With the holidays swiftly approaching, many will be hitting the roads on the journey ‘over the river and through the woods‘ to visit family in the coming months. If hide-a-beds, futons, and floor space in crowded family homes aren’t your idea of a pleasant holiday get-away, you may want to consider alternatives to sleeping at the in-laws’ this year. Because hotel chains have been done to death, we put our usual Heartland Trails spin on things: We’re introducing B&B Features to our blog! In these short articles, we pick some of our favorite places to stay from across the country and give you the ins and outs on what they offer, as well as provide you with links to find more information for yourself.
Today’s B&B Feature is the Claiborne House in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Ideal for first-timers, the Claiborne House is a comfortable, casual, private B&B with fantastic food, where guests are welcomed with open-armed hospitality. The home’s five luxurious rooms, and the Wash House Cottage all feature private baths, in-room televisions with Cable, and central air and heat. The decor is classy and comfortable, and the innkeepers’ attention to detail can be proven by the selection of fine antiques which occupy various spaces throughout the house. Guests can enjoy a game in the Guest Parlor, some of the finest coffee in town at any time, as well as complimentary beverages and snacks with their stay. Each morning, an ‘inn-credible’ breakfast is served in the dining room, included in room price. For an additional fee, guests staying in the Cottage or the Sierra Suite can have breakfast delivered to their door.
The Claiborne House is tucked onto a quiet street in a relaxing southern town, with beautiful gardens, ponds, and fountains to stroll through, and a 130-foot wrap-around porch to relax on in the afternoons, given you’re visiting in the right season. This B&B also offers several romance packages for traveling couples, to make their stay just that much more memorable. With 21 years under their belt at the Claiborne House, they’re very knowledgeable of the area as well, and will eagerly assist you in finding something amazing to do nearby. The surrounding area is rich with opportunities for outdoor excitement, antiquing, scenic drives, and state parks, as well as a lively arts & culture scene. You can find all the information you’ll ever need about the Claiborne House at their website… Just click this link!
Thank you for spotlighting this very special B&B in Virginia. I have been a guest there and agree with everything you’ve written. Rocky Mount is a great home base for exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway which recently celebrated its 75th year of operation, and the Crooked Road, a heritage trail tracing the roots of country music.
And don’t forget NASCAR with the Martinsville track nearby, Norfolk with its history of railroading… I could go on and on. The view from the porch is awesome. Remember that porch sitting is an art in the South!
Thank you for all of your additions and notes, Jane! We have to say that we’ve admired the Claiborne House’s special character for some time.