My wife and I have a passion for traveling, and share a special penchant for specialty B&B's. The…read moreTruitt House was an exceptional find. We were booked into the inn by a client who wanted to make our first visit to Suffolk a memorable one. The home is a true Southern belle - a grand dame of historic mansions. It has been so lovingly restored and is perfectly appointed. We had so much fun exploring every inch of the home and absorbing its character. The proprietor (and very talented chef) Ruth has mastered the art of hospitality, inviting us to truly make the home our own. She didn't mind one bit that we planted ourselves in the reclining leather chairs in the stately octagonal library with another couple and yakked enthusiastically until the wee hours. After a blissful night sleep, breakfast the following morning was a marvelous affair. We prepped a coffee for ourselves at the Nespresso machine (fantastic!) and meandered around the grounds until the heavenly smell of baking croissants lured us to the elegant, light-filled breakfast room. Usually an eat-and-run proposition for us, we lingered for over an hour enjoying the delectable food and the conversation with the other guests. The charm of the house and its gracious owner had worked its magic - we were refreshed, satiated and inspired. We departed with great reluctance but the spirit of the Truitt house hung about us for the rest of the day and onto the next as we traveled home. You do not want to miss this unique and unforgettable travel experience - 5 gold stars!!!

From the first moment I arrived at The Truitt House I felt welcome. First it was the house then…read moreRuth the innkeeper. The mansion, built long ago, has been restored and updated in every category. I've stayed at lots of B&Bs to find them "charming but in need of modern updates." This place has that without losing its original charm from 1909. Because I'm here for work, I'm purposely spending all my time at the house when not on location and I love to be able to move from study to library to the atrium and other rooms in order to read and for a change of atmosphere. Every room is unique and has a story. You'll love Ruth who will make your stay feel like you've come home to the family estate. Breakfast is made to order and she loves knowing what you like. Casual and comfy. Two words to describe the experience in this amazing, palatial mansion.

Beautiful Inn. What a treat it was to stay here. This was the final leg of our vacation and it was…read moresuch a nice way to end the week. On arrival we were greeted by Brianna who showed us to our room and offered us complimentary Prosecco. She also arranged for us to have dinner at their amazing restaurant next door. We had such a fun, peaceful evening. In the morning we enjoyed a delicious breakfast and got back in the road. Thank you to Brianna and Jasmine!!

Amazing Inn and amazing staff. If you are ever in Norfolk, you owe yourself a stay at this little…read moregem. The adjacent restaurant is on point- wonderful food and cocktails! We came down for our son's college graduation. We had to be on the road early, so they accommodated our schedule and packed up a hearty breakfast for the road. We will definitely be back! Tina&Terry

Beautiful old mansion. Located in downtown Smithfield, VA. Plenty of restaurants and small shops in…read morethe area. Just look at the photos to get an idea. I stayed there for a month while covering a job in the area. I enjoyed the walks down by the boat docks and the various taverns and restaurants.

Beautiful old home packed with antiques and amazing architecture inside and out. Rooms are well…read moreappointed and AC keeps the temperature comfortable, private bath, tv, all of the creature comforts. Breakfast was superb and our host Kristen is very sweet and accommodating, answering all of our questions and just awesome overall! We were hoping for another haunted adventure but this place is not! Lol. What it is is a gorgeous turn of the century home that feels like home, we love it!! If you get a chance go to Betty's (the owner) antique shop next door, wow!! We had a great weekend so far and really just love this place, the town of Smithfield is very quaint and has lots to offer someone looking to slow down and enjoy a small town weekend getaway, highly recommended and we WILL be back.

Overcharged and tried to steal deposits Had bugs…read moreeverywhere, kitchenettes have no dishes or pots or pans. Spilled some chocolate milk on a doiley, they took a $250 deposit. Rented two nights, no customer service and we're constantly being harassed by staff. Old man next door had a room next to ours with a door on it. My wife did not feel safe, knowing the man could just open the door and walk in. The foreign Russian made harass my wife and I as we were trying to check out. I feel like they just pick on tourists.

Great place to stay! Rich and Sharon are welcoming and food is delicious! breakfast room service…read morethis morning was excellent! My husband and I both enjoyed the scalloped potatoes Benedict and the Paradise dessert!

The Blair's are so hospitable and welcoming…read more The Magnolia House Inn is a true delight for anyone visiting the amazing City of Hampton. Dive into this historic and beautiful home on your next trip. Each room is as magnificently unique and elegant and the other. I've had the joy of getting to know the Blair's and this Inn is a stunning example of amazing hospitality and luxury comfort that literally takes your breath away. I stopped in for a breakfast a few months ago and the food and service by Mr. & Mrs. Blair was spectacular. I've never dined in such a way before! I'm only going to post one photos as I don't want to give too much away - you have to stop in for yourself. Spend your next stay-cation or weekend getaway here. Looking to tie the knot? The Inn is also a beautiful wedding venue and the Blair's can act as your officiants! This couple and their Inn are truly what makes communities like Coastal Virginia great.

What a delightful encounter! Our host, Joyce is friendly, accommodating and thorough in instruction…read moreand knowledge of the area. The Inn is clean and charming! I love the history! What a refreshing change from home and I highly recommend the luxury and pampering the Inn offers!!!

A fantastic stay. A friend and I stayed here for a momcation the first weekend in October 2021. We…read moreloved that they stress peace and quiet and no children. When I arrived I went straight to my room and dropped off my luggage then roamed around the property. I felt extremely safe at that moment and for the rest of my stay. The property from the moment we turned onto the driveway was breath taking. I sat on the porch waiting for my friend to arrive. Upon her arrival she was also impressed and so happy we chose to stay here. The rooms were great. I was at Cobb Island. Roomy bathroom, air conditioner window unit, ceiling fan, large windows, comfortable bedding and a curtain to draw in front of the door for added privacy. My friend stayed in the Rogue Island suite. There was no air conditioner in the room but two fans available. The sun comes shining into that room heavily in the morning. Nice view of the water. Bathroom is a little small, but perfect for one. The room itself is perfect for one, maybe two if it's a short stay. My friends words on her stay: "The room was smaller, but comfortable and perfect if we weren't planning on spending too much time. It wasn't too small, just smaller -perfect for a single occupancy. The grounds were gorgeous and I appreciated the hands off approach. The company in the morning was lovely. I loved all of the different amenities and areas of the house we had access to to suit our needs. Breakfast in the morning was simple and perfect. The first morning was this amazing quiche.... Hoping to get that recipe to add to my cookbook, sliced strawberries and coffee. The second morning was a scrumptious banana bread, sliced strawberries and a simply seasoned fried egg. It was all delightful. You have access to the kitchen whenever you want. We brought lunch back and ate it outside. There is a fire pit out back you can use. Some notes: there are some fine tuning things that could be taken care of by a grounds keeper or anyone else. Trimming back the foliage going down to the dock, spraying for bees in the white covered "shed" near the water, clearing leaves from the pool, replacing burnt light bulbs and a major dusting inside and outside, especially outside on all the porches. Otherwise it was very clean. In the end we enjoyed our stay and look forward to stay again!! I'm easy to book again.

I am in love with this place!!! I will come back and give a Yelp Elite worthy review but first let…read moreme enjoy my stay.

10 out of 10. Great communication with reservation, pictures of the home looked exactly like what…read morewas there. Very clean, great hospitality, and wonderful sleep. The breakfast was homemade with a spinach quiche, muffin, sausage and fruit. The host Mike was extremely accommodating. Ended up coming in late due to travel delays and weather. Luckily we just caught the tail end of the sunset. So happy he worked with our late schedule with compassion. He also provided an excellent restaurant suggestion. The bedroom was clean and the room had a balcony with a great view. The shower had great water pressure. It was extremely refreshing after a long day on the road. Highly recommend

Wonderful place to stay. Just close enough to the hustle and bustle of Cape Charles during peak…read moreseason but far enough away that you have peace and quiet and relaxing environment. Mike loves history and will tell you so much about the Eastern Shore history and other historical topics, specifically the Civil War. Spinach kuiche is AMAZING for breakfast. If you're looking for a relaxing place to stay but want to be close to Cape Charles to explore and hang out, the Baywood is perfect for you.

If you are considering staying at the Inn at Tabbs Creek, let this be your sign to do so! 5 stars…read moreis not a high enough rating - this place breaks the scale. I feel so strongly about sharing my recommendation to stay here that this is my first-ever (and possibly only) Yelp review. The rooms, property, restaurant quality food, and service were impeccable. Sherry, Ridge, and Sara are so kind and will go above and beyond to ensure you have the best stay, even communicating months in advance to see if we had any requests. The unlimited ice cream and snack bars, speakeasy and all-seasons room were our favorite amenities, but the list is plentiful. Our room had a private patio with firepit, heated bathroom floors, a soaking tub, and so much more. It was beyond clean and comfortable! The icing on the cake: they are pet-friendly, and even provided organic dog treats to our corgi. We came in March for my birthday (they gave me flowers, a note, and a gift) and are already planning a trip back in the summer to utilize the heated pool, kayaks, bikes, and other outdoor activities. A must-see for a relaxing getaway or event, just a short drive to the charming town of Mathews. Thank you to our hosts for a fantastic weekend!

There aren't enough stars to express how wonderful this place is. The new owners, Sherri and Ridge…read moreelevated an already amazing experience. I had no idea how a seemingly perfect place could get even better. From the gorgeous rooms to the little touches(hello amazing local ice cream selection!!!) The Inn outdoes itself on every turn. The property is beyond beauty. The Breakfast is amazing. Every bite every morning was perfect. Chef Sarah truly knows flavor. Checking in and out was seamless. My Girlfriend and I look forward to visiting the Inn at Tabbs Creek for years to come.

I visited for afternoon tea with friends. The setting is pretty and I loved the old home. At our…read moreplace setting there was a glass of sparkling wine with a peach puree. We enjoyed the drink however, we had to ask for details about the drink and wish the host would have described it for us. The soup was a tomato soup which was ok but definitely didn't taste like tomato. In general we were disappointed in the food. The tea selection wasn't my favorite. I would have preferred a milder blend to go with the food rather than the choice of two strong flavors.

I'm a sinensophile... I love tea... and tea rooms! I've been to almost every one in Virginia and…read morebeyond! So I was really looking forward to coming to Peace Hill Farm for their afternoon tea. I made reservations for me and my friend. It was a lovely drive ... At first... the gps directions are awful. I was taken down a road which was designated as peace hill - but we ended up at a red house, no one there, then we called and got even worse directions. The woman on the phone told us to go by the "red hen house" and through the woods... it was barely a road, full of tree roots, dirt path, and rocky terrain. After a 1/2 hour, we finally made it and end up at the back of the building. Come to find out, if she had just told us to go back to the main road and keep going 1/4-1/2 or so, we'd see the other entrance to the main house. Not a great first impression. The grounds were lovely and the farm animals gave a pastoral vibe. Inside was pretty too, but we were led to a rather secluded back room full of wool and yarn. Not that it wasn't cozy, but quite different from the dozens upon dozens of tea rooms I've been to. The lady who was "minding the store" didn't seem like she knew what she was doing. It took ages to get our teas and the tea (earl grey) tasted bland and stale, the soup was a putrid green (inedible) and while we were waiting we heard her chatting on the phone. Anyway, she wasn't the owner, so maybe she was new or just helping out?? The tea tier arrived and it looked nice... the sandwiches were good, basic cucumber, egg salad, and a pesto, with a mini ham biscuit... the scones were not good - sorry - but they were served with loads of cream and jam yet they should be served plain and the "condiments" on the side. My friend who can't have the toppings and preferred a plain scone, asked for a plain one. The lady said it would take 20 minutes . Which it did, and longer. All and all, it wasn't a very relaxing experience. I took some nice pictures, and we enjoyed the surroundings, but the afternoon tea service itself was mediocre. Sadly, we were disappointed, and I really wanted to love this place since I had heard good things... I'm sure the bed and breakfast side of the experience is probably much better. The sheep, the goats, the wool, the crafts, the pasture raised products, the farm life... that is your best bet from the other reviews I've read, but maybe you'll have a better tea time than we had. We might have to give this place another try and see if it improves.