Copper Beech Inn

A four-star country inn and four-diamond, wine-spectator-award winning restaurant in Essex Connecticut located in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley and the Long Island Sound shoreline. This fine, Ivoryton, CT bed and breakfast luxury inn is close to charming historic towns, shops, attractions and many outdoor activities. While enjoying this romantic getaway, you will appreciate easy access to the coastal towns of Mystic and the Essex area. Perfect for a honeymoon, anniversary, romantic weekend getaway, or relaxing vacation, Copper Beech Inn offers peacefully luxurious accommodations and pampering service. Located in an area designated one of the 40 Last Great Places by The Nature Conservancy, the inn is just a two-hour drive from either New York City or Boston. The inns renowned AAA Four-Diamond restaurant features snug, distinctive dining rooms and summer outdoor dining, complemented by wine from the over 5,000-bottle award-winning wine cellar Wine Spectators Award of Excellence for 2004. Enjoy the sandy beaches at nearby Hammonassett State Park, or go hiking, biking, fishing or boating. Journey to nearby quintessential New England villages such as Essex, Old Lyme or Chester, for antique shopping, art galleries, or the Connecticut River Museum. The newly renovated Gillette Castle and top designer outlets at Clinton Crossing are also a 15-minute drive. The Ivoryton Playhouse, America's longest continually running summer stock theatre, is just a mile down the road, and the Goodspeed Opera House features highly acclaimed musicals just up the river in East Haddam. Front Desk Hours of Operation are 7:30am - 10:00 pm.