Review for the hotel accommodations…read more When you visit Sturbridge, you know antiquity will be part of the theme. Olde buildings, historical relics, period clothing- all the stuff of retro-tourism. And when you stay at a place called the Public House, you know the theme will be continued ling after the time at the Sturbridge Villiage is spent. It's an after-hours continuation of your historical proclivities, and for many, a welcome extension. The main house smells like fireplace, has wonderful construction materials, lead windows, exposed beams- you are staying in an important place that echoes with hundreds of years of conversations and ales. However, book through hotels.com, and your 1750 time warp lands you oddly in 1980. No main inn to be found; rather, you pioneer your wagon to the remotest of the motel complex where nary 2 other weary travelers have been sequestered, and in this desolation you unlock your door to Nancy Reagan, the Bee Gees, and ET. 1980 greets you with mismatched antique-ish furnature, tiled bathtubs, and plug-in electronic clock radios. Curtains look like wallpaper from Williamsburg- replete with pioneer hunting scenes- and carpeting is an odd green color. See, subjecting yourself to a historical setting has backfired, and though antiquey, it isn't anything other than a mishmash of castaway artifacts, seeking a home in the farthest of corners of the Public House complex. And this is your dilemma...you wanted this, and this you have received. Women in their 49's in 1980 would have swooned into the arms of their lovers, to be surrounded by such immersion early Americana! To be concise, the furthest block of rooms is a woefully outdated historical remnant that refuses to modernize. To the credit or historical preservationalists, it is clean, perfectly functional, and has good water pressure and comfortable mattresses and pillows. The AC may be a little noisey- possibly in an attempt to drown out semi-trucks on the nearby highway, rolling over the rumble strips along the white line- but it blows cold, and the room doesn't have odors. It is like the frilled tuxedo with bellbottom paints in your grandfathers closet; still functional and clean, but slightly outdated. And this is the conundrum when staying in a historical hotel: you asked for it. We did have a good night at the Public House, and the delicious breakfast of baked goods in the Bakery the next morning was appreciated. Coffee cake and coffee were a good combination before taking ye olde family back on the road!

We came to try hasty pudding, which is no longer on the menu. We started with pierogies and the…read morecrab Mac. Could not find a crab, but the mac and cheese was good (best item of the night). The pierogies were dry and difficult to cut through; we tried but did not finish. The shrimp risotto was very bland. The pot roast seemed like shaped meat and was very dry, as well as bland. This is not a good example of fine dining; it felt very saltless and flavorless. There is a reason why there aren't many good reviews for this restaurant. I would not recommend.

This place is fantastic. It has to be one of the best wineries in CT. It is a gorgeous location,…read moreand the inside is so cozy is the weather isn't cooperating. I especially like the After Dark red blend. The owners/workers of this place are always extremely friendly and looking to help you with anything you need! Also there's a winery dog named Champ who is pretty fantastic.

Finally decided to drop in for a coffee and some breakfast at Worthington Vineyard & Winery's…read moreHighland Coffee House and it did not disappoint. Did not get a picture of my banana bread latte because I drank it pretty fast. YES it was that good! This scenery was just so peaceful and absolutely beautiful. It was great chatting with Sophie and Alex during our visit who gave us some of their favorite spots and were so friendly and personable. Can't wait to come back for my next coffee and try a wine slushie next time! See you soon!

4.5 stars Overall I had a great experience working with the…read moreowners of this place and booking a bridal shower for my friend being out of town. I called, they gave me a quote and several days to decide. Once I decided, they send me a contract through email and I mailed back the contract with the check. The place is amazingly beautiful. The room was decorated very nicely. The staff were all very young, probably high school students and greeted us outside in the cold. Once everyone was inside, they service our food. The scones were delicious, tasted home made and the jams and creams were equally tasty. The sandwiches were okay, a little dry but the deserts were just as good as the scones. My only beef about the whole experience was that they used Stash tea bags for the afternoon tea. I mean anyone could buy those tea from the supermarkets. If you go to a place designated for afternoon tea, you would expect at least some loose leaf teas allowing the customers to smell, appreciate, and enjoy all the different tea flavors. If they had loose leaf tea, it would elevate the whole experience ten fold. Also, they had some sort of punch on the side, with no explanation and the punch pitcher did not work so guests couldn't really enjoy it until the very end. The house can host two parties, one on the second floor and the other one on the main floor. The owners live in the same building. There are plenty of parking at the house and also across the street because the owners own that too.

I am so glad I chose this venue for my best friend's Bridal Shower. From the beginning, Corrine was…read moreamazing to work with and was so accommodating in meeting all of the requests I had regarding the date, menu, and decorations. She was always available to speak and no detail was too small for an instant response. The day of the shower went seamlessly! I arrived early to add personal touches, but the entire space was set up for me as soon as I arrived and the staff was so accommodating in helping with anything I needed. As the guests began to arrive, they helped to greet everyone and it was both causal and formal at the same time as the staff passed around breakfast pastries for our brunch and refilled mimosas for everyone to grab upon arrival. When it came time to move into the next room for brunch, one of the two waiters working with us that day made the announcement and helped to guide everyone to their tables. The tables were set up beautifully! We chose to have the "mismatched tea cups" instead of the white ones and every guest commented how adorable and unique they were. The waiters brought a box of assorted tea bags over for each person to choose and everyone loved it! Originally, I planned to use the silk flowers as the centerpieces for the tables, but we upgraded to fresh cut. Even the silk flowers were beautiful and elegant- Corrine has beautiful taste in every piece of decor. Throughout the entire event everyone kept asking how I found out about The Tiffany Juliet House. Everyone was so impressed with the amazing service, the attention to detail ( the light fixtures, the carpet, the window treatments, molding- everything is beautiful inside). I cannot thank Corrine and her team enough for helping to make my friend's bridal shower such a wonderful and memorable event for everyone. They went above and beyond in planning and executing a flawless day and I can go on and on about how spectacular everything was- the food included!

It is expensive for level of hotel service and amenities…read more The carpets in stairways seem to need replacing and cleaning. There are no refrigerators in rooms and no glasses., Just two paper cups. No chairs on decks. No restaurant or bar service on days we are here... bathroom smells mildewy. The view of lake is lovely but with no furniture on the decks, hard to enjoy. Could be a great place but falls very short for the cost

Horrible tired place with unprofessional, rude, and racist staff person…read more If you are a non white person with a service animal, this isn't the place stop let alone stay. Place is clean but rundown and smells. Although it's non smoking, they allow people to smoke tabaco and marijuana in the interior common areas. Smell proliferates everywhere. Julie behind the desk is rude, inappropriate, unprofessional, and racist. Although there were more than 6 dogs staying at the place (one barked non stop and another pooped in the hall), Julie decided it was my trained service dog with no proof. Most likely because I was the only non white person with a service dog. She went as far as telling me that my dog is a comfort dog and not a service animal. She refused to see the documents I offered as back up. She also crossed the line when she approached the event organizer of the event I was there for to ban me from future events. Extremely unprofessional and inappropriate. I wish this annual event would move elsewhere that is not as decade, decrepit, and had professional hospitality people.

If you think $60 is a bargain, you would be wrong. No fairways, extremely small greens, tee boxes…read morein shambles. Do not come.​

I've been playing a lot here recently on the front 9. It's pretty hard to tell the difference from…read morefar where the fairway ends and the rough begins. Hole 6 is a par 5 and it's all up hill slanted to the right going down. It's pretty rough walking that hole let alone playing it. I'm hoping to get to play the back 9 soon. The staff is friendly. Only worth it to go after 3:30pm because it's cheaper by almost $10

Everything was very good-Goat cheese, wedge, statler chicken and swordfish. Music needed to be…read morelouder. Prices were on point. Service was quick and food came out fast and piping hot. Small menu so check it before you go. The grounds are beautiful here. Would love to come back on a snowy January day-such a gorgeous setting and lovely dining room.

This restaurant has both ambience and fabulous food selections. I would recommend recommended…read morehighly.

I have been to a couple of lovely events here in the past few years. Recently, Music in Bloom was…read moreso cool and nice. 36 dollars bought 2hrs and 45 minutes of music plus strolling or otherwise enjoying across 5 locations in the garden. Hearing the music floating in the air as you moved from space to space was so nice. Gorgeous, but still pretty early on the season for flowers. The music and wonderful art made it a really lovely evening. The cafeteria and bar were also serving and had a good selection.

My husband and I went here a few years ago for the Christmas lights and really enjoyed it. We…read morerecently went to look at the glass sculptures and had a lovely time just taking in the grounds. The café was fabulous to sit outside and I highly recommend the grilled cheese (but no bacon, as I'm a vegetarian)! we love it so much we got a membership so that we can bring our dog up here to walk with us

I really love the setup here--the area is picturesque, and the atmosphere is great. They have…read moreanimals on-site, which I didn't get to see this time, but I'll make a point to check out on my next visit. There's also a pizza place that seems affiliated (or maybe they just rent the space). Either way, it was delicious. The staff was your typical group of teenagers who look mildly annoyed, but the food hit the spot. The beer was great, and the brewery staff was friendly and attentive. Overall, a really enjoyable stop.

Perfect day on Fathers Day here. The brewery is large with a HUGE outside area with a ton of…read moredifferent seating options, including under a large tent. There is the main bar inside and one outside as well. No food is served but there is a pizza place right next door and a cute honor system bakery when you walk in. The band was great and the beers/seltzers were all delicious. Bartenders were friendly, parking is plentiful and bathroom clean. Not much more you can ask out of a brewer

My now husband and I had our reception at Exchange Hall on 11/12/16 and we couldn't be happier for…read morechoosing this venue! From the rich history of the building itself (which has been preserved beautifully)to very knowledgeable owners ( Peggy and Glenn) whom made our wedding reception planning a breeze. We would highly recommend this venue for any event! Peggy was very accommodating and extremely helpful during our planning and organized our vendors so we didn't have to. And if that's not enough both her and her husband Glenn even helped us decorate as well as clean up after the wedding was over! Who does that?! We still hear praises from our weddings guests about how gorgeous Exchange Hall is and how much they enjoyed the atmosphere. Look no further, Exchange Hall is not only gorgeous but is run by very talented owners! Bravo!

From the owner: This grand historic building features a beautiful 2,200 sq ft open dance hall, with seven foot tall…read morewindows and a fourteen foot high ceiling. The Ballroom has been used for parties, classes, lectures, and public dances since 1860. When planning a wedding, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, anniversary, birthday party, dance, fundraiser, or other special occasion the Ballroom and the Victorian Room are available to rent for an afternoon or evening. The Victorian Room accommodates up to 40 people and the Ballroom up to130 people. All function rooms are accessible by elevator.