The Railroad Inn
This country was built as the railroads made tracks across this country. Stop by the historic Railroad inn in Essex, Iowa and be steeped in Railroad lore. There are four guest suites with private baths. You’ll even find a period age claw foot bathtub. From the outside you will expect to be stepping back to the past when the railroad was king.
The Railroad Inn is a restored 1902 hotel nestled on SW Iowa Highway 48. From the outside it appears just as it did when it was first built, thanks to some well done restoration. Each of the four rooms is a suite. In the Colonial bedroom is the Jacuzzi and to really feel the times there is a claw foot bathtub in the Rembrandt room. For the folk that like to just lounge, there are a king sized bed with a lounge chair in the Hickory room. The Victoria Suite is for the people that like to cook their own in the kitchenette. Feast upon a delicious breakfast then stop over to the Bradley room to lounge around a cozy fireplace.
This is where the west starts so it is to be expected that a good murder mystery would be a part of your visit. You can talk over the subtleties of the selected murder mystery while enjoying the local wine tasting or for the lover in you, the chocolate tasting.
During your stay, enjoy the surrounding sites like the art galleries and aquariums. This is a historic town so you can easily go home with suitcases loaded down with antiques from the nearby shops. To complete your visit check out the various historic tours that is offered. But there is so much going on that you’ll have to stop at the gift shop to take a memory home with you.
The Rhett House Inn
One of the most beautiful bed and breakfast establishments in South Carolina is The Rhett House Inn, located in Beaufort, South Carolina. A film site for several popular movies, this seventeen room, white pillared bed and breakfast is wrapped in spacious verandas where guests can relax and take in lush garden surroundings.
The beautifully restored 1820 plantation house is meticulously maintained, filled with antiques, oriental rugs, fresh flowers and fireplaces. The property borders the Intra-coastal Waterway, and offers plenty of outdoor recreation. This includes tennis and golf as well as various water activities such as swimming.
The Rhett House Inn offers full complimentary breakfasts and afternoon refreshments. The room all offer televisions and health club privileges are available. Guest in July will be able to attend the annual Water Festival in Beaufort. Not to be left out, those who happen to be around during the month of October will be able to attend the Shrimp Festival. These are only two of the activities this great area offers.
Today, tabby ruins, historic forts, elegant homes, majestic plantations and Gullah culture and cuisine are reminders of Beaufort SC’s 500-year history. Horse-drawn carriages make their way leisurely through the narrow streets of the historic region, one of only three National Historic Landmark Districts in South Carolina and shrimps boats can frequently be seen gliding past Waterfront Park with the day’s catch.
All rooms in our Beaufort South Carolina Hotel have cable television, wireless internet access, compact disc player, and private bathrooms equipped with hair dryers and robes. Many of the rooms feature fireplaces, private balconies, and jetted tubs. Guest rooms in the historic cottage have private entrances and porches-perfect for a romantic getaway in South Carolina.
The Rhett House Inn in Beaufort, South Carolina, will definitely have visitors experiencing southern hospitality at its finest.
