Copper Beech Inn

We had a wonderful 5 year anniversary weekend here at the height of Fall! It is so charming and quaint. The grounds are very pretty. The restaurant is fantastic. We had a superb, romantic dinner and breakfast in the atrium. Our room was spacious and very clean. We did a couples massage in our room that was stellar. A lovely, country New England Inn that will not disappoint!

My husband and I stayed here many years ago for our anniversary and so returned for our 34tb anniversary. We WANTED to love it again. Sadly it appears not much has been done in the last 30 years. The carriage house is tired, worn, and smells musty everywhere. The wallpaper and furniture is dated and uninviting. It appears they have removed the old paint and wallpaper in room 217 and painted it white and put in new flooring. Great start but it appears they stopped there. It needs a rug, a picture or two, new chairs, tables, etc. the room was big and bare but has a lot of potential if they would finish it. Hallways very old and dated. And the mold smell. The outside deck needs rehab and comfy furniture to enjoy. The whole building needs painting. We arrived back to our from on the first full day to find our room door left open and obviously not locked from the housekeeping staff. Nothing was taken however. The main house is very nicely done. The breakfast was fabulous! Most of the staff were very friendly and hard working. Our first breakfast service was fabulous. Our second we had to ask for many things including silverware, butter, water, etc. but all the food was great! I want to live this place. Guessing it needs an influx of cash. I hope they get it and fix it up. It would be sad for a place of such potential to close.

We spent a weekend stay at the Copper Beech. It is a very warm and inviting inn with a charming ambiance. The entire staff, from the check in to the waitstaff and housekeeping, was exceptional. The restaurant was excellent as well. Just an overall memorable experience that we plan on repeating in the future!

Stayed here for a little weekend getaway without the kids and we had a wonderful time. From the front desk, to the restaurant/bar staff. to the housekeeping staff, everyone was pleasant, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be around. The room was wonderful with an exceptionally comfortable bed. Bathroom was large and clean. Close to everything. We spend much of our time driving into old town Essex and hitting antique shops in the area. The restaurant had delicious food and breakfast was wonderful. We grabbed pizza and drinks and watched the Mets game in the room one night and had a great time. Highly recommended and we will return.

Can't say enough about this location. Staff was amazing. Food and drinks were terrific. Breakfast was wonderful. Location was perfect. Had a nice weekend away with the wife. Will visit again.

My husband and I stayed for just one night. We stayed in Room 215 in the Carriage House. The photos online did not match reality. The room did not resemble the photos. I must admit the king-size bed was comfortable. The musty, moldy smell was overwhelming. Hence, the reason for the dehumidifier running all day in the hallway. The Inn is worn and in desperate need of updating. The outdoor seating was not appealing or inviting at all. We opted to eat at the Villager down the road so, I can’t comment on the restaurant. We also did not eat breakfast there. Again, we opted to grab coffee and muffins at the Essex Coffee Shop. Very disappointed, considering what we were charged. Best thing about the Inn is its proximity to Essex Village.

We booked an overnight in room 217 which was in the carriage house. When we arrived we were shocked by how different it looked from the pictures online. The main house and carriage house had peeling paint. To the immediate left of the carriage house there was a mess as well as garbage on the side porch (see pictures). We were willing to let that go until we stepped inside. There was a horrible heavy odor from dampness/mold. They had dehumidifiers running on each floor but it wasn’t helping. When we entered the room the odor was still there. It was newly painted and had a new floor but the furniture wasn’t the same as in the picture and looked tired. The windows on the door going to the porch was very dirty (see pic) and the porch was unkempt with peeling paint and furniture in disarray. We went to the front desk to see if there was another room available as we could see another house that looked fairly new (believe the 300 rooms are in there) but they were all booked. The hostess said she could give us a refund so we left to go to another location. Over a week went by and I still hadn’t received my refund so I called the Inn. No apology was given she just said she is doing it now. Very disappointed…

Overall experience was very good. The first impressions were not great when we were greeted with a strong mildew smell. The smell did fade on the second day. There were other troubling signs with a half empty water bottle and more fingerprints on the glassware than your average crime scene. Additionally, the outdoor chairs were dirty and not fit for seating. The free breakfast was a bright spot served by a charming young lady. The room was clean but worn. Though we didn't have dinner here, the dining room was very impressive. The location was great near pictureesgue Essex and not too far from the shore. Again, the stay was pleasant, but upgrades are overdue and don't compete with other modern venues.