The Claremont House

So my girlfriend and I arrived to the Claremont House late after midnight for our check-in. Chris was amazing to give us an envelope stashed on the property with our keys and room information. The driveway onto the property was difficult for my car when it was loaded down with luggage - bottomed out check-in night and on our checkout day. The property itself is absolutely beautiful. The outside is beautifully maintained and the inside of the house has been kept up very nicely. The accents in the house as well as the stairway are beautiful showing the age of this home. The rooms are absolutely amazing - very airy and welcoming. The only problem(that wasn't even a problem) in the room was that you could hear the occasional train or semi roll by at night. Breakfast was amazing. Chris catered to my specific diet and my girlfriend had different breakfast each day(she loved the pancakes). He had give us recommendations for places to visit and eat. All in all, I would highly recommend anyone to stay here. It was a very welcoming stay and it was close to downtown Rome by 5 minutes. We will be back!

What an amazing house and wonderful people. Like sleeping in a museum and becoming part of another family. There are small cards everywhere in the house explaining the history of the place, so you can spend quite some time just enjoying it from the inside. Our breakfast was one of the best we've had in our two weeks in the States and during that we met more of the family running the house and they were just wonderful. Rome is also just a nice little town with quite some history that we did not expect since we were basically just passing through for one night. Fantastic experience.

Great place. Owner seems to be a little odd at first, he’s all veins and no muscles. Kinda behaves like an electric vehicle, docks and charges himself. He got nice ‘001’ tattoo though and does not happen to like music. Nice stay though, some crazy spiders. Bathrooms are big. Only negative point is the owners alarm clock is too loud and seems to be stuck at 4 chimes.

I clock sometimes goes rogue, and chimes randomly.

This was one of the best and most beautiful bed and breakfast places I have ever had the privilege of staying in. The rooms are beautiful. The house is stunning and beautiful. It is quite and only 1 to 2 miles away from any thing you may need. The breakfast is devine and the coffee is just right. I hope to be back there as soon as I can. It is a quaint and quite and relaxing.

Stayed here for Veteran's day with my husband and another couple. The inn keepers were very hospitable and gracious hosts. The room was very larfw and comfortable, the bathroom is very small though- not a lot of room in the shower or toilet area. House is beautiful and the breakfast was very enjoyable- for this being my first time at a bed and breakfast I would go again!

It was an experience for sure. My mum started hearing things and seeing things. apparently there was a grandfather clock in the hallway but i couldnt see it. The owner was quite rude and didnt let us in the attic. he also kept on killing people. then all of a sudden the house split in half opening up a portal or something. that was the end of my stay, and my life... anyways happy thursday from castle byers in the upside down xx

This was our first time for a B&B. Didn't know what to expect. It was wonderful, from the chickens in the yard to the delicious breakfast. Chris was a wonderful host. Truly amiable. The house is wonderful, with a charming carriage house 'replica'. Beats the motel hands down. Boy, that omelet was good.

Spent our engagement evening here. It was a surprise by my fiancée. It's a quaint, north GA 100+ year old home. You feel like you are going back into time when you step in the house. You are warmly greeted by a sweet cat or two. Upon entry there is a huge bank vault currently filled with games. The place is warm and inviting. The bedroom is romantic and welcoming. All the "little things" you'd want in your B&B bedroom. Water pressure was great! Chris and Holly were wonder hosts. Breakfast was delightful. Coffee might be the best around. A very very romantic place. We will certainly be back.

We stayed in the two-bedroom cottage at the Claremont House Bed & Breakfast with two of our best friends. The cottage was wonderfully quaint and delightful. The downstairs bedroom had a super comfortable King size bed. The upstairs bedroom had a lovely double bed. The shared bathroom was a good size for an older home. The cottage also had a full kitchen, which could be used to save money on eating out, though if you've never been to Rome, that might be hard to do. The inn keepers and staff will give you lots of recommendations for great places to eat in historic downtown Rome. Cards describing various aspects of main house and the furnishings are scattered around both floors. The highlight of the main house for us was the amazing bank vault in the main hallway. The current owners have filled the vault with board games for those looking for leisurely way to while away the hours. A+++ * * * EditDelete Reviews from around the web

Went for a three day stay in the Cottage located on the property. Chris and Holly were wonderful hosts, always making sure we had everything we needed and Chris was very helpful in directing us to items of interest in the town. The cottage itself is homey, nice for either a family or for people who like to have a bit more privacy. When we looked at the rooms inside the giant main house we were surprised how large they are, the pictures don't do them justice. They all have private LARGE bathrooms as well which is different from many bed and breakfasts we've been to. Usually the baths attached to rooms are smaller, not here! You will be very happy with the accommodations whether you choose the cottage or one of the beautiful rooms inside the main house. The Claremont House itself is a gorgeous old dame of a house. Nooks and crannies are filled with older, period furniture and knick knacks galore. You will have a great time just looking at all the neat stuff and pictures. The dining room is grand with super high ceilings...maybe 30 feet? Eating breakfast there and chatting with the other guests was a highlight for us, we got to know them and it was truly charming. Just in case you don't think there's a lot to see in Rome, you are wrong. We saw tons of stuff from Myrtle Hill Cemetery to the Clock Tower, to the Forum near the Riverwalk. Three rivers converge here and the scenery is beautiful. We even had a huge thunder storm with tons of rain one night and it was unforgettable. We don't get those much in Southern California. Inside the cottage there is a full kitchen should you decide to eat in. We did one night but mainly used it as a receptacle for our many leftovers from all the great BBQ places; try Ole Tymers no matter what, you won't be sorry! Other memorable places include Yummy Thai Kitchen (on Broad street) and Partridges...which was closed when we tried to eat there. Next time. The local grocery stores were well-stocked and the staff was very friendly and helpful to our needs. The Claremont House also is home to many cats and they are friendly, too. In fact, the cottage is 'pet friendly' and if you choose the cats can come inside and visit with you. The cottage has some pretty steep stairs to the second floor (with two more bedrooms) but we didn't use those as we were alone. The downstairs king size bed is made up with high thread count linen and is so comfortable, you won't realize you aren't home. Complete with flatscreen TV and wifi you can bring work/school with you if you are not able to leave it at home. Of course, I recommend not bringing that with you but sometimes it is unavoidable. All in all a wonderful place to spend a few days, family friendly (and even pet friendly) and their prices are quite reasonable. Check out their custom made coffee cups with their name on the front, you will love them!

This was my second trip to the Claremont House Bed and Breakfast, both times staying in the Cottage. The staff was helpful and amenable, the breakfast was delicious (I dreamed of their stuffed french toast after my first trip!), the house is GORGEOUS, and the cottage was delightfully cozy and comfortable. I look forward to many more trips there in the future.