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The Essex Inn is a Greek Revival home built in 1851, with a two-story brick outbuilding built in the 1840s. Guest accommodations include rooms in the main…

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The Essex Inn is a Greek Revival home built in 1851, with a two-story brick outbuilding built in the 1840s. Guest accommodations include rooms in the main house and suites in the former kitchen and laundry building. A three-course breakfast is prepared each morning by the innkeepers. Guests can dine at 1710 Tavern across the street.

Good to know. 1710 Tavern is directly across the street. The Upstairs Suite is entirely on the second floor and is reached by a staircase from its private entrance. The Laundry Suite’s small downstairs couch can be used as a bed for younger children.Things to know ›

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Check-in: Not provided by the host
Checkout: Not provided by the host
Pets: Welcome, per the host
House rules: Not provided by the host
Nearby: Beach Tappahannock River Front · 134 m straight-line
Groceries Tappahannock Farmers' Market · 40 m straight-line
Straight-line distances from the public center of Tappahannock, Virginia, United States, not from any home. No pedestrian route was computed. Places come from a licensed open dataset; sources are listed around the home. Around the home ›
Good to know: 1710 Tavern is directly across the street. The Upstairs Suite is entirely on the second floor and is reached by a staircase from its private entrance. The Laundry Suite’s small downstairs couch can be used as a bed for younger children.
How to book: Check dates & priceYou won’t be charged here; the host confirms and takes payment.
Cancellation and payment terms: Not published by the host — ask before booking. Ask on the host’s site ›

Online date and price check verified Oct 29, 2026, valid until Nov 12, 2026.
Listing updated Oct 19, 2026. Not an independent verification.

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Source page	Essex Inn
Pets	Yes
Good to know	1710 Tavern is directly across the street. The Upstairs Suite is entirely on the second floor and is reached by a staircase from its private entrance. The Laundry Suite’s small downstairs couch can be used as a bed for younger children.
How to book	Check dates & price
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Essex Inn is a boutique hotel in Tappahannock, Virginia, United States. Pets allowed. Contact the host directly at secure.thinkreservations.com. The host confirms dates and prices.

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