By Regina Sass
Charleston, South Carolina offers a variety of bed and breakfast accommodations.
The following are some of the best bed and breakfasts in Charleston, South Carolina. They are all in historic buildings and are furnished to reflect the time period when they were built. They all offer something that sets them apart and are different sizes, so you can pick the type of atmosphere that makes you the most comfortable.
Palmer Home Bed & Breakfast
The Palmer Home Bed & Breakfast, known locally as the Pink Palace for its color, dates back to 1848 and is in the heart of the Historic District. The rooms have spectacular views of the harbor and Ft. Sumter. There are four rooms in the house as well as a separate carriage house, where pets can stay for a fee. A breakfast buffet and an afternoon wine and cheese gathering take place every day. There is also an on-site pool.
Palmer Home Bed & Breakfast
5 E. Battery St.
Charleston, SC 29401-2740
843-853-1574
www.palmerhomebb.com
Wentworth Mansion
The Wentworth Mansion was built as a private residence in 1886. Conde Nast Traveler has named the Wentworth one of the 50 top inns in America. The Wentworth has 21 rooms and suites, each with a whirlpool tub. Most also have working fireplaces. Amenities include breakfast in the carriage house restaurant, a copy of USA Today, an afternoon reception, port, sherry and brandy in the evening and a DVD library. The carriage house restaurant is also open for dinner, and the site includes a spa.
Wentworth Mansion
149 Wentworth St.
Charleston, SC 29401
888-466-1886
www.wentworthmansion.com
1837 Bed & Breakfast Tea Room
The 1837 Bed & Breakfast Tea Room is a nine-room inn that has been in business for more than 20 years. Amenities include a full gourmet breakfast served in the dining room or outdoors on the piazza. There is also a complimentary afternoon tea.
1837 Bed & Breakfast Tea Room
126 Wentworth St.
Charleston, SC 29401-1737
843-723-7166
www.1837bb.com
About the Author:
Regina Sass is based in the Adirondack Region of New York State. She has been a writer for 10 years writing for publications in the real estate and retail industries. Online experience includes writing,advertising and editing for an educational web site. Sass is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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