Set on 35 acres of lush landscaping, meadows and woodsy paths, the historic Brampton Bed and Breakfast Inn on Maryland’s Eastern Shore has an array of new offerings.
David and Hilari Rinehart acquired the Chestertown property in August 2020, retained many on the talented staff (beloved by guests) and got to work elevating the inn’s outdoor spaces to include an expansive pergola-covered deck, a terrace overlooking the grounds for alfresco dining, and a beautifully landscaped circular patio with a large firepit surrounded by Adirondack rockers.
A shore-to-table feast prepared over a cauldron by acclaimed Eastern Shore chef Kurt Peter is one of the new experiential offerings.
Relax indoors in the manor house’s living room, stocked with books and games, or in one of the seven spacious rooms and suites. Six private cottages (two are pet-friendly) dot the property.
At edge-of-the-woods Mulberry Cottage, you can nap in a hammock for two, take a soak in the tub on the screened-in porch and read on the front porch swing (or in the king-size bed with a view of the fireplace).
Each guest accommodation includes luxury linens, custom bath products and cozy robes; some have a jetted or soaking tub, and/or a gas (or wood-burning) fireplace, available for use Nov. 15 through March 31.Â
Savor treats galore, from fresh-baked cookies and pastries to breakfasts such as croissant French toast or frittatas with homegrown asparagus, plus afternoon small bites with tea (all included). Better still, you can enjoy a new setting each time, whether it’s in the two-sided glass dining room, on the peaceful front porch, or delivered to your cottage.
The inn is a 2-mile drive to artsy Chestertown, home to galleries, restaurants, shops, history and art exhibits at Kent Cultural Alliance’s new Raimond Cultural Center. You’ll find 20-plus public art sculptures scattered throughout town. Brampton rates begin at $229 per night.
Brampton Bed and Breakfast Inn, 25227 Chestertown Road, Chestertown, Maryland; 410-778-1860Â