John Taylow, architect, and one of the original signers of The Declaration of Independence, constructed this unique, upscale 18th century Inn in 1770. In the 1800’s, it served as the home of the mayor of Fredericksburg, Richard Johnston. The award winning Inn offers seven beautifully appointed guest rooms, 2 suites and caters to small, intimate weddings and other special events in our courtyard or parlors. Fredericksburg is a beautiful, quaint restored town and the battlefield tour allows you to understand the street to street fighting that took place” Located in the heart of this is a wonderful Bed and Breakfast, The Richard Johnston Inn and The 1890 Caroline House are located in the heart of Historic Fredericksburg, across the street from the Fredericksburg Visitors Center and just blocks away from historic sites such as Mary Washington’s House, Fredericksburg Museum...
The elegant main floor bedroom features a magnificent king size mahogany rice carved 4 poster bed, working fireplace, Empire style antiques and a large private bath. A twin size trundle bed provides additional sleeping options. Just outside, the front portico overlooks the lovely lawn with its ancient shade trees, and border gardens. The Plantation Kitchen Suite offers two bedrooms, sunny exposures and spacious lodgings perfect for groups of three or more or for the couple who enjoy the luxury of a generous space at the double room price. The suite features a large bedroom with queen size cherry pencil post canopy bed, working fireplace, private bath and entrance. A sitting room with queen sleep sofa, an additional bedroom with double bed and a fully equipped plantation kitchen complete t...