garden in front of the Brampton Inn

About the Inn

Our Maryland Inn is a proud member of Select Registry. We aim to serve delicious straightforward food with an emphasis on simple artistry. Brampton sits on 35 acres in a pastoral setting surrounded by lush landscape and forests on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The inn is less than two miles from the Arts and Entertainment center of Chestertown, the Mid-Atlantic’s most charming historic town.

Brampton Inn staff on Rennaissance Garden Terrace Steps

Meet Our Innkeeping Team

Former Innkeeper Danielle Hanscom Thode and her late husband Michael Hanscom turned a private manor house into the award-winning, 13 room, Brampton Inn in 1987.

Innkeepers David and Hilari Rinehart acquired the Inn on August 24 2020 and are skillfully supported in this endeavor by pastry and breakfast chef Carole Baxter, and an incredibly capable staff dedicated to continuing the Brampton tradition of:

  • Peace and Tranquility
  • Unconditional Hospitality
  • Fine Food
  • Comfortable Accommodations

Brampton Inn owners, Hilari & David Rinehart

A Tradition of Excellence

Brampton is a beautiful retreat for our guests where peace and tranquility, gracious hospitality, fine food, and comfortable accommodations are at the forefront of everything we do. That is what we fell in love with as guests and our expectations were exceeded with every visit. We decided that if we could do the same in our next chapter in life, we could positively impact others the way we were. Dave brings his uncanny ability to make people feel welcome and part of the family. Hilari’s attention to detail ensures that every element is attended to and our guests have the best possible experience. We are so excited to be caretakers of Brampton and continue its traditions and we look forward to welcoming you for years to come.

— David & Hilari Rinehart

Covered porch with seating for two at Brampton Inn

Driving Directions


  • Travel East across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Rt. 50/Rt. 301.
  • Approximately 9 miles after the bridge, follow Rt. 301 North toward Wilmington.
  • After 6 miles, take exit 213 North Centreville/Chestertown.
  • Continue for 19 miles on Rt. 213 North.
  • This will bring you across the Chester River bridge into Chestertown.
  • Continue to the 6th traffic light. At the traffic light, turn left onto Rt. 291 West.
  • Follow Rt. 291 West to the roundabout.
  • Turn right onto Rt. 20 West.
  • Our Chestertown MD Bed and Breakfast is located just under a mile from that point on your left.
  • When traveling on I-95 South take exit Rt. 1 South/Christiana Mall. (DE Rt. 1 not Rt. 1 that starts in PA.)
  • Follow Rt. 1 South to exit Rt. 299 (Odessa/Middletown).
  • Follow Rt. 299 through Middleton to Rt. 301 South.
  • Turn left onto Rt. 301 South. Stay on Rt. 301 South.
  • Take exit Chestertown/Rt. 290 South.
  • Follow Rt. 290 South to Rt. 213 South.
  • Continue on Rt. 213 South to the second traffic light in Chestertown.
  • At the traffic light, turn right onto Rt. 291 West.
  • Follow Rt. 291 West to the roundabout.
  • Turn right onto Rt. 20 West.
  • Our Chestertown MD Bed and Breakfast is located just under a mile from that point on your left.
  • Cross the Chesapeake Bay to the Eastern Shore on the Bridge/Tunnel.
  • Travel North on Rt. 13 North to Rt. 50 West.
  • Continue on Rt. 50 West past Easton to Rt. 213 North.
  • Turn right onto Rt. 213. Continue for approximately 30 miles.
  • This will bring you across the Chester River bridge into Chestertown.
  • Continue to the 6th traffic light.
  • At the traffic light, turn left onto Rt. 291 West.
  • Follow Rt. 291 West to the roundabout.
  • Turn right onto Rt. 20 West.
  • Our Chestertown MD Bed and Breakfast is located just under a mile from that point on your left.
  • Take I-97 South towards Annapolis.
  • Follow Rt. 97 South to Rt. 50 East exit, also towards Annapolis.
  • Travel East across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Rt. 50/Rt. 301.
  • Approximately 9 miles after the bridge, follow Rt. 301 North toward Wilmington.
  • After 6 miles take exit 213 North Centreville/Chestertown.
  • Continue for 19 miles on Rt. 213 North.
  • This will bring you across the Chester River bridge into Chestertown.
  • Continue to the 6th traffic light.
  • At the traffic light turn left onto Rt. 291 West.
  • Follow Rt. 291 West to the roundabout.
  • Turn right onto Rt. 20 West.
  • Our Chestertown MD Bed and Breakfast is located just under a mile from that point on your left.

Spend the Holidays at the Brampton! 

If you were thinking about a Holiday getaway at the Brampton where you can sit back, relax and let us take care of everything for your special holiday retreat. Book the Home for the Holidays package December 23-26 and receive 50% off your third night! Hurry! Only a few rooms left for Christmas and New Years!

If you can’t make it for Christmas, why not take a pre-holiday getaway for yourselves? HURRY – 15% on two- or more night stays now through December 22 (use promo code SAVE15)

There are so many things to celebrate this holiday season we had trouble sticking to just 12! So we put together 14 of our favorite things to do here at the Brampton during the holidays! Take a look and plan your stay!

 12+ Joyful Days!

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