Pros
- Set on 113 acres of countryside in Litchfield county
- Individually decorated cottages with working fireplaces and upscale amenities
- Beautiful bathrooms with walk-in showers and jetted tubs
- Wonderful spa, and in-room massages available
- Great restaurant serving a farm-to-table menu with seasonal ingredients
- Free outdoor activities galore: croquet, badminton, horseshoes, mountain bikes
- Fabulous breakfast included in the price
- Elegant meeting and events spaces
- Fitness center -- called The Playground -- features various cardio machines and free weights
- Free Wi-Fi
Bottom Line
The Winvian is a romantic, upscale property set on 113 acres of countryside outside tiny Morris. Its 19 individually decorated cottages all have a feel of understated, rustic elegance with the convenience of modern amenities, including Bose surround systems, flat-screen TVs, and Nespresso coffeemakers. All units have working fireplaces, large bathrooms with separate walk-in showers and jetted tubs, and unique, mind-blowing design features; one cottage has a helicopter shell that doubles as a living room. The outstanding spa and the wonderful restaurant serving a tasty farm-to-table menu are just some of the highlights. But this kind of luxury doesn’t come cheap, and the themed decor might not be to everyone’s taste. Also, it’s very secluded, but that’s probably why most guests are looking to stay here.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
- Spa
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Location
Set on 113 acres outside Morris, a tiny village in western Connecticut
The Winvian’s location is perfect for those who want to get away from it all. Situated on 113 acres of countryside outside a tiny village in western Connecticut, the estate is quiet, relaxing and secluded. There is a pretty lake a few minutes northwest of the property, and Litchfield Country Club is an easy drive away, too. Bigger towns such as Waterbury and Torrington are just 20 minutes away, and there are several state parks nearby. But most guests who stay here are looking for seclusion. Outdoors activities such as hiking, sailing and golfing are all available in the region.
- 1-hour-8-minute drive to Bradley International Airport
- 1-hour-13-minute drive to New Haven Airport
- 4-minute drive to Bantam Lake
- 8-minute drive to Litchfield and Litchfield Country Club
- 28-minute drive to Waterbury
- 51-minute drive to Hartford
- 2-hour drive to New York City
- 2-hour-40-minute drive to Boston
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Location
Set on 113 acres outside Morris, a tiny village in western Connecticut
The Winvian’s location is perfect for those who want to get away from it all. Situated on 113 acres of countryside outside a tiny village in western Connecticut, the estate is quiet, relaxing and secluded. There is a pretty lake a few minutes northwest of the property, and Litchfield Country Club is an easy drive away, too. Bigger towns such as Waterbury and Torrington are just 20 minutes away, and there are several state parks nearby. But most guests who stay here are looking for seclusion. Outdoors activities such as hiking, sailing and golfing are all available in the region.
- 1-hour-8-minute drive to Bradley International Airport
- 1-hour-13-minute drive to New Haven Airport
- 4-minute drive to Bantam Lake
- 8-minute drive to Litchfield and Litchfield Country Club
- 28-minute drive to Waterbury
- 51-minute drive to Hartford
- 2-hour drive to New York City
- 2-hour-40-minute drive to Boston
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Business Center
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Cable
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Cribs
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Full Kitchen
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Golf Course
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Supervised Kids Activities
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