What are your favorite summer pastimes? Barbeques and get-togethers, days spent on the beach, or nights surrounding a bonfire? As August comes and goes and summer comes to a close, spend a little time enjoying the warm weather from a seat on a picturesque bed and breakfast porch.
So, sit back, relax and watch the world go by from one of these welcoming rocking chairs:
Listen to the soothing sounds of the waves lapping onto the shore as you sip your ice tea near the sandy beaches of Amelia Island, FL, at the Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. This Nantucket “shingle-style” B&B offers a relaxing retreat focused on individualized attention with 24-hour room service. After having the morning paper delivered to you, enjoy a seaside breakfast before taking a short bike ride to the historic Seaport of Fernandina Beach.
Located in the Daniel Hills Historic District, The Carriage House Inn located in Lynchburg, VA, charms with a warm, inviting atmosphere and modern amenities. Pamper yourself with an on-site massage or body treatment, before you spend the afternoon unwinding in a rocker on the wrap-around porch of this stunning Italianate mansion.
Breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains await you from your own mountaintop vantage point in Sautee Nacoochee, GA. At Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa, you can slip into a relaxing Jacuzzi tub or savor a glass of wine while basking in the glow of your room’s fireplace. Your inner-oenophile will delight in the complimentary tastings at an award-winning winery nearby. End each day watching the sun set below the mountains from a cozy rocking chair on the porch.
How would you like to immerse yourself in a place where life slows down long enough for you to enjoy it? The porch at the Thomas Shepherd Inn Bed & Breakfast located in Shepherdstown, WV, invites you to get lost in your latest summer read or simply watch and listen to the neighborhood’s sights and sounds. You will be close to the Potomac River and only be minutes away from historic Civil War landmarks, fine and casual dining, and boutique shopping.,
Enjoy the end of summer in style from a cozy rocking chair on a picturesque B&B porch. Want to see where else you could be spending the rest of summer? Visit check out our “Picturesque Porches” Pinterest board to find more “rockin’” bed and breakfast getaways.