The Castle B&B. We are on the top floor of the pool house as pictured below
Ocracoke Island is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore
and boasts almost 16 miles of pristine, undeveloped beaches.
Accessible only by Ferry, private boat or plane, Ocracoke is an
oasis for the family, casual tourist, nature lover, fisherman, or
recreational boater.
A historic fishing village turned tourist attraction, the village of
Ocracoke is home to the island's 800 year round residents and
offers all the conveniences and services of a modern vacation
destination with the laid back attitude of a place lost in time.
by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Coming from the North, you
will use the Hatteras/Ocracoke ferry, while coming from the west you can use the
Cedar Island/Ocracoke or Swan Quarter/Ocracoke ferry. For more information
about ferry schedules, click here or call 1-800-BY-FERRY. During peak seasons, it
is a good idea to call ahead and make ferry reservations.
From points north (Washington, DC):
Follow US 64 East, turn onto HWY 12 South.
Follow HWY 12 for about 70 miles to the Hatteras Ferry. It will be a 40 minutes
ferry ride across to Ocracoke Island.
When you depart the ferry, follow HWY 12 for 15 miles into the village of Ocracoke.
Turn left onto Silver Lake Road.
The Castle at Silver Lake will be on your left
From points west (Raleigh, NC):
Follow I-40 East and take exit 306 onto US 70 East.
Continue on US 70 for approximately 140 miles until you come to HWY 12 North
(That will take you directly to the Cedar Island Ferry.)
After a 2 hour and 15 minute ferry ride to Ocracoke, you will follow HWY 12
around the harbor and turn right onto Silver Lake Road.
The Castle at Silver Lake will be on your left.
