A restored c. 1874 Victorian, The Gables is a warm,
inviting home with 3 guest bedrooms. They each have comfortable
beds, private baths and are furnished with antiques and hand-made
quilts.
You start the day with a delicious, full
breakfast, carefully prepared and artfully presented. The guest
parlours, one with a fireplace, are wonderful places to relax,
relive the days events or read a good book.
Nestled at the
north end of Watkins Glen with its gorge and Race Track, and amid
wineries, The Gables is a perfect home base from which to explore
the Finger Lakes Region. It is beautiful in any season.
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YouAre Visitor Number Since January 1, 2002
About Us
Location
Activities
Comforts
Rooms Rates
Cuisine
Policies
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About Us......
Your hosts are Linda & John Smyder. We have a dog
named "Maggie" and she is not
allowed in guest rooms.
Our Bed and Breakfast is a " Private Home Bed and
Breakfast" that is of the Victorian architectural style. Our
home was restored/remodeled in 1987 and we opened for business in
1999. You can park you car off the main street during your stay
with us.
So, if you are looking for good conversation, personal
attention, information about the Finger Lakes Region, a peaceful
getaway, economical rates, excellent food, easy access to nature,
a Honeymoon spot, or just a place with antiques and a comfortable
decor then The Gables is the place for you.
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Our
Location......
We are located in the heart of the Finger Lakes
Region of New York State, in the village of Watkins Glen. We are
approximately 81 miles from Rochester, NY,88 miles from Syracuse,
NY, and 243 miles from New York City.
Directions: From Interstate 90 (New York
Thruway) exit 42 (State Route 14) continue south to Watkins
Glen. Turn left onto 4th. St.(414N). Go 3 blocks and The Gables
is on your left at the corner of 4t. and Perry Sts.
(Approximately 37 miles from Thruway exit 42.)
From
Interstate 90 (New York Thruway) exit 41 (State Route 414 South)
SR-414 turns into 4th. Street upon entering Watkins Glen. The
Gables is on your right shortly after going over the bridge over
the canal at the corner of 4t. and Perry Sts. (Approximately 45
miles from Thruway exit 41.)
From State Route (SR) 17 to
Exit 52N. SR-14 North (SR-14 joins SR-414N in Watkins Glen).
Turn right on to 4th. St. (414N). Go 3 blocks and The Gables is
on the left at the corner of 4th. and Perry Sts. (Approximately
23 miles from Exit 52N.)
From State Route (SR) 17 exit
in Corning at SR-414N. SR-414 merges into SR14/414 at the bottom
of the hill in Watkins Glen. Turn right onto 4th. St. (414N). Go
3 blocks and The Gables is on the left at the corner of 4th. and
Perry Sts. (Approximately 21 miles from Corning.)
(click the image above to go to MapQuest for
directions you can download to your PDA)
Activities
Nearby......
Antique Shopping, Beach,
Nature area, Historical interests, Seneca Lake and other nearby
lakes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, Live Music, Movie
Theater, Museum, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious
Services, Vineyard and Winery
Drive to many spectacular
waterfalls, State Parks & National Forests, Corning Glass
Center/Rockwell Museum, Mark Twain Country, Ithaca with Cornell
Univiversity & Plantations and 3 Aviation Museums
Canoeing, Golfing, Hunting,
Shopping, Bicycle rental, Boating, Cross-country ski trails,
Fishing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Sailing,
Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool and Tennis courts.
Sailplane soaring
Comforts......
Alarm clock in room
Board games available
Bath robes in room
Guest Telephone in parlor
Ceiling fans in room
Guest refrigerator
Data Port for emails in parlor
Fax services available
Rooms
& Rates......
All Occupancy Rates are subject to change (USD American
Dollars)
Click on the "Photographer" to see pictures of
each room.
The Green Room:
Maximum number of guests
allowed is 2
One queen sized bed
Rate of $85
The cherry four post bed has a
cozy quilt that will keep you nice and warm if you join us
during the off season. Furnishings include window air
conditioner, ceiling fan, chest of drawers, framed prints,
mirror, alarm clock, robes, and night stands. (Private bath on
hall.)
The Blue Room:
Maximum number of guests
allowed is 2
One queen sized bed
Rate of $85
The wrought iron bed has a cozy
quilt that will keep you nice and warm if you join us during the
off season. Furnishings include window air conditioner, ceiling
fan, chest of drawers, framed prints, mirror, alarm clock,
robes, and night stand. (Private bath on hall.)
The Rose Room:
Maximum number of guests
allowed is 4
One queen sized bed
One day bed with trundle bed
Rate of $95
The rate for each additional person over double occupancy
is $15
This is a great room for a family. The queen sized bed has a
cozy quilt that will keep you nice and warm on those chilly
nights. The antique day bed is appointed with comfortable
pillows that make it a great place to lounge away reading a good
book. Furnishings include window air conditioner, ceiling fan,
chest of drawers, framed prints, mirror, alarm clock, robes, and
night stands. (Private bath in room.)
Cuisine......
A full breakfast is included
in room rate
Breakfast is served between
8:00am to 9:30am (check with your hosts upon arrival for
exact time)
Breakfast is served in the breakfast/dining room
Policies......
Cancellation: With two
weeks notice a full refund will be made.
Accepted Payment Methods:
Cash, Mastercard, VISA, Personal checks, Travelers checks.
Payment of one night's stay is
required to secure a reservation.
There is a two night minimum
stay required on major race weekends and holidays.
Check In time is 4:00 - 6:00pm
and Check Out time is 11:00am
Smoking is not allowed.
Guest pets are not allowed.
Accommodations are suitable
for children under parents supervision.
Open all year round.
No discounts available at this
time. Call for possible offerings.
