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Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn

4344 Columbia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042-5910
United States of America

(410) 461-4636
 

Circa 1780. Manicured lawns,landscaped gardens and a pond accent the two-acre grounds in Ellicott City, Maryland where The Wayside Inn offers romantic accommodations. Conveniently located between Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, DC, this Federal B&B is a perfect place for a quick getaway or leisurely vacation. Relax over afternoon refreshments. Stay in an inviting guest room or spacious suite accented by fresh flowers and pleasing amenities. Some rooms include a fireplace, overhead rain shower and clawfoot or whirlpool tub. Linger over conversation and a bountiful gourmet breakfast served each morning. Cruise along Chesapeake Bay, tour historic monuments or shop for antiques in Frederick. Ask about special packages available at this delightful inn.

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Wayside Inn



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Rates

$159 to $219

Payment types accepted include Discover, Travelers Checks, Master Card, Visa and American Express.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Events Hosted

  • Weddings
  • Honeymoons
  • Reunions
  • Meetings
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Seminars

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Full Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Country Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Other Activities

  • Amusement Park
  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages

Innkeeper(s)

Susan & David Balderson

Rooms

This property has 6 total guest accommodations with private bath, 4 with fireplaces, 3 with whirlpools, 3 two-bedroom suites and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Queen.

Amenities In Room

  • Coffeemaker
  • DVD
  • Fireplace
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Central Air
  • Bathrobes
  • CD Player
  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Reading Lamps
  • Television
  • VCR
  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Clock Radio
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone

Amenities On Site

  • Phone
  • Parlor Games
  • Library
  • Gift Shop
  • Fireplace

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Television
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Internet Access
  • Hair Dryer
  • Gym Nearby
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Flexible Cancellation
  • Desk
  • Daily Newspapers

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Wayside Inn

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Location: City/Urban and Suburban.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Tersiguels Country French Restaurant
  • Pure Wine Cafe
  • The Rumor Mill

Romantic Interest

Fresh flowers in the rooms, romantic packages, incredible linens in every room, beautifully decorated in a romantic period style

Historic Interest

Ellicott City Historic District (2 miles).

Historic Awards:

  • State Register (Granted)
  • Local Register (Granted)
  • State Historical Site (Applied)

Historic Memberships:

  • National Trust
  • Local Historical Society

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About Our Rooms

Margo's Suite

Margo's SuiteA romantic two-room suite with a Queen-size bed which has a beautiful padded fabric headboard, antique painted chests and cozy eyelid windows. The second room is a quaint sitting room. Both rooms have been newly wallpapered. There is a private bath with an antique clawfoot bathtub (bubble bath included) to which an antique brass shower has been added. This is one of the most popular rooms, especially for honeymooners.

Rates: $155 - $155

Type of bed: Queen

 

Betty's Suite

Betty's SuiteA two-room suite filled with Federal Period antiques and reproductions. The Queen-size pediment bed is beautifully fitted with down pillows and a warm, floral comforter. The second room is a charming sitting room with a large sofa for lounging during the day, which may be converted to an extra Queen bed to turn this suite into a luxurious family suite. There is a private bath with a tub and shower.

Rates: $145 - $145

Type of bed: (2) , Queen

 

Banneker Room

Banneker RoomThis light and airy room has an antique Queen-size four-poster rice bed that is so tall a step is provided to get up on it! This room offers a wood-burning fireplace (fire log provided). The new entertainment nook has an armoire which houses a TV/VCR with full cable (three channels of HBO). The new private bathroom has a large double Jacuzzi style tub, a separate shower with an overhead Rain Forest showerhead and a marble top vanity with a seating area for lady’s makeup preparations.

Rates: $185 - $185

Type of bed: Queen

 

Ellicott Room

Ellicott RoomAn artistic rendering of Main Street, Ellicott City in the middle 1800s, highlights the soft décor of this room, which has a beautiful Queen-size sleigh bed. This room has a wood-burning fireplace (fire log provided). The large private bathroom has a large Jacuzzi style tub for two plus a large glass-enclosed shower with a seat and an overhead Rain Forest showerhead. There is also a large marble top vanity big enough for two to get ready for a night out at one of Ellicott City’s fine restaurants.

Rates: $185 - $185

Type of bed: Queen

 

Pierpoint Suite

Pierpoint SuiteThis all new suite has a four-poster Queen-size bed flanked by windows decorated with fine silk draperies. Above the wood burning fireplace, a louvered cabinet may be opened to reveal a large plasma television to watch cable TV or movie. The large adjoining sitting room has a full-size sofa, chairs and lighting perfect for reading, playing games or a having an intimate conversation. Classical CDs can be borrowed to play on the Bose CD/Radio player. The sitting room has a fireplace too. The suite has an ensuite, newly remodeled bathroom with a huge shower for two. This shower has an overhead Rain Forest showerhead, three adjustable body jets, and a seat

Rates: $195 - $195

Type of bed: Queen

 

Innkeeper Note

Innkeepers Susan and David Balderson have owned the Wayside Inn since October 1998 and opened full-time in October 1999. Prior to that, Susan and David had lived in Ellicott City since 1987. Both are professionals with careers that have given them good background skills that in turn allowed them to open and operate a bed and breakfast.

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Wayside Inn

 

Policies

Cancellation:7 days for full refund
Smoking:Outside Only and Smoke Free Property.

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50% would stay again
Last reviewed on6/7/2010
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4 of 5 hearts
Anne R (5 reviews)
6/7/2010

We were able to get away from the kids overnight and stayed here for a well needed night of romance and relaxation! Comfortable room, wonderful breakfast, and very convenient to shopping and sight-seeing.

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Wayside Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

Thank you! So much for such a wonderful experience! You make your guests feel extra special!

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