The Duke of Windsor
Bed and Breakfast Inn, a comfortable home-away-from home, in
enchanting Cape May. Our Victorian inn features a 45 foot
tower, and a carved oak, open staircase that vaults three
stories. Our first floor tower and parlor rooms provide
ample space for you to relax and enjoy Victorian ambiance.
Renew yourself in the comfort of one of our
ten beautiful
guest rooms, all with private baths and air conditioning.
Each room is furnished with fine antiques, and emanates the
warmth and elegance of an era gone by.
The Duke of Windsor Inn, built in 1896, is
one of the most authentically restored Queen Anne Victorian inns in
all of Cape May. Take a step back in time, and experience true
Victorian ambiance. Once you walk through the front door, you will
relive the romance that brought down a monarch. The ten guest rooms,
all with private baths and air conditioning, extend to our guests a
feeling of warmth and elegance.
The History of The Duke of Windsor Inn The
Duke of Windsor Inn is named in honor of the fabled
monarch,
Edward VIII, who gave up the throne of England to wed a
commoner, Wallis Warfield Simpson of Baltimore, Maryland.
The home was built in 1896 by the York Brothers builders for
Delaware River boat pilot Harry Hazelhurst and his wife
Florence. Since Harry and his wife were grand in scale (both
were over six feet tall), the rooms are large and airy, and
the stairway that vaults three stories is extra wide and
gracious. The house was used as a hospital during World
War II; then suffered years of neglect until it was
converted into a Bed and Breakfast Inn in 1982. It has been
lovingly restored to recapture all the charm of a bygone
era. Antiques abound throughout the Inn, creating a feeling
of elegant grandeur for all who stay here. |
"We love Cape May and now we love The Duke of
Windsor.
What a warm and wonderful place." Harley and
Patti, Fort Washington, PA
Cape May...The jewel of the
Jersey shore...
Cape May & Area Activities:
Cape May is the nation's oldest
seashore resort. Designated as a National Historic
Landmark, her charm lies in the ambiance of the
Victorian architecture, with over 600 buildings
dating over one hundred years ago. Deciding which
time of year to visit Cape May can be difficult, for
each season has so much to offer.
Cape May Weather
Spring comes early to Cape May, and tulips are
in bloom everywhere in April, particularly for the Tulip and
Garden Festival. April is also home of the Cape May Jazz
Festival, and in May birders from all over the world come for
the Annual World Series of Birding.
Or course, the summer season is Cape May's
busiest time. Along with the finest beaches, there is boating,
fishing, kayaking, bicycling, and tennis, to name just a few of
the many outdoor activities. The Cape May Whale Watcher and the
Schooner Yankee are two very popular summer activities. Nearby
is golf (try the beautiful Cape May National Golf Club),
horseback riding, botanical gardens, bird watching, and the
famous lighthouse at the Cape May Point State Park.
Many visitors find the fall months
the best time
to visit Cape May. The days are still warm, and the nights cool.
From the Food and Wine Festival in September, to Victorian Week
in mid-October, to Sherlock Holmes Weekend and the Jazz Festival
in November, there is always something going on.
December finds Cape May decked out in Victorian
splendor. There are tours every day from Thanksgiving to New
Year's where you can see inside so many of the beautiful
Victorian homes, as well as enjoy all the beautiful outside
lights. The shops are open, and you may experience the most
Christmas spirit you've ever had in your life.
Whether it be a horse drawn carriage ride, a walk
on the beach, or a couples massage at our Cape May Day Spa, Cape
May has become a year-round resort, with many of the fine
restaurants and shops staying open all year. For, after all,
shopping and eating may be two of Cape May's finest pastimes.
Evenings in Cape May can be even more fun than
the daylight activities. Our live theater at the Cape May Stage
and the East Lynne Theater Company provide quality entertainment
year-round. And the Cape May Jazz Festival has become very
popular in April and November every year.
But nothing can quite compare to all of our
wonderful restaurants. Cape May boasts of more than 50
restaurants, many gourmet, so there is sure to be one to please
your palate.
There are several web-sites that will tell you
everything you need to know about what is going on in Cape May
throughout the year. The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts has
much information on the historic house tours, the trolley rides,
the Physic Estate tours, and the Lighthouse. Four other sites:
CapeMayLinks.com,
CapeMay.com,
Cape May Times, and the
Chamber of Commerce, can
provide help in planning your next trip to Cape May.
|
