Old Lyme hosted one of the country’s first art colonies and today the town continues to support the arts and preserve its quintessential charm. The Bee & Thistle Inn features artwork from local galleries and individual pieces from area artists. 

If you are looking for a place to kick back and relax, The Bee & Thistle Inn and Spa is a solution to that vacation plan. Set on five acres of beautifully landscaped property in Old Lyme, Connecticut, the inn borders the Lieutenant River and has nine guest rooms, each individually decorated with antiques and down comforters and all with private baths.  

Nehemiah Brainerd House B&B:

After a succession of owners, the property was purchased in 1932 by Katharine Ingham Brush.  Ms. Brush moved the house back from the road toward the river and then expanded it by adding two wings.  A best selling author and New York society gal in the 1920’s through 1940’s, Ms. Brush wrote several  novels and was dubbed the “wicked lady novelist” as her subject matter was scandalous for the day. Many of her books were turned into Hollywood screenplays starring the likes of Spencer Tracey and Jean Harlow.  The Innkeepers have been collecting her books which are on display at the Inn.