Captain Stannard House

 

The Captain Stannard House, abundant in history, charm and space is the perfect destination in every season. This sea Captain's manor is the ideal setting to explore spring love, stroll down to the beach in summer - a block away, experience autumn in New England or for a romantic winter getaway.

Located on the Connecticut shoreline just off Boston Post Road (RT 1) in quaint Westbrook one block from the beach. We are midway between New York City and Boston, one hour from Hartford with easy access to RT 9 and I-95. Take the train - 5 minutes from the Inn - we'll pick you up.

Casual country elegance combined with informality, and a light friendly attitude welcomes business travelers to their home away from home, romantic getaways, vacationers, as well as, large group events, including weddings. The Captain Stannard House can accommodate large groups of people for several days. Our Dining Room comfortably seats 35 guests.

We offer nine beautifully appointed guest rooms with private baths, comfortable queen beds, freshly pressed cotton linens, individual climate controls, desks and sitting areas. A candlelit, delicious full breakfast is served in our warm and inviting Dining Room and is included in your room rate.

L inger by the fire with your morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening in our outstanding Great Room or on our spectacular South porch overlooking the lovely gardens and Gazebo. After your stay with us, you will have found your perfect home away from home on the Connecticut Shoreline.

 

 

Linger by the fire with your morning coffee or evening glass of wine in our outstanding Great Room, play a game of pool, choose a board game from the Armoire. Play a CD on the multi CD player. Refresh yourself - there is a stocked mini-fridge by the bar.

Feel like a puzzle we have an on-going jig-saw puzzle table in our cozy Captain's Room. How about a game of chesse your table for two awaits you. Relax and enjoy a movie on the VCR or DVD player. Chill your wine or soft drinks in our full size guest refrigerator. Write a little note in our guest book.

 

Anticipate a candlelit, delicious full breakfast served in our warm and inviting Dining Room. Antique tables and chairs, fine china and a beautiful baby grand piano fill the room. Relax by the windows that overlook the gardens or be cozy by the outstanding fieldstone fireplace. Either way expect to be pampered by the service and awed by the food.

From Hartford...35 miles
I-91 South to Route 9 South to Exit 3. Cross Route 154. Turn right onto Route 153 South.
Five country miles to Rt. 1. Turn right onto Route 1. Immediate left at light onto South Main Street.
Continue to our sign and stone pillars on left.

From Boston...120 miles
I-95 South to Exit 65. Turn left onto Route 153 South. 1/4 mile to Route 1, right turn onto Route 1.
Immediate left at light onto South Main Street. Continue on to our sign and stone pillars on the left.

From NYC...120 miles
I-95 North to Exit 65. Turn right onto Route 153 South. 1/4 mile to Route 1, right turn onto Route 1.
Immediate left at light onto South Main Street. Continue on to our sign and stone pillars on the left.

Airports...
New Haven, Tweed Airport ~ 35 minutes South on 1-95
Hartford, Bradley International ~ One hour, 10 minutes
Providence, T.F. Green Airport ~ One hour, 20 minutes

Train...
Amtrak to Old Saybrook ~ Five minutes
Amtrak to New Haven ~ 30 minutes
Metro-North to New Haven ~ 30 minutes
Shore Line East ~ Monday through Friday, please check schedule for convenient times

Limousine service can be coordinated if required.

• PC station with lap top, copier, fax, printer, scanner
• Complimentary WiFi throughout Inn coded outside entry
• Train pick up & return
• Car rental 5 minutes away
• Stocked refreshment mini-fridge
• Regulation pool table
• Multi CD player
• Armoire with board games

• Clinton - www.clintonct.com
• Essex - www.essexct.com
• Old Saybrook - www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
• Westbrook - www.westbrookct.us
• Birding Connecticut www.birdingamerica.com/Connecticut
• Connecticut Audubon Society - www.ctaudubon.org
• New Haven Bird Club - www.newhavenbirdclub.org
• Mohegan Sun Casino - www.mohegansun.com
• Foxwoods Casino - www.foxwoods.com
• Block Island Ferry - www.blockislandferry.com

• Bridgeport to Port Jefferson Ferry, Long Island - www.pagelinx.com/bpjferry
• New London to Orient Point Ferry, Long Island - www.longislandferry.com/Default.asp
• Fenwick Golf Course - www.ctgolfer.com/directories/public/fenwick.html
• Fox Hopyard Golf Club - www.golfthefox.com
• Guilford Lakes Golf Course - www.ctgolfer.com/directories/public/guilford.html
• Hillside Links Golf Course - www.ctgolfer.com/directories/public/hillside.html
• Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut - www.childrensmuseumsect.org
• CT River Museum - www.ctrivermuseum.org
• Florence Griswold Museum - www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org
• Mashantucket Pequot Museum - www.pequotmuseum.org
• Nautilus Museum - www.ussnautilus.org
• Coast Guard Academy - www.uscga.edu
• Connecticut College - www.conncoll.edu
• Oxford Academy - www.oxfordacademy.net
• Wesleyan University - www.wesleyan.edu
• Yale University - www.yale.edu
• Devil's Hopyard State Park - www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/devilshopyard.htm
• Hammonasset State Park - www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/hammonasset.htm
• Gillette Castle State Park - www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/gillettecastle.htm
• Ivoryton Playhouse - www.riverrep.com
• Goodspeed Opera House - www.goodspeed.org
• Long Wharf Theater - www.longwharf.org
• Shubert Theater - www.capa.com/newhaven
• Spirit of Broadway Theater - www.spiritofbroadway.org
• Chamard Vineyards - www.chamard.com
• Haight Vineyards - www.haightvineyards.com
• Johnathan Edwards Winery - www.jedwardswinery.com/events
• Stonington Vineyards - www.stoningtonvineyards.com
• Essex Steam Train and Riverboat - www.essexsteamtrain.com
• Mystic Aquarium - www.mysticaquarium.org
• Mystic Seaport - www.mysticseaport.org
• Pilots Point Marina - www.byy.com/Westbrook

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. Bring family and friends together in celebration of your special day. Take over the Inn including our nine beautifully appointed guest rooms with private baths, comfortable queen beds, freshly pressed cotton linens, individual climate controls, desks and sitting areas. Anticipate a delicious, candlelit full breakfast in our warm and inviting Dining Room where antique tables and chairs, fine china and a beautiful baby grand piano fill the room.

Linger by the fire with morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening in our spacious Great Room or on our spectacular South porch overlooking the lovely gardens and Gazebo. Relax. Indulge in a massage in the privacy of your room or one of our packages or specials.

Just like home, the Captain's Room, is comfortable, cozy, welcoming. Read a book. Add a few pieces to our on-going jigsaw puzzle. Anyone for chess…your table is ready. Watch a movie.

Need to check your email, our Guest Library, has a PC station with lap top, scanner, copier, printer and fax. The Inn offers Complimentary WiFi. There are French doors for privacy, as well as, a collection of novels and books of local interest for your perusal and a television housed in a beautiful Armoire. Lounge on our comfy settee and chairs. Lydia's Room, our dressing room upstairs with a full length mirror, vanity and armchair, awaits you.

"Thank you so much for taking care of us and all our guests. We will never forget how wonderful everything was. The Inn was just perfect for how we wanted to begin our life together. Thank you again for each and every little thing you have done. We are blessed to have met you." Holli & Jeff