Hitching Post Country Motel

45 Kent Rd S, Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754, Cornwall Bridge, United States

Guest rating: 3.6 / 5

Overview

Hitching Post Country Motel is a straightforward roadside motel in Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut, set on Route 7 and backed by woodland. It’s positioned as a practical base for outdoor trips in the Housatonic River valley area rather than a full-service resort. Public ratings place it at 3.6/5 from 78 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are unpretentious and furnished in a traditional wood style. In-room features include flat-screen TVs, desks, minifridges, and microwaves, and some rooms sleep up to four people. Guest feedback highlights that bathrooms can feel very small, with at least some layouts placing the sink outside the main bathroom area.

On-site services

Parking is available on site. Reviews mention that rooms may be cleaned daily with fresh towels and restocked supplies, supporting short stays as well as multi-night hiking itineraries. Other amenities are not documented.

Location & nearby outdoors

The motel is about 3 miles from the entrance to Kent Falls State Park and about 5 miles from Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, making it convenient for hiking and winter sports. Very close-by outdoor access includes Pine Knob Loop via the Appalachian Trail (about 2.2 km) and Housatonic Meadows State Park (about 2.9 km). Other regional day trips include the Historic West Cornwall Covered Bridge (about 6.4 km), Macedonia Brook State Park (about 11.5 km), and Lime Rock Park (about 12.9 km).

Best for

This motel best suits travelers who want a simple, budget-minded base for hiking, trail logistics, and outdoor day trips in northwest Connecticut. Its Route 7 location is close to Kent Falls State Park, Housatonic Meadows State Park, and an Appalachian Trail access point, and rooms include practical basics like a microwave and minifridge. It can also work well for pet owners, as reviews specifically mention dog-friendly rooms.

Travel tips

If you’re planning Appalachian Trail “slackpacking,” the property’s proximity to Pine Knob Loop via the Appalachian Trail and its roadside Route 7 access can simplify shuttle pickups and drop-offs. Bring any must-have in-room beverage setup you prefer, as coffee/tea equipment is not documented and a reviewer noted planning around the lack of an in-room coffee pot. For day planning, Kent Falls State Park and Mohawk Mountain Ski Area are short drives from the motel.

What guests say

Reviews commonly frame this motel as a practical, no-frills place to sleep, shower, and watch TV, especially for short stays. Guests highlight usefulness for Appalachian Trail itineraries, and at least one review describes consistent daily cleaning with fresh towels and restocked supplies. Pet-friendly stays are specifically mentioned as a positive. The main drawback noted is the compact bathroom setup, including very small bathrooms and an unusual sink placement in some rooms, and at least one guest planned around the absence of an in-room coffee pot.

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