Sunday, September 25, 2011

The Rhett House Inn, Beaufort, South Carolina

Ureka!  I have found a B&B that to me embodies what a B&B should.  Southern Charm, complete with spanish moss dripping from trees, wrap around porch set with cushiony rattan fruniture, ferns and slow moving fans, southern drawls and hospitality.  You walk in and people start greeting you and offering to help you with your bags and offering you sweet ice tea.
My room was so beautiful, decorated with black and white toile and pillows plumped.  They offered appetizers from 5 -- 7 pm and desserts at 7pm.  I didn't make the appetizers, but after my large lunch and  tour of the quaint town of Beaufort, a walk on the River front, I took a hot shower, slipped into the waffle robe and relaxed through dinner.  I made myself dress for dessert and wow, chocolate cake and lemon creme pie! I can't resist chocolate so I paired it with a cup of hot tea and returned to my room to watch X Factor and internet time. Heaven!
Next morning, I was refreshed and ready for a good breakfast and a long drive to Florida.  I like that the dining room is roomy and set with smaller tables and chairs.  Not that I am anti-social, but really, sometimes you want to just eat breakfast and collect your thoughts.  I sat near a window in the light filled room looking out over the front porch and to the street. Each table was set with white table linen and a nice large single stem chrysanthemum in a vase. The menu was eggs any way or french toast.  With that you had choices of bacon or sausage. In addition you were offered grits, fruit cup, yogurt, toast, choice of juices, jellies and coffee. In short, anything you could want for breakfast.
Apparently, I am not the only one to discover this gem as the living room or parlor is full of celebrities framed pictures on shelves who have stayed at the Rhett House Inn.  As I left there was a rental company setting up for a wedding on the side lawn.  We all hoped that the rain showers that kept coming in waves would not ruin the ceremony.  I was helped to my car and I rode off giving this B&B a solid A.  If you're in Beaufort, SC stop in! www.rhetthouseinn.com

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