History
At first glance you might not even notice the unassuming white building festooned with flags on the corner of Middle and Main Streets. There are no signs to guide you here. But once inside the front door you realize that this could only be The Inn at Little Washington.
From an 18th Century portrait high above a crackling fire, famed French Gastronome Brillat-Savarin smiles approvingly. Steps away an enchanting courtyard beckons through French doors while the sparkle of crystal and silver on nearby tables hints at pleasures to come. Wherever you look fragrant flowers, richly layered fabrics, wall coverings and amethyst-studded ceilings form a bewitching backdrop for the owner's superb collection of art and antiques.
Created by Patrick O'Connell in 1978 The Inn at Little Washington was the first establishment in the Mobil Travel Guide's history ever to receive 5 stars for its restaurant and 5 stars for its accommodation, and is the first Inn ever to receive AAA's highest accolade, the 5 Diamond Award, for both food and accommodation.
