The Columns - Bed & Breakfast
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English boxwood line the walk of this gracious Greek revival home built in1897 by William Marshall Tredway. White wicker porch furniture and swings, along with huge ferns and flower-filled planters, bedeck the large gallery porch that wraps around three sides of this 21-room home. The central hall features beautiful antique wallpaper imported from England. Carved mantels, wain-scoting and trim fashioned from walnut, and a colorful stained-glass window on the landing of the massive stairwell enhance the charm of the interior. Sitting rooms are comfortably furnished with antique sofas.
Five bedrooms feature antique beds, including a carved walnut Murphy bed and handsome chests representing many design periods. An upstairs tea room with a bay window offers a private place to relax and enjoy On the grounds are several interesting dependencies, including a carbide house, old servants quarters, and the foundations of what was once a stable. The original kitchen, which was later attached to the present house, retains the original knotty pine walls and huge hand hewn beams.
Today, The Columns is a cozy welcoming haven for travelers passing through historic Chatham or families visiting the two local academies. The atmosphere is charming and southern, offering passersby a home away from home.
House Rules
Guests are asked to use front entrance
We enforce quiet hours
between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 am.
We do not take children under twelve.
Our check-out time is 11:00 am -
check-in time is 2 p.m.
We honor checks. No credit cards.
Deposit required with seven day cancellation.
All guest rooms are antique appointed and provided with air conditioning and cable TV.
Private and shared baths.
Telephone available.
Serve yourself breakfast 7: 30 AM - Dining Room
