Surrounded on three sides by salt water, the North River Inn spreads luxuriously across 100 acres of Virginia countryside in the historic Tidewater region off the Chesapeake Bay. An avenue of towering red maples serves as your welcoming committee at the Inn. Standing tall and stately, these silent sentinels guide you to your lodging getaway.

The North River Inn is housed in three distinct historic structures, each in a different location on the 100-acre estate. Toddsbury Cottage, Creek House, and Toddsbury Guest House, with exquisite views and river access, all are on the water and at the end of private lanes. Each room or suite offers its own ambiance and appeal, with 18th- and 19th- century family antiques, private baths, air-conditioning, and telephone.

Toddsbury Cottage offers two rooms, one of which can be made into a suite. All share a screened porch and fireplaced living room and dining room. The downstairs bedroom features a Franklin Stove, while a romantic canopied bed awaits you in the suite's large master bedroom. Creek House, patterned after British colonial homes in the West Indies, contains tall French doors, a sunny sitting/dining room, and a handsomely appointed meeting/dining room. Two of the four guest rooms have private entrances, and the master suite has an ornately carved mahogany king-sized bed. The exquisite Toddsbury Guest House is perfect for a honeymoon or romantic getaway, offering exceptional privacy and comfort with a fireplaced sitting room and bedroom with canopied bed and sitting area.

Every morning during the week, you'll be treated to fresh fruits and locally baked muffins and breads, along with piping hot gourmet coffee. On the weekends, indulge yourself in an authentic, hot, southern breakfast cooked to order.

North River Inn is the ideal setting for meetings and groups up to 20 people. The large library/meeting room easily seats 20 people at tables. Telephones and fax are available, as are a fully outfitted kitchen and all-day coffee and cold drinks. The handsome sitting room serves as an adjunct meeting and "breakout" room to the primary conference room. Catering is available.

Guests of North River Inn will find several miles of quiet walks along the shore, down country lanes, and inside the full-acre 18th-century walled garden. Canoes are available for rent at the Inn for exploring the river and tidal creeks. Fishing and guided kayak tours are nearby.

History buffs will have access to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, and the James River Plantations. Those traveling with children might experience Busch Gardens or Water Country, while others might opt for golf at one of the four area courses. Museums, antiquing, and various military bases provide additional interest.

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