Elegant and romantic, guest rooms at Claiborne House are named for the Great Romantic poets and feature private baths with whirlpool tubs, ceiling fans, robes, hair dryers, cable TV, and for those special moments, a framed poem and book of the poet's work. An available refrigerator in the commons area offers bottled water. Beds are made comfortable by Simmons Beauty Rest mattresses. Claiborne House B&B is also equipped with wireless internet access.
Claiborne House B&B is a No Smoking inside and No Candles facility.
"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..."
In this spacious first floor room with its own private entrance and direct access to a 40’ covered porch, lovers will hear echoes of poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning's immortal sonnet to her husband Robert. From the queen-sized bed with its eight-foot tall draped half-canopy to the wood burning fireplace and private bath with luxurious double whirlpool tub and new double shower, the Browning room sings of romance...
$179 per night plus tax
Two night minimum on weekends, holidays and special events
Midweek pricing available
Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve and some holidays, rates are higher
"She bid me take love easy, as the leaves grow on the tree."
The William Butler Yeats Room, upstairs in the main house, graciously sized, is furnished with Eastlake antiques and a converted Victorian dresser as the sink. The shower and water closet are in a private room. The king size bed has a padded tapestry headboard. Textures and colors would have made the poet comfortable.
$129 per night plus tax
Two night minimum on holidays and special events
Midweek pricing available
Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve and some holidays, rates are higher
"And she is grown so dear, so dear..."
The Alfred Lord Tennyson Room, upstairs in the main house, is furnished with a queen size Victorian iron bed. It has been decorated in a black and white toile with accents of red. A footed tub and sink in the room and a private water closet comprise the bathroom facilities. The coordinated wallpaper and fabrics might have graced an English country manor in the poet's time.
$109 per night plus tax
Two night minimum on holidays and special events
Midweek pricing available
Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve and some holidays, rates are higher
"O loved for ever evermore!"
Reminiscent of the poet's London garret quarters, the Oscar Wilde Room is decorated in warm earth tones with steel blue and accents of deep red. A king bed with an iron headboard invites you to snuggle up and laze the day away. A Jacuzzi tub for two which sits in the room makes this room a favorite for romantic getaways. There is a private half bath. Mahogany antiques accent this elegant room with its lovely view overlooking the garden areas. Wilde is located upstairs in the main house.
$139 per night plus tax
Two night minimum on weekends, holidays and special events
Midweek pricing available
Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve and some holidays, rates are higher
"Were I with thee
Wild nights should be
Our luxury!"
The Emily Dickinson Room is upstairs in the Carriage House. This newly redecorated room features a warm sage green color and is complemented by brocade bed coverings. A king size bed and half canopy, mahogany antique dresser, two comfortable chairs and a shower in the private bath complete this romantic room which Emily Dickinson would not have wanted to leave.
$129 per night plus tax
Two night minimum on holidays and special events
Midweek pricing available
Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve and some holidays, rates are higher
"A bright torch, and a casement open at night,
To let the warm Love in!"
The John Keats Room is upstairs in the Carriage House. This luxurious room is decorated in a deep wine color with cream accents (like the Italian villas the poet loved) and has a padded king size headboard. The main feature of this room is a whirlpool tub for two with a large separate shower in the private bathroom.
$149 per night plus tax
Two night minimum on weekends, holidays and special events
Midweek pricing available
Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve and some holidays, rates are higher