The Red Kettle Inn Bed and Breakfast

We stayed 4 nights in the Rose Room at the Red Kettle Inn. The inn is conveniently located and within walking distance of the waterfront, main street with restaurants and shopping, and Watkins Glen State Park. It’s also positioned for visiting wineries around the lake. Accommodations are quaint and comfortable. Breakfast is different every day and is always a fun and delicious surprise. We enjoyed chatting with the other guests in the morning, too. Trudi, the innkeeper, is an absolute delight. So kind and helpful. We would highly recommend staying at the Red Kettle Inn to anyone who might be visiting Watkins Glen. If we make our way back there we would definitely book here again!

I had the pleasure of staying at the Red Kettle Inn for two nights to explore the beautiful Watkins Glen park and town, wineries, and Finger Lakes. Trudi, the owner, was responsive, warm and welcoming, and it was wonderful getting to know her during our stay. I loved her generous breakfast (each day was different and something to look forward to) and she prepared us a little "travel goody bag" on our way out. If you're looking for a decorative, charming, clean, and quaint place to stay, the Red Kettle Inn is it. Plus, its within walking distance to the main street (great food and shopping), Seneca Lake, and the Watkins Glen State Park entrance is a 12 min walk (.6 miles). Trudi said she had one or two bikes available to bike around town, but I wanted to get to know the area by foot. The inn had a wonderful vibe and it provided a much appreciated weekend escape from NYC. I would absolutely stay here again next time I'm in the area

Seneca Lake has many options for lodging but The Red Kettle Inn proved to be an outstanding choice for our weekend getaway, I could not have been happier with our experience. Many places in the area offer an impersonal room/bed for a similar rate, however the The Red Kettle Inn offers additional value, most notably because of the homemade breakfast by the owner/operator Trudi, and the personal touch with which she runs her business. Each morning the breakfast was fresh, unique, nutritious, and diverse in its offerings, it was a wonderful way to start our mornings and something we came to anticipate the night prior.

Trudi is the new owner/operator and she was a joy of a host. The Inn itself is quiet and comfortable. It is definitely an authentic Bed and Breakfast experience. We shared breakfast with our fellow guests and overall that was positive and pleasant, but you should be prepared for that type of setting if you stay here. If you are looking for an intimate and peaceful environment during your Finger Lakes visit, I highly recommend staying at the Red Kettle Inn.

From a more practical standpoint, the Inn is centrally located. We walked to town and the waterfront in minutes. The Inn is also a 10 minute walk to Watkins Glen State Park and the popular waterfall haven "Gorge Trail" (walking will save you the $10 parking fee). The Inn was an ideal location for us to begin and retreat from our adventures. We also needed some items that we forgot to pack and were able to walk to the local Wal-Mart to acquire our missing supplies. It was convenient to be able to walk to all these locations as well as to have a private parking spot at the Inn.

The host is wonderful and an excellent cook. If you're going to the wineries on Seneca lake, hiking the Glen gorge or going to Watkins Glen International Speedway you should give the Red Kettle a try.

A gorgeous, amazing, historic, cozy old house with a charming, warm, interesting, thoughtful host—it was a genuine pleasure visiting both

What a wonderful experience!! Beautiful home with the perfect location. Trudi took really good care of us, with wonderful service and a delicious breakfast. And her cookies, wow! I can’t stop thinking about them. Would absolutely recommend staying here!

Best long girls weekend ever and staying at The Red Kettle Inn was the icing on the cake! We were greeted with maple icing cupcakes-delish!! The house is absolutely beautiful, the beds were super comfy (we stayed in the Green Room), and the love Cheryl has for the house shows in every corner with the decor! Breakfast was amazing each morning. We loved how she had a person for everything; the bread guy, the egg lady! She spoke about each one of them so dearly and everything she cooked was so delicious! There was plenty to do. We hiked, walked around the lake, and got massages all within walking distance! And the ride to the vineyards and horseback riding was a hop, skip, and a jump- great location the Inn! I can’t wait to plan my next visit and share with my family and friends the gem Cheryl has found in Watkins Glen! Thank you friend and all the best to you!

We had an amazing time at the Red Kettle Inn! Cheryl went above and beyond to accommodate our short weekend trip for my birthday. The house was immaculate and full of character and her breakfast was delicious! She was such a sweet host and we enjoyed getting to know her during our stay. We were glad we found her place and that she was available for our short weekend trip. Hope to be back again next year!

Stayed here for two nights. The host made a great breakfast every morning. She was accommodating with storing our bikes and we had some great conversations. The house is a well maintained victorian decor, lovely wood decor. Will definitely stay here again.

Cheryl is my friend for over 30 years and she had invited me to come (summer, 2017) and share in her next life’s adventure - becoming an inn owner! Cheryl is a natural. She loves meeting new people and has a desire to make each guest feel at home and to have enjoyed a scrumptious breakfast - personally my favorite meal of the day! Cheryl loves Watkins Glen and will have wonderful suggestions and/or recommendations for things to do in the Finger Lakes. Especially since she will have probably tried it already! So depending if you are the type of guest that just likes to relax and hang about or if you like to rove around - I can assure you - you will enjoy your stay and will want to come back again - to a home away from home.

Just like home! We had the best time and felt so welcomed by the owner. Breakfast was awesome and our room was so cozy. Such a relaxing trip. Will definitely be going back. The area has so much to do and staying at the Red Kettle Inn is central to everything. We walked into town and its so close to Lake Seneca. Loved everything!

We booked 2 rooms for the weekend. Beautiful home and good location for visiting wineries, falls, and walking around town. Cheryl was a great host.

Just came home from 3 day stay, have to say the place is beautiful!! Cheryl the owner was wonderful to us and the breakfast was delicious! Will definitely be going back!

A charming, clean and comfortable b&b with the world’s most gracious innkeeper. Can’t wait to go back!

Red Kettle was so good!

My wife and I went here for our anniversary in July, never having been to Watkins Glen before. Most of the recommended Hotels and B&Bs were either too expensive or booked. When we came across the Red Kettle Inn, it appeared to be under new ownership from the website, so that made us a little nervous; however, we were more than pleasantly surprised by the our total experience from booking to checking out. Cheryl (the new owner) did a great job being warming and welcome. Since this is her first year owning the property, she only had limited availability, but luckily what was available went with our desired dates. Cheryl did a great job with the breakfast plans and food, including bringing in some oranges from California from her property's tree to make fresh orange juice. She also was great with handing out pamphlets of some of the nearby restaurants and wineries, as well as game some great recommendations from personal experiences. Some of the rooms in the house need a little bit of TLC/work, but now that Cheryl will be full-time focused on the property in the Fall, she plans on renovating some of the rooms and amenities. The property is gorgeous and well-placed downtown, which allows for close walks to most of the local stores, sites, and the lake. We definitely recommend this property for those that are looking for a comfortable, family, and budget friendly experience.