Cromwell Manor Inn

Arrived on Friday evening on the «Girfriends Getaway Package». Was looking forward to a restful weekend with my college friend. That being said, I specifically requested a QUIET room as I am a very light sleeper and get woken up very easily. My first night at the Inn was a nightmare. my room was located on the first floor next to the front entrance to the Inn. Needless to say, every time guests came back at night, I was rudely woken up. On top of that, a guest came in around 11pm with her loud children who proceeded to run around the hallway screaming and yelling. I was not pleased to say the least. Didn’t I request a QUIET room? On top of that, the room was so incredibly hot (central air did not have a control panel in my room). So. no sleep for me on the first night. The next day, I spoke to Pam who was kind enough to move me upstairs to a different room (quiet and with its own AC unit, yay!) Much better, thank you. I must admit that I found the overall customer service to be very poor. The waitress who served breakfast in the morning never once cracked a smile… she was simply going through the motions of dropping off food and picking up empty plates. A SMILE would go a long way, really! Also, on the day we arrived. Jennifer checked us in. She said the owner was away (which was fine) other than the fact that she seemed totally overwhelmed with getting us checked in. She plopped down the bottle of champagne on the table in front of us but never offered to give us glasses. Hmm… should we just drink from the bottle? Overall it was OK, especially because I actually got some sleep on night #2. I do not recommend this Inn. not for the prices they charge.

This was the first B&B I’ve ever stayed in and I totally fell in love with the place! My bf and I came during MLK weekend for a little getaway (FYI they had an amazing deal for one night free during this weekend!).
The manor is very homey and clean — believe all the good reviews you’ve read here, tripadvisor, b&
and everywhere else! The innkeeper is extremely sweet and helpful. I was a bit turned off by one review on tripadvisor that showed stinkbugs everywhere, but my room was immaculate!
The day my bf and I drove up it was raining and freezing — def not the safest time to travel. I think it was a couple days before there was a snowstorm so everything was becoming an icy hell. The innkeeper called my bf (as the reservations were under his name) to touch basis on the road conditions up there. She told us it was safe and the roads were clear. We were very amazed about that and even more surprised as we drove up there that it was pretty good (and the views were amazing — we’re already planning our trip back and what sights to see).
As soon as we stepped in, we were greeted and welcomed by friends of the innkeeper (she was out on an errand). We signed in and proceeded to our room — the Canterbury aka the Red Room. This room is situated on the first floor right across the parlor. It has a private bathroom that’s extremely private — you might be scratching your head about this but the bathroom was down a long hallway. Also good to note if you’re booking a room, some at the inn don’t have a private bathroom but there is a «floor bathroom». One of the aspects I loved about our room was the closet (typical girl statement I know) but cool fact is that the closet used to be a telephone booth — there’s a bell on the outside that you would ring when you were done with your call to alert other people. Another aspect I loved about the room is the fireplace (they use duraflame logs) and the small seating area.
The bed and pillow were extremely comfortable — this means a lot coming from me as I have a memory foam bed & pillows and I’m pretty much spoiled by it. I turn into Goldilocks when it comes to beds and pillows! I can’t even sleep on my bf’s regular spring mattress bed and we’ve traveled/​stayed at a few hotels where I was constantly tossing and turning cuz the bed/​pillows were too soft and the linens were just plain blehhh.
The parlor, dining room and kitchen were very cute — I wish I had the option of exploring the other areas of the house/​guest house but I believe those rooms were occupado. In the guest kitchen you can find a mini-​fridge, water, an instant coffee/​hot chocolate machine, and snacks (those peanut butter cookies were amazing!). You can also find in the side cabinet board games (all from my childhood!). The dining room had an amazing view of the backend of the land — it was beautiful. There were outdoor dining areas but unfortunately it was wet (as it had rained earlier) and it was cold (hello — still winter). My bf and I are planning to come back when there is better weather to explore it. The innkeeper advised us that the best times to come back is when the town has a spring festival, so we’re planning to come back then or in the fall.
Breakfast at the inn was delish. I think that the reviewers who stated that the breakfast was unhealthy or too sweet, were just plain whiney — if you don’t like it don’t eat it or request something else. Our breakfast started off with a fancy cup of yogurt with granola and piece of strawberries and mangoes. Next we were served waffles topped with banana and pecans, and sausage on the side. We drank tea and water, and also had the option of fresh OJ.
I definitely recommend staying at CMI as it was quite delightful, the innkeeper and her family/​friends were very helpful and made things homey, and the grounds are just beautiful!
ps. My bf and I opted to get in room massages as they work with a local spa area. It was heavenly! If you stay here and wanna splurge definitely get the in-​room massages!

This is the place to go when…
…you want to have a beautiful, yet cozy party.
We had my sister’s bridal shower here and it was absolutely perfect. The dinning area was nicely decorated in a quaint colonial style and the room opened right up onto the garden patio. Guests all talked and enjoyed themselves, everyone felt completely at home. The brunch was also amazing, delicious quiches, bread salad with feta, tuna with humus and savory madelines. It was one of the most pleasant event experiences I have ever been a part of, I highly recommend.

The property is huge, there are chairs and benches everywhere on the yard. Rooms are clean, the service is great, breakfast is delicious. We did not really stay in that much because there are so many things to do in the area but our stay was very pleasant. I would definitely come back.

We stayed at this Inn after our wedding in 2006 in the Oliver Cromwell Suite and it was really amazing. We arranged for massages in our room and had such a delicious breakfast the next morning. Would love to stay here again sometime soon! It was so romantic.

My bf and I snagged last-​minute reservations for Sunday dinner at Blue Hill @ Storm Barns, so we decided to head upstate for the weekend. We were planning on checking out Storm King Art Center Saturday, and we found Cromwell Manor Inn only a short distance away from Storm King.
The manor house is at the top of a little hill along the road, and is a gorgeous red brick building with a columned porch complete with matching rocking chairs to chill out on at the front entrance. Next to the house is a wonderful little courtyard replete with a small fairy fountain and wire patio tables and chairs and a grill for cookouts. In the sizeable backyard there is even a hammock for lounging in.
Inside the house the proprietor welcomed us, offered us fresh cookies from a display she has available for guests ²⁴⁄₇ (we def had some at 12 am!), and then showed us to our room. We stayed in the Storm King room, which was very classically decorated and had many windows. We also had an en-​suite bathroom, very convenient. The proprietor was very nice and suggested several dining spots for us in nearby Newburg.
In the morning we were greeted at breakfast with our tables set and our juices poured. Then came a breakfast appetizer of lemon pound cake topped with a coconut salsa. That was followed with a HEAPING plate of veggie frittata, sausage, and fresh fruit! mmm delicious.
Another highlight was the inn is adjacent to a small farm called Jones Farm. We stopped by after breakfast to walk off the food, shopped at their produce and goods store, and checked out the animals. A nice little surprise that would amuse people travelling with young children!
Room Tip: Some rooms have en-​suite bathrooms, some don’t. Also most rooms require stairs, but there are a few on the main floor.