We couldn't have found a more charming and friendly spot in the world. Not only was the Innkeeper sweet and accomodating, she was also filled with excellent ideas on how to make the most of our time in this quaint village of Oxford. The ice cream store she recommended was in fact the best we ever had.
The grounds were neatly manicured and the view at sunset was exactly what we had hoped for, romantic and relaxing. Breakfasts were exquisite ( she even took requests!) And our suite was more than comfortable and quite spacious. Everything was clean and functional, and truth be told, we didn't want to leave. We wanted to live there.
You are tucked back in the woods on the water with civilization not 5 minutes away but you would never know it. We saw deer, foxes, rabbits and even a raccoon. It was such a wonderful break from city life. We will definitely be back next year, perhaps even in the fall of this year. Highly recommend this B&B.

My wife and I stayed at Combsberry for 3 days in May. We stayed on a Monday through THursday and had the entire property to ourselves. We could not have been happier. We stayed in the Carriage House, which was very secluded and met all of our needs. Breakfasts and chats with Abby in the morning were the highlight of our day. The house and grounds were immaculate, the location was serene, housekeeping was outstanding and the breakfasts were out of this world. We normally stay at The Inn at Perry Cabin when we head to the Eastern Shore but will now be regulars of Combsberry.

I want to write a balanced review on this property so I will start with the good and then slowly get to the very problematic issues. Firstly, the inn is situated on a lovely river and the grounds leading up to the river have lounge chairs, a hammock, a dock- it is really quite beautiful and perfect for reading or just relaxing. Secondly, the town of Oxford is very quaint and situated right on the Chesapeake Bay- the inn is a 5 minute drive from really nice restaurants and the "downtown" area.

My husband and I joined very good friends of ours at the Inn for one night away and were given a lovely room with a garden and river view. During the day, the room appeared to be clean and well-kept. Things drastically changed once we returned from dinner to our rooms around 11pm.

It is quite apparent that this property has a tremendous insect problem that they have neglected. Our room was literally infested by some type of insect that covered huge amounts of the walls and gravitated towards the light in the room (which was left on while we were out)- Their were hundreds of this particular type of insect between the glass in the window and the window screen- somehow, those same bugs were able to come into the room and literally nest over the course of a few hours. I was absolutely horrified. The insects were flying around everywhere- it was truly an infestation that became pervasive because the room light was left on.

The situation got worse when we couldn't get a hold of the inn keeper who was sleeping in a cottage next door- we called her at least 7 times and even knocked on her door. During this interim period, I was wandering around the kitchen and through the common rooms and noticed ants, stink bugs, and the same insect that had infested our original room- There was not an infestation downstairs, but there were enough bugs where a guest would question the cleanliness and maintenance of the Inn.

The situation improved when the inn keeper finally emerged- she said she was having cell phone problems. We were given another room that appeared clean and bug free to the naked eye. The next morning, we noticed 3 stink bugs in the shower and 2 additional bugs that had emerged during the night and onto the carpet.

The inn keeper was very kind to all four of us the next morning and actually comped our room and gave our friends a percentage off of their room. She handled the situation graciously and apologized for what we had gone through-

It is hard for me to write this review because we did have a good time but I strongly encourage the owners of the Inn to call a good exterminator and look at the windows, walls, and foundation and search for all the inroads that the bugs have inside. It is very important as this is a historic hotel with a tremendous amount of potential.

Just over one year later from our first stay, we returned to the Combsberry for a Romantic Weekend. I cannot speak more highly about this place. The Breakfasts are delightful and quite filling for a busy day out. The Innkeeper is one of the most pleasant and helpful persons you will meet. Once again a 5 star experience across the board.