Channel Bass Inn
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.
Location
- 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: Norfolk, VA (ORF) 100 miles
- Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- 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 $ 129.00 and $ 195.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Bath robes | Fridge |
| TV | |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | CD player |
| Copier | DVD Player |
| Fax Machine | Fireplace |
| Internet Service | Library |
| Piano | Satellite/Cable TV |
| Telephone | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| beach umbrellas. | Bicycles, beach towels, beach chairs, |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: Usually around 9 a.m.
- Breakfast is served in the On the porch, providing the, temperature's not too warm!, Dining Room
- Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon Tea, inn guests pay $9.00 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.
Discounts available:| | 10% | Mid-week off season stay | Minimum stay: 3 days |
| | 10% | Senior Citizen mid-week discount | Minimum stay: 2 days |
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, Misty of Chincoteague statue, Blueberry Festival, Arts and Decoy festivals, Various seafood festivals, Firemen's Carnival in July, Annual Pony Swim in July, 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, Assateague Island Nature Tours, Nature and sunset cruises, Pony rides, Miniature Golf, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports
Chincoteague Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Chincoteague, Virginia.