The Wayside Inn

What a fantastic weekend at The Wayside Inn! It is a beautiful, historic inn. Innkeepers were so very nice. They know a lot about the area and can make great recommendations on things to do and where to eat. Breakfasts were delicious. Accommodations were fantastic — bed was super comfortable and sheets were so soft. Really can’t say enough good things about this place! Highly recommend!

We just left a lovely Memorial Day weekend. A family wedding on Friday followed by a delightful stay at the Wayside. Comfortable, immaculately clean and welcoming. David & Susan, the innkeepers were lovely. Breakfast was delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon on the deck… and sitting in the shade by the pond. Historic Ellicott City is great if you want to just leisurely stroll… antiquing…and relax. Recommend Wayside Inn for a quiet getaway.

This was our first experience at a b&b and if all future stays are as amazing as this one we may be done with conventional hotels. If you need a place to stay for any occasion I generously recommend a stay here with Susan and David.

Super comfortable bed (and sheets — you can purchase them, too!), jacuzzi tub, fireplace and flat screen HD TV. Our room had a private entrance which was great, and the breakfast and staff were incredibly wonderful. Close to downtown shopping, worth a visit!

I cannot, cannot believe there are no reviews of this amazing inn yet. Brace yourself for a long review because I want to cover everything so people know exactly what to expect (which is all good things).
The Wayside Inn is a gorgeous place to be — I almost hesitate to call it merely a «bed & breakfast» because it’s so much more than that. The meticulous details with every aspect of the inn is almost like a dream — everything is perfect, right down to the sign post that marks the driveway along the road.
My boyfriend & I arrived between 4 PM and 5 PM on a Friday — actually on the eve of the east coast’s «storm of the century» (I say this sarcastically) hurricane Irene. The outside is like a story book home — it looks nothing like the modern houses down the road. It’s a 17^th century brick home with an adorable outside awning. They seem to have two add-​ons which do not stand out too much, one of which is their adorable «sun room.» Inside, we met David, one of the two innkeepers. He is a very vibrant, considerate host, and were grateful for how down to earth he was.
We stayed in the Banneker Room — and we are so glad we chose this room out of the many choices. It definitely was the best selection, being just the right size for two people who want to get away. My boyfriend surprised me by requesting sunflowers in the room — a request David was able to fulfill. Thank you so much!
The bed was humongous — and very high, too! They provide a step-​stool to get up top (if you are short, like me). Once on top, it’s a sea of pillows. The bed spread matched the color scheme of the room — blue, golden yellow and green. There was a giant, extremely cozy comforter at the edge of the bed. Underneath, the sheets were very, very soft and light. The bed was great for lounging on while watching the TV — which was a flatscreen that included FIOS cable, so of course we had more channels than one could possibly imagine. There is no DVD/​VCR player in the Banneker room but we noticed outside the room there was a selection of things to watch — so some rooms probably provide players. Of course, my boyfriend brought the right wires to connect his computer to the TV, so we had no issue watching a movie as the hurricane’s storms passed by.
The bathroom is a luxury unto itself. I’ve seen other hotel rooms merely the size of the bathroom. There is both a stand up shower (with a build in bench) and rainforest shower head, and — best of all, a jacuzzi/​jet tub. We brought our own bubble bath bomb, but there was bubble bath soap provided in the room. This bath is worth the trip alone, really an amazing way to spend time on a rainy day.
Outside our room, on the second floor, is this amazing custom-​coffee machine. These are those new machines I’ve been seeing often, where you place the pouch of your choice in the machine. They kept some of their custom made mugs nearby for a quick coffee. There was so much variety, from espresso, to cappuccino, to hot chocolate, and flavored coffees — all fresh, not instant. I loved this machine so much because I could grab a coffee at any time — it was right outside our room!
I know I keep talking about the bed — what about the breakfast? I am not exaggerating when I say this is the best home-​made breakfast I have had, ever. Breakfast was served on their gorgeous wooden table in their dining room — coffee served in their own custom made mugs, and delicious, fresh juice. There was a first course both mornings with a fresh fruit salad (all of the good fruits, too — strawberries, blueberries, peaches, grapes) — one day with yogurt and granola, the next morning the fruit was cooked in some vanilla sauce and topped with whipped cream and nutmeg. Saturday morning was this amazing orange-​cranberry strata made with croissants. Incredible! The following morning it was cinnamon Irish cream challah french toast. Because we were the only patrons (the storm had scared people away) that morning we got second helpings and we couldn’t help ourselves.
After breakfast one morning we hung out in their quaint library, which was very, very relaxing. The room had various books and board games. My boyfriend used the free wifi while I read. In the background, you could hear a radio playing classical music. It was very peaceful to sit in this room, drinking coffee, while it rained.
Checkout, also was no hassle. We took our time with no rush and left around noon. I also bought a mug and some jam they had. David was so helpful because he took my card to pay for these items, and wrapped them. He also wrapped my sunflowers in a wet paper towel & foil. We weren’t sure if we’d return that night due to the storm but my boyfriend and I severely regret not turning back. I cannot, cannot recommend this inn enough — just to lounge around alone was a pleasure. The town itself was beautiful but I’d go so far as to say the time we spent here outshone everything!