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James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Connecticut River

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Miss Anna James Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
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James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast welcomes guests in a charming Connecticut River town. The property offers a serene garden retreat, free in-room WiFi for staying connected, and convenient extended parking. Outdoor furniture provides perfect spots to relax after exploring the area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Katharine Hepburn Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Katharine Hepburn Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Miss Anna James Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Miss Anna James Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Anne Petry Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Anne Petry Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast is in Old Saybrook Center, a neighborhood in Old Saybrook. Shoppers can check out Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Connecticut River and Harvey's Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Essex Steam Train.
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Map
323 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT, 06475

What's nearby

  • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Saybrook Country Barn - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Harvey's Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Essex Steam Train - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park - 16 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 2 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe and Juice Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ashlawn Farm Coffee - ‬2 min drive

About this property

James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast

Upscale bed & breakfast near Connecticut River
Located close to Harvey's Beach, James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast provides free breakfast (local cuisine) and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

James Pharmacy bnb
James Pharmacy & Old Saybrook
James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast Old Saybrook
James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Old Saybrook

Frequently asked questions

Is James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast located?

Located in Old Saybrook Center, this bed & breakfast is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Connecticut River and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Harvey's Beach. Essex Steam Train and Rocky Neck State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Old Saybrook Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here for a quick weekend getaway and loved our experience! The location was perfect - located near restaurants, shops, and the beach - and the room was clean and charming. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

May 2025 Trip

Beautiful property in a great location, convenient to everything.Our room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and historic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying in the historic pharmacy. We stayed in the Ann Petry room and it is well appointed, clean and charming. The property sits on the town's main street and is very walkable to shopping and dining. We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great in town location, convenient for walking to everything. Lots of dining options, yoga, pickleball, the Kate, shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was pleasant and clean, although small. Bathroom fixtures all new and very clean and functional. Firm bed, which I appreciated. The stairs are steep though there is a firm railing. I didn't realize that we would get a breakfast voucher as opposed to a true B&B experience. The restaurant provided was friendly and the food all looked great but unfortunately didn't have much flavor. The Paperback Cafe nearby had tastier choices. Make sure that you get their email about how to get in because there is no one on site and when we arrived after dark, the front of the building wasn't lit because the entry is in the back. On our first morning, we got a text about our credit card payment not going through. The owner and manager were both responsive but given that they weren't on site, a friendlier tone (i.e., assuming that there might've been a mistake in their information, which there was!) would've been appreciated. It's a lovely place in an excellent location but perhaps slightly expensive given that they are not providing a full B&B experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ShVonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Will hope to stay again- just what I needed. Minor: refill of coffee cups and clearing of drains for easier water flow prior to occupancy. However, loved the Hepburn theme and the stillness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice space. Lovely shower area, comfortable bed. Our only issue was no ac that we could locate and the windows didn’t open so it was a little warm in the room at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness
We loved the convenient location and beautiful historic building, but we were very disappointed in the level of cleanliness (a layer of dust on shelves and fireplace, cobwebs under furniture). There were some other issues (loose shower head, broken coffee maker). There's no one on site to address in person. It's a lovely place, but needs some attention. For the price, it should be better! :(
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet and safe, close to everything yet off the 'main' part of the road. bright and airy, loved the room and decor was gorgeous. we were already at the beach, didn't need to see more beach decor. pass to harveys beach was nice, but the beach was gross. breakfast voucher was great, restaurant was quick and delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

wonderful stay!

This inn provides the traveler with everything they would need and want. Cleanliness, great bedding, great mattress, security, and charming decor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neat little BnB

Cute bnb on top of Cocotte. Nicely decorated and comfortable. I only saw 1 trash can - wished there were another since I stayed 3 nights and almost filled up the trash can in the bathroom on the last night. It was a little easy to hear the church bell across the street. Also, I stayed over the July 4th weekend, and some local youths were chatting loudly from late night to past midnight in front of the BnB, which was annoying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

glenn

Near nice shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

MARINA

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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