Pet friendly Connecticut lodgings welcome the family dog

It’s no surprise that an inn that named its restaurant after the owner’s Wheaton terrier, and where most staff members have a dog, would welcome your dog, too, on your vacation. At the Interlaken Inn, your pet gets a treat upon arrival before you head over to the inn’s Woodside House, its pet-friendly building. The building’s eight guest rooms have vaulted ceilings, microwaves and mini fridges as well as direct entry from the outside. The inn is set on 30 acres of lush green grounds between two lakes, so there is plenty of room for walking. Human-friendly amenities include on-site spa services, a fitness center, seasonal heated outdoor pool, tennis and pickle ball courts and dining options including a restaurant and a food truck that sells ice cream pup cups!

Here’s some great news for dog-owners: You don’t have to leave your furry friend at home when you begin your Connecticut vacation at The Stanton House Inn. Located on a leafy residential street, the inns dog-friendly package, for dogs 35 pounds and under, includes a dog bed, dark towel for those muddy paws, food and water bowls, cleanup bags and a personalized welcome kit with treats, a coupon for a local pet store, dog food samples and a guide to dog-friendly trails, parks, restaurants and stores. All dog-friendly rooms are on the patio level with private entrances. This gorgeous inn has a seasonal outdoor pool, a comfortable library for relaxing by the fire and lovely gardens. Complimentary breakfast is served in the dining room or on the patio.

If you are going to visit the walkable, welcoming Connecticut shoreline, you can bet your dog wants to come along. And that’s just fine with the folks at the Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast, where dogs are treated, and treasured, like all the human guests. Two of the inn’s 10 comfortable, vintage rooms are dog-friendly, both on the first floor with entrances to the outside. The inn’s special pet package includes a pet amenity basket with a water bowl, pet wipes, doggie bags and a home-baked dog treat. Dogs are permitted in the inn’s gardens, patios and by the riverfront. There are several pet-friendly restaurants in the area, and a variety of hiking trails, including (off-season) nearby West Beach, where leashed dogs are more than welcome.