Breeden Inn, Cottages & Retreat On Main 404 E Main St Bennettsville South Carolina 29512-3112 USA Phone: +1-843-479-3665 Fax: +1-843-479-7998 Toll-free: +1-888-335-2996

General Information

Great halfway stay between NY&FL!

On the way to NC/SC beaches,Hilton head,Savannah or Charleston. Off I-95,near Florence,SC.Four 19th century homes in a village-like setting.

Lovely guest rooms...Winding garden walks...Large in-ground pool...Southern porches...Delicious, elegant full breakfast...Many amenities such as all private baths,FOUR with WHIRLPOOLS FOR TWO,luxurious bedding,PRIVATE PHONE LINES W/FREE LONG DISTANCE USA CALLING,HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET,and 27"Cable TV/VCR/DVD,AC/H + ceiling fans(VERY GEARED FOR CORPORATE GUESTS),ROMANTIC GETAWAYS & RETREATS.

Overseen by a MASTER GARDENER & a full-time groundskeeper,the grounds are lush with a seemingly endless variety of trees and plantings.Lovely brick and gravel walks,with resting benches,connect the houses and wind through the woodlands & various garden areas. Avid GARDENERS appreciate the inns friendship gardens,herb gardens,the prayer garden, rose garden,water gardens,container gardens and Monet's hollyhock garden,to name a few.

Ornate iron gates and picket fencing, frame the grounds and lend to very private surroundings. Six outbuildings, original to the property, add quaintness and represent preservation, unusual to todays existing 19th century houses. The Inns LARGE IN-GROUND POOL,PERIOD KOI POND, hammocks, and numerous grouped sitting areas, invite relaxation.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: 13 rooms,including 3 suites
• There are 13 guest accommodations (13 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 120.00 and $ 180.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 120.00 and $ 180.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
• Other Accommodations: Mansion,2 cottages + a 2 story
  The Inn offers 13 guestrooms within four houses.
  THE MAIN HOUSE has (2) guestrooms (Can be booked as a suite)Except on Holidays or Special Event dates.
  THE CARRIAGE HOUSE has (4)guest rooms.
  THE GARDEN COTTAGE has (4) guest rooms.
  RETREAT ON MAIN has (3) guest rooms.
  The Inn offers two suites.
  In addition,the two Main House guest rooms can be booked as a suite.
  Rates are plus 11%tax.

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 7:00 - 8:30
• Breakfast is served in the Breakfast Room, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Beverage offered upon arrival, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• Minimum stay required (On special event dates & holidays)
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (On porches and in pool area only (If away from other guests))
• We cannot accommodate guest pets (Local kennel)
• Limitations on children staying (Children carefully placed.Responsible parental supervision.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Drinks can be enjoyed at two local historic restaurants)
• Deposit amount required (Reservations must be secured & guarateed with Visa,Mastercard, Discover,or American Express.)
• Check in time is 4 pm and Check out time is 11 am
• Cancellations:
  Cancellation policies vary. Please call the inn regarding which cancellation policy may apply to your stay. Failure to arrrive is considered a cancellation. A refund will be made only if your room(s) can be re-rented. Refunds are minus a $25.00 cancellation fee per room and per night booked.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Bennettsville Downtown Development Assoc.
  • Marlboro Area Arts Association
  • Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership
  • Marlboro Historical Society
  • National Wildlife Federation
  • South Carolina Bed & Breakfast Assoc.
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Beaux Arts
• Built in 1886
• Opened for business in 1988
• Restored / Remodeled in 1982
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Parking available (Plenty of parking with quick access to rooms)

Location

• Geographic region: Pee Dee Country
• Location is best described as: Close to countryside & lake, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Located in Historic District, Sidewalk & tree-lined streets, Small Southern town, Village-like setting, Downtown, Village
  
• Nearest major city: Florence, SC (40 miles south)
• Directions to property:
  Heading North on I-95:Take Bennettsville Exit,181-B. Turn right at top of ramp onto SC38. Remain on SC38 for 22 miles. You will deadend at the Courthouse Sq. at Main St. Turn right on Main St. Inn is 1/4 mile on right. Heading South on I-95: Take Exit 193 in Dillon,SC. Turn right on SC9. Remain on SC9 for 23 miles. At the 1st Bennettsville intersection, do not turn left. Cross over Hwy 15-401 at intersection. Continue heading straight to a stop sign at Main St. Turn left on Main St. Inn is 1/2 mile on the left.
• Nearest major airport: CAE
• Directions from airport:
  Call inn. We will fax detailed directions to you. Travel time approx.two hours. Approximate same distance from Raleigh-Durham Airport(Raleigh,NC),Charlotte International(Charlotte,NC) & Myrtle Beach Jetport(South Myrtle Beach). Fayetteville Airport is an 1 1/4 hour drive.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Wesley and Bonnie Park
  Innkeeper's have been collecting for over 35 years and have restored five houses. Wesley enjoys: Woodworking,accounting, restoration, and downtown revitalization. Bonnie: Gardening (MASTER GARDENER), needlepoint, decorating and photography. Both enjoy cooking,antiquing, preservation,and the many areas of creativity INNKEEPING entails.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• Pet(s) on the property: 3 Koi fish ponds

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Annual Art Festival - November, Local parks,gardens & Pearl Fryer's Topiary Garden, Golfing at Cheraw State Park, Golf & tennis within a mile, Visitor Center, Museums, Historic Tours, Walking trails & sidewalk-lined streets, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycles, Bird watching, Fishing, Golfing, 600 Acre Lake with walking trails, Antiquing,gift & garden shops,farmers market, Performing arts, Gym within a block, Children's Playgrounds, Visitor Center,Historic museums & touring, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts