For years, planning a getaway meant thinking about everyone else first. Where would the kids want to go? Would there be enough to keep everyone entertained? Could you work around school schedules, sports, and summer plans? Then, almost without warning, the house gets a little quieter. The kids are back at school, off at college, or busy building lives of their own, and your weekends start
When you wander through our North Carolina bed and breakfast, you will quickly notice that our four-poster beds, period paintings, and vintage decor were not unboxed from a catalog. We spent years carefully hunting down each item, and every historic detail on the property reflects that passion. Our guests frequently ask about our decor, where we sourced a specific mirror, or whether a sideboard is original
If your team has spent the last few years booking the same Greensboro hotels or heading west to Asheville for your annual retreat, it may be time to try something a little different and find a new meeting space in North Carolina. Set along the Albemarle Sound, Edenton offers a refreshing change of pace. Our historic waterfront town is just two hours from Raleigh and about
You don’t have to look far to satisfy a sweet tooth in Edenton. From historic soda fountains and old-fashioned ice cream stands to bakeries filled with French pastries and Edenton NC restaurants serving house-made desserts, you’ll find plenty of delicious ways to end a day of exploring. Here are our favorite places near our North Carolina bed and breakfast to save room for something sweet. Blount’s
Life in Edenton has always been tied to the Albemarle Sound. For centuries, these waters connected the town to the rest of the North Carolina coast, serving as a hub for trade, travel, and recreation. Today, they offer visitors some of the best ways to experience the area’s natural beauty and maritime heritage. When you stay at our North Carolina bed and breakfast, a walk down
Touring potential wedding venues is easily one of the most exciting chapters of the planning journey. It is also the easiest place to get entirely swept up in the magic of the moment. A stunning view, a grand staircase, or a perfectly polished sales pitch can make it incredibly tempting to reach for a pen and sign a contract before you have asked the questions that
When people begin searching for concerts in NC, Edenton is probably not the first town that comes to mind. Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington all have great larger venues, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. But if you are planning a stay at our North Carolina bed and breakfast and want to add some local live music to your itinerary, look no further. In Edenton,
Summer break is just around the corner, and as the days grow longer, the familiar question pops up: Where should we take the family this year? If you’re looking to trade the hectic pace of crowded resort towns for something that feels a bit more like home, slip away to the “Prettiest Small Town in the South” for a getaway that everyone will remember long after
Some places are built for a full day without much planning, and Colonial Park is one of them. Set right along the edge of Edenton Bay, it’s where the town opens up to the water with wide views of the Albemarle Sound, a walkable waterfront, and just enough to do without ever feeling overly busy. Start your morning with a quiet .5 mile stroll from our
When people think about planning a trip to the coast, they usually picture blue skies and sunny afternoons along the water. But to enjoy all that makes spring in Edenton so beautiful, a little rain has to come first. The good news is that a little rain doesn’t take away from the experience; it simply shifts it. In fact, if you’re searching for vacation spots in
A Guide to Spring in the “South’s Prettiest Town” If you have been putting off a weekend away, spring is the season that makes you stop making excuses. And if you are looking for places to visit in North Carolina that offer something more than a crowded beach town or a busy resort strip, we think Edenton might be exactly what you are looking for. We
You’ve had the picture in your head for a while now. The ceremony, the lighting, the flowers, the venue. You want everything to come together the way it looks in the wedding ideas Pinterest boards you have been creating. You already know what you want. You can feel it. Maybe it’s also about the whole weekend. Having everyone stay close, moving from the ceremony to the
