We sure loved hearing that The Scranton Seahorse Inn was included in this story about unforgettable places to stay in Connecticut. If you’re considering a vacation in Connecticut this list might help determine path. We hope you include us & Madison in your Connecticut summer vacation 2016!
Click here to read the story written by Taylor Ellis for Onlyinyourstate.com
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25 Best Romantic Weekend Getaways in Connecticut
Here’s a great little story with some tips on great romantic getaways in Connecticut – and WE are in it! Always a thrill for me to read about the Scranton Seahorse in these publications. It’s a great list and I’ll admit that we are keeping some pretty good company. Hopefully you’ll be able to add a few of these, including us, to your summer get away plans.
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Our relaxing porch overlooking the gardens
The Scranton Seahorse Inn was recently selected to submit some of our most popular recipes to be included in “50 Great Bed & Breakfasts and Inns”. All of the inns and B & B’s selected are New England based so if you love the hospitality and food of New England inn’s this is a great book to add to your collection not only for the recipes but also as a guide to help you pick where to stay on your next vacation. I suggest a tour that includes a few of them!
From now until December 23rd you’ll get a free copy of this special book when you purchase a gift certificate of $200 (or more) for a stay at the Scranton Seahorse Inn. You can also purchase the book separately for $17.
Call us today to order you gift certificates and to get a copy of “50 Great Bed & Breakfast”s and Inn’s” in time for Christmas.
Phone: 203.245.055
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Every year on Veteran’s Day we are proud to honor America’s veterans by offering them a free night at the Scranton Seahorse Inn. Veteran’s Day is Wednesday November 11th. If you are a veteran or know a veterans that would like a night away please call us to reserve your space.
Because space is limited this special and popular offer is for veterans who have not stayed with us on Veteran’s Day in the past. Proof of service is required.
Happy Veteran’s Day. Please be sure to shake the hand of a veteran and thank them for their service.
We loved hearing that we won this category in a local readers poll. Feedback from our friends and guests make it all worth while and we send a big THANK YOU to all of you.
What tickles us even more about this is that while there a lot of places to stay in the New Haven and CT Shoreline area the top three places to stay in this poll are right here in Madison. So there you have it – Madison is a special place to visit and now you know that it’s a great place to stay too. Come visit for a day or two or three. We are here all year and would love to see you (again).
Read this great story about Madison Connecticut that was in the Hartford Courant recently.
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I am just back from Bishop’s Orchards where the Scranton Seahorse Inn participates in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share. Each Tuesday until mid-October we’ll get our share which will contain locally grown produce and fruits.
By participating in a CSA share we are provided with a weekly healthy supply of locally grown food. The good news for our guests is they can be guaranteed their breakfasts are made with the items we get from our CSA share. And, it challenges me to be creative in the kitchen as many weeks it’s a mystery what will be in our basket until we get there for pickup.
This weeks basket contained basil, bok choy, lettuce, kale, asparagus and strawberries. Time to start thinking…..an asparagus soufflé, maybe a kale mustard frittata, or kale smoothie? Some strawbery jam?
If you have the opportunity to participate in a farm sharing program in your community you should consider it. You meet great people, you’re introduced to wonderful food all while supporting local farmers in your area.
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Not that we need an excuse to eat another hamburger but Thursday May 28th is National Hamburger Day so it’s really an obligation for today. Besides eating a hamburger I thought I should share with you some of our favorite places to enjoy a hamburger. They are all a short drive from the inn so if you come spend a weekend with us you have choices.
1. Augur’s Irish Pub is our favorite hangout located near the green in Guilford. This is truly local favorite where great people gather and great people work. The burgers are big juicy and hand formed and cooked to perfection. This is a no frills burger that a traditionalist will love! It’s served on a hard roll with lettuce and tomato and a side of chips. Plenty of local brews available on tap and in bottle. This is our favorite place to watch the Red Sox and the Patriots. The owner is a Jets fan but we lover her none the less.
2. If size matters you won’t be disappointed with the burgers at Christy’s right here near the beach in Madison. These monsters are served with a steak knife and fries. My favorite is the chili burger topped with homemade chili, cheddar, and onion. I never think I’ll ever be able to finish it but I always do.
3. We love heading out to Old Saybrook and trying one of the dozens of burgers (and dogs) off the menu at The Rabbit Hole. I don’t think I’ve tried them all yet but I am working on it. The beer list is absolutely endless too so be prepared to make multiple visits so you can try every burger and every beer. There are multiple TV’s so you’ll find favorite team on one of them.
4. Moxie is a fabulous gastropub here in Madison and a short 2 minute walk from the Scranton Seahorse Inn. The burger and fries have become a local favorite. I can’t get enough of the Cowboy Up Burger with jalepeno poppers and BBQ melted onions. Lot’s of outdoor seating with great wines and a list of ever changing craft beers. You’ll be happy you can walk there and back.
If you try out any of our favorites please let us know what you think. Follow this link to another handy resource to great burgers and brews.
It’s great to be in good company!
Every month we honor people from different professions. We try to bring them together in one place for a night or two to find new friends with common interests and to share favorite stories. In May we honor paramedics and emergency medical technicians. We know they work hard and we respect what they do and we are offering 25% off their bill throughout May. With that we hope to encourage them to take a break and relax with us here at the Scranton Seahorse Inn. If you are one of these people, or know one that you’d like to treat, this is place to be in May.
Call 203.245.0550 to check availability and make your reservation.
Last month we celebrated nurses and this month we celebrate teachers. If you’re a teacher and you’re lucky enough to have a bit of a break in April we hope you’ll spend a night or two at the Scranton Seahorse Inn. All month long teachers will enjoy a 20% discount off their room rates. We recognize your hard work, long hours and the pressures of your jobs during the school year (which seems to be getting longer and longer…) and want to you to know we are here to help you relax. Come stay with us and walk the beaches before the summer crowds get here, hike the trails, sip wine at Chamard, take in a live performance at The Kate, dine at Moxie, or get a massage. Or do everything. Or, maybe it’s time take a recess from everything and do nothing.
Call 203.245.0550 today for reservations and we promise not to mention parent-teacher conferences at all when you’re here.
Calling all nurses! We recognize how hard you work and want you to know how much you mean to us and our families when we are sick or even when we are striving to remain healthy. If you’re a nurse or have a favorite nurse in your doctor’s office, or work with a nurse please let them know that for the entire month of March the Scranton Seahorse Inn in Madison, Connecticut welcomes them by offering 25% off all rooms.
Call us today to book a room for yourself or for your favorite nurse. Feel free to share a story about your favorite nurse on our blog. We’d love to hear from you.
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Call 203.245.0550 to make a reservation today.