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ABOUT WESTBROOK INN

The rich history behind The Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast

THE WESTBROOK STORY

Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast™ was built in 1876 by a local sea captain as a gift to his adopted daughter and her new Husband. Ida Post lived in the home, raising 3 children until her death in the 1950's. Her daughter then lived in the home, eventually selling it. As a boarding house, and then a guest house named The Wheaton House Inn, Its many rooms were used to house local travelers and seamen who passed through Westbrook, Connecticut, needing a place to rest. Restored to a lovely Bed & Breakfast in the 1990's, the Inn has operated as a bed & breakfast for over 30 years. The inn's perfect location in the Connecticut River Valley and along the shoreline has created an ideal intimate getaway from the beginning of its time. Today, this beautifully restored, four-season inn has 10 charming rooms to accommodate our guests.

When you enter the Inn, you feel the warmth of generations of love and welcome. Thoughtfully decorated, its a balanced mix of vintage charm, and casual elegance. We encourage you to make yourself at home and enjoy the comfortable surroundings.

Each stay includes a complimentary homemade breakfast, modern amenities, private bathrooms, access to beautiful gardens, board games, feature fireplaces, and so much more. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea amidst your beautiful surroundings and be spoiled with the art of hospitality provided by the Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast team.

Walking distance to West Beach and riverfront access to the Patchogue River makes Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast a perfect location for your Connecticut getaway. The bed and breakfast is a perfect place for couples getaways, girlfriends getaways, friends and family getaways, and a perfect place to elope or host an intimate wedding.

YOUR INNKEEPERS - OUR STORY

Meri & Marcus

In 2019, Meri & Marcus bought The Westbrook Inn. Owning a Bed and Breakfast had always been her dream . . . Marcus had never considered being an Innkeeper. After a successful 30-year career in Corporate sales, Meri decided to make that dream a reality. They discussed taking on the challenge when they retired, but in 2018, they attended an Aspiring Innkeeper seminar, and It was an eye-opening experience. Innkeeping has changed with our digital age and competition from online travel services like Expedia and Booking.com. There's so much more to it than baking and laundry. It was going to be hard work - It was now or never. Meri wanted to be on the East Coast, close to the beach. Though their search took them as far away as Amelia Island, Florida, they decided to stay close to family and friends and settle in coastal Connecticut. The goal was to avoid a stereotypical Victorian Inn, and have something that was fresher and nautical. However, once they walked through the doors of the Westbrook Inn, they knew it was perfect. Meri recalls, "There was a happy energy to the home that kept bringing us back. There must have been much love and happy times had by people in this building." The Inn had great bones but needed a refreshing. They sorted through doilies and dried flowers and replaced carpets, furniture, and wallpaper. "Our approach is focused on creating a warm and inviting customer experience. We want to change the view of B&Bs from dusty, knick-knack-filled old homes to a fresher vintage experience focused on today's active travelers". Besides creating comfortable, inviting rooms providing activities like kayaking and biking, they enjoy helping to introduce guests to the endless activities on the beautiful Connecticut Shoreline.

Another important aspect of their life as entrepreneurs is giving back to the community and industry. Meri is the President of the Connecticut Lodging Association and Chair of the local Chamber of Commerce. She represents Westbrook on the Tourism Council and serves on local committees, including the Christmas Tree Lighting Committee. She drags Marcus along with her on all her whims. An avid boater, Marcus is getting his Captain's license, and they hope to add sunset cruises to their amenity list next year. He continues to keep his day job commuting to New York City daily, though you will generally find him mingling with guests at breakfast on weekends or with his tool belt on taking care of all maintenance needs.