The Inn at GrayBarns on the Silvermine River

I hadn’t been in awhile, and it was even better than I remembered! Great setting, food, and service. Perfect date night.

A wonderful retreat for a 6th anniversary, nestled among the trees along a quiet river. 6 suites make up the main Inn, and one is better than the other. The Webster was nicely appointed with a gas fireplace, comfy couch, large king four poster bed and luxurious bathroom with soaker tub and spacious shower. Our steps to the outdoors led to the Firepit common area with the sounds of the waterfall sneaking through the windows. Light barnwood and white shiplap throughout. Well stocked mini fridge, coffee maker and a sound machine for bed! No hairdryer, at least not one immediately available. 2 bikes available for local riding.
The Tavern restaurant next door was delicious and trendy. Very nice ambiance. Visited the Mercantile briefly but they seemed to be well stocked with coffees and light snacks/breakfast. A mildly strenuous 1.8 loop around the river was a nice daily jaunt around some beautiful foliage and homes.
Didn't love that the lobby was just a doorframe away from our room. The walls aren't the thickest and a ramp to the main parking lot out front travels past the 2 main windows in your living room. Not as private as I expected. I am sure other rooms are better. The complimentary breakfast left much to be desired. Hard boiled eggs, a few bread products, yogurt and granola, coffee, tea and juices. Having 2 restaurants mere feet away I feel a better breakfast could've been offered, complimentary, especially for the prices we paid for the room. Management seemed extra careful to remind us of the 930 curfew, maybe because we are mid thirties, definitely not the typical crowd at this establishment. So be prepared that they won't light the firepit after 8pm.
Even with these small inconveniences, I would return here in fall time in a heartbeat and suggest you do the same.

The ambiance cannot be beat! Romance in a rustic home in the middle of the forest is what it felt like. Only mistake we made was we didn’t book rooms. Wow! Best Branzino I’ve ever had. Everything was delish and priced on point. Excellent service. Must book in advance. Come with family friends or as a couple. Loved it. Only reason not a 5, the patio seats were not comfortable and I was in heels not advised in advance.

Final price in total for each room (includes tax) $1,200. Really expensive but wow. This place is really nice.

Everything that you see in the fridge (minus the birthday cake and the edible arrangement) is free. All the drinks are yours to keep. Even the drinks downstairs in the breakfast area is free for anyone to take. Our innkeeper for the day was Julie and she has been extremely helpful and hospitable. The amenities here are amazing and the bathroom even has heated flooring.

BUT my only problem with the place (aside from the lack of signal) is the TV. My friends and I wanted to play Playstation and use our Chromecast but we could not plug in anything since the TV was installed IN the wall.

My boyfriend and I have been to every hotel in Norwalk and this has been by far the best hotel/inn we have ever been to. We will definitely be back in the near future.

I'm not sure why this Inn is listed as a 3 star hotel by Google - it is at least 4.5 star. The location is peaceful and beautiful, the rooms are spacious and perfectly appointed (the bedding is amazing), the breakfast is not your typical continental - it is truly delicious. To top it off, the people that greet you and assist you during your stay are SO pleasant. It is a wonderful nearby escape from NYC!