The New England Good Life Located in the idyllic town of Washington in Connecticut, Mayflower Inn & Spa is an exquisite country retreat, nestled in 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland. Just two hours’ drive from New York City, it is renowned as one of northeast America’s most distinguished luxury hideaways. Memories are made easier when you stay at our boutique hotel in Litchfield County, a portal to a simpler time, where the definitive measure of the good life is in soul-stirring moments rooted in the idyllic countryside.

ACCOMMODATION

A fresh and modern take on sophisticated New England style, set against the backdrop of a lavish English country house and three standalone cottages. Four-poster beds, oriental rugs, and stunning views of nature embody the essence of the intimate country retreat.

Guestrooms  – Modern sophistication and New England charm come together in luxurious rooms that range from 368 to 710 square feet. Accessible rooms are available.

Suites  – At 550 to 1,200 square feet, our most exclusive accommodations combine the charm of a luxurious country retreat with unrivaled space, and come with extra benefits including private balconies in select suites.

DINING

Acclaimed chef April Bloomfield joins the Mayflower Inn & Spa as our new chef-in-residence. A native of Birmingham, England, Bloomfield returns to the countryside, curating a culinary program for our idyllic country retreat. Celebrating elegant rusticity, Bloomfield’s menus feature the finest ingredients from our local Connecticut farms prepared with English sensibilities. In a career spanning over 25 years, Bloomfield has worked alongside the world’s most revolutionary chefs and achieved culinary acclaim for her work, including a James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York City in 2014, as well as an Emmy nomination for her work on The Mind of a Chef. Bloomfield joins us as one of the first in our new “Friends of Mayflower” series, featuring renowned chefs, artists, and creatives who will visit the property for events and residencies throughout the coming year.

The Garden Room  – Join us in our new elegant dining space, The Garden Room, designed by interior designer Celerie Kemble. Overlooking the Shakespeare Garden, The Garden Room celebrates elegant rusticity with indoor and outdoor dining spaces inspired by the natural beauty of our property. Our new fine dining experience is helmed by the Mayflower Inn & Spa’s new chef-in-residence, April Bloomfield, who has curated a four-course Garden Supper that highlights seasonal dishes such as Hamachi Crudo with Charred and Pickled Fall Vegetables, Cauliflower Tikka Masala with Curry Leaf Butter, Stuffed & Steamed Flounder with Swiss Chard and Caviar, and more.

The Tap Room – Enjoy our newly renovated casual dining destination, The Tap Room, featuring pub-style fare and quintessential bar snacks that pay homage to Northeast cuisine. The reimagined menu by chef-in-residence, April Bloomfield, features items such as Deviled Eggs with chives and chili mayonnaise, Soft Country Pate with seasonal chutney and toast, New England Clam Chowder, and Bloomfield’s take on our famous Tap Room Burger.

Private Dining – When you crave a night unlike any other, our dining team can set up an intimate private dining experience either in your luxury guest room or suite, library, or wicker porch. It will unfold in an atmosphere of understated romance—created for you two and for one unforgettable moment in time.

SPA

Our body of knowledge, your body, and mind. Expansive gardens, elevated farm-fresh cuisine, an already renowned spa—and now, a state-of-the-art wellness destination unlike any other. THE WELL at Mayflower Inn brings an innovative level of holistic health to one of New England’s most exquisite country retreats. Through restorative spa treatments using East-meets-West healing practices, expert-led health coaching sessions, daily workshops, and seasonal retreats, your best self awaits.