Bed and Breakfasts Provide Novel Vacations from Oregon to NY
Posted by: Jane Leisteiner in Travel, tags: TravelPerhaps Mark Twain or F. Scott Fitzgerald once stayed there or perhaps it is a home with a library stacked floor-to-ceiling with novels and great volumes. There is something about bed and breakfasts that appeals to booklovers of all kinds, whether it be the historical charm of a restored inn or the peaceful serenity of finding a good place to simply sit and enjoy a good, long read. Here are some bed and breakfasts that especially appeal to anyone with a passion for all things literary.
The Alexander House Booklovers’ Bed and Breakfast in Princess Anne on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
What is in a name? Well, by any other name The Alexander House Booklovers’ Bed and Breakfast would be just as sweet. However, the name does say it all. This is a retreat for those who love everything about reading, from the sweet, musty scent of old books to the magic of being transported to faraway lands and other times. Each of the guest rooms has its own literary theme. The Jane Austen room is decorated with touches of Regency England and includes a bathroom with a clawfoot tub. The Langston Hughes room is 1930s Harlem, with vintage furnishings and large portrait of the famous writer. The Robert Louis Stevenson room is a nautical-themed retreat. There is a Mark Twain Reading Room filled a vast collection of books, from classic or contemporary fiction to history to politics to art and music. Afternoon tea and an evening refreshments are all part of the fun. If you can tear yourself away from your favorite novel, the village of Princess Anne, Maryland, offers much to attract. Travelers can take the ferry to Smith and Tangier Islands, walk along the seashore, rent a kayak and take tour of the Tangier Sound and much more.
Enjoy Book, Bed and Breakfast in Jay, New York
Literature is all around at the Book and Blanket, a historic inn located in the Adirondack Mountain town of Jay, New York. Each of the guest rooms is named for an author, such as the Jack London Room or the F. Scott Fitzgerald Room. A cozy nook is named for James Thurber, who wrote a short story while staying in the town. There is a library, of course, and guests are encouraged to read to the heart’s content. Read on the front porch swing or curl up and relax in the privacy of your guest room.
Enjoy Books, History in Washington, D.C.
Akwaaba, is a word of welcome in the West African nation of Ghana, and guests are sure to feel welcome at the Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Booklovers will be especially fond of the literary theme. Many of the guest rooms are named in honor of famous African-American authors. From the delicate beauty of the Zora Neale Hurston room to the 1930s charm of the Langston Hughes room, there’s a room to please everyone. The beautiful Inspiration Room includes a clawfoot soaking tub. Two other rooms offer a two-person Jacuzzi. The bed and breakfast is located in a stunning, four-story restored Victorian row house, and is close to the myriad attractions, shopping and restaurants of this Capitol city.
Oregon’s Sea Coast Perfect for Booklovers
Sylvia Beach Hotel, named not for a stretch of seashore, but a famed literary patron of pre-World War II Paris, is a haven for booklovers. The three-story hotel is set atop a bluff overlooking the sea, and the top-floor attic is a library, where guests can select a book and relax. Guest rooms, several of which boast stunning ocean views, are divided into three categories, Novels, Best Sellers and Classics. The Classics rooms offer the best ocean views, and all of the guest rooms are named for a famous author or poet. The inn’s restaurant, Table of Content, features an ever varying menu in an oceanfront dining room.
Savor the Classics at Concord’s Hawthore Inn
The Hawthorne Inn is surrounded by great literary history. The historic Concord, Mass., inn rests on land once owned by its namesake Nathanial Hawthorne. He lived in the house directly across the street, and the inn’s next door neighbor was once home to Louisa May Alcott and Margaret Sydney who wrote The Five Little Peppers children’s books. Several of the guest rooms are named in honor of authors and their works, such as the Sleepy Hollow or Alcott rooms. The inn, which has been named on of New England’s best, is decorated with antiques in period style. Concord is practically bursting at the seams with interesting attractions, from visiting one of the Revolutionary War’s first battlefields to touring historic homes to enjoying outdoor activities. In addition, it’s just a short drive from Boston, yet comfortably away from the bustle of the city.
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