We needed a getaway at the end of June but were very particular about where we wanted to go, even though it was closer to home than we bargained for the Four Columns ticked all the right boxes as to what we were looking for. Our room was spacious with a deck that overlooked the gardens. Plenty of room to spread out and, most importantly, breathe deeply and relax during the midst of the pandemic: we definitely recharged ourselves just by being there at that time. In the morning breakfast was more of a self serve affair with fruit, coffee/tea, breads and yoghurt on off, each individually wrapped for safety. Not to everyone’s aesthetics but the Inn has to cater to this lethal virus with all due diligence and safety in mind for all. These are not normal times. Dinner was a definite highlight of our stay and dining in the garden really highlighted our experience too. Having eaten inside at Artisan before I did enjoy the atmospherics of the outdoor dining slightly more (including our second night where we huddled together more under the umbrella at dinner during a brief downpour). I cannot wait to see what chef Ralph comes up with once he is given more normal circumstances to play with in the kitchen. We have since been back to visit Nick and his team for dinner and plan on more visits in the future. They do a great job from their contact-less check in to maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for the (in state) traveler. We were more than impressed with our stay and have already begun recommending the Four Columns to all. It isn’t easy for small Hotels or Inns to survive during the current time, Four Columns are doing all the right things to encourage visitors to stay and to keep them safe. Thank you.

Wonderful stay at the Inn! Francesca was so accommodating and made our stay very welcoming! The room and grounds were incredibly clean. We stayed in the Tarragon room and the shower was phenomenal, in addition to the double sided fireplace that connected the bedroom/bathroom. We ate at Andrea’s Table at the Inn and chef Andrea came out and greets every table dining. Our meal was cooked to perfection and everything was so fresh. Bob the bartender on the tavern was a pleasure to converse with even giving us some history of the property and has been there for 40 years! You will not be disappointed in your stay!

When I say that I tell everyone about this place, I’m really not exaggerating... My husband and I escape to Four Columns as many times a year as possible. The top notch staff (who we have grown to know personally, and by name), the outstanding food, the classic and timeless atmosphere and local offerings (try the caramels, SERIOUSLY) left in our room each stay keep us coming back for more. We haven’t been able to visit since January of this year due to COVID-19, so we weren’t really sure what to expect. That being said, we were so pleased with the way that Nick and his team handled everything. From contactless check in, to enjoying our dinners surrounded by the beauty of well-maintained gardens, birds chirping and happy little frogs leaping in and out of the pond... My husband even came back to our room each morning with fresh coffee and a locally sourced breakfast selection. We love this area so much and we love even more that they bring all of the artisan goodies right to us, supporting local business, especially during this crisis! After a long first half of this year, we were relaxed for the first time in a while. We’re already counting down the day days until we can go back.