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Whitehaven Hotel

Whitehaven, Maryland.

The Whitehaven Hotel is nestled on the shore of the Wicomico River, about 25 minutes outside Salisbury. One of the last of its kind, saved from the wrecking ball through cooperative efforts in 1995. Screened porch, working fireplaces.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Circa 1810, what is now the Whitehaven Hotel was first built as a two and a half story road-house or private home and opened as a hotel in 1877. In the late 1800s, the Village of Whitehaven (then spelled White Haven) was a vibrant riverfront community with shipyards, a canning factory, a new school and church, and several stores.

The present restoration, which started in late 1997, is reversing nearly 50 years of neglect and bringing this jewel of the Eastern Shore back to its stately appearance. While you're waiting for the Whitehaven Ferry, it’s easy to imagine former (and future) guests relaxing on the porch while enjoying the early-evening views and breezes

Inn Information

Season: All Year
Rates: 110.00 - 150.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 7
With private baths: 7
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

2 rooms with fireplaces, kayaks, gift shop, porches, piano room

Area Attractions and Activities:

What is there to do in Whitehaven? You can take a nice walk or ride a bike around the village, or relax and watch boats glide down the Wicomico River. If you're feeling a bit more adventurous, the hotel has two kayaks for the use of guests. Whitehaven has several well known artists with studios you can visit. Whitehaven represents a way of life which is fast disappearing from the Eastern Shore. Marine facilities are available across the street in the Whitehaven Marina.

Chincoteague Island, Virginia's only resort island, is one of the many and perhaps the most beautiful island that dots Virginia's Eastern Shore. World famous for its oyster beds and clam shoals, this picturesque island is the gateway to Assateague Island National Seashore.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to see osprey, bald eagles, many types of ducks and geese, by car or kayak!

See types of boats used on the bay and learn about the culture and the people at Chesapeake Maritime Museum.

Most Popular Rooms:

The Lincoln Bedroom: This spacious room with its own kitchen is located on the North side of the Hotel overlooking the marsh on two sides. The private bath features both a Victorian clawfoot tub and a separate shower.

The Federal Bedroom: The Federal Bedroom dates to 1810 and features false grained woodwork, working fireplace, wide planked loblolly pine floors and private bath (clawfoot tub with overhead shower). The room looks directly over the Wicomico River.

Restrictions

• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• Pets allowed with limits.
• Limited access for disabled persons.

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