Deacon Timothy Pratt
Bed and Breakfast

e invite you to step back in time and enjoy the splendor of yesteryear in this magnificent center chimney colonial listed on the National HistoricRegister. The house was built by Deacon Timothy Pratt in 1746 and served as a private school in the 1790's. Timothy Pratt was a carpenter and served as a Deacon in the church across the street, thus it's present day name.

This charming home boasts many fine original details. The guest rooms are romantically furnished in period style featuring four poster and canopy beds, working fireplaces, jacuzzi whirlpool tubs, private baths, cable TV, stereo/CD players, comfortable reading chairs, phone modem lines, and A/C. A formal candlelit breakfast is served in the elegant fireplaced dining room on fine china. In winter, lounge by the fire in the parlor, visit with friends, and enjoy complimentary sherry, tea, and snacks. Guest refrigerator with complimentary soft drinks. In summer, relax on our picturesque grounds with pretty gardens, inviting sitting areas, a two-person rope hammock and a swing from a handsome two century old maple tree.

We are conveniently located in a New England style village in the heart of the historic district on a pretty, gas-lit main street, within walking distance of quaint Main Street shops, restaurants, cafés, coffee houses with entertainment, theaters, churches, three spas, an ice skating pond, the water and town green activities. Wonderful area for walking, biking, and scenic drives. Next door to old-fashioned ice cream parlor, coffee house and art gallery. Across the street from old museum and pillared white church. One mile to Long Island Sound beaches, CT River and Long Island Sound Cruises, two lighthouses, waterfront dining, waterfront golf and miniature golf. Beach passes, maps, and advice provided! Bordered on two sides by the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook embodies the spirit of a charming, small New England town with a rich seafaring tradition. We are just a short drive to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casino's, Clinton & Westbrook Factory Outlet Malls, Mystic Seaport and Aquarium, Essex Steam Train and RiverBoat, Gillette Castle State Park, along with numerous museums, antique shops, state parks, art galleries, playhouses, golf, tennis, spas, wineries and charming New England villages to explore!

Your hosts are happy to share a wealth of knowledge on the area with you. Let us welcome you!

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

• Each elegant guest room has a working fireplace and/or a jacuzzi tub (except for Miss james Room), cable TV, phone/modem line, private bath, stereo/CD player, air conditioning, alarm clock.
• Picturesque yard with pretty gardens, hammock and swing from handsome two century old maple tree, inviting sitting areas.
• Walk to shops, restaurants, theaters, churches, town green, spas, cafes, coffee houses w/entertainment, scenic North Cove historic district, and Saybrook Point Park at the mouth of the Connecticut River.
• Across the street from General William Hart House Museum, and pillared white church.
• Next door to James Gallery & Soda Fountain/ice cream parlor.
• 1 mile to beaches (passes provided), CT River Cruises, lighthouses, waterfront dining, golf.
• Formal breakfast served on fine china by candlelight, full three-course breakfast weekends, expanded continental breakfast weekdays.
• Tea, snacks, soft drinks, sherry always available.
• Massage Therapy on premises.
• Tennis courts, golf and miniature golf nearby.
• Excellent area for scenic walks, drives, bicycling. Located in heart of historic and shopping districts.
• Bicycles for rent 1/2 mile away
• VCR available upon request
• B&B is part of historic walking tour and scenic costal bike loop.
• Featured in Fodor's Travel Guide and America's Favorite Inns Book. Voted "Best B&B Location" by Arrington's Publishing.