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The O'Connell House Set in the heart of Colchester’s historic downtown Village District just across from the Town Green.

Our home offers four unique guest rooms available for short-stay bookings via Airbnb, as well as space on the main floor in our Dining and Drawing Rooms that provides the perfect setting for hosting intimate gatherings and celebrations, or even stylish photo shoots. Situated conveniently “20 minutes from everything,” take a short drive to explore our region’s beautiful landscape, nearby shoreline and family activities. Spend the day local, walking around Colchester’s 320-year-old downtown to visit its shops and restaurants, or learn about its history. To book a room or learn more about us, visit: www.theoconnellhouse.com

A moment of zen- the Sun Room bay drenched in afternoon light ✨
08/18/2026

A moment of zen- the Sun Room bay drenched in afternoon light ✨

The newest addition to our main floor common area - the Sun Room. Perfect for afternoon tea or a quiet place to read.
07/10/2026

The newest addition to our main floor common area - the Sun Room. Perfect for afternoon tea or a quiet place to read.

Ready and set for our weekend guests
06/24/2026

Ready and set for our weekend guests

Pink skies and 🌈🌈 over Colchester tonight
06/24/2026

Pink skies and 🌈🌈 over Colchester tonight

Sitting in the sunlit bay, what a perfect way to start your day ☀️
06/09/2026

Sitting in the sunlit bay, what a perfect way to start your day ☀️

In full bloom with blue skies 🌺 ☀️
04/17/2026

In full bloom with blue skies 🌺 ☀️

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night🎄We hope to see you here next year :)
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night🎄
We hope to see you here next year :)

12/06/2025

The Lyman Viaduct in Colchester, Connecticut, around the 1870s and 2025. The viaduct was constructed in 1873, and it was a wrought iron railroad bridge that spanned 1,112 feet across a ravine in western Colchester. At the base of the ravine, 137 feet below the bridge, is Dickinson Creek, a small tributary of the Salmon River.

The viaduct was part of the Boston and New York Air-Line Railroad, which was built in the 1870s and was intended to be a more direct route between New Haven and Boston. The line was later acquired by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, and in the early 20th century it was upgraded to allow for heavier trains. Rather than rebuilding the Lyman Viaduct, the railroad buried it with sand and cinder in 1912-1913. The old iron viaduct was left intact beneath the artificial embankment, and it remained in use until this portion of the rail line was abandoned in 1965.

The railroad right-of-way has since been converted into a rail trail, as shown in the bottom photo. The original 1873 iron viaduct is still here, buried beneath the sand and rocks, and there are a few areas where parts of the bridge are exposed above the surface. It is a rare surviving example of an iron railroad bridge from this period, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The best way to visit the viaduct is to park in the parking lot on Bull Hill Road and then walk about a quarter mile west along the trail.

Historic image attributed to photographer Albert M. McKenney. Courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

A quick snap of a quiet Drawing Room last night.But it won’t be quiet for long - we have a busy weekend coming up, hosti...
07/31/2025

A quick snap of a quiet Drawing Room last night.
But it won’t be quiet for long - we have a busy weekend coming up, hosting an intimate wedding and reception ✨

New things coming very soon 👀Here’s a little sneak peek of our Smith Room
06/30/2025

New things coming very soon 👀
Here’s a little sneak peek of our Smith Room

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12 Broadway
Colchester, CT
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