Bantam River Cottage Local Guidebook
Restaurants
Arethusa al tavolo
828 Bantam RdFarm to Table, reservations required but worth it!
Arethusa Farm Dairy
822 Bantam RdSUPER premium, locally made ice cream
fun, funky vibe, great menu, family friendly. Stay and play a round of corn hole out back
17 residents recomanen
Bohemian Pizza
342 Bantam Rdfun, funky vibe, great menu, family friendly. Stay and play a round of corn hole out back
GW Tavern
20 Bee Brook RdBeautiful riverfront patio for outdoor dining on a lovely afternoon. Huge menu
51 residents recomanen
The White Horse
258 New Milford TurnpikeBeautiful riverfront patio for outdoor dining on a lovely afternoon. Huge menu
counter service, great for a light bite - sandwiches, soups, salads.
34 residents recomanen
Arethusa a mano
833 Bantam Rdcounter service, great for a light bite - sandwiches, soups, salads.
Traditional, hearth baked breads and pastries using natural flours, seeds, grains and fruits.
25 residents recomanen
Bantam Bread Co
853 Bantam RdTraditional, hearth baked breads and pastries using natural flours, seeds, grains and fruits.
Lobster rolls, shrimp and fish. Counter service. Outdoor dining, fun atmosphere. BYOB.
15 residents recomanen
West Shore Seafood
449 Bantam Lake RoadLobster rolls, shrimp and fish. Counter service. Outdoor dining, fun atmosphere. BYOB.
Beautifully prepared farm to table menu in a smart casual setting
36 residents recomanen
Community Table
223 Litchfield TurnpikeBeautifully prepared farm to table menu in a smart casual setting
Delicious upscale casual food and lovely fireside seating
15 residents recomanen
Mockingbird Kitchen & Bar
810 Bantam RdDelicious upscale casual food and lovely fireside seating
Delicious casual dining - this is WORTH the short drive. Go see the falls and Bull's Covered bridge in Kent and then wrap up here for a perfect afternoon!
29 residents recomanen
Ore Hill & Swyft
3 Maple StDelicious casual dining - this is WORTH the short drive. Go see the falls and Bull's Covered bridge in Kent and then wrap up here for a perfect afternoon!
This is incorrectly labeled on this site as Eastern European... it’s actually terrific, New American, farm to fork, upscale casual dining. The roasted Brussels sprouts are off the chain - and everything we’ve tried there has been delish! Nice atmosphere too!
30 residents recomanen
Market Place Kitchen and Bar
641 Main St SThis is incorrectly labeled on this site as Eastern European... it’s actually terrific, New American, farm to fork, upscale casual dining. The roasted Brussels sprouts are off the chain - and everything we’ve tried there has been delish! Nice atmosphere too!
Upscale casual comfort food - great for a quick bite. Everything is delicious
21 residents recomanen
Meraki Kitchen
239 West StUpscale casual comfort food - great for a quick bite. Everything is delicious
Absolutely delicious artisan pizzas and sides - family owned. Great mixologist at the bar. Get there early - the place packs out!
7 residents recomanen
Sasso's Coal Fired Pizza
52 Main StAbsolutely delicious artisan pizzas and sides - family owned. Great mixologist at the bar. Get there early - the place packs out!
Upper Crust Cucina
373 Litchfield RdBest pizza and italian cuisine in the area - hands down!
Bantam Pizza & Restaurant
768 Bantam RdDrinks & Nightlife
Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection
Connecticut 47Entertainment & Activities
Averill Farm
250 Calhoun StApple Picking and all things fall
Lakefront amusement park featuring kiddie rides, a junior roller coaster a few thrillers and waterslides.
38 residents recomanen
Parc d'atraccions i parc aquàtic Quassy
2132 Middlebury RdLakefront amusement park featuring kiddie rides, a junior roller coaster a few thrillers and waterslides.
Bantam Cinema
115 Bantam Lake RoadCute and homespun with current movies
Cute and homespun with current movies. Several terrific restaurants close by to grab a bite or beverages afterwards
30 residents recomanen
Bank Street Theater
46 Bank StCute and homespun with current movies. Several terrific restaurants close by to grab a bite or beverages afterwards
Mohawk Mountain is a ski area located in Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut. It is a popular destination for both day and night skiers and snowboarders in the Connecticut area.
90 residents recomanen
Àrea d'esquí de Mohawk Mountain
46 Great Hollow RdMohawk Mountain is a ski area located in Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut. It is a popular destination for both day and night skiers and snowboarders in the Connecticut area.
Hit the slopes at one of CT's best ski resorts - just 30 miles from the house!
72 residents recomanen
Ski Sundown
126 Ratlum RdHit the slopes at one of CT's best ski resorts - just 30 miles from the house!
What fun! Come visit and pet the beautiful cows that make the best dairy products in Litchfield. Terrific for all ages - especially the little ones. Open Saturdays from 10am - 2pm only.
10 residents recomanen
Arethusa Farm
What fun! Come visit and pet the beautiful cows that make the best dairy products in Litchfield. Terrific for all ages - especially the little ones. Open Saturdays from 10am - 2pm only.
Several outstanding wineries located close to the cottage - terrific day trip! Go to ct.wine.com for maps, calendars, and winery details.
18 residents recomanen
Connecticut Wine Trail
433 S Main StSeveral outstanding wineries located close to the cottage - terrific day trip! Go to ct.wine.com for maps, calendars, and winery details.
Sightseeing
Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolate
280 Town Hill RdWine Tasting – 10 wineries on the CT Wine Trail are located within 30 minutes of the house! Go to: Ctwine.com for maps and more info!
18 residents recomanen
Connecticut Wine Trail
433 S Main StWine Tasting – 10 wineries on the CT Wine Trail are located within 30 minutes of the house! Go to: Ctwine.com for maps and more info!
Kitschy and fun for everyone! See a sample of every PEZ dispenser ever made, make your own PEZ candy, see the factory ... explore the candy’s history too - fun for everyone!
16 residents recomanen
PEZ Visitor Center
35 Prindle Hill RdKitschy and fun for everyone! See a sample of every PEZ dispenser ever made, make your own PEZ candy, see the factory ... explore the candy’s history too - fun for everyone!
Drive thru animal safari - good intro to zoo animals for small kids
19 residents recomanen
Action Wildlife
435 Torrington RdDrive thru animal safari - good intro to zoo animals for small kids
Parks & Nature
Hidden Valley Preserve
198 Bee Brook RoadHiking in the summer, cross country skiing.in the winter. Beautiful and SO close by!
71 residents recomanen
White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall Rd Hiking in the summer, cross country skiing.in the winter. Beautiful and SO close by!
Excellent hiking trails. Pick up detailed maps from the Steep Rock association in Washington Depot
11 residents recomanen
Steep Rock
Excellent hiking trails. Pick up detailed maps from the Steep Rock association in Washington Depot
Kent Falls State Park
462 Kent Cornwall RdBeautiful hiking - gorgeous waterfalls
Clarke Outdoors
163 US-7Kayak and raft rentals on beautiful water. Great service!
Spectacular waterfalls, light hiking on flat and easy paths - gorgeous bridge.
27 residents recomanen
Bulls Covered Bridge
248 Bulls Bridge RdSpectacular waterfalls, light hiking on flat and easy paths - gorgeous bridge.
Bee Brook
Amazingly beautiful with an array of trails from easy to challenging.
Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel RdStunning trails from easy to challenging
Arts & Culture
Local, handmade pottery, discovered by Martha Stewart. A true artist, he may even play his banjo for you!
Guy Wolff Pottery
1249 Bantam RdLocal, handmade pottery, discovered by Martha Stewart. A true artist, he may even play his banjo for you!
Shopping
Woodbury is considered the Antiques capital of CT, and home to the Woodbury Antiques Trail. The trail consists of 11 locations mostly located within historic homes along a 3 mile stretch of Route 6 in Woodbury.
13 residents recomanen
Woodbury
Woodbury is considered the Antiques capital of CT, and home to the Woodbury Antiques Trail. The trail consists of 11 locations mostly located within historic homes along a 3 mile stretch of Route 6 in Woodbury.
Litchfield county’s most charming village filled with fine eateries and shops run by highly creative, local people. Selling home design, antiques, clothing, culinary curiosities – all perched atop one amazing waterfall nestled along the shore of beautiful Lake Waramaug. Go to: newprestonct.com
26 residents recomanen
New Preston
Litchfield county’s most charming village filled with fine eateries and shops run by highly creative, local people. Selling home design, antiques, clothing, culinary curiosities – all perched atop one amazing waterfall nestled along the shore of beautiful Lake Waramaug. Go to: newprestonct.com