The Essex Inn
The Essex Inn accepts two pets up to 25 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per stay. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but four-legged guests may not be left in rooms unattended. Guests with pets are assigned to Suites. There is a grassy area for pet relief on the property. For same day arrivals, please call 877‑411‑3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
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Room Types
- Premier Suite, 1 Queen BedPremier Suite, 1 Queen Bed
- 1 queen bed
- Up to 3 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Features a private patio
Layout - Bedroom and dining area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding and turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Turndown service
- Premium bedding
- Patio
- Pet-friendly room
- Separate dining area
- Coffee/tea maker
- Ceiling fan
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Desk
- Towels provided
- Minibar (stocked, free items)
- Premium TV channels
- TV size measurement: inch
- Stovetop
- Shower/tub combination
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Flat-panel TV
- Microwave
- Cable TV service
- Separate bedroom
- Oven
- Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bedPremier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
- 1 king bed, 1 sofa bed
- Up to 4 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Features a private balcony
Layout - Bedroom and dining area
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding and turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Turndown service
- Premium bedding
- Pet-friendly room
- Separate dining area
- Coffee/tea maker
- Ceiling fan
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Desk
- Balcony
- Towels provided
- Minibar (stocked, free items)
- Premium TV channels
- TV size measurement: inch
- Stovetop
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room massage available
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Flat-panel TV
- Microwave
- Cable TV service
- Separate bedroom
- Oven
- Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bedPremier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
- 1 queen bed, 1 sofa bed
- Up to 4 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Features a private furnished patio
Layout - Bedroom and dining area
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding and turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Desk, queen sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Furnished patio
- Turndown service
- Premium bedding
- Pet-friendly room
- Separate dining area
- Coffee/tea maker
- Ceiling fan
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Desk
- Towels provided
- Minibar (stocked, free items)
- Premium TV channels
- TV size measurement: inch
- Stovetop
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room massage available
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Sofa bed
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Flat-panel TV
- Microwave
- Cable TV service
- Separate bedroom
- Oven
- Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, KitchenPremier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen
- 1 queen bed, 1 sofa bed
- Up to 3 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Features a private furnished patio
Layout - Bedroom and dining area
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding and turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Day bed, desk, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Furnished patio
- Turndown service
- Premium bedding
- Pet-friendly room
- Separate dining area
- Coffee/tea maker
- Ceiling fan
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Desk
- Towels provided
- Minibar (stocked, free items)
- Premium TV channels
- Day bed
- TV size measurement: inch
- Stovetop
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room massage available
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Flat-panel TV
- Microwave
- Cable TV service
- Separate bedroom
- Oven
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Description
The Essex Inn, a luxurious Virginia Bed and Breakfast Inn, was built in 1850. Located in the Historic District of Tappahannock, it's one block from the Rappahannock River, offering 4 spacious and beautiful rooms and 4 suites, each with private bathroom. Gourmet breakfasts, luxury amenities, cable TV, wireless internet, complimentary beer, wine and snacks for the humans. Pets are allowed in the suites only where they will find ample room for their crates or sleeping pads, a kitchen to supply water and room to move around.
Amenities
- Pet Friendly
- Television
- Restaurant
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Smoking Rooms Available
- Outdoor Grills
- Picnic Tables
- Lawn / Garden
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What is the The Essex Inn pet policy?
The Essex Inn accepts two pets up to 25 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per stay. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but four-legged guests may not be left in rooms unattended. Guests with pets are assigned to Suites. There is a grassy area for pet relief on the property.
Are big dogs allowed at The Essex Inn?
The Essex Inn allows dogs up to 25 lbs. If you’re traveling with a larger dog, try using our “Large Dogs Allowed” filter to see all of the hotels in Tappahannock that allow dogs over 50 lbs.
Are multiple pets allowed at The Essex Inn?
Yes! The Essex Inn allows 2 pets in each guest room.
Does The Essex Inn allow cats?
Yes! The Essex Inn welcomes cats.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Essex Inn?
Check-in at The Essex Inn is 4pm – 7pm. Check-out is before 10am. If you’d like to request an early or late check-in or check-out, you can make a special request when you book. Note that special requests cannot be guaranteed. Early or late check-in or check-out is only based on availability and at the discretion of the property.
Is free parking available at The Essex Inn?
Yes! The Essex Inn provides free parking for guests.
Does The Essex Inn have a pool or hot tub?
No, The Essex Inn does not have a pool or hot tub. Click here for a list of hotels in Tappahannock that have pools.
Does The Essex Inn offer a free breakfast?
Yes! The Essex Inn serves a free breakfast each morning.








































































