I tried writing this review last month but for some reason it never showed on the site, so here we go again. The Essex Inn is amazing, and we will definitely be back! My boyfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary and we were B&B newbies so we figured something close to home would be a good first try. I... More

We hosted an antique car tour in Virginia and chose this Inn for our central loaction. We were VERY pleased with the accomidations and first class hospitaliy we recieved. Bob and Janice, the innkeepers, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Attention to detalil was very evident and we felt right at home the entire visit.... More

We stayed at the Essex in while on a historical tour road trip in Virginia. It's the perfect spot for touring some of the historical sites in the Northern Neck region of VA, and for touring the Chesapeake Bay wine trail. We stayed in the main house in the Green Room. Their website described this room as having a partial... More

My husband andI met good friends to celebrate our Birthdays for a weekend stay at the Essex Inn this summer. A most delightful experience! The Inn is charming, comfortable, relaxing and very friendly. The Inkeepers, Bob and Janice pay close attention to detail, are warm and friendly and Janice is an excellent cook. I'll be back just for the breakfast!... More

I have stayed at this Inn many times and always come back because the rooms are always clean, comfortable and have ambiance. The folks that run the Inn are the nicest most caring people you will ever want to meet. They serve wine, beer, sodas and home made goodies in the evenings as part of the package. The breakfast is... More

My husband and I stayed three nights at the Essex this past October. This was not our first experience staying at a B & B; however, this was by far the best one. The Inn and the gardens are beautiful, very charming, and impeccably maintained. Although the weather was a little dreary, we felt very warm and cozy sitting by... More

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Essex Inn for a week in July and found it to be delightful, both for the quality of its service and the comfort and charm of the inn itself. It’s convenient for visiting major tourist sights such as Jamestown and Williamsburg, as well as exploring the many beautiful and lesser-known back roads around... More

Beautiful historic home and wonderful Inn Keepers! The breakfast each morning was absolutely delicious...; Go any time if you want to just get away and relax; the town and surrounding area provides plenty to do. There is a reason they are on the Select Registry. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

This was my husband’s and my fourth visit to The Essex Inn in Tappahannock, VA – that fact alone should speak volumes about how we feel about this bed and breakfast. This time, we were joined by relatives, who stayed in the Quarters. It is hard to say what we like most about the inn – the hosts, the breakfasts,... More