Reviews
From BedandBreakfast.com Written Jan. 12, 2009
"A must for anyone interested in Victorian luxury, and warm hospitality!"
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From TripAdvisor.com written Dec. 17, 2008
"I grew up in Wethersfield and was home recently for the holidays, so we took a few rooms at the Silas W. Robbins House (the Fleur de Lis and the Cupids and Roses). I am not a fan of bed and breakfasts generally, but this was an absolute treat. This is the most amazing renovation that I have ever seen, so the place is in great condition. (Hard to picture in your head if you have ever been to a B&B before).
One of the best features is the owners themselves (which to me can be the biggest risk of a B&B). Very pleasant, very attentive, but very respectful of your privacy.
I give this experience my highest rating! The SRH is not even comparable to other B&Bs in the area..."
From BedandBreakfast.com Written Nov. 18,2008
"Our stay at Silas House was extremely impressive in every way. Shireen and John are perfect hosts: indulgent, sweet, interesting. The B&B is stunning!"
Yankee Magazine, Sept./Oct. 2008
"Where Past and Present Meet. A beautiful new B&B graces Connecticut's 'most ancient town'
-Old Wethersfield"
Read the entire article at:
http://www.yankeemagazine.com/issues/2008-09/travel/travel-connecticut-old-wethers
The Modern Estate Magazine, Spring 2008, Margery Stein
"Ravaged by fire, the Silas W. Robbins House seemed to be headed for the salvage heap - until John and Shireen Aforismo transformed the damaged hulk into a dreamy bed-and-breakfast."
The Boston Sunday Globe, January 6, 2008, Ellen Albanese
"As we approached the Broad Street Green in historic Wethersfield, the house loomed before us like a lavish wedding cake, with its pale celery clapboards, deep plum accents, and expansive lawn bordered by a delicate black wrought iron fence.
The 1873 French Second Empire mansion, built by entrepreneur Silas W. Robbins, was saved from the wrecking ball when longtime Wethersfield residents John and Shireen Aforismo bought it in 2001. It opened as B&B in November 2007, with five elegant guest rooms, a parlor, a formal dining room, and a tea room, where breakfast is served fireside.
Our quarters were a large corner room with tall arched windows made even more dramatic by striking window treatment of padded fabric cornices in a blue and gold floral print with rope trim and tassels….. The pale cream ceiling was stenciled with bands of teal and chocolate and accented with brushed gold stylized Silas Robbins monograms with fleur de lis stencils in the corner….. On the weekend we visited, horse and carriage tours of Old Wethersfield rolled by."
Our Guests said:
"If you ever want to enjoy a romantic get-away, you really should try the Silas W. Robbins House in Olde Wethersfield. We especially recommend the Jane Robbins Room - it's airy and delightful." Jan & Harold
"Visual surprises around every corner - Thank you for dreams of Cupids & Roses!" John & Barbara
"Can't wait to come back" Bob & Kathy
"Superb job of preserving the historical architectural spirit of the house" Matt & Jeff
"A perfect getaway"
"Simply gorgeous"
"Spectacular"
