The Copper Beech Inn
Country Inn & Restaurant

"The Copper Beech Inn is a lovely example of what Americans look for in a three- or four-star country inn" says The New York Times (July 2003).

This gracious Victorian in Ivoryton -- one of three picturesque villages that make up the town of Essex -- has been selected as the "Best Country Inn in Connecticut" by Connecticut Magazine (September 2003). Just minutes from the scenic Connecticut River and Long Island Sound, the Inn is just a two-hour drive from New York City or Boston.

Elegantly appointed rooms with period antiques, oriental rugs, and private marble-tiled bathrooms bring comfort and classic European sophistication to this grand estate. In Essex, "The Best Small Town in America," you'll experience classic unspoiled coastline, countryside, and quaint historic villages. Take a leisurely scenic ride through the Connecticut River Valley on the vintage Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride. Or, explore the Florence Griswold Museum, home of American Impressionism, with its remarkable collection of paintings by renowned Connecticut artists.

Journey to the nearby quintessential New England villages of 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, a historic 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.

The Inn's highly acclaimed AAA Four-Diamond restaurant features snug, distinctive dining rooms with an "updated French" menu complemented by wine from the award-winning, 5,000-plus-bottle wine cellar (Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence").

Timeless elegance and sophisticated cuisine in the Connecticut River Valley...