Amenities Our guests are served a continental breakfast daily, which they may receive in our tea room or in their guest room, and also receive a complimentary paper each morning and a fruit basket upon arrival. The White Swan Tavern offers free wireless broadband internet service. We also offer our guests complimentary beverage set-ups. Each room has a full private bath, central heat, and air conditioning. The sitting room downstairs offers cable television. Afternoon Tea is served daily between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. at the rate of $5 per person for the public, and free for our guests. The White Swan also offers amenities for small weddings, receptions, and conferences. for availability. Local Attractions See: Chestertown, Maryland. established in 1706, was once an important sea port during the colonial period and is now the county seat of Maryland's Kent County. Chestertown is not a town that history forgot, rather, it is a town that history gratefully remembers. Proud of their colonial past, residents have been restoring many of the Georgian and Federal homes built during the 18th century by wealthy merchants. Many of the beautiful old mansions are open to the public during the celebrated Candlelight Tour, as well as at other times such as the Garden Tour, and the Christmas Tour. There are also special events throughout the year such as: the. held annually to remember Chestertown's own version of the Boston Tea Party; Antique Show; and Wildlife Festival. The is a 1768 reproduction schooner that invites students and members of the public the opportunity to sail on the Chester River and gain a greater appreciation for the history and natural environment of the Chesapeake Bay. The. providing drama productions and live music entertainment, is right across the street from the White Swan. We are happy to provide guests with information on these and other events and activities. There are many interesting things to do and see in the area, as well as unique shopping and terrific restaurants. Chestertown is also home to. the tenth oldest college in the nation. The quiet pace of the Eastern Shore makes for a wonderful retreat whether you are a sailing enthusiast, a cyclist eager to enjoy some of the best bike riding in the region, or someone who simply wants to enjoy a great book while having afternoon tea. Here's a partial list of some other things you might want to do while you are staying at The White Swan Tavern; we'd be happy to help arrange them for you:; Historic touring; Unique shopping; Antiquing; Bike riding; Swimming; Boating; Bird watching; Fishing; Hunting; Golfing.; Sailing; Sporting clays; Nature walks; Horseback riding; Jogging; Tennis; Crabbing; Picnicking; Seasonal events; Wildlife photography

Directions From Northern Baltimore and Northern Baltimore suburbs (about one hour and 15 minutes): Take 95 North/East to the Elkton exit and take 213 South towards Chestertown. In Galena, there is a traffic light at which 213 changes direction; turn right, stay on 213, and proceed into Chestertown. Continue past Washington College toward Chestertown's historic district. Turn right at the traffic light for Cross Street. Go straight through the first traffic signal, then make the next left onto Cannon Street. White Swan parking is just ahead on the left, look for the sign. After parking, follow the White Swan reception sign. From Baltimore (about one hour and 15 minutes): Take 97 South to 50 East/301 North and travel over the Bay Bridge. Continue on 50/301 through Kent Island. At the 50/301 split, bear left and stay on 301 toward Wilmington. Five miles north, turn right at the 213 North exit toward Centreville. Follow 213 North for approximately 17 miles to Chestertown. After crossing the Chester River bridge, turn left at the first traffic light onto Cross Street. Go straight through the first traffic signal, then make the next left onto Cannon Street. White Swan parking is just ahead on the left, look for the sign. After parking, follow the White Swan reception sign. From Washington, D.C. (about one hour and 25 minutes) and points West: Take 50 East past Annapolis and travel over the Bay Bridge. Continue on 50/301 through Kent Island. At the 50/301 split, bear left and stay on 301 toward Wilmington. Five miles north, turn right at the 213 North exit toward Centreville. Follow 213 North for approximately 17 miles to Chestertown. After crossing the Chester River bridge, turn left at the first traffic light onto Cross Street. Go straight through the first traffic signal, then make the next left onto Cannon Street. White Swan parking is just ahead on the left, look for the sign. After parking, follow the White Swan reception sign. From Philadelphia (about one hour and 40 minutes) and points North: Take 95 South to 896 South, which turns into 301 South. Take 301 to 291, continue on until 213 South. At the traffic light, turn left onto 213 South/Washington Avenue. Continue past Washington College toward Chestertown's historic district. Turn right at the traffic light for Cross Street. Go straight through the first traffic signal, then make the next left onto Cannon Street. White Swan parking is just ahead on the left, look for the sign. After parking, follow the White Swan reception sign. From Salisbury (about one hour and 45 minutes) and points South: Take 13 North through Salisbury (consider taking the bypass to avoid the traffic and stops). Turn onto 50 West and travel through Cambridge and Easton to the junction of 50 and 213. At the traffic light turn right onto 213 North and continue on to Chestertown. After crossing the Chester River bridge, turn left at the first traffic light onto Cross Street. Go straight through the first traffic signal, then make the next left onto Cannon Street. White Swan parking is just ahead on the left, look for the sign. After parking, follow the White Swan reception sign. For more assistance with directions, visit

Reservation Policies: are per night, double occupancy; tax is not included in the rates. For additional guests or an additional bed in any of our rooms, add $30 per person, plus tax to the room rate. You must inform us when booking the room if there will be more than two people using it. Four of our rooms have a maximum capacity of three people; two rooms can sleep maximum four people if necessary. Md. sales tax is 5%, County lodging tax is another 5% Check in time is between 3:00 - 10:00 p.m. We DO NOT guarantee late check-in. Late check-in must be arranged at least 3 days in advance. There may be a fee for late check in. Check out time is 12:00 noon. We do not accept children under about twelve years old. Sorry, no pets, please. Ask about our off-season discounts and mid-week business rates. Click here for printable condensed brochure. Deposit policy: On one-night reservations, we require payment in full at the time the reservation is booked to confirm. For one room, multiple nights, we require one night's payment in full, balance due upon or before arrival. On two or more rooms, multiple nights, we require one night's payment in full to confirm the reservation; balance is due 30 days prior to the date of the reservation. On full house and special event bookings we generally require one nights deposit at time of booking, balance due 60 days prior to the date of the reservation. For some special events we may require payment in full at time of booking with no refund on cancellations. All bookings made beyond the cancellation date may be charged in full at the time of confirmation. Cancellation policy: We are a small inn and cancellations can affect us significantly, therefore we adhere to the following cancellation and refund policies: Last minute cancellations, regardless of the reason, will result in forfeiture of your payment. You may send a friend or family member in your place so long as you inform us before their arrival; however gift certificates are not transferable. For cancellation of one or two rooms, we require 14 days notice prior to your scheduled arrival date. For three or more rooms, we require 30 days notice of cancellation prior to arrival date. For special event bookings, we require 60 days notice of cancellation to refund your deposit. There may be a charge per room on cancellations. For Weddings and Bridal parties see below. Wedding Groups and Bridal Parties: To hold all rooms for a group of guests coming to a wedding or similar event on a weekend, you must reserve all six rooms for two nights, and guarantee payment in full plus a non refundable $100.00 handling fee that is required at time of booking. If you would then still prefer the guests book and pay for their individual rooms, after the date of the reservation the original deposit will be refunded, minus any rooms not booked or paid for by the guests. If you cannot fill all six rooms and wish to cancel, you must cancel ALL SIX rooms at least 90 days in advance of the reservation date, or forfeit your deposit. You MAY NOT cancel individual rooms. If the bride and/or bridesmaids are staying at the White Swan, our policy is the same with regards to payment, with a non refundable service fee of $200.00 above the cost of all rooms two nights. Any individual, group, or full house bookings who wish to have any kind of gathering or function at the White Swan must clear that with the manager when booking the rooms. This includes photography sessions. There may be additional fees. At the Managers discretion, we may choose to waive our No Children Under Twelve Policy if you book the entire Inn. Events at the White Swan are limited in size to a maximum of 60 persons. Management reserves the right to change or customize all policies for individual bookings. We Accept Visa and Mastercard. are available. The White Swan offers amenities for weddings, receptions, and small conferences. Contact the White Swan for availability. Local Attractions, see: History Channel Films at the White Swan. © 2004-2007 The White Swan Tavern

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Central situation
 Playground for children
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set