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Beaufort Inn

This luxurious option in the Historic District combines the intimacy of a B&B with the amenities of a posh hotel. Built as a summer retreat for his family by attorney and Congressman William Sidney Smith in 1897, the handsome Victorian features all the heart-pine floors, real fireplaces, claw-foot soaking tubs, lush gardens, courtyards, porches, verandas, and balconies you’d expect, but also an on-site spa, modern bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Food is another draw, with breakfasts crafted by renowned Chef Christopher Hewitt, and homemade scones and jams served to guests in the afternoons.