A Restful Weekend at the Inn at Little Washington

by Corcoran McEnearney

Looking to take a luxe weekend trip that will make you feel refreshed and charmed without having to travel far? You may wish to plan a visit to The Inn at Little Washington!

The Inn was founded in 1978 and is located in Washington, Virginia, just an hour and a half from Washington, D.C. Boasting 23 rooms, the Inn is intimate in nature yet extremely spacious and vibrant. Pack your weekender bag and cruise down I-66 while preparing your taste buds for a true culinary treat. The Inn at Little Washington’s restaurant boasts three Michelin stars, meaning you’ll want to arrive hungry and ready to enjoy a sumptuous meal prepared by chef Patrick O’Connell.

Dinner at the Inn at Little Washington has somewhat of a theatrical element to it—if you order the cheese service, for example, you can expect to be humored by “cheesy” puns of all kinds. Every course is artfully prepared, and guests can choose to enjoy a vegetarian tasting menu option if they wish.

Of course, you won’t want to miss out on Patty O’s Cafe and Bakery, either. Located right on property, this restaurant is another one of O’Connell’s projects and is just a couple of years old. Stop by to enjoy some French onion soup, a hearty burger, a colorful salad, and much more, and don’t forget to pick up some pastries from the to go shop for the road—you’ll thank yourself later!

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If you’re a design buff, you’ll enjoy admiring the Inn’s beautiful interiors, which are filled with pattern and color galore. Each room of the Inn is worth admiring—be sure to take plenty of photos so that you can draw upon them for inspiration when you return home and need to tackle a redecorating project or two.

The Inn is open for guests year round every evening except for Tuesdays. Whether you’re in the market for a special anniversary trip, are looking for a unique way to celebrate a milestone birthday, or are just looking to enjoy some R&R, you won’t want to miss out on this gem, which is revered worldwide but happens to be right in our backyard!

Sarah Lyon is a New York City-based freelance writer, originally from Bethesda, MD. She contributes to a number of national design and lifestyle publications like Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, MyDomaine, the Washington Post, and more. Sarah also works with designers to help them style spaces for photo shoots. Find more shelfies on her Instagram page, @sarahlyon9