fact that it lies on a half-acre of land just off the shore where Stoney Creek looks out on the Thimble Islands. The property has nearly an eighteen-mile "front yard" looking out on the ocean. There are many sailboats and paragliders in the early morning, and kayaking competitions take place in the summer months. Many of the rooms within the building have windows that overlook the bay.
The large home is colonial style with a wrap-around porch, large patio, outdoor fireplace, and large windows. There is a large formal living room, dining area, family room, kitchen, a long hall, and a casual family room. The two-bedroom guest suite has a sitting room, a large marble bathroom, and two bedrooms. Each of the rooms are decorated in warm cream and white colors, in addition to tans and blues. The luxury linens and seaside-inspired décor accentuate the cottage-like vibe of the property. Aside from the views of the Thimble Islands and Long Island Sound, there are many amenities that come with booking the property. Thimble Islands Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms with private baths. Each suite comes with a relatively spacious living room and fireplace, a dining area, Wi-Fi, a screened porch, and a large garden terrace.
The Heron Suite and Bath is the first of the two rooms. This room has a private entrance, a queen bed outfitted with various bed linens, bright décor, and windows that stretch from the floor all the way up to the ceiling. The sitting room overlooks the courtyard, and a sofa bed can be arranged to accommodate extra guests. A wet bar with a microwave and mini-fridge are also included in this suite.
The Egret Room and Bath is the second of the two suites. This bedroom has a king-size bed with antique furnishings and a large marble bathroom. Guests are welcome to enjoy complimentary soft drinks throughout the day, along with wine and cheese in the late afternoon. Their home-cooked breakfast, however, is the highlight of most guests' stay.
Thimble Islands Bed and Breakfast has an extensive menu of breakfast items, all made from fresh local ingredients. They serve specialty omelets and eggs, crème brûlée, French toast, all types of pancakes, oatmeal, and cold cereal. With a notice, meals can be made to accommodate food allergies, gluten-free, and vegetarian requests. The property is open year-round, but the most popular months for visitors range between June and October.
Owners Julie and Tony Broom created Thimble Island Bed and Breakfast in an effort to bring guests a relaxing vacation getaway. The bed and breakfast is especially oriented around hospitality. Julie and Tony want visitors to feel like they are at home, and to do that, they are frequently making efforts to be available and accommodating. General themes that guests have mentioned as they stayed at the property include their opinions on the quality of the food, the cleanliness of the bed and breakfast, and the views of the ocean. In particular, one guest left this review, "Their home was beautiful, clean, and spacious. They provide you with breakfast options upon arriving for the following morning. Breakfast was delicious and accompanied by an assortment of beverages, fresh fruit, and beautiful views."
The property has an over ninety-seven percent "excellence rate" on TripAdvisor™. One of the goals of the owners is that when guests leave their property, they can say that they have had a genuine New England experience. The small village of Stoney Creek was established in the mid-1800s and has some noted historical value.
With over eighteen miles of beachfront land, this small area is very water-oriented, with fishing docks, marinas, and shoreside restaurants. Stoney Creek is nestled in the southernmost corner of Branford, Connecticut. Branford is also a small town with a few shopping malls and urban areas. Guests can drive just twelve miles to New Haven, Connecticut, where Yale University is located. Here guests can experience a wide variety of cultures and visit many famous attractions and restaurants.
The property was built in 1875, starting as a granite quarry and a boathouse. It was converted into a summer residence for wealthy locals in 1950. When Julie and Tony Broom purchased the property in 2011, they converted it into a year-round bed and breakfast. They updated the interior and made it comfortable to accommodate guests, keeping the house's original layout and structure. They loved the area and had visited it often when they decided to purchase the property. Here they made it their mission to create an enjoyable escape for guests. They love the business and providing quality hospitality.
28 West Point Road
Branford, Connecticut 6405
United States
Bed and Breakfast
Julie Brooms
