About Us
Brictoria Cottage at Charlotte Hall provides a peaceful retreat for escaping life's hectic pace. If you enjoy privacy in a serene setting, you will appreciate the quiet seclusion surrounding our Cottage. It is the perfect place to watch the snow fall or enjoy warm summer breezes on the double swing in our pergola.
Located on eight wooded acres in southeast Charles County, Maryland, our cozy hideaway welcomes visitors to a country setting convenient to many sights and unique shopping. The Cottage offers a home away from home where visitors can just relax or schedule a full day of exploring.
The Southern Maryland experience includes antiquing, wineries, close-by seasonal markets and local Amish crafts. Numerous historical sites and museums offer easy, educational and entertaining day trips. Minutes away, the Three Notch Recreational Trail has a paved path for biking and walking. For the adventerous, driving the Southern Maryland Trails takes you on self-guided excursions past farms, art studios, shops and restaurants. If big city attractions interest you, Washington, DC, Annapolis and Baltimore are an hour's drive from our door.
If it's water you want, we are conveniently located near the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers, Solomons Island and the Chesapeake Bay. There are several county parks nearby that offer fishing and boating. A bit further away, Point Lookout State Park has a public beach and a front row seat to where the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River come together. Dining options include everything from crab shacks to fancy restaurants. Local grocery stores have everything you need to prepare a wonderful meal at home.
Our complimentary, continental breakfast offers fresh baked treats, cereal and seasonal fruit. There are also a variety of juices, coffee and tea. The Cottage is furnished with a TV, VCR, DVD and internet access. A full-size washer and dryer are also available. All linens are provided.
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Innkeepers Bob and Sharon Fastnaught built their brick Victorian home and Cottage over a period of four years beginning in 1987. Since all fine homes have names, and thousands of bricks were used, they christened their home and the main house, "Brictoria." It was only natural that the "little house" as they called it, was named "Brictoria Cottage."
Brictoria Cottage (and Cooper) at Christmas
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While the Cottage is lovely in all seasons, it is especially beautiful in the snow. This picture was taken after a big winter storm. Cooper had to inspect the shoveled walks, but could not see over the snow!