Thee Matriarch Bed & Breakfast, Meeting and Special Events Venue l Orangeburg SC

"We were only there for one night but will definitely be back. Richelle and Fred welcomed us with smiles, hugs, and delicious snacks. We met our friend, Brittney, there and had the place to ourselves. We enjoyed a beautiful night talking on the veranda. Fred created an incredible breakfast for us. Richelle saw us off after a while of sharing our stories with each other."

"Rachelle and Fred are the absolute best as they pour so much love into this hidden gem. They are the definition of southern hospitality. We stayed in Florence of Italy with charming decor and a comfortable bed. Chef Fred's dishes and Rachelle's tea- incredible!"

"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Thee Matriarch Bed & Breakfast, Meeting and Special Events Venue and it was a truly delightful experience. From the moment of my inquiry, Rachelle greeted me with the warmest hospitality and made to feel like a welcomed and wanted guest. Rachelle is the absolute best innkeeper. She is warm, friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable of the area. I had such a wonderful time. I stayed in the “Jazz It Up” suite and it did not disappoint. A beautifully decorated jazz-themed suite with TWO fireplaces, TWO skylights, a private balcony, and any amenity of which you could think. There is no way to not enjoy this suite! Thee Matriarch is centrally located within the Orangeburg city limits and close to many local attractions and easy to reach the highways (only 30 min from Columbia!). Rachelle prepared a binder with great recommendations for things to see and do and places to eat in the area. I appreciated all of the personal touches and the attention to detail that was evident in every aspect of my stay. Chef Fred, Rachelle’s husband, is an excellent cook. I am grateful to and appreciative of them looking after me as a solo traveler. I always felt safe, and like a member of their family. I had an incredible time at Thee Matriarch and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, relaxing, and enjoyable stay. I cannot thank Fred and Rachelle enough for their gracious hospitality and I look forward to staying there again!"

"Rachelle and Chef Fred go above and beyond to make guests feel comfortable and welcome. Perfect hosts! The Out of Africa room was well appointed and beautiful. The recommendations for restaurants and things to do were helpful. We will definitely stay here again when in the area."

"Hidden gem! The wife and I enjoyed an overnight stay at Thee Matriarch while visiting family. We were recommended The Jazz It Up Suite by Rachelle and it was the perfect choice. Our stay was phenomenal! The suite is designed with precise thought and great detail. Bed and sofas are decorative and very comfortable. Overall the rooms are spacious and the bathroom is very accommodating and relaxing. Add in the 5-star “homestyle” breakfast from Chef Fred and you are golden! Honestly, it’s worth booking for the breakfast alone! Service is also second to none."