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Chesnut Cottage

1718 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29201-3420

(803)256-1718
(888)308-1718
 
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Circa 1850. This inn was originally the home of Confederate General James Chesnut and his wife, writer Mary Boykin Miller Chesnut. She authored "A Diary From Dixie," written during the Civil War but published posthumously in 1905. The white frame one-and-a-half-story house has a central dormer with an arched window above the main entrance. The small porch has four octagonal columns and an ironwork balustrade. Hearty breakfasts are served in the privacy of your room, on the porch or in the main dining room. The innkeepers can provide you with sightseeing information, make advance dinner reservations, as well as cater to any other special interests you might have.

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Rates

$95 to $225

Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, Carte Blanche and Personal Checks.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Meetings
  • Weddings
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Any Small Groups Of 50 Persons Or Less. Seating Is Limited To 20

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Continental Plus Breakfast
  • Full Breakfast
  • Country Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Room Service

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Sports Events, Major, College
  • Water Sports

Innkeeper(s)

Gale Garrett

Rooms

This property has 5 total guest accommodations with private bath, 3 with fireplaces, 1 two-bedroom suite. The types of beds available include King and Queen.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Modem Hook-Up
  • Cable TV
  • Reading Lamps
  • CD Player
  • Refrigerator
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Snack Bar
  • Central Air
  • Stereo
  • Clock Radio
  • Telephone
  • Coffeemaker
  • Television
  • Data Ports
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Desk
  • VCR
  • Fireplace

Amenities On Site

  • Computers
  • PC
  • Copy Machine
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Television
  • VCR

Visit Website

Chesnut Cottage

Map

Location: City/Urban.


Historic Interest

The Chesnut Cottage was the wartime home of Mary Boykin Chesnut during the last stages of the War. President Jefferson Davis gave a speech from the front steps of the porch in October of 1864.

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Granted)
  • State Register (Granted)
  • Local Register (Granted)
  • National Historical Site (Granted)
  • State Historical Site (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic sites nearby:

Robert Mills Mansion, Hampton Preston Mansion, Woodrow Wilson Boyhood home, Mann Simon Cottage, Siebels House

Weather

Policies

Cancellation:Must be cancelled 14 days prior to check-in
Pets:Pets Allowed, Innkeepers pets on premises and Well behaved.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

Publicity and Reviews

Sandlapper, London Financial Times, State Newspaper, TV show.

Rated By

3 AAA Diamonds,

Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are All year, Sunday through Thursday.

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