Four rooms and four suites all with en suite bathrooms, luxurious amenities and Wi-Fi. All have working fireplaces, cable TV, air conditioning, hair dryers, irons, luxurious linens and plenty of oversized soft towels. Guests have access to a refrigerator and microwave, a screened-in porch and a private brick courtyard for outdoor relaxation. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. A full, three-course breakfast is included along with afternoon snacks, wine and beer.
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The Essex Inn was the perfect romantic get-away! Jennifer and Greg, a former history teacher, were brave enough to restore and re-open the inn during the pandemic. They are dedicated to exploring, interpreting, and sharing its history. The inn's main house is gorgeous, with spacious rooms and private bathrooms. The espresso machine makes it fun to fix a cappuccino or caffe latte and relax in one of the sitting rooms. Dog lovers can bring their pooch and stay in one of the suites behind the house, in the former enslaved persons and servants quarters. The Rappahannock is a block away, nature preserves and hiking trails abound, and there's everything from fine dining to down-home cooking in town and nearby Warsaw.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Response from Greg Huff, Owner at The Essex Inn
Responded Feb 6, 2022
Thanks for the great review of the Essex Inn. We absolutely love it here, and enjoy hosting guests who have a love of history, and an appreciation of the efforts that go into maintaining it. We enjoyed hosting you at the Inn, Pepper seemed happy, and we hope to see you back at the Inn for one of the fun local events! Thanks again for staying with us!
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We completely enjoyed our stay. The innkeepers are kind and genuine people who made sure we had everything we needed to ensure a pleasurable experience. The outdoor space is amazing and we enjoyed our fresh and delicious breakfast, made with local ingredients, on the patio. We loved it and will certainly visit again!!
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Greg Huff, Owner at The Essex Inn
Responded Oct 4, 2021
Thank you so much for the kind words. We truly hope that all our guests have the most relaxing and memorable time possible at our Inn. We hope to see you again soon, thanks again for spending time with us at the Essex Inn!
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The Essex Inn hosted our recent wedding! The gardens and patio were beautiful and perfect for an intimate ceremony. Owners Greg and Jennifer were wonderful hosts and very accommodating. They were very helpful in organizing the backyard set up and prepared delicious food for after. Our room was nicely decorated, clean, and comfortable. We were so pleased with the overall experience and will return for a future anniversary!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Oct 4, 2021
We were so happy and honored to be able to host your wedding! It was wonderful to work with you, and we look forward to seeing you again. Congratulations!!!
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This is the best place to stay in the area. The owners are lovely and take pride in their business. The bed was comfortable and had high quality pillows and super soft sheets. The gourmet breakfast and fresh brewed coffee and expresso maker was a big hit. Would definitely recommend and stay again. - Jeremy K.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Greg Huff, Owner at The Essex Inn
Responded Nov 16, 2021
Thank you very much for the kind words. It was a pleasure to host all of your family for the wedding. It was very nice to hear all the happy chatter over breakfast as everyone caught up. We are glad that you all chose to stay with us, and look forward to, hopefully, seeing you all again...maybe a reunion?!? Good Luck! Greg
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We spent two fabulous nights at the inn in the comfy Beige Room, from which we could see the Rappahannock River. Jennifer and Greg are both warm, knowledgable and helpful hosts, clearly committed not only to creating an outstanding stay but also to bringing out the historical significance of their property. From the antiques and treasures Jennifer has found to the fascinating renovations Greg is undertaking in the 1710 Ordinary, they are pouring themselves into this project. Greg’s breakfasts are works of art: home made pastries, a healthy and tasty fruit course, and delicious omelets with inventive sides, such as a potato cassoulet. We were fueled for both days’ explorations and also well-prepared by the maps and advice our hosts provided. It was relaxing to return from our adventures to sip wine on the cozy screened porch overlooking the lovely gardens. We can’t wait to come back, especially once the Ordinary opens, and found ourselves missing the inn as soon as we left.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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We enjoyed a relaxing , calorie-laden stay at the Essex Inn! The daily three course breakfast was so great we did not even think about lunch. Greg accommodates and seeks to prepare what you like. Greg and Jennifer make sure this historic inn is in top shape. The rooms are nicely decorated , clean and comfortable. Even though Greg and Jennifer are newcomers to Tappahannock they have quickly become involved in investing their time and talents into building up the community. Tappahannock is a great little town to visit and the Essex Inn is the place to stay!!
Great job, Greg and Jennifer! ,
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Greg Huff, Owner at The Essex Inn
Responded Feb 6, 2022
Thank you for all the nice comments. We really do strive to make sure that every one of our guests has the best possible stay with us. We hope to see you again soon!
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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!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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We were in town with our daughter to tour St. Margaret’s School and stayed at the Essex Inn just across the street. The house and the owners are very charming, and it was wonderful to get a feel for historic Tappahannock. The Christmas decorations and fireplace made it that much more warm and inviting. An elegant and delicious breakfast with beautiful china and state of the art coffee maker, plus the sun streaming in through the leaded glass windows panes, made for a great start to the day. We could barely drag ourselves away for our tour. Kudos to our hosts, Greg and Jennifer, for a great experience!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Greg Huff, Owner at The Essex Inn
Responded Dec 5, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the kind words and look forward to seeing you soon!
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Beautiful Inn owned by a wonderful welcoming couple. The Inn is very beautiful, excellently restored. We were warmly welcomed by Greg and treated to a history and tour of the Inn. Our room had a gas fireplace and was lovely and inviting. The snack area was furnished with sodas, water, wine, and tasty treats. It had a coffee and cappuccino machine as well. That night we had dinner with friends nearby and they returned with us to the Inn. We sat next to the fire in the parlor and toasted with wine. Greg came by to see if we needed anything and was quite entertaining with stories and histories. Breakfast the next morning was a feast. Freshly baked in-house goods were the first course, followed by a poached pear. The third course included sausage, potatoes, and a goat cheese/spinach omelette. It was delicious and more than filling. We were given extra treats for the ride home.
The Essex Inn is a treat not to be missed. Greg and Jennifer make it extra special. We hope to return soon and have dinner at their newly renovated Ordinary across the street. It is a gorgeous building from the 18th century with original windows.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We were so glad we decided to stay at the Inn. The owner is a former history teacher. So, we were enchanted by his providing the history of the inn. I felt like I was in an art gallery with every room full of beautiful paintings, some replicas of famous paintings and some originals. There are lovely rooms to relax and read as well as outside gardens. The bedroom was cozy with a big four poster bed that was incredibly comfortable. Had a great sleep. The owners are in residence and are extremely hospitable. We had an early morning event and were going to miss the time of the breakfast. They accommodated by cooking us breakfast when we returned. And, the breakfast is probably the best breakfast we have ever had in a hotel. Everything was made with fresh ingredients from local farmers. We highly recommend you spending a night or two at the Essex Inn!! It is beyond charming.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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