Historic Inn on a 100 Acre Organic Farm with Lake, Private Pool & Gourmet Food

7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 14650 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

East Lyme, CT

Flanders Plaza Shopping Center4 min drive
Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art10 min drive
Hole-in-the-Wall Beach13 min drive
Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Cat Mint

1 Double Bed

Chicory

1 Double Bed

Lamb's Quarters

1 King Bed

May Apple

1 King Bed

Queen Anne's Lace

1 King Bed

Trillium

1 Double Murphy Bed

Wood Fern

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Accessible

Toilet

Chicory

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

May Apple

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Pool house

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Queen Anne's Lace

Toilet · Shower only

Trillium

Toilet · Shower only

Wood Fern

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Inn at White Gate Farm is located in southeastern Connecticut on 100 acres of growing fields, woods and ponds, with extensive lake frontage. In these pandemic times, we offer the 7- bedroom farmhouse and/or cabin on the lake as a glorious safe retreat. We request a 3-night minimum.

White Gate Farm offers a wide array of tasty, nutritious produce, eggs, chickens, prepared foods and pastries. We would be glad to assemble special orders for you to enjoy as is or cook in your kitchen. Or the farm chef would be glad to make you dinner.

You are invited to explore the grounds, hike the trails in the woods, and visit the farm animals. One of the farmers will be happy to give you a tour, explaining our organic growing methods or highlighting whatever you are interested in. Summer visitors can enjoy the swimming pool with its own pool house and the glorious lake + dock.

The core of the house was built in 1765 and features the original fireplace. Each room has a private bath. There are 2 working gas fireplaces.

Property manager

Pauline Lord

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Private dinners, cooking classes

Pets

Pets allowed

Additional $50 cleaning deposit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

East Lyme

Located in East Lyme, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. New London Ferry Dock and Ocean Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Traveling with kids? Consider Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and The Book Barn. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

Flanders Plaza Shopping Center - 4 min drive
Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art - 10 min drive
Rocky Neck State Park - 12 min drive
Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 13 min drive
Connecticut College - 13 min drive

Getting around

New London Union Station - 15 min drive
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

Crystal Mall Food Court - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Panera Bread - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Dunkin' - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Inn on a 100 Acre Organic Farm with Lake, Private Pool & Gourmet Food have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Historic Inn on a 100 Acre Organic Farm with Lake, Private Pool & Gourmet Food pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

MIKE L.

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mike

Unbelievable property. Staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. Can't say enough goid things. Great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie t.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Our family had an amazing stay on your property! It was beautiful, clean and spacious, not to mention being surrounded by 100 acres of beautiful farmland. Thank you and we’ll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

9 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

White Gate Writer's Retreat

A beautiful, restful spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

9 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we were hoping for

Three sisters and their families (youngest of the group was 22) from MA, ME, and NY. 11 people total. We’ve had a rough year, losing our dad this past winter. Wanted some time to regroup and enjoy another’s company. My family vacations often and we all agreed that it was the cleanest place we've ever stayed. Absolutely beautiful home, gorgeous kitchen, comfortable rooms and private bathrooms. Huge table by the window, used constantly for meals, impromptu card games, drawing, or whole group evening board games. The farm was a beautiful place to walk, the porch was a perfect place to sit and read. Idyllic all around. We were lucky enough to have Chef Tami prepare us dinner one evening and it was the best decision ever. Relaxing, casual, delicious, and we didn't have to do a thing- all for a price comparable to a nice dinner out. We rebooked for next year before we even left. Not one bad thing to say. Thanks to everyone at the farm, our family needed this so badly!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Visit to the Farm

Fantastic stay! Family of 13 had a wonderful time. Beautiful house. Excellent hosts. We will be back. Thank you Pauline and Kevin.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pauline Lord

White Gate Farm was purchased by the owner's mother Ruth Lord in 1974. The daughter of HF duPont of Winterthur, Ruth was drawn to the beautiful land. Her house -- now the inn -- has antiques from her father as well as artwork by her friends Andrew Wyeth and James Stevenson. In 2000, Ruth's daughter Pauline moved with her husband David Harlow from California to begin farming the land. With their crew they grow 55 different crops, all organic. They also raise turkeys, chickens for eggs and meat, and lambs. Chefs make prepared foods and pastries for the farm's online store, open year round, and they are happy to discuss preparing private dinners for Inn guests.

Why they chose this property

The comfortable inn has beautiful views in every direction and features several gathering spaces, a full kitchen and spacious bedrooms. Outside gathering spots include the front porch, the pool with patio and pool house, and a stone terrace on the back side of the Inn -- perfect for grilling and outdoor dining. The surrounding farm is immaculate and offers hiking, swimming, lake activities and visiting animals. We have passes to Niantic beaches for your use. Ask about Critter Tours, Geology & Bird Walks in the Woods, Astronomy Night and/or Kids' Camp!

What makes this property unique

While offering all the creature comforts of home, White Gate is paradise for people who love to learn about farming and nature -- from pond protozoa to planets and everything in between.