Inn at Middleton Place Review

Beautifully outfitted with working wood fireplaces, luxurious baths each with a jetted garden tub, the rich golden hue of cypress paneling and furnished with simple handcrafted furniture, the rooms provide the senses with a variety of bucolic sites, scents and sounds with a touch of luxury for the enjoyment of guests of the Inn at Middleton Place. Despite the offering of all the modern electronic and comfort amenities expected of a luxury inn, one is soothed by the quietude of the 18th century.

    

Though you may want to fully immerse yourself in the illusion of existing in a time and place of long ago, you may still utilize the convenience of modern day pleasures provided as standard equipment at the Inn at Middleton Place: wireless Internet, hairdryers, ironing equipment, televisions, etc. Or you may choose other pleasures such as a dip in the crystal clear, outdoor pool with a relaxing nap in a countryside hammock afterward to take in the breezes drifting in from the Ashley River.

Adjacent to the Inn at Middleton Place is the fully operational plantation of the same name. Visited by thousands every year, the house, museum, stable yards and gardens of the plantation give an erudite insight to the daily operation and function of the actual rice plantation. Complimentary admission for two is extended to guests of the Inn at Middleton Place. For those who wish to go beyond observation of nature's beauty and further explore the wild and natural surroundings offered at Middleton Place, there are also bicycle and kayak rentals and tours. A fresh fruit and cereal breakfast is included in your stay or if you prefer, a full hot breakfast is available for purchase right on the grounds as are a light lunch and full service dinner serving authentic recipes and low country cuisine. A lighter fare with a bit of old-time socializing can also be enjoyed at the manager's reception in the lodge, which offers guests an assortment of house wine and beer along with a selection of daily appetizers.

Peek into the functions of an early southern plantation and learn through the museum and tours about the lives of the affluent and the servants and slaves. Imagine for yourself the contrast in the lives of the original inhabitants at the Middleton Place Plantation. Further understand the disparity in the lives of plantation owners during pre and post Civil War times. Enjoy the pleasures of a simpler time. Come see the historical south and all the attractions at the Middleton Place, the Inn, river and gardens, all only minutes away from downtown Charleston and scenic Summerville.

For its award winning structure and design of the inn for observation of gardens and nature, for its rustic guestrooms with working fireplaces and modern amenities and the unique surroundings and convenient proximity to Charleston, the Middleton Place Inn receives a 4-Diamond rating.