“Modernist hotel located on the estate of historic Middleton Place house museum & gardens. A secluded riverside spot overlooking untouched marshland gives a Southern feel. Spacious rooms with river & garden views channel midcentury aesthetic with wood floors, shutters & furniture. Sophisticated luxe.”

Recommended for

  • Back to Nature

    • Enjoy a slow pace of life surrounded by nature; laze under trees in hammocks, kayak through the swamp or ride through the estate
  • Families

    • Kids will enjoy roaming the estate and gardens, while rooms are spacious enough to comfortably stay as a family
  • Hideaway

    • Leafy tranquil haven to escape to after a day of sightseeing or simply retreat for several days of rural bliss
  • Architectural

    • A haven to modernism, the award-winning minimalist midcentury aesthetic will appeal to architecture-lovers
  • Historic

    • Located on the site of Middleton Place; America’s oldest landscaped gardens which dates from 1737
  • Museums

    • Guest enjoy a tour of the gardens, house museum and stableyards as part of their stay
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • One-of-a-kind Ashley River Room has a large wrap-around deck with birds-eye views of the Ashley River and surrounding marshlands
  • Restaurant

    • Breakfast is served at the lodge. Stroll to Middleton Place Restaurant, which serves regional fare for lunch and dinner
  • Views

    • Views are one of the major selling points here; enjoy stunning sunsets, bucolic riverside scenes and verdant vistas
  • Birdwatching

    • The riverside location, surrounded by marshland and former rice fields, make this a prime birding spot
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Enjoy complimentary happy hour at the bar; expect a selection of local craft beer, wine and cheese
  • Sights nearby

    • The historic sites of downtown Charleston are an easy 30 minute drive away
  • Pet friendly

    • Dogs are welcome with a pet fee of $125
  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Secluded setting

  • Remote

  • Family Suites

  • Designer

  • Wedding license

  • Charming

  • Quirky

  • Riding

  • Great walks

  • Cycling

  • Riverside

  • Golf

  • Chic

  • Inn

  • Kayaking

  • Disabled access

  • Wildlife Area

  • Contemporary

  • Air conditioning

  • Intimate

Facilities

  • Rooms

    55 rooms in this hotel
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    One-of-a-kind Ashley River Room has a large wrap-around deck with birds-eye views of the Ashley River and surrounding marshlands
  • Restaurant

    Breakfast is served at the lodge. Stroll to Middleton Place Restaurant, which serves regional fare for lunch and dinner
  • Swimming Pool

    The garden's stunning outdoor pool faces the Ashley River and is the perfect place to relax after a day sightseeing
  • Outdoor dining

    Grab a riverside picnic table at the lodge to enjoy breakfast or casual picnic lunch al fresco
  • Games room

    Riverside Lodge provides books, movies and lawn and board games
  • Pet friendly

    Dogs are welcome with a pet fee of $125
  • Shops

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Business Centre

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Cots available

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Wedding license

  • Fireplace

  • Meeting Room

  • Garden

  • Wifi

  • Sitting Room

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Museums

    • Guest enjoy a tour of the gardens, house museum and stableyards as part of their stay
  • Birdwatching

    • The riverside location, surrounded by marshland and former rice fields, make this a prime birding spot
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Enjoy complimentary happy hour at the bar; expect a selection of local craft beer, wine and cheese
  • Sights nearby

    • The historic sites of downtown Charleston are an easy 30 minute drive away
  • Riding

  • Great walks

  • Cycling

  • Golf

  • Kayaking

  • Wildlife Area

Map & Location

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The Inn at Middleton Place

Originally published by The Telegraph

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