| | Location: - 807 Elk Mills Road, ELKTON, MD | | Price range: - 89.00 - 89.00 | Location. Nestled on five wooded acres along the Big Elk Creek, the Elk Forge B&B Inn & Day Spa is located four miles north of Elkton, Md. in the sleepy village of Elk Mills. This area is rich in history and natural beauty. The Inn is three miles from Interstate 95, with a one-hour drive west to Baltimore and one-hour drive east to Philadelphia. Activities available nearby include horseback riding, hiking, fishing, canoeing, golfing, carriage rides and antiquing.
Hotel Features. This manor was erected in stately colonial style in the eighteenth century. The current innkeepers purchased the home in 1981, and renovated it to become a welcoming bed and breakfast. The Elk Forge Forge B&B Inn & Day Spa offers hammocks and a lawn swing to relax in, and gardens and woods for a leisurely stroll. The spacious lawns provide the perfect setting for croquet or badminton, or practice on the putting green. The day spa offers Swedish massages, aromatherapy facials, and other spa services daily. A full breakfast is served with fresh baked breads and daily selections. Afternoon tea is offered on the weekends, and evening snacks are provided during the week.
Guestrooms. The guestrooms and suites at Elk Forge B&B Inn are individually appointed with a different theme. Some rooms have four-poster beds, antique beds, fireplaces, bay windows and warm oak Victorian antiques. All of the units have a private bathroom, and some have a whirlpool bathtub. Standard amenities for all accommodations include a telephone, modem hook-up, message service, cat-5 high-speed Internet access, cable television, VCR and air conditioning.
Expert Tip. Many of the Victorian antiques adorning the house are available for sale in the on-site gift shop. |
| | | Location: - 1429 Bolton St, BALTIMORE, MD | | Price range: - 95.00 - 140.00 | Location.
- The Phoenix Risin' Bed and Breakfast is located in Baltimore, Md.
- One mile from Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and Penn Train Station
- Within two miles of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
- Two miles from John Hopkins University
Features.
- 1900 Victorian-style townhouse
- Complimentary breakfasts
- Meeting rooms, computer station, and copy and fax services
- Common area with television, games and music
- Pets not allowed
Guestrooms.
- Private or shared bathrooms
- Decorated with artifacts from around the world
- In-room massages available for a fee
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| | | Location: - 314 N. Morris St, OXFORD, MD | | Price range: - 129.00 - 240.00 | Location. The Robert Morris Inn - A Waterfront Country Inn is located on three acres of waterfront property in Oxford, Md. The inn boasts a private beach, expansive lawns and covered porches overlooking the Chesapeake Bay and Tred Avon River. The bed and breakfast is six miles from boutiques, museums, galleries and restaurants in St. Michaels, Md. The historic Oxford-Bellevue car ferry, which runs from April through November, provides a six-mile shortcut across the river from Oxford to St. Michaels. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and the Easton Club Golf Course are within 10 miles of the inn.
Features. This Colonial inn, built in 1710, is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Views of colorful sailboats coming in from the Chesapeake Bay are offered from Adirondack chairs set under towering trees on the lawn or from the furnished front porch. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available for a fee in the Robert Morris Inn Restaurant. The restaurant offers a tavern, tap room and dining room known for its fresh crab cakes, which are shipped nationwide. The historic dining room features murals and a large fireplace. The inn is equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A waterfront sitting room offers a fireplace. Pets are not allowed at the property.
Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the historic Robert Morris Inn - a Waterfront Country Inn, decorated in a romantic country style, offer private bathrooms. Televisions are intentionally excluded to make the rooms more restful and relaxing. Select rooms feature soaking tubs and private porches with views of the Chesapeake Bay or Tred Avon river.
Expert Tip. Carina Charters offers daily cruises on the Tred Avon River and the Choptank River. The 54-foot Alden Sailing Yacht sails from the Masthead Restaurant at Pier Street seven days a week, and offers pick-up at the inn. Dinner, cocktail and sunset cruises are available, as well as full or half-day charters. |
| | | Location: - 210 N Talbot St, ST MICHAELS, MD | | Price range: - 165.00 - 175.00 | The Parsonage Inn is located in the historic district of Saint Michaels, Md., a colonial seaport known for its fresh seafood and quaint atmosphere. Across the street is the new entrance to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, which uses the old Knapps Narrows drawbridge. The Chesapeake Harbor and shops are two blocks away. Fine dining is available in the same block as the inn. The Saint Michaels Candy Company, known for its signature chocolate crabs and homemade ice cream, is less than one block from the inn.
This 1880s brick Victorian inn features a steeple, a high-pitched slate roof, gingerbread trim on the porches, and brick detailing and inlays. Complimentary full breakfasts are served each morning in the formal dining room. The inn's signature dish, Eggs Saint Michaels, consists of two eggs baked with a dab of mustard and a slice of deli ham, served in a cheese basket topped with crab or shrimp and a remoulade sauce. Afternoon tea and snacks are complimentary. The parlor features a fireplace, cable television, a DVD player, books and magazines.
Guestrooms feature late Victorian decor, Queen Anne reproduction furnishings and brass beds. The rooms boast designer fabrics and window treatments, and beds are dressed with 600-thread count sheets. All accommodations offer private bathrooms with tiled showers. Select rooms feature fireplaces, sitting areas, cable television and DVD players. |
| | | Location: - 25881 Royal Oak Rd, ROYAL OAK, MD | | Price range: - 165.00 - 249.00 | Location.
- The Royal Oak House Bed and Breakfast is located in Royal Oak, Md.
- Adjacent to bike trails
- Less than four miles from St. Michael's Winery
- Within four miles of Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Features.
- 1883 Victorian-style home nestled on one-half acre
- Complimentary breakfasts
- Parlor with library and board games
- Old-fashioned tree swing
- Pets not allowed
Guestrooms.
- Private bathrooms
- Air conditioning
- Decorated with period antiques and Oriental or braided rugs
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| | | Location: - 103 Choptank Ter, CAMBRIDGE, MD | | Price range: - 180.00 - 180.00 | Location. Lodgecliffe on the Choptank in Cambridge, Md., is perched on a bluff looking out over the Choptank River. Cambridge is home to several museums, including the Annie Oakley House, the Richardson Maritime Museum and the Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman Museum, each less than two miles from the bed and breakfast.
Features. This Victorian-style home, built in the 1890s, features a grand staircase and yellow floral living room, which opens out to an enclosed porch area with wicker furniture. The formal dining room is filled with an eclectic mix of antiques and modern pieces. Full, complimentary breakfasts, featuring crab quiche and bacon, French toast and sausage, banana pancakes and eggs, and cheese grit casserole with biscuits and gravy, are served on the open-air deck, porch or dining room. Delivery of coffee and muffins to the guestrooms is available upon request. Complimentary afternoon tea, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages, wine and cheese are offered each day. Dinner is available upon request for a fee. The house specialty is Lodgecliffe's Chesapeake Bake, a delicious blend of three cheeses baked into a creamy seafood casserole, including local crab, scallops, shrimp and rock fish, tastefully complemented by cranberry salad with homemade dressing.
Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Lodgecliffe on the Choptank, redecorated in 2005, offer contemporary furnishings, hardwood floors, matching bedroom sets and armchairs or day beds. Select rooms offer private decks with views of the river. Fresh flowers and plants complement each room.
Expert Tip. The inn overlooks the wide expanse of the lower Choptank River, the setting for James Michener's book, Chesapeake. Guests can sit on the back deck sipping their morning coffee and watch the watermen fill their boats with colorful blue crabs in the summer. In the winter, guests can watch the watermen haul up oysters from the river in the dining room. |
| | | Location: - 205 Cherry St, ST MICHAELS, MD | | Price range: - 189.00 - 259.00 | Aida's Victoriana Inn is nestled in the historic district of St. Michaels, Md. The inn is two blocks from Main Street, and is within one mile of marinas, historical landmarks, and shops and restaurants. The property is positioned next to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and the harbor. The flat roads and wide shoulders throughout St. Michaels present a suitable setting for biking.
Built in 1875, this Victorian-style mansion features two furnished porches overlooking manicured lawns, flower gardens and the distant Chesapeake Bay. Complimentary full breakfasts are served each morning in the dining room, including blueberry pancakes, French toast and Eggs Benedict. Coffee, tea and sodas are available throughout the day, and hors d'oeuvres and drinks are served Friday evenings. Guests staying in the Junior Suite may elect to have breakfast on the suite's private deck. The sunroom offers expansive views of the harbor. A television is included in the common room. Swans can often be viewed from the front porch. Concierge services, including assistance with dinner reservations and carriage rides, are available.
Aida's Victoriana Inn offers seven individually decorated guest accommodations. All units include private bathrooms. The Tilghman room features a wood-burning fireplace and views of the water. The Soloman room includes a DVD player. Select guestrooms offer canopy or four-poster beds. |
| | | Location: - 146 Casselman Rd, GRANTSVILLE, MD | | Price range: - 193.00 - 193.00 | Location. The Stonebow Inn is located in the Little Crossings community of Grantsville, Md. The Spruce Forest Artisan Village, located across the street, showcases the work of Appalachian craftsmen with wood carving, pottery, weaving and spinning exhibits. New Germany State Park, approximately six miles from the inn, offers hiking on groomed trails, and contains a 13-acre lake offering canoeing and fishing.
Features. The inn, flanked by gardens and a furnished deck, is positioned on seven acres along the banks of the Casselman River, renowned for its trout fishing. Full, complimentary breakfasts, including Grand Marnier French Toast, Stonebrow Inn Premium Granola and Black Forest Baked Eggs, are served daily. Wine, champagne and cocktails are offered on select days. The inn's parlor features a fireplace. A two-person dry sauna is located on the lower level of one of the inn's buildings. A video library is available.
Guestrooms. Accommodations are located in multiple buildings, and offer private bathrooms with designer toiletries and velour bathrobes. Beds are made with 400-thread count sheets, handmade Amish quilts or elegant Matelasse coverlets. Televisions with VCRs, and complimentary wireless Internet access, are included. Complimentary coffee, tea and bottled water are provided in all rooms. Select rooms feature CD stereos and microwave ovens.
Expert Tip. Guests of the inn receive discount tickets to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, which departs from the neighboring city of Cumberland. The train offers a three-and-one-half hour excursion through Allegheny County, with a narrator describing the scenery, history and culture along the route. |
| | | Location: - 10568 Cliff Rd, CHESTERTOWN, MD | | Price range: - 225.00 - 225.00 | Location. Set at the end of a winding road, the Great Oak Manor is located on the Chesapeake Bay, eight miles from Chestertown, Md. The Prince Theater and Rockhall Museum are approximately 10 miles away.
Features. This Georgian style manor, built in 1938, resides on a 12-acre country estate. A private beach and gazebo on the bay offer rockers and Adirondack chairs. The grounds feature sitting areas shaded by large oak and walnut trees. Full complimentary breakfasts are served each morning in the formal dining room, which features a fireplace and bay views. Afternoon refreshments are offered in the Chesapeake room, featuring a fireplace, television with cable channels and a VCR. Evening port and sherry are served in the Music Room, which is furnished with a piano, fine art and period decor. Lunch is available upon request for a fee. The bed and breakfast offers conference rooms, and fax and photocopy services. The grand entrance features a sweeping, spiral staircase. The Conservatory's glass enclosure facing west offers sunset views year-round. The Library houses an extensive collection of books and a fireplace. An expansive terrace furnished with lounge chairs overlooks the bay. Complimentary bicycles and lawn games are available. Use of the pool, tennis courts and a nine-hole golf course next door at the Great Oak Yacht Club are complimentary. Pets are not allowed at this property.
Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Oak Manor Inn are uniquely decorated with period furnishings. All rooms offer private bathrooms with bathrobes. The D'Oench Guest Room, named after the original owner of the manor, overlooks the bay, and features a fireplace and sitting area. The Roese Guest Suite offers views of the courtyard and carriage house, a living room, fireplace and a skylight in the bathroom. The Hodges Guest Room features a four-poster bed, a fireplace and views of the estate's grounds. Cable television, DVD players and coffeemakers are provided in all rooms. Guestrooms are individually heated and air-conditioned.
Expert Tip. Historic Chesterfield, Md. offers antique shops, galleries, historic homes, museums, theaters, restaurants and specialty shops eight miles from the inn. The Prince Theater is an old vaudeville theater which features concerts, live performances and films. |
| | | Location: - 401 S Talbot St, ST MICHAELS, MD | | Price range: - 279.00 - 279.00 | Location. The Old Brick Inn is located in downtown Saint Michaels, Md. Galleries, antique shops, restaurants and the city marina are approximately two blocks from the inn. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, which features a small boat collection and the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, is one-quarter mile away. The restored home of Quaker cabinetmaker, James Neall, is approximately 10 miles from the inn.
Features. This circa 1816 Federal-style inn and carriage house are bordered by gardens. Full, complimentary breakfasts, including yogurt, fresh fruit, pastries and an entrée, are served each morning by the pool or in the dining room. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a box of handmade truffles. Complimentary wireless Internet service is provided throughout the inn. An outdoor pool, tables with umbrellas and reclining chairs are located in the courtyard. A cafe area is located in the front of the inn. A second-floor shared balcony overlooks the quaint street. Pets are not allowed at this property.
Guestrooms. All guestrooms at The Old Brick Inn feature private bathrooms and cable television. Deluxe rooms offer fireplaces and hand-pressed sheets. Premium queen rooms feature bathrooms with soaking tubs. The Chesapeake Suite offers a sitting area, flat-screen television and DVD player, dining area, two-person jetted tub and crystal wine glasses. All accommodations include Judith Jackson bath amenities and handmade soaps by Earthly Delights.
Expert Tip. Horseback riding is available nearby at the Country Comfort Farm, located two miles from The Old Brick Inn. The facility includes indoor and outdoor arenas and 70 acres for trail rides. |
| | | Location: - 25227 Chestertown Rd, CHESTERTOWN, MD | | Price range: - 315.00 - 315.00 | Location. The Brampton Inn is located in Chestertown, Md., in an area that is said to contain the second highest number of 18th-century homes in the state. The city's downtown is one mile away, offering specialty and gift shops, antiques, art galleries, restaurants and historic homes overlooking the Chester River. Washington College is less than three miles away.
Features. Built in 1860, this Greek Revival home is nestled on 20 wooded acres threaded with walking trails and flowering gardens. Complimentary full breakfasts featuring lemon ginger muffins and several varieties of pancakes are served each morning in the dining room. Afternoon tea is held every day, and features homemade treats including almond biscotti, cheddar-dill scones and bread pudding. The house is equipped with wireless Internet access. Guests have privileges at a local golf course one mile away, and can use the swimming pool at the Rock Hall Yacht Club. Concierge services, including assistance planning itineraries, are provided.
Guestrooms. The Brampton Inn offers seven guest accommodations in the main house and three units contained in two cottages. All units offer private bathrooms, most with towel warmers, bathrobes and quality bath amenities. Select guestrooms offer televisions, VCRs or DVD players. Accommodations showcase antiques and Oriental rugs. The Yellow Room features a fireplace, separate sitting area, jetted tub and canopy tiger maple bed. All cottage rooms offer the privacy of separate entrances and dedicated parking, and include refrigerators and coffeemakers.
Expert Tip. On the first Friday of every month, Chestertown holds a "First Friday" celebration, where shops and galleries stay open late and allow local artists to meet with the public, sometimes over wine and cheese. |
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