We were looking for accommodations really close to Winthrop University during our visit in early October 2009 for Family Weekend. Nothing is closer than The Book & The Spindle Bed & Breakfast Inn just across the street from Tillman Hall.

The brick Georgian home overlooking Winthrop University was designed by the same architectural firm responsible for many of the historical buildings on the Winthrop campus

We really enjoyed our 2 night stay and Pam Bowen, the Proprietor, was a very gracious host. There are 4 rooms and we stayed in the Glencarin Room. Slight drawbacks: no internet service and the shower is really small.

The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. A delicious breakfast was served each morning in our room. The rate was very reasonable at just under $80 per night. Again the location was convenient for access to all of the Rock Hill area and especially Winthrop.

Very cute place and extremely friendly owner. The bed rolled a little to the center, but breakfast was excellent and exactly on time. I would stay here again, but would be sure to request a room with our own AC. The room next to us had a swamp cooler in addition to the central AC and we did not. We were roasting in the middle of the afternoon!

We wanted to get away for the Labor Day weekend, but didn't want to go too far away, so we decided on Rock Hill, SC--just about 30 minutes from home. The Book and the Spindle (named for the local textile industry and college town) was delightful. The owner, Pam, greeted us when we arrived and had a wonderful equestrian themed room waiting for us. We had a private bath and kitchen with a veranda off the suite. A delicious breakfast was served in our room exactly when we scheduled it and the veranda was a wonderful place to eat and read the morning paper, which was delivered as well. The house was beautiful and full of history and age, having been built in 1888, I think. We spent the weekend exploring Winthrop's historic campus, playing tennis on local courts and eating in quaint restaurants around this lovely college town. And only 15 minutes from the Inn, we kayaked the Catawba River...It was a wonderfully inexpensive getaway weekend that we will soon repeat!!

Jill and Ann

I selected the Book & Spindle for my stay because the room rates were very reasonable. Upon arrival, I noticed that the building had a beautiful exterior. Since I was the first guest to check in, I got to see all four of the guest rooms. Each nicely decorated room had a private bath and a locking door. My room was very clean and there were all sorts of charming little details like china cups for the coffee maker. The TV (which had a good selection of cable channels) was hidden in an antique armoire. Each morning, there was a delicious hot breakfast served on nice dishes with doilies, and the breakfast was more food that I would typically eat at home. The only less-than-positive thing I can say about this bed and breakfast is that at the time I stayed there, all four guest rooms shared one telephone.
If I return to Rock Hill, I will definitely stay at the Book & Spindle again.