Lovely, cozy Cottage on a non working farm in a rural town. Quiet and private.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Lyme, CT

Gillette Castle State Park5 min drive
Goodspeed Opera House13 min drive
Essex Steam Train20 min drive
Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Selden Cottage is a charming, cozy, comfortable place with views of fields, stone walls and barns. It has a private driveway off a quiet road. There is excellent biking, hiking and walking from the front door. Occasionally a family of eagles can be seen training their young on the ice 100 yards from the front door. Osprey fish all summer long a short walk away. The Goodspeed Opera House, Chester Hadlyme Ferry, Fox Hopyard Golf Course, Gillette Castle and the Hadlyme Country Store are all within a few minutes by car. No one lives in this cottage. It is only available for short term rental.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

A few steps away in the backyard you will find a waterfall (& two chairs now).

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Old Lyme

Located in Old Lyme, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail and Nathan Hale Schoolhouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chester Creek Marina and Essex Island Marina. Essex Steam Train and Sweet Martha's are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Lyme, CT

What's nearby

Gillette Castle State Park - 5 min drive
Goodspeed Opera House - 13 min drive
Chester Creek Marina - 15 min drive
Essex Steam Train - 20 min drive
Ivoryton Playhouse - 22 min drive

Getting around

Old Saybrook Station - 23 min drive
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 20 min drive
Dunkin' - 14 min drive
Two Wrasslin' Cats Coffee House & Cafe - 10 min drive
Yankee Hard Ciders - 10 min drive
High Nine Brewing - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely, cozy Cottage on a non working farm in a rural town. Quiet and private. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not 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

Zoltan K.

14 July 2023

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

Charming cottage

Had a great time. The cottage was clean and very quite. Great communication with Clinton. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

8 July 2023

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

Convenient Seclusion - A Delight for Birders

This is a delightful property that is immaculately maintained. It sits near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac at the end of a country road, very close to the Connecticut River. Coffee on the front porch is a special treat. My Merlin Bird App from Cornell (free on Apple) recorded the sounds of 12 different species of birds in just a few minutes during our first morning. While highly private, the property is convenient to a wide range of activities in the area. The owners are special people and very attentive. We highly recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emeline C.

13 Oct 2022

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

Truly idyllic!

The day before my friend and I were set to travel to CT, we found out my family had COVID and we were in a scramble to find a place to stay on short notice. Clinton was quick to respond and saved our trip! The house and location are absolutely charming. It's a quick drive to many great restaurants and scenic towns. We had many a relaxing evening on the porch just enjoying the peaceful countryside. You will not regret staying here!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022