We just left yesterday and had a wonderful 2-day stay with Monique in her beautiful home/bed and breakfast. 10 Clarke is a labor of love for Monique and no detail is too small. From pressed linens with a subtle lavender fragrance, comfortable beds, gourmet breakfasts, Monique strives to make her guests feel comfortable and welcome. When you arrive, you will have lemon water, lemonade and home-baked cookies waiting for you, such a nice welcoming touch. The B&B is beautifully decorated in an Art Nouveau-style with period furniture and decor including wallpaper. We don't visit the area often but hope to return to Frederick soon and spend several days at 10 Clarke again read more

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From the moment we walked into 10 Clarke, we knew we were in a magical place that also felt like home. Monique and her staff created a sanctuary that called you back in time, yet provided modern luxuries that covered you in comfort. The 3 course breakfast was served in an elegant dining room presented in lovely heirloom glass wear and vessels. The aroma from the fresh lilacs picked from the garden enveloped the room and added deep color to the breakfast table. In the evening, fresh cookies, wine, and filtered water greeted you after a day of exploring beautiful, historic Frederick. Monique's amazing attention to detail makes us want to come back for more, which is rare for us, the B&Bers of 37 years! read more

10 Clarke - Dining room with fresh lilacs from the garden. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Amazing place! The attention to detail was stunning, and the owner was very friendly. Food was great.

Monique is a fabulous host, designer and culinary expert. Every room is designed with the guest in mind. No detail is overlooked. Whether it be the comfort of a lush inviting bed with duel heat controls, or the use of fresh local ingredients in all of her dishes. We can't wait for next visit. read more

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Wonderful location, beautiful old home, top-notch staff, and incredible breakfast. It is within easy walking distance of the historic downtown district. Easy street parking. read more

I had the pleasure of staying in the Poet's Loft with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day weekend. Was a great experience and something different than a typical Airbnb! Loved the window room provided in our loft, I watched as the snow fell. The shower is amazing with heated floors and all! Where do I even start with the breakfast? AMAZING! And the location is great, within walking distance of downtown. I would recommend. read more

This is a lovely B and B ! Walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants. They serve a fabulous breakfast with excellent coffee. Monique and Gipper are very attentive hosts. The place is spectacularly decorated in high Victorian period. I plan on visiting again! read more

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I stayed at this beautiful Bed & Breakfast 5 lovely nights and I am very impressed. Monique Pasquale is a jewel of an owner. Her joie de vivre is contagious. She is always filled with laughter and kindness and generosity. I had wanted a quiet stay immediately after my divorce. I instinctively decided to spend a peaceful time in Frederick. I was lucky enough to choose this charming place. The home is a beautiful Victorian style home filled with charming little alcoves and corners throughout. My charming 4 poster bed was wonderful to sink into and my lovely bathtub and bathroom was luxurious. The staff, Rachel and Christopher, were both charming and very hospitable. And I haven't even mentioned the absolutely delicious breakfasts. I can describe them here but won't do any of them any justice. They are Monique's family recipes. I have stayed in many lovely places before. 10 Clarke equals and even surpasses most. Thank you, Monique, for making your wonderful business a most joyful home for all who enter. I will be back very soon, especially right before a snowstorm. read more

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A fabulous quiet weekend in the gorgeous lace room. The entire house is wonderful and hosts some of the best shells I've seen! Breakfast is an extravaganza and would rival 5 star restaurants. Staff is helpful and friendly and give great tips on places to see or restaurants to eat at! Will definitely be back read more

Highly recommend 10 Clarke when visiting Frederick. Such a great place to stay in a cute town. read more

10 Clarke - The Inn had such wonderful details! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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After reading the reviews, I unfortunately saw that I was not the only one this happened to.. I booked a room at 10 Clarke for a very special getaway. I chose this B&B based on the (mostly) good reviews and the famous breakfast. A few days after I made my reservation online, the owner, Monique, calls me to tell me there was an issue with my reservation. Apparently, she had *verbally* promised the room I booked to someone else, but because she never updated the system I was able to reserve it with my credit card online. She was basically asking me to give up the room to cover her mistake--less than 2 weeks before we were supposed to arrive. In our first call, she offered us to book another room, but I asked if I could call her the next day to think about it because I booked my specific room based on amenities I wanted. I called back the next day, willing to move to another room but she told me she was fully booked that weekend. I told her that was the only weekend we plan to be in the area and she just said she makes mistakes and just wanted to see if I was willing to give up the room. I then expressed that we had already paid for the room, angling that we just wanted to keep it then so our whole weekend wasn't ruined. She very quickly retorted that the card wasn't charged as if I had no ground to stand on. I can't even describe how uncomfortable this conversation was, and how pressured I was with guilt-tripping statements from Monique to cancel my reservation despite me still having the choice to keep it. It reached a point in the very cold call that I felt so uncomfortable to even stay there at all. She offered if I was ever back in the area she would "take care of us" but given how our interaction went and how poorly this entire situation was managed, we never plan to stay at 10 Clarke. read more

Shame on you Monique for not providing the customer service guests deserve and not taking responsibility for your own mistakes. There's a million other places others can go to and your name has been blasted on all social media as the worst establishment. Future guests, save yourself and CANCEL your reservation or you'll show up with NO room and a rude staff. read more

This is the best B&B I have ever stayed at. The house is gorgeous and immaculate inside and out. We were warmly greeted by Christopher who offered us fresh baked cookies, gave us some history of the house and made us feel truly welcome. Our room was absolutely gorgeous, the bed was super comfortable and we loved the heated bathroom floor. We enjoyed complimentary wine next to the stunning Xmas tree staying warm by the fire in the evening and wrapped up our stay with their amazing 3 course breakfast. Our stay was perfect from start to finish! read more

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My boyfriend took me on a surprise trip during which we got engaged and he chose 10 Clarke as our accommodations for the night. He couldn't have chosen better! The check-in process was easy and the hostess, Anna, was a joy to talk to. She was very sweet and welcoming and provided us with a great overview of activities in Frederick. The house is only about a 15 minute walk to downtown as well! We stayed in the Turret room which was beautiful and had an AMAZING bathroom with heated floors and a wonderful shower. The bed was super comfy and the room itself was spacious. Before we went out on the town, we sat on the porch and had a glass of the complimentary wine provided in the evenings. The next morning, we really enjoyed the multi-course breakfast and the company of the guests. Overall, I highly recommend 10 Clarke for a visit to Frederick. We will definitely be back! read more

The cutest b&b in all the land. First time visiting Frederick and it's such a delightful little town too. Cute shops, restaurants, and canal walk along the water to enjoy during my quick stop in Maryland before heading North. 10 Clarke was a magical stay. Decorated perfectly, every room has a special touch. Complimentary wine and cookies + breakfast the next morning. Had a lovely conversation with a fellow guest in the living room before dinner. Beautifully renovated bathrooms. I don't have enough good things to say about this diamond in the rough. If I ever pass through Maryland again, I'd make a point to spend the night at 10 Clarke just to have this experience again. read more

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My girlfriend picked out the bed and breakfast for our trip to go eat at Volt! It was awesome! Very beautiful, and the staff was wonderful! Our room was spotless, and comfortable. They had music playing in the hotel that you could access from a touch panel in your room. Every room has its own private bathroom with a shower, tubes, and vanity mirror and sink. Our stay was quite and peaceful. Just outside of town so the walk to everything is convenient. We could walk everywhere in minutes. The staff was very courteous and friendly. They put out wine and cookies at night, cooked an amazing 3 course breakfast the next morning (the smoothie and signature makes chocolate waffles were amazing), and they are very knowledgeable with questions we had about the town, and what to do. Parking is easy, and it's a great neighborhood. read more

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Can't say enough about how great it was to stay at 10Clarke! My girlfriend and I wanted to get out of town (we live just about an hour south in Arlington) for our one year anniversary and wanted to spend a night in Frederick. I decided to check out B&B's in the area and was really glad I stumbled upon 10Clarke. All of the reviews I had read prior to our stay we're all very helpful and Monique was great. The room (Turret Room) was beautiful, as was the rest of the house. Breakfast was perfect and coffee was very good. My girlfriend has tea and there were an assortment from a local shop in Frederick. Also walking distance to downtown restaurants, bars and other sites. If you're staying a night or two in Frederick and going to be out and about downtown, stay at 10Clarke, it's worth the few extra bucks! read more

10 Clarke - Lit up at night - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

What a charming and cozy historic bed and breakfast! Soft French jazz is played throughout the house and fireplaces are lit creating an atmosphere that takes you back in time. The decorations are so plentiful that no stone is unturned. Beds have mattress warmers and remote controlled lights are bedside. Chef Michael's food is extraordinary as is his tender loving care. A must stay on a cold winter weekend! read more

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What a wonderful gem! We were able to stay in the spacious and exquisitely decorated Turret room. The service here is top notch and Monique is an amazing host! Breakfast was a gourmet 3 course meal with locally and specially sourced ingredients. read more

Amazing service! The owner and the staff go to the extra mile to make sure you are taken care of and you enjoy your stay. Make sure you don't miss the breakfast because it is the highlight of your stay! read more

10 Clarke - Breakfast - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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This review is long over do! As a wedding gift my Mom & sister surprised my now husband & I with staying at the 10 Clarke on our wedding night. It was fabulous. Monique made our stay there one we will never forget. She was so thoughtful even the morning after she prepare us detox smoothies to help recover from the wedding festivities the night before. I was able to get ready for the our wedding at 10 Clarke & have photos taken inside the house. The decor of the home truly takes you back in time. We could of spend hours looking at all the treasure in the home. The location for 10 Clarke is in easy walking distance to downtown Frederick very convenient to explore all Frederick has to offer. Thank you Monique for taking the time to put attention into the same details that truly make you B&B stand out from the rest! read more

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DO NOT STAY HERE!!! We had a reservation to stay here for our honeymoon. After several delays due to covid restrictions and being unable to travel, we decided to book a "stay cation" at this B&B. I made a reservation through booking.com online, and about 10 minutes after making that reservation I received a call and voicemail from Monique, the "proprietor," stating that "If you call and book through me directly then breakfast is included and you will actually save some money." I cancelled my booking.com reservation and made my reservation with Monique DIRECTLY- she asked if we were celebrating anything special. I told her we were celebrating our honeymoom. Monique asked if we would like any champagne in our room. After discussing the option (for $75 extra), I said "we would think about it because we were going out to dinner and likely going to get a bottle of wine so we might not need more champagne." Monique stated "Ok, well I will have it chilled here for you that night in case you change your mind." We arrived for our reservation and Monique DID NOT HAVE OUR RESERVATION. She then blamed me for "not calling her back." She did NOT seem to recall the discussion about the champagne, but she did not have a room. We were unable to stay for our honeymoon. She "seemed" sorry about the confusion and offered us to come back and stay for free in the future. "I can't make another room, but I can offer you a free night, and if you can come back on a Monday through Thursday then I can upgrade you to a suite." We ASKED HER MULTIPLE TIMES to put that in writing considering she messed up our reservation once - she said "I am the only one here- I messed up once I won't do it again." I called today to make the "free reservation" for a Saturday night this fall. Monique stated that the "offer" was for a Monday through Thursday only. THIS IS NOT WHAT SHE SAID AT THE TIME, WHICH IS WHY WE WANTED HER OFFER AND MISTAKE IN WRITING. I am a front line, essential, health care provider who works in the hospital. I do not have any additional weekday nights that I will be free to stay at her establishment. I explained what she had TOLD my husband and I at the time of our original messed up reservation, that she REFUSED to put in writing. She refused to honor her offer to correct HER mistake, and then proceeded to blame me on the phone again despite her REFUSAL to put the "free night" in writing. DO NOT STAY HERE!!! HORRIBLE ORGANIZATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! read more

Could not find by your map directions. Drove around for 10 min looking for the place and could not find

We had the nicest visit at 10 Clark. Monique was so communicative and welcoming. When she heard I was hungry after traveling she made cheddar biscuits and cookies to go with the white sangria that she served upon arrival. She gave us great recommendations for dining out and exploring the incredibly cute town of Frederick. The room was very comfortable and we slept well. Breakfast was off the chart incredible. Monique and Rachel served delicious chocolate malted waffles and super tasty eggs with homemade hot sauce. I would definitely recommend 10 Clark to anyone visiting Frederick. Thanks for the hospitality and hope to see you again. read more

After reading the other reviews on TripAdvisor I was shocked by the service received by Monique, the owner of 10 Clarke Place. I called Monique about two weeks prior to our trip to enquire if she had two rooms available. She was very friendly on the telephone and let me know that she had two rooms available. We discussed our check-in time and she confirmed the reservation asking me to e-mail her my contract information. I emailed her with the requsted information immediately following our conversation and didn't receive a response. I followed up via e-mail again a week later and again no response. I then tried calling her and left her a voicemail asking to please call me back so I can make sure that we have a reservation. She didn't return my call. It was only after calling from a different telephone number the night before our reservation did she finally pick up the phone. She said that she didn't remember our initial conversation and that she didn't have any rooms available. She didn't even offer an apology. I've never had such an unprofessional interaction with someone who owns a place like this. We ended up booking the Hampton Inn at the last minute and the staff there made our trip more than enjoyable. They were far more professional that Monique and I highly encourage others to skip 10 Clarke Place and try something else when in Frederick. read more

Very nice rooms. Beautifully decorated. Fresh baked cookies on arrival. The coffee, tea, wine selection is nice. Staff is amazing.

Wonderful stay w my sister to celebrate her birthday. Next time we will get into town earlier, and stay longer-that was our only regret! read more

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We stayed her the night after our wedding and it could not have been easier. They were very flexible to help us get checked in so after the wedding we were able to go straight up to our room. The building is beautiful, and the food was tremendous. They source local ingredients and you can definitely tell. That almond crusted French toast definitely beat one from the Ritz Carlton I had on our honeymoon. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Lovely place to stay when visiting Frederick. Went for my anniversary and stayed in the Poet's Loft. Monique was wonderful and gave us some great recommendations. Super comfy bed, lots of space and private bath. Loved the eclectic decor throughout the house and the back yard with fire pit. The house is a piece of art and breakfast in the am was just as good as dinner the night before at Volt. Located a short walk to downtown, it's perfectly located. This is my first bed and breakfast experience. I never thought I'd enjoy one, but 10 Clark changed my mind- we will be back!!! read more

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Outstanding gourmet three course breakfast Lovely rooms with modern amenities Close to wonderful restaurants Safe environent Gracious innkeeper read more

Monique of 10 Clarke is a wonderful host. I called for a reservation, and unfortunately the rooms were all booked. Instead of letting me go with a "sorry, try another time," she referred me to the B&B down the street. Not only did she make the referral, but she also made my reservation for me online while I was on the phone. She could have just given me the website to reserve myself, but she knew that there was only one room left there and wanted to make sure I was booked. The owner of the B&B where we stayed was out of town, so Monique served as our host there as well. She was so helpful and accessible if we needed anything. The next day she stopped by during breakfast to make sure all was well. She had great recommendations for adventures in the area, and she offered us a tour of her property. It is gorgeous! We saw one guest on her way out, and she raved about the stay. The guests at breakfast when we toured the place were having a great time. Only reason that I don't feel that I can give five stars is because I didn't stay there so I can't weigh in on the rooms, which is most important to me in a B&B. But I can't wait to return to Frederick for a weekend adventure, and I will definitely stay at 10 Clarke. read more

Pros: We received a very warm greeting upon our arrival!! Our bags were carried to our rooms. We received great information about the local area. We were allowed to check in early. Everything was very clean and tidy and the owners provided just about everything you could need (soap, shampoo, conditioner, bottles of water, chocolates, cookies, wine, Q-tips, mouthwash, etc.). Breakfast was delicious! Cons: Door locks were a bit noisy and difficult to use. Not sure why there were shells and beachy decor in some areas of the house (seemed out of place in a Victorian home). Exterior of the house definitely needs some repairs/paint. read more

The house itself is amazing and eclectic...and very well positioned both for strolling downtown Frederick as well easy access to highways for trips to the surrounding areas. The breakfasts are amazing, organic with products sourced locally. We enjoyed the hospitality of our hostess Monique, her very able assistant Ian, and the other lovely guests. We enjoyed relaxing in the main room and we loved the wine and scotch! Our room (The Lace Room) was amazing and beautiful - the bed is new and completely comfortable. The private bathroom for this room is down the hall and it is gorgeous with a wonderful soaking tub and great separate shower. We want to return and stay in the currently under-construction "Poet's Loft." I cannot recommend 10 Clarke enough! read more

I was so impressed with this little bed and breakfast! This weekend was a total surprise to me: my boyfriend took it as an opportunity for a weekend getaway to plan a proposal. When we arrived, the Victorian-styled house is tucked in a quiet neighborhood a short walk to the heart of downtown Frederick. The house itself is perfectly eclectic. There are beautiful crystal glasses, nicely mismatched furnishes... it truly felt like we were walking a little bit back in time. Downstairs, there is a bar open to guests with various brandy or bourbon and wine, along with some homebaked goods for snacking. The outside porch, with its adorable swing, is perfect for sipping said wine on a beautiful night. My (now fiance!) and I stayed in the Turet room, which was amazingly comfortable. The decor fits in well with the rest of the house with its vintage theme, and I was particularly happy with the his/her robes and slippers and illuminating sink. The fun, vintage, touches really were impressive! Finally, I cannot say enough about the breakfast. Monique and Ian prepare the breakfast every morning with food that is locally sourced or purchased the previous day at the farmer's market. It's high quality with the most delicioous cocoa waffles with fresh peaches, smoothies, and a frittata with homemade siracha sauce. We will definitely be back! It was the perfect place to make some memories! read more

This bed and breakfast is awesome! The house itself was beautiful. Monique, Bob, Michelle and Margot were all warm and welcoming. They went out of their way to prepare a special breakfast to meet a dietary request for us. We had quite an incredible experience compared to those in most commercial hotels, everything was included from the sparkling water to the morning coffee. If you stay here in cold weather, they have heated beds to help with the chill. Side benefit: you may see Violet, the cutest little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, at breakfast time. read more

10 Clarke - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

My wife wanted a date night awa, so we booked this B and B. It was perfect. The house was warm and beautifully decorated. From the skeleton keys, to the heated beds. It was an easy walk to wonderful shopping and food. We will absolutely go back. read more

10 Clarke B&B steals from its customers The 10 Clarke Bed & Breakfast stole a $500 deposit from my family. We booked rooms and were asked to give this deposit in advance. There was no written contract. What we did receive was an email from the establishment that all cancellations need to be made at least 7 before the date of the stay. We needed to cancel and did so within 30 days before the booked date, in compliance with their cancellation clause. Despite the proprietor's clams now being made that verbal cancellation terms were given, there was actually no mention of the deposit being non-refundable at the time of the booking. The proprietor refuses to return the deposit - this is theft of our hard earned dollars that they have no right to. She has done nothing to earn these funds, and in fact had already rented out some of the rooms for those dates. As can be clearly seen, 10 Clarke B&B Steals from its customers. In addition to the above abhorrent business practices, we found the proprietor to be have a very short and unpleasant personality, difficult to get to return our calls and emails, and totally lacking a view of serving her customers. Everything she stated was selfish and about her own difficulties in staying profitable - this does not give anyone the right to steal, and in fact admits her motives. If you want to deal with an inflexible host and a sour disposition this is your place, otherwise don't waste your money and avoid this B&B failure. Our situation involved a wedding that had been declared illegal to hold due to Covid - if you're considering this B&B for wedding guests, save yourself the stress. This is a fair and true account of what transpired. Feel free to contact me directly for further details on the rooms books, costs, copies of the emails threads, etc. #10ClarkeB&B_STEALS email: 10ClarkeB&B_STEALS@intecusa.net read more

10 Clarke was a perfect weekend getaway! The property is beautiful and in walking distance to downtown Frederick, and Monique is an incredible host. read more

I had a really nice solo stay (although very short) at 10 Clarke. Everyone I interacted with was very helpful and positive. The house itself is full of character. It is well furnished and the seating areas were perfect to relax for a time. I enjoyed a glass of complimentary wine beside the fire to wind down after my day. They also had refillable glass bottles of water around the house in case you were thirsty. I liked that it wasn't wasteful. I also had a few of the "ranger" cookies, they were tasty. The Poet's loft was really cool. It's at the top of the property and you have access to the turret which was neat. Lots of plants in the bathroom. Nice shower with a handheld fixture as a bonus. Good soap etc. All newly remodeled. Lock on the door was a little finicky, but I got used to it. I ended up liking that it wasn't perfect; It added character and felt unique. Bed was a double and comfortable with a memory foam topper. I think I saw a patio out back, but it was colder and I didn't check out. Breakfast was excellent and they accommodated my 8am sharp request. Thank You! 5 minute walk to town is perfect. The only downside? They don't allow kids, which spoiled my plan for the next visit I was planning.. If you don't have kids (or aren't bringing them) I guess that could be a good thing. Either way I enjoyed the people and property and would recommend in a heartbeat. Frederick is a great town. Had lots of pleasant interactions with its people and places. It is also great for biking. Safe travels. read more

Beautifully maintained Victorian with lovely rooms. Monique was a terrific hostess and her home made bread is the best we have had anywhere. Over the top homemade breakfast. Can't say enough! read more