Cuthbert House Inn

Cuthbert House Inn Review

Named after the original Scottish owners, who made their money in cotton and indigo, this 1790 home is filled with 18th- and 19th-century heirlooms. It retains the original Federal fireplaces and crown and rope molding. When Beaufort was occupied by the Union army during the Civil War, this home was used as the generals' headquarters. Guest rooms and oversized suites have endearing architectural details, comfortable with hand-knotted rugs on the pine floors and commanding beds piled high with quilts. Chose one that looks out on the bay and the glorious sunset. The Mariner's Suite has a veranda, too. Beautifully lighted at night, this antebellum house, with white pillars and dual verandas, typifies the Old South. Wedding parties can rent out the whole inn, and many couples spend their honeymoon nights here. But it appeals foremost to an older generation. A renovation of all rooms was in progress at this writing and was expected to be finished by mid-2009.