Stone Arches Bed and Breakfast, LLC - Mansfield Center, Connecticut

Raymond F.

This was our first time staying in a real bed and breakfast and wasn’t sure what to expect, but Paul and Bette were wonderful hosts. They had two beautiful indoor cats that were very friendly and affectionate. We stayed in the 1694 room and it was wonderful. I felt like it had everything you would need, a large shower, fireplace, couch, vanity/writing desk, dresser, tall mirror, tv, and a king sized bed. The breakfast Paul made each morning was delicious. They have chickens on the property so the eggs were fresh and amazing. You must try the scones. Overall, my wife and I were very please with everything and loved our visit. The next time we are in the area, I would definitely stay again.

Sandip S.

The website of a conference at University of Connecticut that I attended in May, 2024, mentioned this as a place to stay among others. I stayed in the Zzz room here for a night. The hosts, Paul and Bette, are wonderful. Their two cats are very cute as well. The room and bathroom were very clean and the bed was very comfortable. I had a great night's sleep. The outside is very beautiful--the porch has a fantastic view of trees and flowers (in the spring). The breakfast, prepared by Paul, was plentiful and fantastic. Paul served rye bread and scone baked by him. The house is more than 300 years old and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The stay was very reasonably priced. Overall, I had a fantastic stay and would gladly stay there if I go back that way.

Jeanine M.

We needed to go to Connecticut and it was so hard to find a place. Lo and behold we found this beauty. Couldn't imagine we would be able to stay there but everything worked out the way it was supposed to and there we were. From the time we drove up the driveway to the time we got to our room everything was so picturesque. Even the signage on the parking spaces is so personable. Our host and Hostess Paul and Bette were absolutely wonderful, not to mention they're adorable Two Kitties who welcomed us right from the get-go. We stayed in the king room and it was very lovely and comfortable a lot of Breeze through all the windows the fireplace mantle looked beautiful everything was lovely. Paul's breakfast was a delight. One of our favorite things while we were there was to sit out on the porch reading we even saw a bunny hop by. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay we won't hesitate to come back in the future.
Jeanine & Lisa

Katy M.

What a great weekend! We stayed two nights in the Periwinkle Room with our toddler and 6 month old. It was cozy but worked well. Bette and Paul were gracious hosts, and were so welcoming to our family. It is clear they enjoy what they do. The room was lovely, the food was delicious, and our toddler loved exploring the common areas and meeting the resident cats. Thank you both for a wonderful stay, and we'd love to visit again!

MBC (.

Highly recommend. Very charming and comfortable. Full of thoughtful touches like fresh water in your room from a local spring. Bette and Paul could not have been more attentive hosts. Would stay there again.

Susan M.

What a wonderful experience staying at The Stone Arches. Our hosts made us feel so at home! They worked around our schedules and served the most wonderful breakfast! They opened their entire home to us. I felt so at home! Good food, good people, interesting conversations, and great night's sleep in a clean, welcoming environment. I highly recommend this B&B!

wingm8

Lovely home that has been extensively restored and updated by the friendly, hospitable innkeepers, with whom we enjoyed engaging conversations. Our small, pretty room had a comfortable queen bed with pretty linens and a beautiful handmade quilt by innkeeper Bette. There's an ensuite bathroom, nicely done with tub and shower combo. We had morning coffee on a private deck off of our room, overlooking the woodland property with periwinkle and other spring flowers blooming below. Then we went down to the dining room where the table was set to welcome us with more coffee, juice and truly the most delicious scones we have ever had! Innkeeper Paul is the baker/chef who delighted us with what I'll call a "fruit tower" that was almost too pretty to eat...but we did... and enjoyed every bite! Then, fresh eggs were offered to be prepared any way that we wished, along with very good bacon, homefries and delicious homemade rye toast and Tuscan white toast. After breakfast we took a walk around the property and visited the chicken "compound" to see who produced those FRESH eggs,||Good to know; there are two gorgeous house cats that are allowed only in the common areas, not the bedrooms, so if you are allergic, be aware. Also, if mobility is an issue, be aware that all three bedrooms are on the second floor and floors are uneven in places.||All in all, a lovely stay, and an added surprise was the coffee mugs that Bette gifted us with as we said our goodbyes.

ABRAHAM

I had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful and inviting B&B for a few days.
Upon arrival Bette and Paul were incredibly friendly and courteous.
( Not the familiar phony welcome, but a rather rare and genuine greeting)

I was given a full tour of the beautiful house and property. I love the fireplace and high beam, So much history!!

The grounds are so beautiful and peaceful, I enjoyed walking around enjoying the beautiful peacefulness.
Clearly although well traveled I'm a city man and appreciate history and beauty.

The Periwinkle room is wonderful with the balcony which I enjoyed early morning and late evening's sitting and star gazing.

Breakfast was absolutely amazing from delicious poached pear, scones ,breads and omelet. Both Paul and Bette are wonderfully engaging in conversation.

I look forward to revisiting Stone archers this year sometime. Perhaps, for a longer visit when I want a place to visit close enough to home yet far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet!

They even were kind enough to give me a to-go- bag because I had to leave early morning on my departure day to meet a deadline.

I'll be back and highly recommend!!