Candlewood Lake is the largest body of water in Connecticut. This man-made lake was created in the 1920s and has more than 86 miles of shoreline. Five towns -- Sherman, New Milford, New Fairfield, Danbury and Brookfield -- lie along the banks of the lake. Candlewood Lake is a popular summer vacation destination. Activities include water skiing, wakeboarding, scuba diving, sailing and fishing. Lodging options in the area include cottages, inns, bed and breakfasts and hotels.
The Cottages on Kent Road are located 1.5 miles from downtown New Milford. Other attractions and activities within 20 miles include the Brookfield Craft Center, Charles Ives Center outdoor theater, Kent Falls State Park and Western Connecticut State University. Each cottage includes a full kitchen, wireless Internet access and private bathroom. Cottages can be rented by the week or month.
The Newbury Inn is located in Brookfield. The hotel's 44 rooms include amenities such as plasma televisions and Jacuzzi tubs. Guests receive complimentary continental breakfast, free parking and complimentary tea and coffee. Attractions near the Brookfield area include the wine tours and tasting at the McLaughlin and DeGrazia Vineyards and the White Silo Winery; berry, apple and pumpkin picking at Bunnell, Harris Hills and Holbrook Farms; cultural events at venues such as the Brookfield Theater for the Arts and the Bank Street Theater; and outdoor recreation at Kent Falls, Topsmead Park and Bull's Covered Bridge River Walk.
The Heritage Inn in New Milford is set in a restored tobacco warehouse originally built in 1870. This bed and breakfast features 20 guest rooms, each with a private bathroom, wall-mounted plasma television and free wireless Internet access. Guests receive a hot breakfast. Coffee and tea are available 24 hours a day. The Heritage Inn is part of the Litchfield Hills region. Nearby attractions include the Bittersweet Shop, home to 14 antiques dealers, a country store, a Sunday flea market and the Gunn Historical Museum and Library.
New Milford's Homestead Inn bed and breakfast was built in 1853. Located at the head of the town's green, the inn is within walking distance of antique shops, galleries and dining establishments. The inn's 15 rooms include features such as tin ceilings, period décor, antiques, views of the town green and a gas fireplace. Nearby activities include canoeing, kayaking and whitewater rafting tours on the Housatonic River, horseback riding, golfing at the Candlewood Valley Country Club and hiking at Mt. Tom.
