Bee and Thistle Inn

Connecticut - Southeast, Old Lyme

 

 

 

The Bee and Thistle sits nestled on five acres bordering the Lieutenant River, in the township of Old Lyme, Connecticut. The Inn is available as a large private guest house or by the individual room on a bed & breakfast basis, daily, weekly, or monthly. All of our eleven guest rooms are adorned with elegant accents, each individual in design. Therein you will find fine linens, down pillows and a private bath. While you relax as our guest, there are many pleasant diversions just minutes away. You can choose from local museums, galleries and concerts. Or, as an alternative, you can enjoy shopping at one of the many antique and specialty stores in town.

 

As our guest, add one of the spa services below to your stay, to feel rejuvenated and refreshed. All spa services are performed on-site, in our new spa rooms, by Shoreline Medical Spa. We also offer a fitness center for our guests to use at their convenience. For more athletic adventures, please inquire about local hiking, biking, kayaking, golf, and sailing.

 

Group Meetings/Retreats: The Bee and Thistle Inn is the ideal location for productive meetings and corporate retreats. Easily accessible from major cities and airports, we provide a peaceful location, and take care of all of the details, so your focus can be on business. Whether you are looking to have a relaxing 3-day retreat, or a fun team building event, the Inn can provide the perfect location. For weddings, the Inn will be exclusively yours, allowing you to create a truly individual wedding which reflects your personal style. With exquisitely prepared fare and unsurpassed hospitality, you and your guests will enjoy the luxury of an unhurried, elegant event reminiscent of time gone by.

 

Dining in the Elegance and Charm of the Romantic Restaurant

The Bee and Thistle Inn and Spa, which remains an extremely popular venue for upscale dining and is consistently voted one of Connecticut magazine’s “Most Romantic,” has now opened a martini bar in one of its delightful side porches to meet the needs of guests looking for a casual dining environment. The Bee and Thistle restaurant is open every Friday and Saturday for guests who seek a fine dining experience in an elegant, candlelit setting.  From the single rose on the table to the impeccable standard of service, no detail is left unattended while the extensive Prix Fixe menu tempts the palate with fresh, new American cuisine using the best of local, organic products from New England farms.

 

Spa Facilities: www.beeandthistleinn.com/spa.htm

All massage services are performed on-site, in our new massage room by Better Health Massage & Bodywork.

 

Weddings: www.beeandthistleinn.com/weddings.htm

 

Meetings: www.beeandthistleinn.com/corporate.htm

 

Specials Page: www.beeandthistleinn.com/packages.htm

Reservations Link: www.beeandthistleinn.com/rooms.htm

 

Accolades:

Winner of the Reader’s Choice Award - Most Romantic – Connecticut Magazine 2008

Winner of the Reader’s Choice Award - Best American Restaurant – Connecticut Magazine 2008

“Excellent” New American Cuisine, – Zagat 2007/2008 

“Set on some of the loveliest grounds in Connecticut with upscale cuisine.” – The New York Times 

Best of Old Lyme, 2008, Bed and Breakfasts – US Local Business Association

Best Floral Design, – Flavors of Connecticut, Connecticut Liver Foundation, April 1, 2008

 

Lodging Type: Country Inn

Accolades: Winner of the Reader’s Choice Award - Most Romantic - Connecticut Magazine 2008

Location: 2 hours from Boston 2 hours from New York

Guest Rooms: 9; Suites:  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Wine Reception, Box Lunches

Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Fitness Center, Spa, Golf, Internet Access, Fireplaces

Web: www.beeandthistleinn.com

Email: innkeeper@beeandthistleinn.com

Phone: 860 434 1667, Toll Free: 800 622 4946

Address: 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371