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Spend more than a day on Virginia’s Eastern Shore by booking an overnight stay at one of the boutique hotels or inns that offer personalized experiences and magical views. Come see us at Chatham Vineyards on Church Creek while you’re here and don’t forget to take home a bottle of wine to remind you of your special getaway.
You’re always welcome to stay at Chatham House if it’s not already booked. Here are 5 more lodging recommendations nearby:
Hotel Cape Charles: Just two blocks from a public beach, find this charming, 100-year-old hotel that includes six loft-style rooms with eat-in kitchens. Tremendous harbor views from private glass top balconies and the Shore’s colorful sunsets. The carefully curated wine list includes selections from Chatham Vineyards. You can rent a golf cart to cruise the town where golf carts are street legal. Some rooms are dog friendly.
Northampton Hotel, Cape Charles: Historical renovation and modern amenities combine in this unique hotel that dates back to the 1930’s. The light-filled rooms with vintage wood floors have custom marbletop vanities in the bathrooms; all beds are either king or queen with luxury linens. Recently refreshed European Café with bay and harbor views is ideal for a glass of wine or a custom latte.
Bay Haven Inn of Cape Charles: Nature, beach and history converge at this charming B&B in Cape Charles. Innkeepers Jim and Tammy Holloway pride themselves in personalizing your stay so you can relax and rejuvenate. Wraparound porch ideal for enjoying a book or nap on a sunny afternoon. Take in the immaculate manicured lawn and gardens. Be hungry for breakfast, which includes Tammy’s homemade preserves and jam and something sweet from Jim. Guests adore the Ooey Gooey Stuffed French Toast, Sweet Potato Biscuits and Elvis’ Peanut Butter Banana Waffles. Your coffee will be from the inn’s personalized Eastern Shore Coastal Roasting Company.
The Charlotte Hotel & Restaurant: Historic Onancock houses this historical hotel full of southern charm where the water is always close. Onancock Creek, which empties into the Chesapeake Bay, is just four blocks away. Hotel incudes two dining rooms — one casual and one formal.
Inn at Onancock: Innkeepers Matt and Kim are transplanted New Englanders who fell in love with Virginia’s Eastern Shore, and they enjoy passing on the warmth they feel to their guests. Rooms, all with spa-style bathrooms, are all themed with names: Maine, Far East, Provence, Tuscany and Williamsburg. Each has unique furnishings and amenities; the Tuscany Room, for example, pays homage to Roman baths with a five-jet massage shower panel. No minimum night stay. One room, Maine, is dog friendly.