Perhaps this is why many of our first-time visitors continue to come back. While our guests are diverse and have many reasons for choosing Oxford, here are a few examples of recent visitors:

An anniversary to remember. One couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary at Oxford B and B. The husband planned a romantic get-away here as a surprise for his wife. They’re young and couldn’t afford a long trip, but wanted something special just the same. The Carolina Lily with its queen-sized canopy bed, fireplace and double shower suited them perfectly.

Same time next week. One businessman comes each week from his corporate headquarters to consult at a local plant. He feels at home here and prefers Oxford over a hotel chain for his business needs, all though he will tell you he comes just for the French Toast!

From across the Atlantic. Guests from England have recently graced our inn. Having just completed a river rafting event, they arrived wet, tired and hungry. We offered them our washer & dryer to do some laundry & got a very unanimous YES!

Here comes the Bride! Providing one-of-a-kind accommodations for wedding parties year round, we have hosted many family members, bridal attendants, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles & friends that come from all areas of the USA to attend Weddings here. The wrap-around porch provided a charming background for once-in-a-lifetime photographs & our breakfasts are well received by all!

D.C. or Bust. (Or On the Way to Washington, DC) Oxford, NC is a convenient, intriguing stop on the way to our nation’s capital. With local antique stores, museums and a residential and business district listed by the National Register of Historic Places, many passersby call it serendipity.

A page right out of history. A group of Civil War buffs on a cross-country trip stopped and enjoyed a stay with us. They found just the right combination of turn-of-the-century hospitality (OR hospitality from an almost forgotten era) and modern-day comforts.

Family Tree-searching. We’re right next to the Thornton Library in Oxford, which has one of the very best places to do genealogical research! It’s no surprise that we’re a popular place to stay for those looking up their ancestral tree.

Booking your VIP weekend. Your hosts at Oxford B and B work tirelessly to make your stay one to savor and remember. Click here to book your special get-away. You’ll discover a rare gem in the heart of North Carolina!

We’d also like to ask a favor of you, too. What is your favorite breakfast recipe? Something that brings good memories to mind, warm thoughts of family and friends or the time you made that special someone breakfast in bed! Share them all on our Facebook page, and maybe your favorite breakfast recipe will be the next one our guests will rave about!

Blueberry Stuffed French Toast

10 slices white bread, cubed
1 cup fresh blueberries
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 T honey
1/4 cup chopped pecans
8 eggs
1 1/2 cups half and half
1 T cinnamon
1/2 cup maple syrup

Topping:
Powder Sugar
Maple or syrup flavor of choice

Spray a 9 X 13 glass pan with Pam. Place half of the cubed bread in bottom. Drop chunks of the cream cheese evenly over the bread cubes, drizzle with the honey and sprinkle pecans over this. Put blueberries over this. Place the other half of the cubed bread over this.

In a large bowl, mix eggs, half and half, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Pour over all and let rest for 1 hour.

Bake in pre-heated oven at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Just before serving, pour a little more syrup over it and dust with powder sugar.

Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
2 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
12 slices white bread, cubed
1/2 pound cheddar cheese, shredded
7 eggs
4 cups whole milk
1 T Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
4 or 5 dashes Tabasco

Topping:
slices of tomato
sour cream (optional)
chopped, fresh parsley

Fry sausage on medium high heat until browned and no longer pink. Drain off fat. Set aside.

Spray a 9 X 12 pan with Pam. Evenly spread 1/2 of the bread cubes, 1/2 cheese and 1/2 sausage. Layer rest of bread, sausage and cheese.

With a whisk, blend eggs, milk, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Pour over layered casserole. Cover and chill overnight.

The next morning, pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake casserole, uncovered, until golden brown and center is firm, about 45 to 55 minutes. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes on cooling rack. Cut into serving size pieces. Top with slice of tomato, dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.

Orange Marmalade and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup orange marmalade
2 T honey
5 eggs
1 cup orange juice
Loaf of Italian or French bread

Syrup: 1/2 cup maple syrup and 1/4 cup marmalade mixed together.

Using an electric mixer, mix in large bowl the cream cheese, 1/2 of marmalade and all of honey, keeping large chunks of cream cheese intact. Cut bread in 1/2 inch slices.

Spread cream cheese/ orange marmalade/ honey mixture between two slices of bread.

Crack 5 eggs in a bowl, and add 1 cup of orange juice, beat until mixed together. Dip the french toast in orange juice and egg mixture, and place on frying pan sprayed with Pam.

Cook French toast on all sides, until a nice brown color, making sure that the inside gets heated through.

Remove from frying pan and cut in half, placing on a plate. If you wish, garnish each french toast serving with 3 slices of mandarin orange, arranged in a flower pattern and place one blueberry in center. Pour heated syrup over french toast. Dust with powdered sugar.

Baked Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 T unsalted butter
5 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced
10 oz baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp season salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 extra-large eggs
2 T freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly butter two oval baking dishes.

Cook the onion and garlic in the butter in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook, covered, stirring 2 or 3 times, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove lid and cook, stirring, until excess liquid is evaporated, 2-4 minutes.

Add cream, salt and pepper, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Divide the vegetables between the two baking dishes. Make two indentations in each dish and carefully crack an egg into each indentation. Bake in the middle of the oven until the whites are just set, about 10-13 minutes. Lightly season the eggs with additional salt and pepper as desired and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serves 2.

Strata Southern Style
8 eggs, slightly beaten
6 slices bread
2 cups cream
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 pound sausage, cooked until crumbled
1 bag of shredded hash browns
2 T finely chopped sweet onion
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup roasted sweet red peppers

Cook sausage in large skillet until browned and drain off grease. Combine hash browns, chopped sweet onion, eggs, cream, cheese, sausage, peppers, salt and pepper and mustard. Spray 9 x 13 inch pan with Pam spray. Cover bottom of pan with bread slices and pour mixture over bread. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Serve warm topped with a dollop of cream fresh or sour cream, sprinkled with chopped fresh basil and a slice of tomato. Refrigerate over night.

Notes: If you choose, add other types of ingredients like fresh baby spinach leaves over the sausage, or you can leave out the sausage and use ham. Forget the meat altogether and alternate spinach, grated zucchini and carrots. Serves 6 to 8.

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A. Arts and Antiques. If you are tired of the sameness of hotel chains, you’ll find that B&B customers discover a one-of-a kind treasure in each exclusive room at a B&B. At Oxford Bed and Breakfast, we encourage you to sit and enjoy the wrap-a-round front porch, the art & antiquities that grace our guest rooms & common areas and embrace the comfortable elegance that awaits you! The personal touch always matters at a B&B.

B. Breakfast! With hotel chains, you can expect the ordinary – or breakfast may not even be included. The vast majority of B&B’s breakfasts serve a gourmet, multi-course breakfast, which the Innkeepers offer in either a formal or casual setting. (Hence the phrase “bed and breakfast!”) As for refreshments, Oxford Bed & Breakfast is among the 75% of B&B’s that offer complimentary beverages and snacks. Drinks and snacks are included with you stay with us! These free treats are even more enticing when you compare it to the cost of a hotel minibar.

C. Convenience. You don’t have to sacrifice modern conveniences while staying at a B&B! Most rooms are furnished with antiquities and luxuries, yet have modern bathrooms & other updated amenities. More than 90% of today’s B&B’s offer free wireless internet. At Oxford Bed & Breakfast you will be provided WiFi and a television in each room. We also have reading materials can be found upstairs and also downstairs in the antique bookcase in the living room. Area guides, Maps, Historic walking tours, local wine tastings, free parking and local Festivals are just a few of the offerings to help make your stay a memorable one!

D. Diversions. Part of the charm of many historic B&B’s is that they may be tucked away in an intriguing town with interesting sites within walking distance of the B&B. Some Inns may be off the beaten path and boast scenic country sides and vistas. Oxford Bed & Breakfast is located right in the heart of the Historic Downtown area & holds true to the charm of old Oxford, North Carolina. We’ve got a whole list of places that you’ll love to visit and explore! (You may have to extend your stay!)

E. Economic. B&B’s are a great value! Where else do you get Five Star treatment, free breakfast, free parking, no long lines at the reservation desk to check in and free complimentary beverages & snacks? Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, try it once and you’ll realize that it is a very pleasant diversion from the “sameness” of today’s hotels and motels.

F. Flexibility. It is easy to find a bed and breakfast to fit your unique needs. Do you need privacy or a place to focus and rest? Choose a location that is in a small, historic town or in a country setting. Are you traveling on business and want the comforts of home? B&B’s will give you what you are looking for! Have a reunion or a wedding? Many venues specialize in special events hosting, catering & party planning. Give the Innkeepers a call and they will be happy to answers all of your questions.

G. Gifts! If you’d like to give a gift that will be appreciated and enjoyed for a long time, why not consider giving a stay at a Bed and Breakfast? Many B&B’s offer gift certificates right on their websites! It’s the perfect choice for parents who have everything, couples who need some time to wind down, or a special friend who loves to travel and explore. Gift certificates make giving easy; the recipient can choose the dates and places of their stay. You may like this idea so much that you put it on your next wish list!

H. Hospitality. When’s the last time a hotel owner offered you a cup of coffee, cooked your breakfast to order, or made sure the temperature in your room was just right? At Oxford Bed & Breakfast, we’ll greet you at the door, offering you the warmth & care that will make you feel like you’re at home. We will provide you with a very special brand of Hospitality. You are sure to love it so much that we bet you will become a regular guest!

I. It’s Time! Check our calendar, make your reservations or give us a call!

We’re waiting to help you plan your next get-a-way!

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Weeknight rate $129 and Weekend Rate $149 per night.

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