Burdett House Bed & Breakfast

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

It's Garden Season!!! Just took a cut flower garden class as I've been busy prepping a space to grow flowers this season. Many thanks to Sweet Farm for all you do for the plants and animals. I can't wait to see my sweet flowers grow this summer! To our guests, be sure to visit the farm, take a tour, visit the sweet rescue animals and their on-site winery!

04/24/2026

Watkins Glen Gorge Trail Update: The install of this new bridge is a major project and will completely transform the way you enter the famous Gorge Trail. We can't wait to see it in action!

Replacing an Icon at Watkins Glen (update): The new steel footbridge being installed at Watkins Glen State Park in the Finger Lakes has been set into place with a large crane this morning. They’re making minor alignment adjustments this afternoon. Handrails go up tomorrow and detail work will take place in the following weeks such as masonry, new lighting in the tunnel leading to the bridge, etc.. This steel span is replacing the old Sentry Bridge stone arch that had been there since 1908. It will take several weeks for the bridge project to be completed. This main entrance to the gorge trail is expected to be open in time for July 4th. Rim trails at the park remain open year round. The gorge trail, closed each winter, is undergoing the customary spring maintenance and should be open in early May. That trail will be able to be accessed by the rim trails while work on this bridge is finished up. As noted in an earlier post, Twin Tier Constructors out of Scottsville, NY is handling the work there on site. The bridge was made at LMC Industrial Contractors in Dansville, NY at their fabrication shop. This bridge will serve as the gateway for an estimated two million visitors a year to enter the sting gorge.

04/15/2026

Planning a trip to the Finger Lakes? Check out the Finger Lakes Event site to see what's happening around the area during your stay. The cherry trees are in full blossom and the spring flowers are really showing off. Come visit!

Discover wine tours, festivals, outdoor activities, live music, and more across the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York.

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

The Finger Lakes are waking up for the season and its opening weekend at the Ithaca Farmers Market! This is seriously one of the best places to feel, see, smell and taste what the Finger Lakes are all about!

03/26/2026

We are soooooooooo pumped to see these little sparks of joy pop out of the ground! The weather is warming, the waterfalls are flowing, the coffee is on and it's time for a visit! Come frolick in the Finger Lakes!

03/17/2026

When driving through Burdett’s Main Street, there is one house that truly sets itself apart, a beautifully charming Queen Anne Victorian with a bold chartreuse door and an inviting porch that immediately catches your attention. The Burdett House Bed & Breakfast was started by Ashley Jones and David Martin in 2012, and since then we have watched it transform into one of the most thoughtfully restored homes in Burdett.

Ashley and David were both living in New York City with successful careers in fashion and marketing. While visiting the Finger Lakes and sipping a brew on the Two Goats Deck, they felt a change was in order after 10 years of hustling in the city. Can we blame them? I think that view may have made a few people move to Seneca Lake.

The hunt for a home began, a charming Queen Anne Victorian right on Main Street in Burdett became available. While the purchase happened immediately, the renovation with the help of Ashley’s father took time, finishing one room at a time to begin their journey into the bed and breakfast business.

Upon walking in you realize quickly this is not your granny’s bed and breakfast, this is a modern, beautifully designed home with attention to historic detail everywhere you look. Which makes perfect sense with Ashley’s background and degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. Every room feels curated with unique names like Knickerbocker and Excelsior. They set out to showcase and share New York, not just the city but they wanted to embrace the wonder and diversity of the great state of New York. Each room has its own charm with a unique color palette, luxurious linens and thoughtful details throughout the space. The house is laid out in a way where each room feels private, each with their own bathroom. A couple of the rooms also have private balconies overlooking the gardens in the back and Main Street.

Beyond their thoughtful restoration, Ashley and David have immersed themselves into our community, working part time at Grist Iron Brewing. They also enjoy spending time in our local establishments, meeting people and gathering valuable knowledge and insights to share with their guests each morning at breakfast.

David and Ashley work tirelessly throughout the season to keep the Burdett House beautiful and ready to be enjoyed by their guests. Guests highlight their mornings spent in their café style dining room where a delicious two course breakfast is served and spending time with their beautiful aussiedoodle, Hudson, who has become a local celebrity with his visits to the local wineries and breweries. What an idyllic place to stay when you visit Seneca Lake, and we are ecstatic to have them on board with South East Seneca.

02/22/2026

Ooooo how fun! This is a perfect way to spend a Saturday on the wine trail, blind tastings are so fun and educational. Come play next weekend, we have rooms available 😀

Uncork the mystery 🍷✨

Think you know your wine of the Finger Lakes? Put your palate to the test at our Blind Wine Tasting Event featuring Finger Lakes bold dry reds, crisp dry whites, and sparkling bubbly that will keep you guessing all night long. 🍾

No labels. No hints. Just pure flavor, fun, and friendly competition. Bring your friends, trust your taste buds, and discover new favorites you never saw coming. First, second, and third place prizes!

The experience is organized into three tasting stations, each offering four wines-with our bartenders there for serving and assisting with any questions you may have. You’ll receive a tasting sheet to record your notes and guesses as you move through the stations at your own pace.

🎟️ Tickets are limited — grab yours now in the link below before they disappear!

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01/22/2026

Hudson made an appearance at Grist Iron Brewing for their winter special... Buy a pint of beer and get a loaded hot dawg for a buck! $1 for a bun loaded with crispy onions, homemade relish, homemade ketchup, mustard and an all beef frank 🤤

The dog days of winter are officially here! ❄️🐶🍻

Warm up with our $1 hot dog special, topped with crispy fried onions, housemade ketchup, mustard, and our award-winning relish, when you purchase a pint. Available on Mondays and Tuesdays (dine-in only) from 1–5 PM! 🌭