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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. |
Captain Stannard House Country Inn
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Once in a Hundred years
The 100th Muster is coming! Free Special Events.
Enjoy it all on one Fabulous Weekend, August 27th and 28th! |
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- 375th Anniversary of the State of Connecticut ~ In 1635, John Winthrop, Jr. was commissioned as “first governor of the river Connecticut” at Saybrook Plantation, which encompassed the modern town of Westbrook.
- Your Quintessential Connecticut weekend begins Friday with homemade afternoon treats to welcome you to our Rockwellian Sea Captain’s House, est. 1872.
- Wake up Saturday morning to coffee porchside and full, candlelit breakfast in the Dining Room.*
- 100th Anniversary of the Westbrook Muster ~ 2nd oldest in the nation.
- Then, off to the Fife and Drum Muster Parade at 11:00 A.M., just down the block; followed with free rides on the Antique Fire Engine; food, music & fun behind the firehouse.
- Special CT Anniversary pricing of $375 (plus CT tax) ~
- Any room / Two nights / Savings of $45 - $65.
- Reserve early for your sidewalk space in history!
* Also, Saturday, 8:30 A.M., “Fit for Families” 5K Run/Walk to benefit Middlesex Hospital & the American Red Cross at Tanger Mall ~ Donation.
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Making Memories ~ Extended Stay |
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Come and stay awhile. Relax with your morning coffee or
evening glass of wine on our beautiful
South Porch or by the fire in the Great Room. Anticipate our
delicious full breakfast in our warm and inviting Dining Room. Afterwards,
take a stroll down to the beach, a block away. Read a book,
take in a play, visit one of the nearby casinos, or indulge in a
day at the spa. Join
in one of our on-going cooking classes.
Your delightful guest room is ready for you.
Stay 3/nights and the 3rd night is half-price.
Concierge
Love You! A glorious
bouquet of fresh flowers, Belgium cocoa-dusted chocolate truffles or white or dark chocolate covered strawberries
and your choice of a complimentary chilled bottle of Proseco Brut
champagne or St. regis Reserve champagne (nonalcoholic) to await
you in your room. $75 |
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Autumn on the Shoreline!
Sun-Thurs $30-$40/nt savings.
Weekend extended stay ~ 3rd /nt half price |
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Beauty abounds. Come, stay with us ~ a beautiful, historic
Inn in quaint Westbrook ~ one block from the beach! So much to see and do... Ride & Dine on the Essex Clipper Dinner Train. Take a hike ~ we have
a brochure with 800 miles of hiking trains. Go kayaking at the Indian River Marina. Love the arts ~
visit the 'Kate' (Kathryn Hepburn Theater). A little romance, we would be delighted to put together a picnic basket for you to
take and enjoy on the grounds of the Florence Griswold Museum after
viewing one of their exhibits. Love wine ~ we have a brochure
for the CT Wine Trail or visit our local winery, Chamard Vineyards
and sample their award-winning Chardonnay.
For more ideas, check out Things to Do on our website.
To reserve or for more information,Contact the Captain Stannard House via E'Mail or call 860-399-4634. |
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Packages
Stay and Shop
Sunday through Thursday |
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COME. Take a 'me' break! Shop all day! In addition to the 25% - 65% discounts offered daily at their 70 stores, we have a coupon voucher for additional savings at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets. Take in a tour & tasting at Chamard Vineyards known for their award-winning Chardonnay. Try your luck at one of the nearby casinos or dine at one of our incredible restaurants just around the corner.
Then, anticipate your stay in one of our delightful guest rooms which includes a delicious, two course full breakfast. Linger by the fire in our beautiful Great Room with your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. How about a Swedish massage in your room before you head home? Ahhh. |
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Essex Clipper Dinner Train Special |
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Offered May through October only! Climb aboard and enjoy
a scenic 2-1/2 hour train ride through the beautiful Connecticut
River Valley while being served a wonderful four-course meal in a lavishly
restored 1920's Pullman Car.
Your delightful guest room will be awaiting your arrival. Anticipate
our delicious full breakfast which is included in your room rate.
$70/pp in addition to your room. |
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Ride the Essex Train...
then Hike to Gillette castle |
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The Gillette Castle Connection will be available May
through October. What fun! Thirty minute train ride through the
Connecticut River valley ~ then a short ferry ride to the base of
Gilette Castle Park. Approximately 2 hours from start to finish.
Then come to us for your 2/nt stay. Relax in one of our delightful
guest rooms and anticipate our delicious two course full breakfast
included in your room rate.
How about a Swedish massage in the privacy of your room? Then off to ~ casinos, boat excursions, museums, antiquing, concerts on the green,
wine tours, theatres, comedy club, wonderful restaurants, premium
shopping outlets, beaches ~ we are one block from the beach! Come
... we have it all.
Train ride/hike $23/pp in addition to your room. |
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Stay, Bike & Boat |
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Looking for something interesting to do! Wow ~ approximately four hours of total enjoyment! Leisurely guided bike tour, cruise to the Thimble Islands and then on to a visit to the Henry Whitfield House in Guilford which was built c. 1639 and abounds in history. Then come to us ~ relax in your cozy guest room and enjoy your homemade baked goods and iced tea. Need a massage? We would be happy to schedule a half-hour or hour Swedish massage in the privacy of your room. Give us a call at 860-399-4634 to reserve your room ... mention this special and receive 10% off on your 2/nt stay!
See The Connecticut Shoreline Bike & Boat Tour & Boat Tour for details. Tour is in addition to your room. |
Enjoy the coast by bicycle & boat
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All about him! Stay & Fly |
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No One will think of this.
Surprise him with a unique 'Holiday' or 'any day' Gift Certificate
for a stay at a classic, handsome Inn on the
CT Shoreline. And,
if he enjoys flying ~ how about including a 20 minute ride in a World
War II trainer plane, a 1941 biplane that seats one passenger and
a pilot. Chester
Charter also offers a 30 minute ride in a 2-seater as well. How
much fun will he have! Especially if he is a history buff. This will
be brag material for sure ...a perfect gift for your man.
Flight fee is in addition to
your room.
Call 860-399-4634 for more details.... |
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Kayak/Canoe Adventure! |
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Escape to the shoreline for a relaxing 2/nt stay ~ take the train, we'll pick you up! Anticipate our delicious full breakfast after a peaceful night in your beautiful guest room. Then on to the Indian River Marina where the Hammonasset, Indian and Hammock Rivers converge on their way to Long Island Sound. Rob, the owner, or one of his staff will be waiting for you. Kayak or canoe for 1/2 day along fascinating tidal wetlands and serene flatwater perfectly suited for the nature lover or the beginning paddler.
How about returning to a 1/2 hour Swedish massage in the privacy of your room?
Kayak/canoe $36 ~ Canoe or tandem $54 in addition to your room.
Half-hour Massage $50 in addition to your room.
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| Getaways to Coddle New Mothers (or Just Inspire Some) ~ The New York Times |
Imagine Babymoon! |
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A time of intimacy, reflection and dreams. Come to us. We have a blissful 1/hr prenatal massage for mom-to-be
and a wonderful 1/hr Swedish massage for dad-to-be waiting for you, together, in the privacy
of your room.
Anticipate a glorious bouquet of fresh flowers, delectable cravings
basket and chilled St. Regis Reserve champagne (non-alcoholic)
for her and Proseco Brut champagne for
him. Your
delightful guest room includes a candlelit, delicious full breakfast
served at your table for two in our warm and inviting Dining Room. Add
dinner for two, tickets to a nearby theatre, sleigh or carriage
ride…we’re
happy to assist you.
$265 in addition to your room.
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Make your stay Special
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Just the Two of Us ~ Romance Package |
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Anticipate our Love You! complement
in your room when you arrive ~ a glorious bouquet of fresh
flowers, Belgium cocoa-dusted truffles or white or dark chocolate
covered strawberries, and your choice
of a complimentary chilled bottle of Proseco Brut champagne or
Inglenook St. Regis Reserve sparkling nonalcoholic champagne.
We
leave the rest up to you....
Concierge
Love You! complement $75 in
addition to your room.
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Add Romance to your Stay |
The Good Life ~ All About Me Package |
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Run away for a relaxing stay in one of our tempting guest rooms. Take the train, we'll pick you up.
Enjoy a delicious candlelit breakfast in our warm and inviting Dining Room. Then, off to shop. We have coupon vouchers for Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlet., both within minutes of the Inn. On to a wine tour and tasting at Chamard Vineyards... be sure to sample their award-winning chardonnay. Return in anticipation of a full hour massage in the privacy of your room. Two nights... an all about you blissful day. Give us a call when you're ready. We look forward to welcoming you to our secret garden, your home away from home.
Massage $100/hr in addition to your room.
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A Day at the Spa |
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Treat yourself, your mom or dad, a friend or relative, a co-worker or employee, to a complete day of relaxation. Look forward to two nights in one of our beautiful guest rooms including a delicious candlelit full breakfast.
Then, on to a preferred customer treatment day of indulgence at The Spa of Essex. Anticipate a full hour Swedish massage, a back-to-back classic pedicure and manicure, and a wonderful mini facial. Oh, so relaxing.... you will feel completely renewed. On to one of the nearby casinos, theaters, wineries, or dine at one of our wonderful restaurants just around the corner. Reserve your room and your day of indulgence now. Ahhh.
Blissful day at the Spa ~ $210 in addition to your room. |
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Romantic Picnic for Two |
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Off to the beach ~ one block away, or a trip to the beautiful Salt Marsh Preserve, Rocky Neck or Hammonasset State Park, all nearby. Just the two of you. We supply the blanket, food, glasses ~ all you will need for the perfect picnic experience. Your choice of wrap or sandwich will accompany the cheese, fruit, homemade sweets and soft drink or bottled water. Or, how about a loaf of crusty bread with herb infused olive oil and olive tapenade or a pate on the side in place of the wrap or sandwich? Your basket is ready for you to head out for your adventure! Come, let us pamper you. Your room is ready.
$65 in addition to your room.
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Honeymoon Night |
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Grow old with me, the best is yet to be ....Robert Browning
When the moment is so incredibly precious that you want to truly
relish every ounce of promise, come. Come to our Inn. Make
it your own. Reserve our most private, elegant, chandeliered
room. We will complement it with a glorious bouquet of
fresh flowers, Belgium cocoa-dusted truffles or white or dark chocolate
covered strawberries with a complementary bottle of chilled Proseco
Brut champagne. Anticipate
our delicious full breakfast
at your table for two in our beautiful Dining Room.
Your room awaits you!
$75 in addition to your room.
See the Captain Stannard House -- 'Just the Two of Us' Wedding package
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For reservation and questions , Contact the Captain Stannard House via E'Mail
Or call: 860-399-4634 |
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