Abingdon Manor
An Extraordinary Inn & Restaurant

One of a select few Four Diamond Inns and Restaurants in South Carolina. Are you on your way to or through South Carolina for business or pleasure? Abingdon Manor is the only full service Country Inn in the Florence area. On the way to Florida, Charleston or Hilton Head, treat yourself to a pampered overnight stay. Abingdon Manor is just five miles east of I-95 at exit 181, the halfway point between New York City and Palm Beach. I-95 travelers click here for more info!

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Southern Living In the quiet turn-of-the-century town of Latta, experience the grandeur of Abingdon Manor, an opulent Greek Revival building in a style reminiscent of an English Country Estate and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The grand entry hall, elegant common rooms and luxurious guest rooms make Abingdon Manor a perfect location for overnight lodging, indulgent get-aways, special or holiday events and business retreats. Once you have arrived, you do not need to go anywhere. Complete fine dining and liquor service available as well as all the amenities to make your stay restful and uncomplicated. Business travelers click here for more info!  At Abingdon Manor experience the accommodations and services of a small luxury hotel, with seven guest rooms. Each distinctive room offers, private bath, working fireplace, and individual temperature controls.

A full breakfast is served from 7:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Cocktails and fine dining are available nightly. Check our nightly menus section.

Within a thirty mile radius, guests can experience championship golf courses, antiquing and estate auctions, a multitude of recreational facilities or tour museums, galleries and historic towns.

Should your entertaining or business plans require a setting of quiet elegance, the entry hall, parlors, library, dining room and verandah of Abingdon Manor provide the perfect surroundings. The Innkeepers are available to coordinate all catering or special event details.

Abingdon Manor is one of the few Florence area lodging establishments to offer on premise evening dining and liquor service. The dining room has received AAA's Four Diamond Award for the past 6 years.

"Elegant, yet unpretentious ambiance. Unsurpassed attention to detail, Friendly, accommodating hosts. This is the stuff great country inns are made of, and Abingdon Manor in Latta impressively makes the grade. But the element that distinguishes this stately mansion from all the rest can be experienced at the tables of its finely appointed dining room. Guests (know)... they'll never have to leave the premises to forage for a memorable dining experience."

Dinner Service:
Intimately lighted individual tables, imported crystal, Villeroy & Boch china, sterling silver, and the lyric melodies of Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald await dinner guests at Abingdon Manor. Entrees change daily depending on what is fresh and available. Richly textured with herbs and vegetables from the Inn's gardens, meals include amuse gueule, soup, salad, bread, sorbet, entree with accompaniments and dessert. Upcoming menus include such entrees as Coq au vin, yellow fin tuna with pineapple/papaya compote, herb crusted rack of lamb with a shallot/balsamic vinegar reduction, individual beef wellington and desserts such as key lime baked Alaska, chocolate mousse, tartes Tatin with cinnamon ice cream. Individual preferences and dietary restrictions are taken into consideration. Dinner begins at 7:30. Dinner is $51.50 per person plus 10% tax and 19% gratuity.

Liquors, Wine & Beer:
Fully licensed for on premises liquor, wine and beer sales, Abingdon Manor is pleased to offer an assortment of premium products. The wines have been carefully chosen and can be enjoyed in your room or with meal service.

Included in the room rate:

• Evening turndown with champagne & chocolates.
• Early morning coffee and tea service, beginning at 7 a.m., on the guest room level.
• Full breakfast, served in the dining room, from 7:45-9:00 a.m.

  Catering:
  Quality food service has become a hallmark at Abingdon Manor. Menus vary, depending on the season and availability of locally grown items such as berries, herbs and produce. The expansive first floor encompassing approximately 4,000 square feet can be configured to accommodate groups of 5 to 125, and events ranging from private dinners to wedding receptions. Innovative menus are carefully crafted to suit tastes and budgets.

"treat yourself to a memorable dining experience"
South Carolina Magazine - Destination Dining

Lunch to go:
Take along a little more of Abingdon Manor with lunch for the road. Priced from $10 per person.

Abingdon Manor enhances the entrance to one of Latta's three National Register historic residential districts. The property is an entire city block, encompassing more than three acres. The porches and verandahs put a southern trademark on the otherwise European style facade. The rockers and shaded alcoves beckon visitors to sit and relax.

Just outside the kitchen door is the herb garden. This area attracts both guests and butterflies and adds flavor and color to many of the meals prepared at Abingdon Manor.

The island under the enormous papershell pecan tree on the southwest lawn is a natural gathering place. Dappled sunlight, a comfortable adirondack chair, a tall glass of homemade lemonade and a novel is the Abingdon Manor recipe for a nap.

With over 4,000 square feet of inside common areas, guests never feel crowded. These expansive rooms and cozy nooks allow you to mingle with other guests or have a private space in addition to your oversized guest room. Additionally, make yourself at home on the upstairs porch, the 2,000 square foot verandah, as well as in the gardens and grounds of the Manor which encompass three acres.

A cozy area just off the main hall provides a quiet spot for reading, relaxing and enjoying a glass of complimentary sherry. Guests are welcome to take a book from the extensive collection and return it to the Inn when finished.

The unusual brick and terra-cotta fireplace dominates the large dining room which seats twenty at individual pub tables. Close enough for socializing, the arrangement allows for personal space for Inn diners. Place settings of sterling silver, European china and crystal, candlelight and classical music provide an elegant backdrop for the Inns fresh and inventive cuisine.

The cranberry colored walls and elegant furnishings of this room create the setting for an intimate dinner for two, small private parties, corporate retreats or large receptions. The original eight foot beveled glass mirror faces it’s twin across the entry hall in the ladies parlor.

Designed for 2 or 3 couples, or a maximum of 6 individuals, cooking classes at the Inn offer a fun way to eat your way through a weekend. Bring one or two couples or group of friends and receive hands on instruction for some of the Inn's favorite recipes and be part of preparing Saturday night dinner.

Arrive Friday afternoon, settle in, relax, and unwind. After dinner you can review the customized recipe book for the next day. Enjoy breakfast Saturday morning then don your Abingdon Manor apron for the first class beginning at 10 a.m. After a lunch on your own the afternoon class runs from 1:30 to 4:30. While sampling some selections from Abingdon Manor's wine cellar, work on that evening's unique salad and entree. Each person receives hands on experience as well as tips and techniques which can be applied to many meal situations. The sumptuous 6 course dinner begins at 7:30 that evening. Sunday morning offers another full breakfast before you return home to try out your new menus and skills on your family and friends.

The all inclusive package price of $425 per person includes, accommodations for two nights (double occupancy), breakfast Saturday and Sunday, dinner Friday and Saturday, wine sipping, classes, recipe book, aprons, tax and gratuity.

Forty feet by twenty feet this room provides an impressive entry to the Inn and connects the four main rooms on the first floor. Each Christmas a majestic twelve foot tree sparkles at the base of the staircase. The focal point of this oversized reception hall is a 18th Century French Pier mirror towering to the ceiling height.

Often the site for evening refreshments, this parlor features a white on white fireplace mantle of carved wood and ceramic tile. The intriguing three foot door next to the fireplace operates without hinges and connects through a closet into the dining room.

Abingdon Manor is not a typical B&B. In fact, in 2001 AAA upgraded our designation from B&B to Country Inn in their tour book. Many business travelers shy away from B&Bs due to perceptions such as: (1) lack of privacy; (2) outdated facilities; (3) forced interaction with other guests at meals; (4) it’s a romantic place you’d only go with your spouse, etc. You’ll find that things are a lot different here and that as former corporate travelers we understand and meet your lodging requirements.

What we offer the business traveler:

1. Special weekday business rate. For Sunday through Thursday night single occupancy we offer 10% off each guest room with complimentary upgrade if available.
2. A flexible cancellation policy. As opposed to the normal 72 hours, business travelers can cancel up to 3pm of check-in date with no penalty.
3. Well lighted private bathrooms with many amenities including emergency toiletries. A hair dryer, iron and ironing board provided in each guest room.
4. Television with expanded cable and remote control in all rooms.
5. Well lighted work areas in each room as well as several other work areas and conferencing facilities available throughout the Inn.
6. Business amenities include availability of, fax machine, HP laser printer, office supplies, private guest phone line, wireless internet.
7. Flexible check-in as late as 11 p.m. with advance notice.
8. Full breakfast is available as early as 7:45 a.m. at individual tables with availability of a "breakfast to go" for earlier departures.
9. One of the few Florence lodging establishments with onsite food service. Fine dining is available every night. You may also arrange to entertain clients or vendors in a unique and private setting.
10. Full liquor, beer and wine service is available.
11. Early morning coffee and tea service on the guest level prior to breakfast.
12. All major credit cards accepted as well as corporate billing if arranged in advance.
13. Lots of space. The Inn has 8,500 square feet of interior space with oversized guest rooms and many common areas - you won’t lack for privacy.
14. You’re not just a head on a bed to us. You can have as much privacy and solitude as needed, but with the comfort of knowing that personal attention and interaction are available in a non-threatening environment.
15. Security. Situated on three acres in a residential neighborhood your possessions and personal safety are not an issue. With resident owners your added safety and comfort are guaranteed. All guest rooms are equipped with deadbolts and security locks.
16. Just 20 minutes from the Florence airport, any destination in the greater Florence area is a 30 minute or less drive away.

     

Latta is located on US Rt. 301 just 6 miles east of I-95. The town is 25 miles north of Florence, SC and 12 miles south of the North Carolina border. It is 1 & 1/2 hours from Columbia, SC and 2 & 1/2 hours from Charlotte and Raleigh, NC.

• Portland - 914.....14 hours
• Boston - 801.....12.5 hours
• Providence - 774.....12 hours
• New York - 619.....10 hours
• Philadelphia - 509.....8 hours
• Baltimore - 435.....7 hours
• Washington - 359.....5.5 hours
• Richmond - 275.....4 hours
• Fayetteville - 57.....1 hour
• Florence - 25.....20 minutes
• Columbia (west) - 90.....1.5 hours
• Atlanta (west) - 287.....5 hours
• Savannah - 183.....3 hours
• Orlando - 487.....7.5 hours
• Miami - 673.....10 hours

Directions
From I-95 take exit 181. Go east and follow signs to Latta on Route 917 which becomes Main Street. At first light (Marion Street) turn left. At Methodist Church, take right fork (Church Street) and follow to end, Abingdon Manor is on the left.

On Routes 301-501 going north, go past Main Street to next light (Academy Street), turn left and go three blocks, Abingdon Manor is on the corner of Church and Academy Streets.