A visit to a bed and breakfast is a special event in itself. It is reminiscent of days gone by and a past rich in history. The experience allows you to share past southern traditions in a rather extraordinary fashion. The distinctive dual turrets of The CW Worth House represent one of Wilmington’s most charming bed  & breakfasts. Decorated with fanciful shingles, the CW Worth House is a Queen Anne confection offering  seven guestrooms. As you step through the gate,  the spacious southern porch invites you to slow down, relax and enjoy. The foyer resounds with memories of lyrical melodies playing on the antique gramophone while your hosts, Margi and Doug Erickson, greet you warmly and prepare you for your stay. The atmosphere here is easy going and relaxed. The formal Victorian parlor invites conversation with a beau or a friend amid period furnishings and decorations, including an antique Weaver pump organ. Before sitting to relax or read a book or watch television in the comfortable study, be sure to notice the collection of old cameras in the secretary or Smokey the cat curled up on the floor.

At the heart of every bed & breakfast is the dining room, where guests sit around a large table in an atmosphere that lends itself to sharing the day’s events, the numerous area attractions or a chat with a newfound friend. And, of course, the breakfast! The CW Worth House breakfast offers hearty fare to start off your busy day. Standards include tea or a private blend coffee, fresh fruit, juice, homemade muffins, as well as a chef’s choice entrée such as savory rosemary and goat cheese bread pudding or artichoke/mushroom quiche or banana oat pancakes. Whether you stroll in the garden, sit on the patio or lounge in the hammock, the landscaped gardens will fill your senses with southern fragrances. The soothing sound of a waterfall gurgling gently into the fishpond is sure to relax you. The second floor veranda provides an intimate setting to overlook the gardens. Should the sound of surf or an early tee time beckon you, some of the Carolinas’ finest beaches and golf courses are minutes from The CW Worth House. Golfing, tennis, sunning, swimming and deep-sea fishing are all within easy reach. If yachting is your dream, the Intracoastal Waterway passes through Wilmington; many marinas are in close proximity. Guests with allergies should take note of the resident cat. Rates range from $115 to $150 412 South Third Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 (910) 762-8562   (800)340-8559 relax@worthhouse.com www.worthhouse.com