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The Essex Inn

3.5 star property

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Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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203 Duke St, Tappahannock, VA, 22560
  • Place, Tappahannock Historic District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rappahannock River Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marsh Street Park & Pool
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tappahannock

Located in Tappahannock, The Essex Inn is in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Tappahannock Historic District and Rappahannock River Park. .This beach bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Coleman Island and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
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What's nearby

  • Tappahannock Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rappahannock River Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marsh Street Park & Pool - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westmoreland State Park - 33 min drive - 30.3 miles
  • Colonial Beach - 49 min drive - 43.5 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪China King Buffet - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Essex Inn

Beach bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a bar
The Essex Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include a turndown service and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Essex Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a library and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1851
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 15.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 15.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that several cats reside at this property.

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Essex Inn Tappahannock
Essex Tappahannock
The Essex Inn Tappahannock
The Essex Inn Bed & breakfast
The Essex Inn Bed & breakfast Tappahannock