Enjoy the Most Romantic Bed and Breakfasts of the South
In these troubling times, it is essential that we step back and make a little time for rest and relaxation. It is especially important for couples to spend a little time rekindling the romance that first brought them together. A getaway at a romantic Southern bed and breakfast serves as a perfect little respite from the daily grind.
If you want to find the best inns of the South, head to ILoveInns.com. This award-winning website is run by American Historic Inns, publishers of more than 2.7 million travel guides. After an exhaustive search, the writers and staff at AHI have compiled their annual list of the Top Ten Most Romantic Inns of 2009. The following Southern bed and breakfasts are featured on this year’s list.
With its stunning ocean views and seaside location, guests might never want to leave the idyllic Port d’Hiver Bed and Breakfast. Located in historic Melbourne Beach, this Florida inn boasts gorgeous guest rooms, each of which has been decorated in a posh beach style. Dianne’s Room is a personal favorite, a cozy retreat with an almost whimsical canopy queen bed, unique vaulted ceiling with dark wood beams, and a clawfoot tub in the marble-appointed bath. Several rooms offer an ocean view, and some have a whirlpool tub. The beach is just 200 feet away, but the innkeepers also offer a spa pool for their guests to enjoy. The rates include a full breakfast, which you can enjoy either on your porch or in the dining room.
For a mix of new and old, consider the French Quarter Inn in Charleston, South Carolina. This Charleston inn features new construction but is surrounded by the downtown historic area just steps from the town’s famous market. The inn provides plenty of modern amenities, such as CD players and high-speed internet access. A unique Sound Sleep Pillow Menu allows guests to choose the perfect pillow to ensure an excellent sleep. All of the rooms and suites are spacious and some suites include extras such as whirlpool tubs, a private balcony and a fireplace. The inn’s restaurant, Tristan, has earned a four-star rating from AAA.
With its prime location and amazing history, The Inn at Warner Hall, is practically perfect in every way. This Virginia inn is located along the Chesapeake Bay in the village of Gloucester, 15 minutes from Yorktown battlefields and just a half-hour from Colonial Williamsburg. The historic plantation was created by George Washington’s great-great grandfather. Each of the elegant bedchambers has been decorated with period antiques, and the innkeepers pamper their guests with fluffy down comforters, soft bathrobes and luxurious bath products. Full, gourmet breakfasts are included in the rates, and snacks and beverages are available throughout the day. The inn’s restaurant is a delight, serving the best local produce and seafood on an ever-changing seasonal menu. Popular five-course tasting menus are presented on Friday and Saturday nights, offering such items as fennel and garlic crusted rack of lamb or perhaps butter-braised lobster with lemon.
More information about these three romantic inns, as well as more than 19,000 bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels and country inns is available at ILoveInns.com. This comprehensive website has all the information you need to help plan your next B&B getaway. You’ll find detailed information about each property as well as photographs and helpful travel maps. In addition, printable gift certificates are available for thousands of the inns listed on the website.