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A Connecticut Bed and Breakfast Inn. The Captain Stannard House, abundant in history, charm, and space, is located on the Connecticut Shoreline in Westbrook. We offer nine beautifully appointed guest rooms with queen beds and private baths. A delicious two-course breakfast is included in your room rate. We can accommodate large groups of people for several days. Our warm and inviting Dining Room can seat 34 comfortably. Stroll down to the beach one block away. Take a chance at the casinos. Visit the wineries. Shop for hours. We have coupons for two Premium outlets nearby. Indulge in one of our packages or specials. Relax. Take the train, we'll pick you up. Let us be your home-away-from home. We welcome you to our beautiful Inn. |
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Our charming, beautifully appointed nine guest rooms offer private baths, comfortable queen beds, individual climate control, snack basket with Perrier water, desks, sitting areas and each is uniquely furnished. The names are significant to Captain Stannard and each room has a detailed framed description of the name.
Dency Post Stannard |
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Dency Post Stannard, Captain Stannard’s mother was related though the eighth generation to John Alden and Priscilla Mullins of the Mayflower. |
Kenilworth Stevens |
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Stannard ancestor, Thomas Stevens, was one of the founders of Kenilworth in 1663, now known as Westbrook’s neighboring town of Clinton. |
The Scotland |
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In 1862, Captain Stannard took command of the daring Scotland, the first steamship to ply between China and San Francisco.
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Chloe Chapman |
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Chloe Chapman, Captain Stannard’s great-grandmother, was the great-granddaughter of Rev. Thomas Buckingham one of the ten founders of Yale College. |
| The Nutmegger |
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Although Connecticut's official nickname is The Constitution State, it is also known as The Nutmeg State, The Provisions State and The State of Steady Habits. Nutmegger is the nickname that many people in Connecticut like best. |
| Captain Jedediah Post |
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Captain Jedediah Post, Captain Stannard’s grandfather, was a man of “great force and energy of character” who held many important positions, including justice, in his native town of Saybrook, parent town of Westbrook Parish. |
| The Stately Twin |
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Captain Elbert Stannard´s ancestral link to the Mayflower is Elbert Stannard´s grandfather, Lay Stannard and his twin, Jemima, Elbert´s grandaunt. |
| Barque Daniel Webster |
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Captain Stannard came East in 1859 and purchased the barque, or bark, Daniel Webster, on which he and his bride, Harriet, took their wedding tour around Cape Horn to Asia. |
Charter Oak |
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The Charter Oak, our state tree, is one of the most colorful and significant symbols of the spiritual strength and love of freedom, which inspired our Colonial forebears in their militant resistance to tyranny. |
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All photos and text © Captain Stannard House 2004
For reservation and questions , Contact the Captain Stannard Hosue via E'Mail
Or call: 860-399-4634 |
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