Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast November Newsletter 2025

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A Season to Gather and Give

November brings a cozy calm to the Connecticut shoreline—a gentle hush before the holidays that invites fireside moments, scenic walks, and time with those who matter most. At Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast, the season glows with comfort and connection. Crisp mornings give way to golden afternoons perfect for exploring town or curling up with tea by the parlor window.


As Thanksgiving approaches, our local favorites come alive with festive charm—from the grand holiday feast at Water's Edge or Saybrook Point to the cheerful Shop Small Saturday strolls. Add in our December Holiday Teas and the joy of gifting a Westbrook Inn getaway, and the inn becomes the perfect pairing to a season of gratitude and delight.


Meri & Marcus

Kick off summer with us at the Westbrook Memorial Day Parade, passing right by our front door! Sip your morning coffee as the parade starts at 10 AM. 



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Memorial Day Parade 

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🐾 Dog-Friendly Hotspots

Traveling with your furry friend? Explore dog-friendly spots like Ed's Place, Shenk's, or Coastline Brewing. While the beach becomes off-limits to pups after Memorial Day, the scenic sidewalks and Westbrook Dog Park are always open for a stroll. 


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🍦 Ice Cream Season Has Arrived

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Craving something sweet? Stop by HoneyCone for the Shoreline's best ice cream, the perfect treat after a sunny day. 


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Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea at Westbrook.
Dress the season in lace and clink teacups in our Holiday Tea series—festive blends, tiered sweets, savory bites, twinkle-light charm.

Complete Tea Service with a Choice of Two Teas
Tower of Treats, including:
Cream Cheese & Cucumber Tea Sandwich
Chicken Salad Tart
Ham & Cheese Tea Sandwich
Scones with Creme Fraiche & Jam
Macaroons, Meringues & Sweet Treats

Cozy up by the fire with our festive
Holiday Afternoon Tea:

Tues, Dec 2
Tues, Dec 9
Tues, Dec 23

Holiday Tea Service: $40 per person

Holiday Jamboree Tea & Show Package: $88 per person (select dates below)

🎄Holiday Teas - Save Your Seat 🎄

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HOLIDAY JAMBOREE TEA 

Celebrate the season with The Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast's Holiday Jamboree Teas, held in partnership with the Ivoryton Playhouse.  Choose the Holiday Jamboree Tea & Show Package, which pairs your tea with a matinee performance of the Playhouse's spirited Holiday Jamboree musical revue.

Wed, Dec 3
Thurs, Dec 4
Sat, Dec 6
Wed, Dec 10
Sat, Dec 13
Wed, Dec 17
Thurs, Dec 18
Sat, Dec 20



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Give the gift of getaway. Westbrook Inn Gift Certificates are perfect for friends, family, or your future self. Choose any amount—use toward overnight stays, add-on packages, or holiday teas.



'Tis the Season for Gift Certificates

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There's something undeniably cheerful about the scent of orange zest and butter mingling in a warm kitchen. It's the fragrance that fills the inn during the quiet afternoons of autumn — when sunlight drifts through the parlor windows and a tray of shortbread turns an ordinary day into something worth celebrating.

Our Cranberry Orange Shortbread recipe began as a family favorite, passed along by our daughter-in-law, Laura — a master cookie baker whose treats have become the highlight of our holiday tea trays. One taste, and you'll understand why this simple, buttery cookie has earned a place in our hearts (and on our dessert tables) all year long.

✨ Bright, buttery, and beautifully simple — the perfect bite of holiday cheer.

👉 
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A Taste of Holiday Brightness from The Westbrook Inn

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Midweek Special 
Nov. 9th - Nov. 25th
Nov. 30th - Dec. 23rd
(some blackout dates)
Use code MIDWEEK at checkout.

Stay 2 Nights, Get a 3rd Free


Lobster Trap Tree
On display from November 22 - January 4 / Stonington
Stonington's 35-foot Lobster Trap Tree is nothing short of a Christmas miracle. 

Holiday Magic
November 6 – January 4 / Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme
An almost two-month-long celebration of the most wonderful time of the year.

Fantasy of Lights
November 21 - December 31 / Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven
Drive through this bright and colorful light display that illuminates Lighthouse Point Park for the holiday season.

Holiday Lights Spectacular
November 28 -January 31 / Olde Mistick Village, Mystic
Holiday light display with over a half-million lights decorate the Olde Mystic Village square of shops and restaurants for families and holiday enthusiasts to enjoy.

Westbrook Annual Tree Lighting 
December 7th

Torchlight Parade
December 13 / Town of Old Saybrook
More than 20 different fife and drum corps march along Main Street to the Town Green, leading the musician groups will be the 2nd Company Governor's Foot Guard marching unit.

Save the Date for CT Shoreline Holiday Events

"There's a stillness in November that whispers, slow down and savor the simple moments." — unknown

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