This peach-painted 1890s Victorian inn charms you with its gables and wraparound porches. Pine-floor guest rooms have period reproductions, striped wallpaper, and comfy chairs. Several have fireplaces and four-poster beds. This is a homey place right in the heart of the historic district, and most rooms have views of the surrounding buildings. Room options in the main inn range from a standard queen-size room to suites, which are the most popular. Deluxe Suites have living rooms and are in separate cottages. There's also one two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in a separate, historic building overlooking Bay St. Garden Cottages are modern buildings and don't have the same traditional feel, but they do have garden or courtyard views; decor here is more contemporary, with heavier, darker woods and replica claw-foot tubs. Regrettably, the restaurant has closed, which is a loss to Beaufort's culinary scene. Pros: located in the heart of the historic district; continental breakfast has a chef-attended omelet station; the evening social hour includes snacks, refreshments, and wine. Cons: atmosphere may feel too dated for those seeking a more contemporary hotel; no more restaurant; deluxe suites have the worst views of all—the parking lot.
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