Picturesque Albemarle Sound at sunset

Far Exceeded My Expectations!

“My husband and I were headed to the Outer Banks and decided to stay here 1 night on the way down…what a fantastic surprise!!!

The Inn and the town of Edenton far exceeded my expectations! Friendly staff, beautiful historic accommodations and not to mention the awesome breakfast the next morning out of this world delicious! We will be back to stay longer.” Paige P

Just two blocks from downtown and an easy stroll to a picturesque Albemarle Sound sunset, our Edenton bed and breakfast is in the heart of some of the top North Carolina attractions in a warm and welcoming southern community. Exceptional North Carolina getaways await.

forbesNamed the “The Prettiest Small Town in the South” by Forbes Magazine.

Join us at our TripAdvisor #1 rated Edenton, NC hotel.

Directions from Washington, D.C.

  • Take 495 South out of the city to 95 South.
  • You will stay on 95 until you are just north of Richmond, Virginia, and then bypass Richmond on 295 South.
  • Stay on 295 South to just below Petersburg, Virginia where you will pick up 460 East to Suffolk, Virginia.
  • At Suffolk, you will leave 460 and continue straight ahead through downtown watching for 32 South.
  • Follow 32 South into Edenton.
  • At the fourth stop light you come to in Edenton, turn right on 32 South (Broad Street).
  • Continue approximately 3 or 4 blocks and turn left onto East Albemarle Street.

Directions from Norfolk, Virginia (From the Airport)

  • Take 64 East to Exit 291-B (sign says 17 South to Elizabeth City).
  • Follow 17 through Elizabeth City, NC and through Hertford, NC.
  • The next town after Hertford is Edenton. Continue on 17 South to the Route 32 Exit.
  • At the exit, you will be turning left onto 32 South.
  • Proceed to the fourth traffic light, and turn right onto 32 South (Broad Street).
  • Continue 3 or 4 blocks and then watch for the Lords Proprietors’ Inn on your left.
  • Turn left onto East Albemarle Street..

Directions from Raleigh, North Carolina

  • Take 64 East toward Rocky Mount.
  • Continue to the town of Williamston, and follow Route 17 North.
  • Before getting to Edenton, you will cross over the Chowan River.
  • After crossing the river, take your first Edenton Exit (Route 17 Business).
  • Continue on Route 17 Business for three miles into Edenton.
  • At the 2nd traffic light, turn left onto Broad Street.
  • Continue through the next traffic light, and then take your 2nd right onto East Albemarle Street..

Directions from Atlanta, Georgia

  • Take I-20 East to I-95 North.
  • Follow I-95 North for several hours to Rocky Mount, NC.
  • At Rocky Mount take 64 East to the town of Williamston.
  • In Williamston, follow 17 North. Before getting to Edenton, you will cross over the Chowan River.
  • After crossing the river, take your first Edenton Exit (Route 17 Business).
  • Continue on Route 17 Business for three miles into Edenton.
  • At the 2nd traffic light, turn left onto Broad Street.
  • Continue through the next traffic light, and then take your 2nd right onto East Albemarle Street.