Regina S.
Yelp
My husband I I basically swore off B & B's in general because of some bad experiences but there was nothing to fear here. We like our privacy so having a separate entrance to our room in the carriage house that was just a 1/2 block away from the inn was ideal. It was also nice to have our own porch where we could watch the spanish moss on the live oaks sway with the breeze. It was a peaceful street though on occasion you could hear the church bells ring (Love that) and hear the clippity clop of the horse drawn carriages. I liked the sound, but always feel bad for these animals. I would prefer to hear them galloping in an open field.
Right across the narrow street, there was a large, beautiful cemetery and church. The hourly bells tolled from here. We strolled the grounds the next morning and we were glad we did. It was so peaceful, beautiful and it was interesting to read about the historical figures who were laid to rest there.
The room was spacious and the four poster bed enormous. You almost needed a step stool to climb on it, but it was charming and it fit the style of the decor for the room. A gas fireplace was a nice touch making it feel warm and cozy on a chilly night. The bathroom was well sized and had a shower and separate tub. Now remember, these are historic properties which is part of the experience. You won't find state of the art double rain shower stalls or other trendy modern conveniences.
The food and service here were definitely Southern style: proper, but friendly, gracious and helpful. For breakfast, there were always several choices i.e. eggs, french toast, pancakes, with the usual add ons like grits, biscuits, country ham, sausage, etc. etc. I went with the scrambled eggs with chives and cheese and decided to construct my own breakfast sandwich. The eggs, ham and biscuit made a tasty bite, and the grits were spot on. As others mentioned the self serve desserts in the evening were quite incredible, not just from the variety but also the quality of the goodies. Made with Southern love, that was evident.
The stay here made our Beaufort and low country experience complete. We will be back.