Christmas at the Scranton Seahorse Inn

Yankee Magazine picks the best in New England

We are delighted to have Yankee Magazine select the Scranton Seahorse Inn as one of their top five bed and breakfasts in New England for the holidays. We go all out every holiday but nothing like we do at Christmas and we are happy our guests and Yankee readers think so too.

Click here to read about The Best Five B & B’s for the Holidays in Yankee’s November/December issue.

Click here to check our availability and please come and see us soon!

Scranton Seahorse Inn NCAA Tournament Challenge

NCAA Tournament Challenge. Join our group Seahorse Inn & Win

Time to enter the NCAA Tournament challenge win a free night at the Scranton Seahorse Inn!

It’s March (again) and that means we’re ready for some college basketball & the NCAA Tournament Challenge. We have created a group on EPSN’s NCAA Tournament Challenge page which makes winning so easy. We invite our friends and guests to drop your bracket(s) into our group. Whoever comes out on top wins a free night at the Scranton Seahorse Inn. Create as many brackets as you want in our group before the start of the tournament. We will close our group to any more entries just prior to the first games on March 16th. Remember, the more participants we have the more fun it is so please share this with your friends and coworkers.

Follow the link below to ESPN’s tourney challenge site and create your bracket with your best picks. It’s completely free to create a NCAA bracket and completely free to join the Seahorse Inn & Win group. In other words, you have nothing to lose! Thanks for playing and remember to tell your friends!

Click here to see our tournament group Seahorse Inn & Win. See you at the Final Four in Pheonix!

Scranton Seahorse Inn’s 6th Annual Pick The Oscar Winners Contest

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The Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday February 26th and that means it’s time for you to participate in our 6th annual Oscar contest. Click on our simple survey below to select your favorite nominees. The participant that picks the most winners wins a free night stay at The Scranton Seahorse Inn. 2nd place prize is 3 pairs of tickets to Madison Art Cinemas and 3rd place is a DVD of the winner for Best Picture.

You are free to enter at anytime (just once) and can modify your answers up until 6pm on Oscar night.

If you haven’t been going to movies now is the time to get dressed and get out for the night. There are A LOT of great films to see right now. Share this with your friends!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER CONTEST

Madison Connecticut Inside Sidewalk Sales

SAVE UP TO 30% OFF YOUR OVERNIGHT STAY WHEN YOU SHOP!

Iside Sidewalk Sales

Save BIG this week at the Inside Sidewalk Sales in Madison. There’s lot’s of great bargains to find at our many locally owned shops and boutiques. Stroll the streets an enjoy great shopping and don’t forget to enjoy dinner at one of our great restaurants in the town center. There more saving at the Scranton Seahorse Inn too. We will reimburse you 5% (up to 30%) for every $100 you spend at participating shops. We’ll tally up your spending damage at check out and credit your stay.

Call today to make your reservation!

See you at the inn.

Winter Wednesdays Are Free

This winter when you book a Monday and Tuesday night stay your Wednesday night is on us.

Winter is madisonclock great season to be here on the Connecticut Shoreline and in Madison. And I promise you won’t run out of things to do. Are you looking for quiet down time with a book, a movie, or maybe a spa treatment or two? Are you like me and love walking the almost empty beaches and trails in winter? Winter concerts? Gallery events? Wine dinners? We have all those too.

If you’re not sure what to do I’ve got the inside scoop on things to see and do & places to eat and I’m happy to help build your 3-day-getaway itinerary. Don’t forget, your Wednesday night is free!

Call me today at 203.245.0550 and let’s book your winter escape!

“…An Unforgettable Overnight Stay”

Owner & Innkeeper, Michael Hafford 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

See you at the inn!

Don’t forget dear old dad….

fathers day When you purchase a gift certificate for dad this Father’s Day we’ll put a little something special in his room when he checks in. If you’re dad enjoys beer he’ll find a sampler six pack of cold ones in his room when he arrives. Connecticut has some awesome breweries (including a few right here on the CT. Shoreline) and we have our favorites that we look forward to sharing. If dad prefers chocolate covered oreos, turtles and truffles over beer just let us know. We’ll leave a nice collection of hand made chocolates will be left instead.

Gift certificates never expire and can be purchased in any denomination.

See you at the inn!

Best Romantic Weekend Getaways in Connecticut

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.

See you at the inn!

Our relaxing porch overlooking the gardens

Madison Fashion Affair

madisonfashoin2016 Mark your calendars for the annual Madison Fashion Affair. Come see what’s in style for spring and summer at the gorgeous Madison Beach Hotel on Thursday night April 21st. Ticket sales contribute to our the College Scholarship fund for hardworking local students.

Special guest appearance by Ryan Kristafer from WTNH CT Style.
Bid on the many silent auction items at the show
Enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers while at the show.

Stay at the Scranton Seahorse Inn the night of the show for just $140 which include an overnight stay, 2 tickets to the show and of course a full breakfast in the morning.

Call us at 203.245.0550 to reserve your seat at the show and your favorite guest room.

What to do…what to do…December 2015

There’s always plenty to do on the Connecticut Shoreline…even when it’s cold outside. Here’s a list of suggestions for things happening in our area that should keep you occupied throughout December.

Especially for Christmas

Fantasy of Lights @ Light House Park in New Haven – thru January 6th.
Torch Light Parade on Main Street in Old Saybrook – December 12th @6pm
Lantern Light Tours @Mystic Seaport in Mystic – thru December 20th
Holiday House Tour – Downtown Essex – December 12th

Activities & Performances

Click here to see what’s happening at The Kate. Everything from ballet, theater, comedy, and music all year.
Call Foxglove Farm and reserve your own horse drawn sleigh ride for 2 to 14 people in Lyme.
Don’t miss I’ll Be Home for Christmas at the Ivoryton Playhouse thru December 20th
Don’t miss the wonderful Christmas performances by Con Brio on December 11th & 13th
Everyone is welcome to sing Handel’s Messiah in Old Saybrook on December 20th, Bring your own score.

Art

Annual holiday show at Susan Powell Gallery in downtown Madison thru January 31st.
Check out the American Craft for the Holidays @ the Guilford Arts Center thru January 3rd.
Connecticut Landscapes at the Florence Griswold Museum through January 31st.

This is really just a short list and a sampling of some of the options for you here on the Connecticut Shoreline. We have resources for other activities so if you are looking for something else or something in particular give us call and we’ll be happy to help plan your special day(s) away.

See you at the inn!