A sliderule?? Turn on computer PLEASE! On your next business trip to the greater Hartford area, come be our guest where Business is a Pleasure. Your host has spent 30 years traveling for a large corporation and living in some of the world's finest hotels. This experience is carried into Merrywood's accommodations for today's business traveler. All your needs have been carefully considered. The most important being a quality nights rest and a sumptuous breakfast at the time of your choosing, Competitive rates and a liberal cancellation policy will make Merrywood your preferred location. Large comfortable air conditioned rooms. King or queen size beds. The luxury of high quality cotton sheets on all beds. Private baths, robes, slippers. Premium cable TV, VCR, Telephone (free local calls). CD players, clock radio, private sound system. Mini bar (complimentary drinks and snacks). Upgrade to suites, as available. Evening bed turn-down. Ironing board/iron, hair dryer, amenity package, necessity tray (toiletries). High Speed WIFI Computer Connection complimentary in all rooms. Merrywood's famous unrestricted breakfast menu. Served from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. We encourage you to invite your business colleagues to join you: * 24 hour advance notice required. * 1st guest is complimentary. * $15.00 for each additional guest. Complimentary newspapers (local, investment, Merrywood Morning News). Competitive corporate rates (further discounted for extended stays). Direct billing available (eliminates checkout). Discounts at area restaurants. Quiet, secure accommodations (away from the noise of the street). Business office with fax, computer, scanner, printer, copier). Liberal cancellation policy. Guaranteed late arrival. Jog or stroll on our new town/area Greenway. Healing or rejuvenating massage therapies can be arranged in your room. Museums, art galleries, theaters close by. Complimentary health spa use

Accommodations at Merrywood reveal a touch of intimacy and an air of excitement. A romantic canopy, a dimly lit French bed light, a puffy king size high bed, and old velvet drapery contribute to a feeling of restful elegance. Yet, in keeping with the desires of today's discerning traveler, all rooms have premium cable TV, VCR's (with a supply of classical black and white videos), telephones and CD players. For additional comfort, robes and slippers and a mini fridge filled with imported and domestic beer, cold drinks and snacks (which are complimentary) are provided. Each room has a complimentary High Speed WIFI Computer Connection. Private baths have both a soaking tub and shower with a variety of soaps and European body washes. A glimpse of each room is shown below. The Empire Room has a view to the rear terrace and woods beyond. The room is furnished with American Empire antiques and is equipped with an extra wide king size bed, which can be split into two singles. Furnishings are mid 19th century and still enjoyable today. Original art work, old oriental carpets and old velvet draped over the top of the bed create a magical atmosphere! The Victorian Room looks east onto the circular drive and woods beyond. The room is furnished with Rococo Revival antiques and has a queen size bed with lace canopy romantically draped over the top. A wall system displays several pieces of museum quality American Brilliance cut glass and antique cloisonn?. Slip Casablanca into the VCR, lie back on your cloud of pillows and sink back Into the 19th century! The Continental Suite showcases antique furnishings from the European continent within its two rooms. The sitting room is large and roomy and has a kitchenette in one corner. The room also has a TV/VCR and a private sound system with a supply of classical and new age music. The bedroom has a queen size bed which is turned down at night with breakfast menu and chocolate awaiting your return from dinner.A second TV is located at bedside. This is your chance to indulge and select anything you wish for breakfast. And you can sleep-in, as breakfast is served from 6:00AM to 10:00AM. The bathroom offers the soothing relaxation of a small Swedish sauna.

Accommodations at Merrywood. Accommodations at Merrywood bespeak a commitment to service and an air of excitement. Each room is individual in design. Original artwork, period furnishings, and antique oriental carpets create a feeling of stately restfulness. In keeping with the desires of today's discerning traveler, all rooms have cable TV, VCR (with supply of classical black and white videos), telephones and CD players. For additional comfort, robes and slippers and a mini fridge filled with imported and domestic beer, cold drinks and snacks (which are complimentary) are provided. Each room has a modem hook up for a laptop computer. Private baths have both soaking tub and shower with an ample supply of soaps and European body washes. Please look into our accomodations listed below. For more room details, click on the particular room or suite of interest: has an impressive view out to the rear terrace and woods beyond. The room is carefully furnished with American Empire antiques and is equipped with a king size bed. (For more details click above or on photo). gazes east onto the circular drive and woods beyond. The room is furnished with Rococo Revival antiques and has a queen size bed with a lace canopy romantically draped over the top. A wall system displays several pieces of museum quality American Brilliance cut glass and antique cloisonn?. (For more details, click above or on photo) showcases furnishings from the European Continent within its two rooms. The bathroom offers the convenience of a small Swedish sauna while the sitting room has a functional kitchenette in one corner. Innkeepers, Michael Gerlinde Marti 100 Hartford Road (Rt. 185) Simsbury, CT 06070 T (860) 651-1785 F (860) 651-8273 email: mfmarti@aol.com

The Farmington Valley offers many outstanding restaurants. Merrywood guests can enjoy discounts at five of them close to the Inn. The best view in Connecticut can be seen at Talcott Mountain's Heublein Tower, just walking distance from Merrywood. Our local museums are some of the best in the country and several of the garden spots listed below are nationally known. We can provide websites, telephone numbers and directions to each attraction listed. Balcony Antiques, Canton. ANTIQUES ENTERTAINMENT. Balcony Antiques, Canton CT. Antique Barn (Saturday night auctions), Canton CT. Putnam, CT (Antiques capitol of New England). Bushnell Memorial Hall, Hartford CT. International Skating Center of CT, Simsbury CT. Mystic Seaport, Mystic CT. Foxwoods Resort Casino, Uncasville CT. Wadsworth Antheneum, Hartford. Mark Twain House, Hartford CT. Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford CT. Hillstead Museum, Farmington CT. New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks CT. Talcott Mountain State Park (Heublein Tower), Simsbury CT. Penwood State Park, Simsbury CT. Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury CT. McLean Game Refuge, Granby CT. Simsbury Farms Golf Course, Simsbury CT. Farmington Valley Greenway (from the MA border to Unionville, CT). Blue Fox Run Golf Course, Avon CT. Farmington Valley Greenway, Simsbury. Early Azalea bush at Merrywood. Gledhill Nursery, West Hartford CT. Mayflower Inn, Washington CT. White Flower Farm, Litchfield CT. Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens, Hartford CT. Metro Bis, Simsbury, CT. Hop Brook, Simsbury,CT. Pettibone's Tavern, Simsbury, CT. Evergreens, Simsbury, CT. Ristorante Italia, Simsbury, CT. Avon Old Farms, Avon, CT. Seasons, Simsbury, CT. Simsbury Chamber of Commerce. Farmington Valley Visitors Association. Greater Hartford Tourism District. Special Events within Connecticut

There are a total of two rooms and one suite at Merrywood. All have private baths, telephone, premium cable TV, VCR, CD player and mini bar. The suite has a private sound system and small sauna in the bathroom. The house is centrally air conditioned. Rates include a full breakfast of your choice from a menu, afternoon tea and refreshments. Entrance to Merrywood. Room Rates: (double occupancy). Empire Room (King bed, or two twins)- $165.00. Victorian Room (Queen bed)- $165.00. Continental Suite (Queen bed)- $195.00. Reservation Policy: A deposit of one half of your stay is required to secure a reservation. Deposit may be made with a credit card or check. We accept all major credit cards. Cancellation Policy: Due to our small size, we are often turning guest away. For this reason we must adhere to the following policy: Refund of deposit if cancellation notice is received by us 14 days prior book date or if we can rebook the room. A $15 service charge will apply. Guests are responsible for each night booked even if cancelled prior to or after arrival. Children/Pets/Smoking: Merrywood is a smoke free house. Unfortunately, we have no provisions for children under 12 years old or pets.

Directions to Merrywood. Your gateway to Merrywood. See you there. Whenever you travel through Connecticut, you will discover something new. Whether an antique shop in Canton, an art masterpiece in Hartford's Wadsworth or a tasty new restaurant in Simsbury, you will be amazed by all the treasures Connecticut holds for such a small and easily accessible area. And no matter where you are coming from it is easy to find Merrywood. Bradley International Airport is just minutes away. New York is approximately 2 1/2 hours and Boston 2 hours. The directions below will get you here in a jiffy! We look forward to your visit! From Bradley International Airport. Take Rt. 20 West to Granby just after leaving the airport. Follow Rt. 20 to Rt. 10/202 South (5.4 miles). Take Rt. 10/202 South for approx. 8 miles to Rt.185 East. Take Rt.185 East for 1 mile to Merrywood on your left. See stone pillared entry with sign (approx. 25 minute drive). From I-91 Traveling north or south Take exit 35B to Rt. 218 West. Follow Rt. 218 West to Rt. 185 West (4.8miles). Turn right and follow Rt. 185 West for approx. 3.7 miles to Merrywood on your right. See stone pillared entry with sign. From I-84 Traveling east Take exit 39 (Rt. 4, Farmington) to junction of Rt. 4 West and Rt. 10 (1 mile). Take right onto Rt. 10 North to Rt. 44 (5.5 miles). Continue straight across Rt. 44 onto Nod Road to Rt. 185. Take right onto Rt. 185 East for 0.6 miles to Merrywood on your left. See stone pillared entry with sign. From I-84 Traveling West. Traveling west Take exit 61 onto Rt. 291 West for 5.8 miles to exit 1 Bloomfield. At the end of the exit ramp, take left onto Rt. 218 West. Travel for 4.4 miles to Rt. 185. Turn right onto 185 West and travel for 3.7 miles to Merrywood on your right. See stone pillared entry with sign.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Credit cards accepted
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Sauna
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace