Chesnut Cottage Inn Bed & Breakfast, Columbia

Chesnut Cottage Inn Bed & Breakfast - A Historic 1850s Columbia Cottage with Five Unique Rooms in the Antebellum District

Located in Columbia's historical midtown district since the 1850s, Chesnut Cottage Inn Bed & Breakfast occupies a preserved antebellum home featuring five distinctive rooms with private bathrooms, bidets, and bathrobes. This Columbia hotel provides streaming-enabled flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and tea/coffee facilities in each accommodation. Guests receive freshly made plated breakfasts served on vintage china. The property maintains a garden with outdoor furniture and a terrace for relaxation. Situated in a neighborhood of historic mansions, Chesnut Cottage stands 0.5 miles from Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, 1 mile from Columbia Museum of Art, and 2 miles from South Carolina State Museum. The location places visitors within walking distance of The Township Auditorium's entertainment venues and the weekly Soda City Market on Main Street.

Pros

Former residence of Civil War figures General James and Mary Boykin Chesnut

Hosted Confederate President Jefferson Davis in 1864

Protected by General Sherman, preserving original architectural features

Positioned near over 70 dining establishments within walking distance

Cons

Located 12.5 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Limited to five rooms, which may affect availability during peak seasons