Channel Bass Inn
- Alternate (757) 336-6148,
- Fax (757) 336-6599,
- Toll Free (800) 249-0818
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Originally built as a private home in 1892, The Channel Bass became an Inn in the 1920s. Today this Chincoteague landmark has six beautifully furnished, air-conditioned guest rooms, including one suite, each with private bathroom. The rooms are spacious and quiet, most with king or queen size beds, and have comfortable sitting areas for reading and relaxing. The waters of the Chincoteague Bay can be seen from some of the rooms.
The Channel Bass Inn has been awarded a 3-star rating by Mobil
An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn"For starters, the conversations at innkeepers David and Barbara Wiedenheft's breakfast table tend to last,happily, for hours - thanks to the divine food and their ability to make every guest feel at home. (We've even heard her welcome guests in Dutch, French, and German.) Each guest room has a cozy sitting area and is super private because no two rooms share a common wall. A charming brick patio is home to the inn's ducks,
who waddle around the Japanese garden and pond." Southern Living Magazine ~ September 2010The native Indians called our island Gingo-teague, which means "beautiful land across the water." Historically, Chincoteague has been a fishing village, widely known for the salty taste of the oysters from nearby bays. Commercial fishing boats still off-load their catch on Chincoteague. Nearby Assateague Island provides a natural backdrop for your stay on Chincoteague. Uninhabited now, it has become a National Wildlife Refuge and National Seashore. The Refuge, a favorite destination for birders, includes areas of sandy dunes, marshlands and wooded areas. The Seashore provides long sandy stretches for walking, sunning, swimming, and shell-gathering. The wild horses, made famous by Marguerite Henry's children's classic Misty of Chincoteague, roam contentedly on Assateague Island.
English Garden at the Channel Bass Inn
Wild HorsesThere is much to do and see on the islands of Chincoteague and nearby Assateague... - Walking, bicycling, kayaking and canoeing are favorite activities.
- For a faster pace, jet skis and motorboats are available, and young people will enjoy playing miniature golf or bouncing in the bumper boats.
- There are sightseeing tours on both land and water, and fishing boats are available for charter.
- After a day on the water one can browse for antiques and gifts or enjoy a meal at one of Chincoteague's fine restaurants.
Hosts Barbara and David Wiedenheft (from England and Chicago respectively) came to Chincoteague in 1992 to begin new careers as innkeepers. Since then they have established a tradition of scrumptious breakfasts and delicious English afternoon teas featuring Barbara's "world famous" scones - everybody's favorite. Barbara and David look forward to extending their special brand of hospitality to their guests at the Channel Bass Inn.
Channel Bass Inn Dining roomThe Tea Room The Tea Room at the Channel Bass Inn, which was opened in 1995 by innkeepers Barbara and David Wiedenheft, has become very popular with Island visitors. The Tea Room not only offers afternoon tea to Channel Bass Inn guests, but gives all visitors to Chincoteague the opportunity to sample a taste of England.
*Afternoon tea is served on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - usually starting at 3:30 p.m. The price per person is $19.50. Tea Room reservations are required. Please call ahead for availability 757-336-6148. Channel Bass Inn guests are offered afternoon tea at a special rate of $10.00 per person. Breakfasts are also available to Island visitors who are not staying at the Channel Bass Inn. Please let us know the day before if you would like to join us.
Afternoon tea is usually a four-course affair. The first course is something savoury, perhaps tea sandwiches or cheese scones. The “world-famous†scones come next, with butter, jam and cream of course. Guests are able to sample several different kinds, the ginger scone being the most popular at the moment. The third course may be the decadent chocolate trifle, or butterscotch pecan tart, or Apfelkuchen (German apple cake) or pound cake with blueberries, strawberries and cream. For those hearty eaters, Barbara offers an additional tidbit – a jam tart, a macaroon, a butter “biscuit†(cookie), or maybe even a stuffed monkey!