The Moss House Bed and Breakfast

Gracious Inner Banks hospitality with a casual eclectic style

Discover the Charms of Little Washington, NC

The Moss House
The Moss House Bed & Breakfast, is located in the historic district of Washington, NC, the heart of the Inner Banks on the wide Pamlico River in eastern North Carolina. The Moss House is a short 20 miles from Eastern Carolina University and Greenville, North Carolina and 2 hours from Raleigh, NC.

Stroll along the Pamlico River or kick back on our veranda by the garden. Discover the delights of Little Washington and comforts of staying at The Moss House B&B.

Music Festival Returns to Washington NC April 27th

Music Festival Returns to Washington NC April 27th

Get your toes a tappin'

…. and your knees a knockin'. There's music for everyone at this year's Fifth Annual BOCO Music Festival (that's Beaufort County) on the waterfront in lovely downtown Washington, NC. The festival park will be alive with bluegrass, county and folk groups on stage and great stuff for the kids to do when they are worn out from dancing all day. And it is free…

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Posted by on Apr 11, 2013 in Around Little Washington NC, Blog, Events

The Moss House B&B’s Hot Cross Buns

The Moss House B&B’s Hot Cross Buns

Great Taste and Fond Memories. 

Hot Cross Buns were always my Granddad's' favorite at Easter time. I remember him singing a little ditty from England, where he was born, and it lingers somewhere in the back of my brain.

My recipe has that yeast-risen sweet dough that cannot be beat.

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Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Blog, Recipes

Backwater Jacks of Washington NC

Backwater Jacks of Washington NC

Enjoy a night at Back Water Jacks!

This is a really, really, fun place to watch the sunset, drink a beer with friends and have a great burger too.

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Posted by on Oct 23, 2012 in Around Little Washington NC, Blog, Things To Do

Moss Family Historic Wedding

Moss Family Historic Wedding

Weddings at The Moss House.

Mary Havens Cooper stayed at her family ancestoral home for her wedding on October 6, 2012 to Mark Willis. The Moss House Bed and Breakfast was home to Mary Havens Great Grandmother Mary Bonner Moss and Great Grandfather Frank Moss who built the home in 1902.

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Posted by on Oct 8, 2012 in Blog, Heritage

ECU Pirate Football Homegames 2012

ECU Pirate Football Homegames 2012

Go. Fight. Win Pirates!

Local Washington and Greenville NC citizens beware!!!  The Pirates are coming back! 

Put on your Purple and Gold for the splendor and fun at an East Carolina University  home football game in Greenville, NC this fall and stay in Little Washington for the weekend.

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Posted by on Aug 21, 2012 in Around Little Washington NC, Blog, Events

After Dark, Our Garden Almost Glows

After Dark, Our Garden Almost Glows

I love our gardens at night.

The Moss House gardens take on a different feeling after dark. My newbie attempt at night photography (yes I still have much to learn) will give you a preview.

The colors after dusk are so lush – I got caught  up in it. The oranges practically glow, don't you think?

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Posted by on Jul 12, 2012 in Blog, Garden Delights

Turtles and More Along the River Walk

Turtles and More Along the River Walk

One of my favorite things to do is to walk along the river walk and breeze along the Washington boardwalk. The river is just a short walk from the Bed & Breakfast and our guests love it.

Turtles of every size take the time to sun themselves!  Sometimes a turtle is balanced precariously on a lily pad. I'm still not sure how they do that.

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Posted by on Jun 24, 2012 in Blog, Things To Do