An award-winning Bed and Breakfast Inn on Tilghman Island in the Chesapeake Bay off Maryland's Eastern Shore, this romantic getaway brims with historic charm and gracious hospitality.

The Chesapeake Wood Duck Inn offers a pristine waterfront setting, immaculate lodging accommodations and fine cuisine. Put your feet up and and enjoy the relaxed ambiance of the charming Chesapeake Wood Duck Inn, lovingly restored with impeccable taste and care.

Your hosts strive to exceed your expectations so you'll have an unforgettable experience. Tilghman Island, only three square miles, is easily accessible yet remote enough to properly stem the tide of everyday cares. When you cross over the drawbridge, you'll be greeted by the nineteenth-century charm of a true waterman's village.

Lodging accommodations are designed for your comfort and delight and are kept immaculately clean by the experienced and caring housekeeping staff. Wood Duck Inn has six romantically furnished guest rooms and one cottage, meticulously restored and uniquely decorated with fine antiques and classic treasures. All guest rooms offer a private bath and guest controlled heat and air conditioning, ceiling fans and windows that open so you can enjoy Tilghman's fresh, clean air. Your room may have a breathtaking view of the water.

Each morning, breakfast is an event to be savored ... delicious ... artfully prepared and graciously presented. Inn guests have exclusive reservations for dinner in the dining room overlooking the bay. The cuisine is typically American with influences from Europe and Asia, with emphasis on acquiring the best ingredients for their recipes including fresh local farm produce and locally caught seafood.

Wood Duck Inn is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, and its spacious lawn stretching to the water's edge offers a classic setting for weddings and intimate gatherings.

You can do as little or as much as you desire. Relax with a cool drink on the sunporch and watch the boats go by or spend a winter day curled up with a good book by a crackling fire. Sunset sailing, nature cruises, Skipjack (antique sailing vessel) excursions, kayaking and horseback riding are among the outdoor activities to take advantage of.

Bikes and fishing gear are available, as is access to swimming, tennis, a fitness center and golf. Stroll to several fine local restaurants and antique shops or spend an afternoon in nearby Historic St. Michael's. Festivals are held year 'round, including the renowned Waterfowl Festival and Tilghman Island Jazz festival (in the fall). Events centered around the enjoyment of the arts, the water and the best seafood in the world will make your visit special any time of the year.