After you arrive at this stately Greek revival mansion and pass through the grand columns of the portico, any hint of formality dissolves as the innkeepers greet you with a plate of fresh-baked cookies. Combining manor-house elegance with bed-and-breakfast-style warmth, this 1820 architectural treasure is surrounded by lawns, gardens, and a patio with sunset views. Many rooms have four-poster beds with sheer panels or crocheted canopies; cavernous marble bathrooms are a feature of the suites, which are plush. Windows provide pastoral vistas without another house in sight—except the 1764 Chimney's Cottage, which contains four bedrooms filled with period antiques.
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