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“Elegant Columbia B&B with rich connections to the historic neighbourhood. Four graceful rooms in the main house and a soothing Carriage House suite feature antique four-poster beds, ceiling fans & whirlpool tubs. Complete with a pretty garden, this is a tranquil and refined base for exploring.”

“Elegant Columbia B&B with rich connections to the historic neighbourhood. Four graceful rooms in the main house and a soothing Carriage House suite feature antique four-poster beds, ceiling fans & whirlpool tubs. Complete with a pretty garden, this is a tranquil and refined base for exploring.”

Recommended For

  • Literary
  • The property was the home of Mary Boykin - author of 'A Diary from Dixie' and from one of the South's finest families
  • Romantic Break
  • Genteel rooms with romantic four posters beds and quiet grown-up atmosphere works well for couples' breaks
  • Local exploring
  • Perfect for history lovers; explore Columbia's charming antebellum homes, mansions & sites on foot
  • Sights nearby
  • The town's Robert Mills Historic District is home to four historic house museums dating from the 19th - 20th centuries
  • Local markets
  • On Saturday mornings pay a visit to Soda City Market, the town's European-style farmer's market
  • Museums
  • Visit The Columbia Museum of Art and learn about the area at The State Museum
  • Great walks
  • Go for a hike in Congaree National Park or head to West Columbia Riverwalk
  • Close to nightlife
  • For bars, live music venues and happening restaurants head to The Vista
  • Other Activities
  • Wine tasting
  • Historic
  • Built in the 1850s to General James Chestnut, it was spared the town's devastating fire out of respect to the general
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Relax on the traditional pillared front porch or within the leafy garden's pergola
  • Self catering to rent
  • Carriage House Suites come with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee/tea station
  • No restaurant
  • Enjoy delicious breakfast in the grand dining room between 8 - 10am
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Each room comes with a whirlpool tub
  • Owner managed
  • Quiet
  • Four poster beds
  • Romantic
  • Wedding license
  • Colonial
  • Barefoot Luxury
  • Child friendly
  • Townhouse
  • Artworks
  • B&B
  • Boutique
  • Antiques
  • Traditional
  • Charming
  • Intimate

Facilities

  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Relax on the traditional pillared front porch or within the leafy garden's pergola
  • Self catering to rent
  • Carriage House Suites come with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee/tea station
  • No restaurant
  • Enjoy delicious breakfast in the grand dining room between 8 - 10am
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • There are over 70 restaurants within walking distance
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Each room comes with a whirlpool tub
  • Wedding license
  • Parking
  • Bath robes
  • Sitting Room
  • Garden
  • Child friendly
  • Suites
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Four poster beds
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • The town's Robert Mills Historic District is home to four historic house museums dating from the 19th - 20th centuries
  • Local markets
  • On Saturday mornings pay a visit to Soda City Market, the town's European-style farmer's market
  • Museums
  • Visit The Columbia Museum of Art and learn about the area at The State Museum
  • Great walks
  • Go for a hike in Congaree National Park or head to West Columbia Riverwalk
  • Close to nightlife
  • For bars, live music venues and happening restaurants head to The Vista
  • Other Activities
  • Theatre
  • Wine tasting

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