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Historic Inn on a 100 Acre Organic Farm with Lake, Private Pool & Gourmet Food

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Exterior
The front porch is perfect for morning coffee, evening drinks and all in between
Enter Inn from front porch.
Four built-in cabinets display a collection of spatterware plates c. 1700.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 14650.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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East Lyme, CT
  • Flanders Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Cat Mint

1 Double Bed

Chicory

1 Queen Bed

Lamb's Quarters

1 King Bed

May Apple

1 King Bed

Queen Anne's Lace

1 King Bed

Trillium

1 Queen Murphy Bed

Wood Fern

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Accessible

Toilet

Chicory

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

May Apple

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Pool house

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Queen Anne's Lace

Toilet · Shower only

Trillium

Toilet · Shower only

Wood Fern

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic Inn on a 100 Acre Organic Farm with Lake, Private Pool & Gourmet Food

The Inn at White Gate Farm is located in southeastern Connecticut on 100 acres of growing fields, woods and ponds, with extensive lake frontage. In these pandemic times, we offer the 7- bedroom farmhouse and/or cabin on the lake as a glorious safe retreat. We request a 3-night minimum.

White Gate Farm offers a wide array of tasty, nutritious produce, eggs, chickens, prepared foods and pastries. We would be glad to assemble special orders for you to enjoy as is or cook in your kitchen. Or the farm chef would be glad to make you dinner.

You are invited to explore the grounds, hike the trails in the woods, and visit the farm animals. One of the farmers will be happy to give you a tour, explaining our organic growing methods or highlighting whatever you are interested in. Summer visitors can enjoy the swimming pool with its own pool house and the glorious lake + dock.

The core of the house was built in 1765 and features the original fireplace. Each room has a private bath. There are 2 working gas fireplaces.

Property manager

Pauline Lord
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Private dinners, cooking classes
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Pets

Pets allowed
Additional $50 cleaning deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: private dinners, cooking classes
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

East Lyme

Located in East Lyme, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. New London Ferry Dock and Ocean Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and The Book Barn. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Flanders Plaza Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 14 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 18 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crystal Mall Food Court - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Inn on a 100 Acre Organic Farm with Lake, Private Pool & Gourmet Food have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Historic Inn on a 100 Acre Organic Farm with Lake, Private Pool & Gourmet Food pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Inn on a 100 Acre Organic Farm with Lake, Private Pool & Gourmet Food?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Inn on a 100 Acre Organic Farm with Lake, Private Pool & Gourmet Food?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Inn on a 100 Acre Organic Farm with Lake, Private Pool & Gourmet Food located?

This family-friendly East Lyme holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Flanders Plaza Shopping Center and Cedar Ridge Golf Course. Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and The Book Barn are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina aka Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Country Estate

My husband and I stayed at this property with our family members over the New Year's holiday (Dec. 27th to Jan. 3rd). We had the most amazing time. The house has such wonderful space (huge family room/dining area with an super-sized propane fireplace, large kitchen, and family members got their pick of the numerous bedrooms and bathrooms). Its central location to so many other CT towns makes the property even more special and of course, the immense acreage with the plentiful fields and ponds/lakes makes you feel you are on the most spectacular country estate. Our large mixed breed dog so enjoyed the countless walks we took and smelling every little thing on the property. We thought that we would love to come visit again during the spring/summer/fall to see how different the farm would look during those seasons. The property is so very special and Pauline and Kevin made us feel very "at home" which is the greatest compliment at a VRBO. Thank you for being such great hosts. We hope to return one day soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!

Our family of 15 couldn’t have been more pleased!The house accommodated us all with room to congregate in the great room and eat together at the large dining table.The kitchen was large and we were able to prepare meals and bake for the holidays!We were very comfortable in the bedrooms and the property was amazing.We were greeted upon arrival and checked in on to make sure we had everything we needed.The children loved seeing the chickens and rolling down the hill!!One of our best stays! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic setting for family celebration

WG farm was just lovely, and met our needs in every way possible. We wanted a NE farm experience for T-giving and we got it. Everything was beyond expected. Lovely time was had by all!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Getaway

This was such a central location for my East coast family to meet up. Perfect lodging for folks coming from lots of different areas and spatial needs. We had a lovely time going to the farm stand and made a beautiful meal from the produce we picked up. Thanks for an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our second stay, just as wonderful

We are an extended family of 11 adults from surrounding states, and booked a stay over a 3 day weekend. It is the perfect place to spend time together with enough room to spread out and do your own thing as well. Gorgeous house, clean, and so much room. The farm stand right outside your door, fields and trails, animals, scenery-- perfect. We again asked Chef Tami to provide a dinner and it was again such an amazing treat. Thanks to Kevin and the staff of the farm for another memorable stay- we have already rebooked for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parents weekend

Wonderful spot, the house and farm are really a hidden gem. We had a wonderful time the entire long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect getaway!

Whitegate Farm is beautiful. The staff were super friendly and always helpful. The food is delicious! Highly recommend this place for group outings
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We loved our time at White Gate. Very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Stay at White Gate Farm

This was our second year with a family reunion at White Gate Farm. Beautiful house, property and excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gather

Used this property for a family gathering of 14 spanning 3 generations. Layout was great. Plenty of room for meals, visiting, games, relaxing by the pool and downtime. Good location for day excursions and many convenient restaurants options. Farm and farm-based activities were unique and memorable. Host was outstanding. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Liechty Family Reunion

We are a family of 45+ covering 4 generations that have been holding annual family reunions since 1960 when my grandparent were still alive. The Inn and grounds were exceptional and everything our group could have hoped for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time! Great access to the lake, ocean and pool. The house was the perfect size for our group of 14. We are looking forward to hopefully booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

Our stay was outstanding! As incredible as a website looks, the farm was beyond our expectation. We had our family stay here on our daughter’s wedding weekend. This house is equipped with everything you need to host a gathering. We had the rehearsal dinner here. The staff was welcoming, kind, and helpful. Everything was clean and if we needed anything, it was immediately taken care of. I have nothing but incredible memories from staying at Whitegate Farm. We can’t wait until we get the opportunity to stay there again! It would be a great place for a family reunion gathering. Kevin, who is the innkeeper was very attentive and helpful. If you were considering this as an option, it will not disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay at the White Gate Farm!

We are three families with kids and we just returned from our second visit. The house, the pool, the lake, the organic farm stand that we could not stop going to, and super cool hosts make it a very special and absolutely perfect getaway. We hope to be back every summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Farm to Table Wedding Weekend!

We couldn’t be happier with our stay at White Gate Farm, where we hosted our family and friends, for a small wedding weekend celebration. The Inn was immaculate, such a gorgeous home and a stunning property filled with farm land and beautiful gardens to enjoy. Kevin helped make our weekend as perfect as it was. He was always available when we had questions, he assisted in setting up for our ceremony and reception. His communication made for a seamless weekend. Tami and her team of chefs and bartenders were amazing, our meal was outstanding! She was so great and accommodating to work with, from beginning stages up until the big day. We utilized the pool on Sunday for a cookout, which was the perfect way to wrap up our fun filled weekend with family and friends. We cannot thank the team at White Gate Farm enough for their hospitality, would definitely recommend for any couples looking to host a farm to table style wedding! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruthandrhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place ever!

Fabulous property and scrumptious catered dinner!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

White gate farm inn

Beautiful inn in a wonderful setting. The farm is beautiful and the lake is nearby. Delicious dinner was prepared for us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIKE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mike

Unbelievable property. Staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. Can't say enough goid things. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Our family had an amazing stay on your property! It was beautiful, clean and spacious, not to mention being surrounded by 100 acres of beautiful farmland. Thank you and we’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

White Gate Writer's Retreat

A beautiful, restful spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we were hoping for

Three sisters and their families (youngest of the group was 22) from MA, ME, and NY. 11 people total. We’ve had a rough year, losing our dad this past winter. Wanted some time to regroup and enjoy another’s company. My family vacations often and we all agreed that it was the cleanest place we've ever stayed. Absolutely beautiful home, gorgeous kitchen, comfortable rooms and private bathrooms. Huge table by the window, used constantly for meals, impromptu card games, drawing, or whole group evening board games. The farm was a beautiful place to walk, the porch was a perfect place to sit and read. Idyllic all around. We were lucky enough to have Chef Tami prepare us dinner one evening and it was the best decision ever. Relaxing, casual, delicious, and we didn't have to do a thing- all for a price comparable to a nice dinner out. We rebooked for next year before we even left. Not one bad thing to say. Thanks to everyone at the farm, our family needed this so badly!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Visit to the Farm

Fantastic stay! Family of 13 had a wonderful time. Beautiful house. Excellent hosts. We will be back. Thank you Pauline and Kevin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property great for group gatherings

We can not be more impressed with all the facilities at White Gate Farm. It starts with the staff, they’re all absolutely wonderful and helpful every step of the way. The space is perfectly clean, and so cozy on a warm or cold day (we got both). The fireplace is AMAZING. Everyone was just so happy with their experience here. We will definitely be back! P.S. Order some food from the farm! It’s out of this world!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy R., Essex, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful house in a great location

Our family of 12 stayed at White Gate for a long weekend. It was very comfortable, lovely bedrooms for sleeping peacefully and a fabulous kitchen . The pool was great for evening swims and the fireplace was amazing. The farm stand was a huge hit with prepared food, beautiful vegetables, yummy desserts and the animals to visit / hiking trails / lake for swimming, fishing, paddle boarding/ and grounds for games and equipment for games. The manager Kevin, was very helpful and always available. Our family is hoping to go again next year. White Gate farm Inn is special.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great experience!

We had a wonderful time and the rooms were perfect for us - everyone had their own space and the large living room/dining room was an amazing gathering space for all 12 of us. Everything we needed was there and Kevin is fantastic - he made sure we were comfortable at all times. My only regret is not having the chef prepare us a dinner - we tasted the pizza in the farm store and it was the best we have ever had!!! Pauline and David are lovely and I highly recommend a stay at this beautiful inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pauline Lord

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White Gate Farm was purchased by the owner's mother Ruth Lord in 1974. The daughter of HF duPont of Winterthur, Ruth was drawn to the beautiful land. Her house -- now the inn -- has antiques from her father as well as artwork by her friends Andrew Wyeth and James Stevenson. In 2000, Ruth's daughter Pauline moved with her husband David Harlow from California to begin farming the land. With their crew they grow 55 different crops, all organic. They also raise turkeys, chickens for eggs and meat, and lambs. Chefs make prepared foods and pastries for the farm's online store, open year round, and they are happy to discuss preparing private dinners for Inn guests.

Why they chose this property

The comfortable inn has beautiful views in every direction and features several gathering spaces, a full kitchen and spacious bedrooms. Outside gathering spots include the front porch, the pool with patio and pool house, and a stone terrace on the back side of the Inn -- perfect for grilling and outdoor dining. The surrounding farm is immaculate and offers hiking, swimming, lake activities and visiting animals. We have passes to Niantic beaches for your use. Ask about Critter Tours, Geology & Bird Walks in the Woods, Astronomy Night and/or Kids' Camp!

What makes this property unique

While offering all the creature comforts of home, White Gate is paradise for people who love to learn about farming and nature -- from pond protozoa to planets and everything in between.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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