Bishop's House Bed and Breakfast

The Bishop's House is a landmark of Talbot County, conveniently located within 10 miles of Oxford and St. Michaels. Built in 1880 as the home of former Maryland Governor Philip Frances Thomas, (1848-1851), and the first State Comptroller of the Treasury, (1851-1853), the Victorian house was sold to the Episcopal Diocese and served as the Bishop's home until 1955. Located in the heart of Easton, Maryland (rated the 8th Best Small Town in America), the Bishop's House is within walking distance of the historic and picturesque Town Center, art galleries, museums, specialty and antique shops, and casual and gourmet restaurants. On site Private off-street parking, secured bicycle storage, take-away cycling maps, and complimentary bicycle use, are available to guests.

Beyond the comfort and spaciousness of the three first floor common rooms, guests may choose from five bedrooms with distinct personalities. All guest rooms have hardwood floors, lace curtains, 1000 thread count bed linens, Doeskin Guest Robes, Down Comforters, (in season), steam iron & ironing boards, period furnishings and complimentary high speed wireless connection is available throughout the house. All guest rooms are equipped with a Clock Radio, CD Player, Cable TV/DVD players, Clock Radio Charging Station for iPod, Ceiling Fan, individual climate control, mini fridge, hair dryer, lighted makeup mirror, and phone jacks for modem hookup. All guest room baths have shower panels, and four have whirlpool tubs. Second Floor Guest Rooms have King Sized Beds and Working Fireplaces.

Guest room rates for single or double occupancy per room, are $185 and $195, per night, plus taxes, (6% Maryland State Tax and 4% Talbot County Accommodations Tax). Room rates are subject to change prior to reservation acceptance.
Reservations are required for all stays.

A two-night minimum stay is required for all guest rooms, for both weekday and weekend stays. A three-night minimum stay is required on certain holiday & special event weekends, which include the Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Waterfowl Festival Weekends. We will accommodate guests on an overnight basis, but payment for a two night stay is required.

From Annapolis, Baltimore (75 miles) and Washington (80 miles), follow Route 50 East across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Easton. Turn right at Goldsborough Street. Turn left at Aurora Street and immediately turn right into our driveway.

From the South, follow Route 13 North to Route 50 West to Easton. Turn left at Goldsborough Street. Turn left at Aurora Street and immediately turn right into our driveway.

From Dover (75 miles), follow Route 301 South making a left onto 213 South to Route 50 East. Follow Route 50 East to Easton. Turn right at Goldsborough Street. Turn left at Aurora Street and immediately turn right into our driveway.

Guests rave about our breakfasts, which feature our own recipes. A full breakfast is included in room rate. Breakfast is served at 9 a.m. in the spacious first floor dining area. Breakfasts consist of fruit juice, individual fruit platters or fruit cup, fresh oven-baked muffins, bread or scones, breakfast meat, a "specialty egg dish," and a special entree such as Puffed Blueberry Pancakes, our special French Toast or Banana Flavored Belgium Waffles. We also offer coffee and a choice of a variety of teas or hot chocolate.

Special Occasions and Events

The Bishop's House is the perfect place for a honeymoon or romantic getaway. Also, some corporations have found the Bishop's House exactly right for simpler seminars, management retreats, and business travel.

"Our goal is to make your visit to Easton and the Eastern Shore of Maryland both enjoyable & memorable."