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This is the perfect Inn to visit the beautiful Northern Neck area of Virginia. Great ambiance, beautiful rooms and an excellent breakfast! The 1710 Tavern across the street and owned/managed by the couple who own / manage the Inn is just the perfect addition to your stay. If you’re headed to the NN this should definitely be part of your reservation plans! We look forward to a return visit in the near future.

I was pleasantly surprised staying at this charming inn during a family visit . The new owners go above and beyond to make sure every guest is welcome and comfortable. I stayed in the beige king room. It was a huge lovely room with a super comfortable bed. The linens were top quality and soft . The day was a hot one , but the room cooled down and I was extremely happy to have a cold room. I’m always hot . The bathrooms are old , but this is an old inn. You cannot expect a modern bathroom in an 18 something century inn. Sorry - I’m not a history buff . My 92 year old mother cannot walk up steps and they immediately switched rooms for her to have a ground floor . Her room was huge with a kitchen . It would be perfect for families staying longer than one night . It is very close to the water and you can walk downtown to the quaint little downtown. If you are interested in staying at a charming place vs the same old same old hotels - the Essex Inn is a warm welcome. My sister held my niece’s birthday party at the Inn as well . The food was good, the staff so helpful and they really made my niece feel special . I would definitely stay here again .

It was like walking into the most Beautiful and best parts of the 1800s! Historical, fabulous and most accommodating in every way! Treated like royalty with tremendously prepared breakfasts by phenomenal chef / proprietor! Surrounded by a beautiful little town on the Rappahannock River, visible at every turn. Truly a must-visit!! Will return for certain!!

We were greeted by the owners Greg and Jennifer and given an extensive tour of the house along with the complete history. We stayed in the beige room which was light-filled, comfortable, quiet, and incredibly clean. The perfect mix of historic with modern amenities. Breakfast was a feast as other reviewers have noted. We used The Essex Inn as a base to explore the Northern Neck (NN). We didn’t need lunch the breakfast was so scrumptious and filling-individually made keeping dietary restrictions in mind. The entire stay was so pleasant. We hope to visit again soon!

Greg and Jennifer were wonderful hosts and their historic Inn is GORGEOUS! The spacious rooms, quiet atmosphere and perfect location in historic downtown Tappahanock are PERFECT for a getaway from surrounding cities like Washington DC and Richmond or beyond. A real treat was the delicious 3 course hot breakfast (included) that is cooked to order with fantastic gourmet coffees as well. Best breakfast potatoes and sausage I have ever had. We are looking forward to going back in a month or so after their new fine dining restaurant 1710 Tavern is open across the street in June 2023! A great foodie or history buff getaway destination!

The first thing you notice when you enter the majestic-looking Essex Inn is the 12-foot-high ceilings. Even posh European inns aren't that spacious. The owners are welcoming and can answer just about any question you may have about this 1850s inn near the Rappahannock River, or the historic town where it's located. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and tastefully furnished, but where the Essex Inn excelled beyond all of our expectations was the gourmet breakfast. We started with fruit turnovers, chocolate croissants, a delicious fruit compote... and then "What would you like?" (Our request: How about a goat-cheese-and-spinach omelette with bacon, hash browns, and sausage patty? "Coming right up!") Coffee (we had a couple of espressos and cappuccinos) came from one of those huge, DIY, push-button industrial-quality-grinders-frothers-brewers-blenders that Mark Zuckerberg would envy. We've stayed at some amazing places in the U.S. and abroad, so trust me, you will have a memorable experience at the Essex Inn in Tappahannock.