Charlottesville Welcome Book Winter 2011-2012

Welcoming Places to Stay

Charlottesville is the third most popular tourist destination in Virginia, greeting more than two million travelers each year who come to soak up the beauty of our Blue Ridge Mountains, tour world-class historic attractions and attend University of Virginia sporting events. In fact, if you are planning to visit Charlottesville for a home game of UVA football, the fall Foxfield Races or a popular concert at the Jones Paul Jones Arena, you should be sure to make your reservations well in advance. Many frequent visitors to our area come back year after year to stay in their favorite choice of lodging and enjoy a particular season, and sought-after hotels and B&Bs can fill up quickly. Of course, Autumn is considered an ideal time of year for many visitors to Central Virginia, as our trees put on a spectacular show of color, overflowing with every conceivable Autumnal hue as they decorate our countryside with their brilliant plumage. Choose the bustle of busy Charlottesville as your vantage point from which to explore, or opt for a quieter retreat with walking trails and outdoor pursuits in your backyard. You’re likely to find the local staff of your chosen accommodation more than happy to suggest day trips for your enjoyment. From a romantic country bed and breakfast with porch rocking chairs that beckon you to admire the stunning vistas and glorious fall foliage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, to a smiling valet who strides out to meet you at one of Charlottesville’s elegant world class hotels, to every style of accommodation in between, Charlottesville offers the finest in lodging choices. Wherever you choose to stay, you’re assured a relaxing, enjoyable experience complete with true Southern hospitality.

200 South Street Inn

200 South Street Inn, centrally located near Monticello and the University of Virginia, offers old world elegance in Charlottesville's lively Historic Downtown district. All of our accommodations include a large continental breakfast each morning, wine and cheese in the evenings and free wireless internet. 200 South Street Inn offers free parking to all of our guests. All of our room feature private baths, antiques, heating and air conditioning with in-room thermostats and cable television. Room prices are based on room size, location and in-room features like fireplaces or whirlpool baths. Call or check our website to see rooms and availability.


Apple Blossom Inn

Located in the Shenandoah Valley in New Market, the Apple Blossom Inn is a cozy and quaint B&B where you are the only guest. Like a vacation rental, you have the entire eight-room house to yourself. You also receive all the amenities and pampering of a B&B. Traditional breakfast fare of Virginia ham, biscuits, fresh fruit, egg dishes and homemade pastries is served. Afternoon teas in the courtyard, candlelight dinners in the gazebo, and historic walking tours are available. An hour and a quarter from Charlottesville, the Apple Blossom Inn is located near vineyards, Luray Caverns and the Skyline Drive.


Best Western Charlottesville Airport Inn & Suites

The award-winning Best Western Charlottesville Airport Inn & Suites is centrally located to the area's historic Presidents' homes and top vineyards. This newer hotel provides 122 interior corridor guest rooms. The facility is 100% smoke-free and offers the following complimentary amenities: deluxe continental breakfast, outdoor heated seasonal pool, 1800 square-foot exercise facility, shuttle and business center. Our guest rooms boast hairdryers, microwaves, refrigerators, in-room coffee makers, irons, ironing boards and in-room safes that accommodate most laptops. We also offer 4,000 square feet of meeting/banquet facilities. We look forward to your stay!


Cavalier Inn at the University

Enjoy spacious accommodations at this two-diamond, AAA-rated Charlottesville hotel, ideally situated within walking distance to the University of Virginia. Centrally located near historic attractions, the Cavalier Inn provides comfortable accommodations and easy access to the University of Virginia, Monticello, Michie Tavern, Ash Lawn-Highland and the Charlottesville and Richmond International Airports. Guests will also find numerous recreational activities within a short distance. Every morning, guests are greeted with a complimentary continental breakfast and free newspaper. After a busy day, visitors can enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool or relax in the comfortable University of Virginia-themed lobby.


Chesley Creek Farm

Four romantic, secluded, private cottages for two in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 18 miles northwest of Charlottesville. Fully furnished with full kitchens, Jacuzzi tubs, gas fireplaces, open decks, covered porches, and swimming pool in season. Everything provided but your food. Situated on over 200 acres, we have two hiking trails open. Close to George Washington National Forest, Skyline Drive, and numerous wineries. Easy access to the University of Virginia, Monticello, Ash Lawn-Highland and Montpelier. No TV or telephones.


Comfort Inn Monticello

Closest hotel to Monticello and Ash Lawn-Highland, proud winner of the 2006 Gold Medal Award for excellence in hospitality. Whirlpool rooms, executive continental breakfast, in-room coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, voicemail, dataports and wireless internet, cable with HBO, outdoor pool and fitness room. Free hot breakfast buffet, 3000 square foot meeting facility/catering. Conveniently located just off I-64 at exit 124 (Shadwell).


Courtyard by Marriott, Charlottesville North

The Marriott Courtyard Charlottesville North is conveniently located off Route 29 North, just minutes from Historic Downtown Charlottesville. This airport-area hotel in Charlottesville is near a variety of specialty shops and restaurants at Fashion Square, as well as the University of Virginia (UVA), home of the Cavaliers. Our Charlottesville hotel is also a short drive from Monticello Plantation, and in close proximity to the southern entrance of Shenandoah National Park. Designed for the business traveler, yet pleasing for all, guests can enjoy well-designed rooms with amenities and services that provide comfort and convenience for a successful visit to Charlottesville.


Dinsmore House Inn

A 2009 Travel and Leisure Magazine "great value," the Dinsmore House Inn has the most central location in Charlottesville. The Dinsmore House is a historic B&B circa 1817, designed and built by Thomas Jefferson's master builder, featuring eight guestrooms with private bathrooms. One block to the University of Virginia; five miles to Monticello; less than a mile to the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Complimentary full breakfast and afternoon wine/tea social hour. Free garage parking, WIFI, flatscreen TVs, and DVDs. Walking distance to restaurants. Recommended by CNN Travel, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald and others! Double occupancy from $129 to $269.


Doubletree Hotel

See the meaning of "southern hospitality" at the Doubletree Hotel as we welcome you with one of our freshly-baked cookies and provide second-to-none service. Unwind from exploring Charlottesville in our beautifully redesigned hotel within easy access to the University of Virginia, John Paul Jones Arena, shopping, the regional airport, historical attractions and vineyards. After a day of activities, relax in a spacious room featuring our Sweet Dreams® bedding and complimentary wireless Internet, and enjoy a 24-hour business center, indoor pool and fitness center. We can customize any meeting, wedding or reunion that your guests will never forget.


English Inn of Charlottesville

Enter a world of British tradition and enjoy all the pleasures of a fine hotel blended with the charm of a country inn at The English Inn. Experience our dedication to uncompromising quality and exemplary personal service. Enjoy a complimentary full, hot breakfast, the largest indoor heated pool in the area, free high-speed Internet in all rooms, exercise facility in-house, health club access and suites and meeting/banquet facilities available. All rooms and interiors are non-smoking, and luxury extended stay suites are available with one or two bedrooms and fully equipped kitchens. Don't just settle; settle in at The English Inn!


Foxfield Inn

At Foxfield Inn, guests are treated to a unique blend of luxury and ease in a relaxing environment. Foxfield Inn is great to use as your home base for exploring history, vineyards, the great outdoors or UVA. Relax in one of our five spacious bedrooms, which offer a calming retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. For your romantic getaway, stay in one of our rooms with a fireplace and two-person Jacuzzi tub. Relax on the patio overlooking the fishpond and park-like backyard, or in the outdoor hot tub while gazing at the stars.


Guesthouses Reservation Services

Choose from over 50 privately-owned cottages, houses and guest rooms or suites located in the Charlottesville downtown area, near the University of Virginia or in the surrounding county. For a little more privacy, the host will provide breakfast supplies at your cottage or home. At the guest houses, the host will serve a hearty continental or a full breakfast and share some local insights for your visit.


Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast

Virginia is for lovers and Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast is for romance! The region and the accommodations are beautiful, breathtaking and scenic. Experience the charm of the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountain area with a relaxing stay in a cozy log cabin. Bed and Breakfast rooms include HDTV, extensive DVD library, satellite TV, some wide-screen TVs, whirlpool tubs, air conditioning and high speed Internet. The Bed and Breakfast is located 1 mile from I-29 in Nelson County, just 30 minutes from Lynchburg and 40 minutes from Charlottesville.


High Meadows Vineyard Inn

High Meadows Vineyard Inn is listed on the National Historic Register and is a Virginia Landmark. High Meadows is located in Scottsville, a true small-town on the beautiful James River, just 17 miles from downtown Charlottesville. Our seven-room inn is a marriage of an 1832 Federalist home and a 1882 Italianate Victorian, but with all the amenities of the 21st century. Jetted tubs, king size beds, luxurious Anichini linens and fireplaces - our 13 acres of woodlands, beautiful gardens, Pinot Noir vineyard and hilltop location add up to a peaceful getaway from the everyday. Available for private parties, too!


Hilton Garden Inn

At Hilton Garden Inn, we know how important big days are. Whether meeting an important customer, interviewing for a new job, reconnecting with family or conducting a training seminar, having everything you need the night before is critical to being your best. And that is why we focus on five key pillars to ensure your stay is an pleasurable as it is productive: Sleep deep. Work smart. Eat well. Stay fit. Treat yourself. When tomorrow's a big day, stay HGI.


Holiday Inn Express - Orange

Boasting serene views of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, our Orange, VA hotel provides you with gorgeous surroundings to go along with the outstanding amenities you expect. Want to explore? Our location puts you within minutes of great area attractions like Montpelier and Monticello.


Montfair Resort Farm

Montfair Resort Farm offers eco-friendly vacation cottages and an events lodge which overlook a lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. We are located 15 miles northwest of Charlottesville. Our location is a perfect combination of nature, comfort and simplicity. Enjoy our hiking trails, mountain bikes, canoe and fishing on 129 acres. Montfair Resort Farms is perfect for week-long vacations, weekend and weekday getaways, green weddings, retreats and reunions.

www.montfairresortfarm.com
(434) 823-5202
2500 Bezaleel Drive
Crozet
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Orchard House Bed and Breakfast

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at the Orchard House Bed and Breakfast. Nestled in the core of the Virginia countryside, we are surrounded by the breath-taking Blue Ridge Mountains, yet only a short drive from the arts & entertainment of downtown Charlottesville, Staunton and Lynchburg as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is the heart of wine country and we offer exclusive Chauffeured Wine Tours & Bachelorette Group Tours by our own Innkeeper/Viticulturalist. Pool and hot tub available in season.


Prospect Hill Plantation Inn & Restaurant

Near Jefferson's Monticello, Prospect Hill Plantation Inn & Restaurant is one of the most distinctive bed and breakfast inns offering the finest dining and lodging. Our 13 unique guest rooms, all with private baths and working fireplaces, are charming and romantic with antique furnishings. Our three candlelight dining rooms have been serving the finest culinary delights since 1977 to locals and overnight guests. In a quiet setting on 50 acres of grounds with flower gardens, meadows and a pond, Prospect Hill is the perfect setting for your visit, wedding or corporate event.


Residence Inn by Marriott

Residence Inn is located just minutes from Downtown Charlottesville, UVA and JPJ Arena, and is just a short drive from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Designed for stays of five nights or more, every suite is similar to an apartment, offering full kitchens, living rooms with sofa beds and work desks with high speed Internet access. Recreation options include an outdoor pool and spa, SportCourt and indoor fitness center. Complimentary full breakfast daily.


Snowdonia on the James

Set on a bluff in the Horseshoe Bend of the James River near the historic village of Scottsville, this charming country cottage and River Bluff Suite are centrally located for easy access to all points of interest in Charlottesville and the surrounding Central Virginia area. Snowdonia on the James provides an ideal, secluded and peaceful environment perfect for vacations, intimate weddings and honeymoons, business trips, medical and hospital stays, and University of Virginia parents, alumni, or college weekend lodging. For additional information, rates and reservations please visit our website.


The Inn at Monticello

The Inn at Monticello carries on a tradition of southern hospitality on five wooded acres, with mature trees and a creek running through the grounds. The Inn is located two miles from Monticello, and has five guestrooms and a separate cottage. Each room is decorated with antique or reproduction furniture from the colonial or Victorian eras. For your comfort and convenience, the Inn at Monticello is centrally heated and air-conditioned and offers wireless high-speed Internet. Throughout the mid-Atlantic, we are known for our service. As Thomas Jefferson said in 1816, "You know our practice of placing our guests at their ease."


The Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm

The Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm offers expansive mountain views in a serene country setting on 70 acres with rushing woodland streams. Convenient to Charlottesville, UVA and Monticello, near excellent wineries, hiking and biking trails. Our main inn (c. 1995) offers wood-burning fireplaces, double whirlpool tubs, butlers' pantries and spacious common rooms. Our adjacent 1905 refurbished farmhouse offers quaint country comfort and is often preferred by families; the Shenandoah Suite is a private luxurious room often chosen for romantic getaways or special celebrations. All rooms have private baths and rates include a full country breakfast. Free Wi-Fi.


The Tenth Street Bed and Breakfast

Welcome to The Tenth Street Bed and Breakfast! Join us for cozy and friendly accommodations while visiting historical Charlottesville, Virginia. The Tenth Street Bed and Breakfast offers each guest a "home away from home". We are centrally located to many area attractions such as Monticello, Michie Tavern, Skyline Drive and several wineries. We are in walking distance to the Grounds of the University of Virginia, the University of Virginia Medical Center, and Main Street. We are less than two miles from The John Paul Jones Arena, Scott Stadium and Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown area.


The William Cox Inn

Experience the artisanal and handcrafted hospitality of the William Cox Inn, located near Charlottesville, Virginia. Our 28-acre rural setting is centrally located in the heart of Virginia's grand history and unsurpassed scenery. The manse, originally built in 1770, overlooks the beautiful Shenandoah National Park. If you are a "locavore," the cuisine of our Virginia Inn is an experience of seasonal, local foods grown sustainably on site or at nearby farms. We are close to several wineries where you can taste award-winning Virginia wines. We're the perfect place for a romantic getaway, family reunion, business retreat or small wedding.


Uphill House Bed & Breakfast

Come Uphill and experience the beauty and peace of our hilltop home. We offer four generations of English experience in this business. Five accommodations, king or queen beds with luxurious linens and bathrobes, all with en-suite bathrooms. We offer early morning coffee and tea, full English breakfast and breakfast bar with fresh fruit, homemade pastries and more. Savor wine and cheese each afternoon in the sitting room or on our large deck, weather permitting. Located in the heart of wine country with popular wineries, historic sites, hiking, antique shops and restaurants within close proximity.


Woodhaven Farm Bed and Breakfast

Woodhaven Farm is a beautifully maintained working farm and B&B that's close to many local attractions. There are two cottages available. The Carriage House is a quaint, cozy cottage with two bedrooms, one bath, fully equipped kitchen and view of the Blue Ridge. The Grain Shed is a tastefully restored 150-year-old dwelling with a bedroom loft, full bath, kitchenette and living area. Enjoy a homemade country breakfast (gluten-free options available) in the restored 1880's farmhouse. Then explore trails that wander through woods and along creeks with spots to sit, read or just be still. Pet friendly.