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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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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
sparkling cider for her and chilled champagne or wine
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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Gift Certificates Work Every Time! |
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Treat a special couple to a wonderful getaway. They can look forward to their stay in one of our beautifully appointed guest rooms and enjoy a scrumptious candlelit full breakfast at their private table in our elegant Dining Room. They'll love you for it.
Custom Gift-Wrapped Boxed Certificate. $30
Shipping and Handling. $10 |

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Gift Wrapping Suitable for Every Occasion |

Just the Two of Us ~ Romance Package |
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Come. Enjoy an undisturbed, restful stay together in one of our charming guest rooms including our delicious , candlelit, two-course full breakfast served at your table for two in our delightful Dining Room.
Anticipate our Love You! complement in your room when you arrive: a glorious bouquet of fresh flowers, Lindor chocolate truffles or chocolate covered strawberries and your choice of a complimentary chilled bottle of champagne, sparkling cider (non-alcoholic) or our Captain Stannard House chardonnay or merlot. We leave the rest up to you....
Sun-Thr 1/nt $240 F/S or S/S 2/nts $485
Concierge
Dinner for Two - You choose the place. We'll get the best available table! Call for restaurant selection.
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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 books for two nearby Premium outlets. 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.
Sun-Thr $395 F/S or S/S $475
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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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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 and 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 $42 in addition to your room.
Half-hour Massage $50 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, Lindor chocolate truffles or chocolate covered strawberries and a complimentary bottle of chilled champagne. Look forward to a full candlelit breakfast at your table for two in our beautiful Dining Room.
Your room awaits you!
$75 in addition to your room rate.
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Making Memories ~ Extended Stay Package |
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Come and stay awhile. Relax with a cup of freshly brewed morning coffee and enjoy a bottle of wine in the evening on our absolutely beautiful South Porch. Anticipate a delicious two-course full breakfast in our warm and inviting Dining Room. Afterwards, you can take a stroll down to the beach, only a block away. Read a book, take in a play, visit one of the nearby casinos, or indulge in a day at the spa. Your delightful guest room is ready for you.
Stay three nights and the 3rd night is half-price.
Concierge
Love You! Add a glorious bouquet of fresh flowers, Lindor chocolate truffles or chocolate covered strawberries and your choice of a complimentary chilled bottle of champagne, sparkling cider (non-alcoholic), or our Captain Stannard House chardonnay or merlot to await you in your room. $75 |
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Business Weekday ~ Off-site Event Package |
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Come take over our beautiful Dining Room for your meeting or event. You'll have ample room, comfortable seating, and plenty of table space for 32 guests. The Inn offers a Business Center with PC, printer, scanner, copier, and fax. The Inn also provides free WiFi. We will provide coffee, tea, decaf, ice water, and a variety of delicious, homemade tea breads. Give us a call for our modest pricing. We'll look forward to welcoming you and your guests and staff.
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Photo by Wally Kolek Extreme MAKEOVER HOME EDITION PHOTOGRAPHER |

Workshop Package |
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Ladies & Gents! Come take over the Inn, including our nine delightful guest rooms. Bring your family, friends, or group. Enjoy our delicious two-course full breakfast in our inviting Dining Room.
We have all your needs covered. We have work tables, a guest refrigerator, a stocked mini-fridge and double ovens for re-heating food, extension cords, iron and ironing board, regulation pool table that converts to a large work surface (which remains undisturbed for the duration of your stay) and much more.
Call the Inn at 860-399-4634 or email us at stay@stannardhouse.com for rates.
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FlyTying, Photography, Painting
Quilting, Scrapbooking, Knitting |
Seasonal Specials
Essex Clipper Dinner Train! |
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Offered May 3rd - October 26th 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 Cars.
Your delightful guest room will be awaiting your arrival. Anticipate our delicious full breakfast which is included in your room rate.
Weekends only: 2/nts Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun
$70 pp in addition to your room. Includes dinner on the Essex Clipper Steam Train
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Ride the Essex Steam Train...
then hike to Gillette Castle |
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The Gillette Castle Connection will only be available May 26 through October 6, 2008. What fun! Thirty minute train ride through the CT River Valley -- then a short ferry ride to the base of Gillette 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 a delicious two-course full breakfast included in your room rate.
Casinos, boat excursions, museums, antiquing, concerts on the green, wine tours, theaters, comedy club, wonderful restaurants. premium shopping outlets, beaches ~ we are only one block from the beach! Come, we have it all.
2/nts F/S or S/S $390. Train ride/hike additional $24/pp.
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Essex Steam Train

Gillette Castle |
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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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