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Blackberry River Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Norfolk with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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The Blackberry River Inn, nestled in Connecticut's rolling hills, offers a charming escape with cooked-to-order breakfasts and a cozy lobby fireplace. Rooms have WiFi, and outdoor furniture provides comfy lounging. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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M1 Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

M1 Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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M3 Romantic Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

M3 Romantic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Living room
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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M2 Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

M2 Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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M4 Romantic Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

M4 Romantic Suite

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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C7 Carriage House Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C7 Carriage House Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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C1 Carriage House Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C1 Carriage House Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Cottage | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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C14 Queen Family Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C14 Queen Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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C2 Carriage House | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C2 Carriage House

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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C5 Carriage House | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C5 Carriage House

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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C6 Carriage House | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C6 Carriage House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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C4 Carriage House | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C4 Carriage House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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C8 Carriage House | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C8 Carriage House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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C9 Carriage House | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C9 Carriage House

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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C10 Carriage House | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C10 Carriage House

Highlights

LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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C12 Carriage House | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C12 Carriage House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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C3 Carriage House | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

C3 Carriage House

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
538 Greenwoods Rd W, Norfolk, CT, 06058

What's nearby

  • Infinity Music Hall and Bistro - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Campbell Falls State Park - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Lime Rock Park - 26 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Ski Butternut - 36 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Mohawk Mountain Ski Area - 39 min drive - 25.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪ILSE Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roma Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caddie Shack - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Blackberry River Inn

Property highlights
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a fireplace in the lobby, and an outdoor entertainment area at Blackberry River Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grills, wedding services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Blackberry River Inn have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

Frequently asked questions

Does Blackberry River Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Blackberry River Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blackberry River Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blackberry River Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blackberry River Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Blackberry River Inn located?

Situated in Norfolk, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Haystack Mountain State Park, Infinity Music Hall and Bistro, and Norfolk Historical Museum. Yale Summer School of Music and Art is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Blackberry River Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast.excellent waiter.love the atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful facility, lovely breakfast and way way more than you would expect in every catagory.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Amenities
Very nice place. great value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The highlight of our 10 day trip through the northeast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming place. No tv. Small room. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities
We had a vey clean room with a comfortable bed The breakfast was awesome as was the entire staff. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything especially Lucas and Joe💟☮️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vintage antique home. Close to road, but was quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is lovely and the staff were great . The breakfast was delicious and the room was clean, quiet and comfortable. We were greeted and welcomed by Lucas who was most helpful. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 7th stay. Elegant, quiet, impeccably managed by Lucas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place was a mixed bag. The main house was nicely decorated, with coffee, tea, cookies and cake available at all times. Breakfast was outstanding, and Joe was so gracious and amazing. Our room, however, was less than satisfactory. The room was cold, with no apparent means for heat. There was also a sewage smell, especially in the bathroom. Overall, it was ok, but we would probably not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff and fellow travelers were friendly. Breakfast setting lovely. Ladies very welcoming and friendly. Loved the inn. I would most definitely stay again. Pool was open but didnt have time to use it..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!! Felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night on our way to Maine form Maryland. Our 1st floor room in the carriage house was cozy. Our favorite part of our stay was having breakfast in the morning room. The host served and prepared a wonderful breakfast -the fruit salad was the best ever. An improvement would be to have grab bars installed in the tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute inn with amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful bed and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is on a lovely piece of property with trees, grass, flowers. The bathroom was beautiful, the bed was comfortable and there was a common area "living room" that had a fridge for guests to place things and a microwave. The pool is fabulous (though it could use some more chaise lounges, there were only 2). The breakfast was truly delicious, made to order every morning. Home made chocolate chip cookies are out for the taking and there are dvds to borrow if you want to watch t.v. There is no cable or roku, so if that is important to you, you may want to bring a laptop as there is internet and you can stream your own. Campbell Falls is very very close and stunning. There is also a good winery down the street which had some lovely wines. Overall, this was a perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely tranquil place excellent breakfast Nicely appointed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, great property.. safe and delicious breakfast and staff at breakfast was amazing.. they were kind, patient and yummy food .. would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service
wonderful staff, delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before and each time had a wonderful experience. The staff was also extremely helpful and the accommodations were impeccable. The breakfasts were delicious. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning in common areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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