Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn

The breakfast is highly praised for its quality and variety. Guests also appreciate the comfortable and spacious beds for a good night's sleep.

This was our second visit; the first during the Covid epidemic. Of course, this one was much better. The accommodations are top notch and the breakfasts "strong thumbs up". A number of restaurants and shops are walkable from the B&B (about .5 mi).

After seeing an episode on YouTube featuring Washington NC, my husband wanted to explore this area of the Inner Banks. I picked this property from Trip Advisor because of the reviews, the photos and the ways the rooms are named. We booked 2 days for Labor day Sunday and Monday. Arrival was easy with contactless entry, with a very informative packet waiting for us. We explored the common areas and the grounds. As there were a few rooms unbooked, (school had just started and vacationers were heading back home) the owner and proprietor Richard actually let us explore and pick a room! Even though the pictures on his website are beautiful, they do not do this stunning place justice. The house itself is grand. The formal rooms and suites are an eclectic mix of art, some period touches honoring the house's era, and some surprising use of modern design. Each suite is named for the type of people that might be drawn to the beautiful home, The Writer, The Painter, the Gardener, the Explorer, and the Romantic. Each room is a crafted stage setting that really gives a unique yet welcoming feel. The linens are sumptuous and the bed very comfortable. We have often stayed at B&Bs and breakfast can sometimes be a disappointment. NOT HERE! We were given a choice of where we wanted to eat, either in the room, the lovely porch, or the formal dining room. And we were also given a choice of early coffee/tea service in our rooms. The delicious breakfasts were beautifully plated, and had 2 or 3 courses, they have ruined us for any other breakfast. Squash cassoulet, with Applewood bacon, feather light biscuits with homemade preserves, and a yogurt and fruit parfait was just one of the amazing meals we enjoyed! His memory for our preferences were touching, and subtly done. We actually extended our stay one day, luckily Richard could honor our request. We will definetly be coming again. Karen and Dan from Connecticut.