The Garden and the Sea Inn

Escape to the most romantic Bed and Breakfast on the friendly Eastern Shore of Virginia. This ideal, year 'round retreat from the real world, is conveniently located just eleven miles from Chincoteague and Asssateague. The Garden and the Sea Inn, sitting on over four beautifully landscaped acres, offers a swimming pool, lush gardens, trickling ponds, relaxing swings and lots of nooks to just take a nap or read a good book. This Victorian B&B offers the perfect combination of personal attention, modern conveniences and relaxing environment for a weekend getaway or a peaceful vacation.

Enjoy exploring the unspoiled beach and wildlife refuge on Assateague Island or browse the charming shops on Chincoteague. This premier Chincoteague Island Area Bed and Breakfast was built in 1802 and was known as Bloxom's Tavern, a hub of hospitality during the first half of the nineteenth century. The B&B offers warm hospitality, spacious rooms, an outdoor pool and, most important, peace and quiet. The Garden and Sea Inn caters to Chincoteague Area travelers who truly want a unique, relaxing escape to Virginia's Eastern Shore.

We provide the largest, most romantic, upscale Bed and Breakfast rooms in the Chincoteague Island area - each room has a private bath (most with whirlpool tubs), air conditioning, television/DVD player, coffee maker and refrigerator. The Inn's rooms are designed and decorated to ensure guests a unique lodging experience with emphasis on privacy, comfort and relaxation. Our outdoor pool is open May - October, weather permitting. The Inn also offers the perfect lodging location to view waterfowl at the wildlife refuge on Assateague Island or along the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Breakfast

Savor a delicious full breakfast served at individual tables in our beautiful dining room. Breakfast is usually served from 8:30 – 10:00 each morning to accommodate both “early risersâ€Â and those desiring to “sleep inâ€Â. Your breakfast will include fresh fruit and juices, cereals, home made breads or scrumptious muffins - and the entrée of the morning. Sample entrées include German specialties like Weisswuerste or Leberkaese or delicious American dishes like Eggs Florentine, fresh Blueberry Pancakes with sausage or bacon, Caribbean French Toast or maybe a filo basket filled with scrambled eggs, red pepper and melted cheese. Linger over breakfast with the finest coffee on the Eastern Shore or sample a new flavor of hot tea. Truly, a breakfast you’ll remember. We cater to vegetarians, vegans and guests on a gluten-free diet. Please let us know in advance of any dietary restriction.

Dinner

The Garden and Sea Inn now offers American and European type dinners of superior quality - everything is home made from scratch! These four-course pre-select dinners can be booked with any room and also as a "Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Gourmet Package" for Friday and Saturday evenings. The dinner menu features soup, salad, a hearty entree, dessert, tea and coffee. And we have a selection of excellent wines from the area as well as from California, Europe or even South America. The convenience factor, not to mention not having to be concerned about "drinking and driving", has been reaffirmed by our guests who have been highly complimentary of this, our latest endeavor. Please note: We need a certain number of reservations to prepare dinner service. Please contact us in advance for availability.

Mobil has awarded us a rating of Three Stars.

From the north: take Route 13 south to New Church; 1 mile past the Maryland-Virginia State Line turn right at Nelson Road (Route 710) (just past the Virginia Welcome Center).

From the south: take Route 13 north to New Church; 2 miles north of "T's Corner" (Route 175). Turn left just north of Susan's Seafood - (Route 709) - We're at the next corner - on Route 710. Inn is a large Victorian house on the right, one quarter mile from turn off.

• The Garden and Sea Inn does allow pets. Out of consideration of other guests, pets must be quiet in the room and on a leash when outside. And pets are not allowed in and on the beds. Please provide a cell phone number if your pet is left alone in the room. Guests are required to pick up behind their pets. We provide bags and disposal bins.
• We require a one night deposit by check or credit card to secure your reservation.
• A higher deposit may be required during special events or for a stay longer than a week.
• There is an additional $15 fee per night for a third person in any room, when a second bed is required or for any additional breakfast.
• Room rates include a full cooked breakfast and afternoon refreshments.
• Smoking is not permitted in any building. We provide ashtrays on our porches.
• Check -In is available beginning at 3:00 p.m. Check-Out is 11:00 a.m. We appreciate notification if you will be arriving later than 10:00 p.m
• Fireplaces are operational October - May, depending on the weather.
• The pool is open May - October, also depending on the weather.
• Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee. A full refund of the deposit, less this fee, will be made if cancellation notice is received at least 10 days prior to arrival. If we receive a cancellation or a change of the reservation dates less than 10 days in advance of the scheduled arrival date, we will make every effort to resell the rooms to another party. The guest is responsible for the nights we are unable to resell.