Chesapeake Wood Duck Inn
Put your feet up and enjoy the relaxed ambiance of the charming Chesapeake Wood Duck Inn lovingly restored with impeccable taste and care.Your hosts, Kimberly and Jeffrey strive to exceed your expectations so you'll have an unforgettable experience. Tilghman Island, only three square miles, is easily accessible to St. Michael's and Easton yet remote enough to stem the tide of everyday cares. When you cross over the drawbridge you'll be greeted by the 19th century charm of a true waterman's village.
Your room is designed for your comfort and delight and kept immaculately clean by the experienced and caring housekeeping staff. The 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 gourmet breakfast,private bath, 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 views of Dogwood harbor and the Chesapeake Bay.
Each morning, breakfast is an event to be savored, delicious, artfully prepared, and graciously presented. As quoted from Karen Brown's Charming Inns and Itineraries in the Mid Atlantic "The breakfast menu is as fine as any I have ever seen". Inn guests have exclusive reservations for dinner in the dining room on Saturday evenings. The cuisine is typically American with influences from Europe and Asia with emphasis on acquiring the best ingredients for the recipes, including fresh local farm produce and locally caught seafood. See our Video!
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 viewing the Chesapeake Bay.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Chesapeake Bay
- Harbor
- Talbot County
- Tilghman Village
- Countryside
- Island
- Oceanside
- Village
- Nearest major city: Baltimore, MD (80 miles E)
- Directions to property:
From Wash DC Area: Take 50 E across Bay Bridge to Rte 322, to Rte 33. directly to St. Michael's & Tilghman Island. From NJ/Philadelphia area: Take 301 S to Rte 213 S, to 50 East. Then take 322 to Rte 33 - Nearest major airport: Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington) 68 miles
- Directions from airport:
BWI; Washington Int'l Md rt 97 to rt 50 east - Meeting places:
- Bus station
- Train station
- Yes
- Airport
- Bus
- Train
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Guest Rooms- Pvt Bath
- There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 129.00 and $ 209.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 139.00 and $ 249.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00
- Other Accommodations: Cottage Suite
As the only AAA three diamond and Mobil three star Waterfront property on Tilghman Island, you can expect your stay at the Chesapeake Wood Duck Inn to include the finest of accommodations, food, service and hospitality. We strive to exceed your expectations so you'll have an unforgettable experience.
Your room is designed for your comfort and delight and kept immaculately clean by our experienced and caring housekeeping staff. Each room is decorated with style and taste. Individually controlled heating and air conditioning, ceiling fans and windows that open allow Tilghmans's fresh clean air in if you choose.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Ceiling fans | |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | CD player |
| Computer | Conference Rooms |
| Copier | Data port |
| Fax Machine | Fireplace |
| Piano | Private entrance |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| Telephone | VCR |
| Videos | Wedding Facilities |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Gardens | outside dining |
| Patio | Bike rentals |
| Fitness Center | Country Club |
| decks - all waterfront | screened porch |
| Sunroom | |
Meals
- A 3 course gourmet breakfast breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 9-10am
- Breakfast is served in the Screened porch, Sunroom, Breakfast Room, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room
- Lunch is available by special request
- Dinner is available for $55.00/pp 4Crs
- Additional food services included in room rate: coffee 24 hrs, tea 24 hrs, Afternoon tea, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Diet, Holiday Dinners, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Tilghman Island Omlette Puff
Omlet specialty of two cheeses, capers, leeks, sun-dried tomatoes wrapped in prosciutto, wrapped in puff pastry and served with raspberry puree and key lime mustard sauce. Fresh fruits and fresh baked breads are also served.
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2-3 nights weekends/holidays in season)
- Smoking is allowed (Outdoors only)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome (14 years +)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (may bring our own)
- Deposit amount required (1 nights stay)
- Check in time is 4-7 pm and Check out time is 11am
- Cancellations:
7 day notice-refunded less $25. fee - Accepted by the following agencies:
- AAA
- Mobil
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
Discounts available:| | 15% | Length of Stay | Minimum stay: 4 days |
| | 5% | MID-WEEK | |
| | 15% | Off Season | |
| | 5% | Winter Escape | |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Jeffrey and Kimberly Bushey
Kimberly and Jeffrey Bushey are former executives in the guest service industry. Jeffrey having been both a former pilot and for the past 10 years a fine dinning chef for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. Kimberly, having worked as a District Manager for the Disney Corporation.
Kimberly and Jeffrey's hobbies include creative food, building their knowledge of wine and of course their chocolate labradore Mulligan. - The innkeepers speak: English, French, German, Spanish
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Bicycle rental, Gourmet Dining, Kayaking, Sailing, Sunset cruises, Skipjacks , Outlet Stores, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Chesapeake Bay, Skipjack Sails, Kayaking, Birdwatching, Sailing, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental
Tilghman Nearby Cities
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