Inn of Choice
One Block to Beach |
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 with 126 stores 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. |
Captain Stannard House Country 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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Connecticut's
nickname is "Constitution State", but it is also
known as Nutmeg State, Provisions State and The State
of Steady Habits. Nutmegger is the nickname that 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 |
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