We discovered the Alexander House Booklovers Bed & Breakfast when we were looking for a get-away place near beaches and places to sail. I was immediately charmed. They only have three rooms so it's important to book ahead on holiday weekends.
We've stayed in all three rooms: the Langston Hughes, Jane Austin and Robert Lewis Stevenson. This time we stayed in RLS because the others were sold out by the time we reserved in July.
Liz made delicious omelets on Saturday and Monday, and fresh fruit and yogurt crepes with bananas and walnuts on Sunday. So yummy! The rooms are just charming and even though I've stayed there before, I always notice another little touch of decoration.
The RLS has his illustrated poems hung throughout - each room is modeled after the writer in an intriguing way. The beds have comfy memory foam and down pillows/comforter. Everything you need is there: hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner -- we even got a free sample of Oil of Olay regenerist!
All day in the dining room there is bottled water, fresh fruit, and tea. Brownies or cookies are provided in the afternoon and Sherry or cordials at night. I generally bring books but then wind up browsing their library and getting into something else. In the evening we played scrabble--there are several games to choose from.
Liz and Peter printed out weather information for our sailing trip and directions to Assateague Beach and Harris Crab house for another couple. They go out of their way to make your stay nice and take care of everything.
It's just so relaxing and well-run -- and really affordable too. You feel pampered from the moment you arrive. This is the first time I've recommend a hotel on trip advisor -- that's how great I think this place is! i'm looking forward to going back with my sister who is a big Jane Austin fan - and I've already reserved the Langston Hughes room for Labor Day weekend 2012 - if you are lucky to get one of the other rooms, I'll see you there! :)
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