Channel Bass Inn 6228 Church Street (Chincoteague Island) Chincoteague Virginia 23336 USA http://www.channelbassinn.com Phone: +1-757-336-6148 Fax: +1-757-336-6599 Toll-free: +1-800-249-0818

General Information

The Channel Bass Inn was originally built as a private home in 1892 by Mr John Winder. The house was converted to an hotel in 1920s. In 1995 Barbara and David Wiedenheft purchased the house and began operating it as a Bed and Breakfast Inn and Tearoom. Today this Chincoteague landmark has six beautifully furnished, air-conditioned guest rooms, including one suite, each with private bathroom. The rooms are very spacious and particularly quiet and peaceful -- no two rooms share a common wall! Most rooms have king or queen size beds, and all have comfortable sitting areas for reading and relaxing. The waters of the Chincoteague Bay can be seen from some of the rooms. The dining room, once the setting for a four-star restaurant, has now become The Tea Room at the Channel Bass Inn, giving all visitors to Chincoteague the opportunity to sample a taste of England! Along with Barbara's "world-famous" scones, other teatime delights include tea-sandwiches, trifle, Victoria sponge cake with strawberries and cream, Apfelkuchen (German apple cake) and stuffed monkeys.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: 5 Guest Rooms, 1 Suite
• There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 175.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 195.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: Usually around 9 a.m.
• Breakfast is served in the Porch (provided the temperature is comfortable), Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon Tea, inn guests pay $10.00 per, Barbara's worldfamous scones., This is a 3 or 4 course meal,, including tea sandwiches and
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is "World-famous" eggs
  Barbara's recipe, but David always makes them! Scrambled eggs with scallions, Louisiana hot sauce, crushed red pepper, dill, salt and pepper, and grated, mature cheddar cheese. We serve them with croissants, straight from the oven!

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 or 3 nights on weekends; 2 night minimum stay midweek in July through mid-Augu)
• Smoking is not allowed
• Guest pets are welcome (We accept well-behaved dogs, preferably crated)
• Children are welcome (Well-behaved children are welcome.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (Credit card information required to secure reservation. We reserve the right to process the credit card once the required ten-day notice of cancellation has passed.)
• Closed: December through March
• Check in time is 2:00 PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
• Cancellations:
  A ten-day notice of cancellation is required. If less than ten days notice is given, any refund will be based on our ability to re-rent the room. All cancellations are subject to a $25.00 processing fee.

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Edwardian villa
• Built in 1892
• Opened for business in 1928
• Restored / Remodeled in 1975

Location

• Geographic region: DelMarVa Peninsula
• Location is best described as: 2 miles from Wildlife Refuge, 5 miles from National Seashore, Biking trails nearby, Restaurants nearby, Walking distance to shops , Island, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Salisbury, MD
• Directions to property:
  Take Route 175 East from Route 13 to Chincoteague Island. Take a left at the lights onto Main Street. Travel approximately 10 seconds and take a right turn onto Church Street (3rd street on right). Channel Bass Inn is on immediate right. You may park on the street right in front of the building.
• Nearest major airport: ORF 100 miles
• Meeting places:
  • Bus

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): David and Barbara Wiedenheft
  David and Barbara used to visit David's mother in Chicago each January, usually via Rochester, NY and Toronto, Canada, but Mom has moved to Phoenix, AZ., as has David's sister. Barbara was with the British Embassy in Washington and David used to be a school psychologist, a blue-grass musician and a chimney sweep. Barbara calls him her Renaissance man! They moved to Chincoteague in 1992 to buy Miss Molly's Inn and acquired the Channel Bass Inn 3 years later.
• The innkeepers speak: Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
• Pet(s) on the property: Outdoor cats only

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Firemen's Carnival in July, Various seafood festivals, Annual Pony Swim in July, Arts and Decoy festivals, Blueberry Festival, Misty of Chincoteague statue, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Miniature Golf, Pony rides, Assateague Island Nature Tours, Nature and sunset cruises, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports