“Rivah’, Romance, Revival”. Experience the grandeur of this 1850 Greek Revival Mansion located in historic Tappahannock one block from the river. Voted “BEST BED AND BREAKFAST IN THE NORTHERN NECK AND MIDDLE PENINSULA 2006”. *Once used as Union headquarters during the Civil War, the inn offers grand accommodations and convenience to the Middle Peninsula and the Northern Neck. *Four rooms and four suites all with en suite bathrooms, luxurious amenities and working fireplaces. All have cable TV, air conditioning, hair dryers, irons, luxurious linens and plenty of oversized soft towels. DSL (Broadband) and Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guests have access to a refrigerator and microwave, a screened-in porch and a private brick courtyard for outdoor relaxation and smoking. A full, three-course gourmet breakfast is included along with afternoon snacks, wine and beer. * The Inn is ideally situated for a historical stroll of the village whose Native American name meant "town on the rise and fall of water". *St. Margaret's school for girls is conveniently located across the street from the inn and a historic walking tour starts on the doorstep of The Essex. *Within a block or two there are many antique stores and several restaurants including Lowry's, a Tappahannock tradition since the 1940s. *Many recreational activities are also available close to our beautiful Virginia bed and breakfast. *Guests can play a round of golf or go fishing or cruising on the Rappahannock River. *Go canoeing up one of the many unspoiled creeks or biking in town and along beautiful country roads. *Visit one of the charming towns nearby such as Urbanna or Irvington or enjoy a wine tasting at Ingleside winery or one of the other ten wineries in the area. *Day trips to the many civil war sites or historic attractions include Colonial Williamsburg, Fredericksburg and the birthplace of General Robert E Lee, StratfordHall plantation.
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