I've known more than my fair share of hotel rooms. Waaay more than my fair share, but this was the…read morefirst and only one I'd come back to, just for the pure joy of what Gary has done with the place. For the same price (or cheaper!) of a bog standard hotel room in a soul destroying hotel chain at the University town 30 minutes down the road, you can find yourself cocooned in a tempurpedic bed with rich cotton sheets, after stepping out of the jacuzzi in your palatial bathroom, sipping on the best of the local wineries, dreaming about the fluffy chocolate chip pancakes Gary, the owner, has promised you for the morning....bliss. Each of the rooms in this old school house has been painstakingly restored and uniquely decorated to retain original blackboards, classroom reading circles, hard wood floors, school house memorabilia, and loads of charming antiques from yesteryear (I even found a pair of old ladies bloomers hanging in my closet!). All this is combined with the best of modern air-conditioning, flat screen televisions, a fridge, kitchenette, sink, and microwave, enormous bath, dining table, and lounge area. Perhaps the wifi has been updated since the previous reviewers, because I had no trouble. Gary has a meticulous attention to detail, which shows up in the decor, the handmade and locally sourced breakfasts, the personal orientation to the town's restaurants and vineyards, and the extra effort to make every guests stay in Anna not just comfortable, but sublime. Being in Anna on a business trip, we were expecting to hustle in and out of the rooms on the way to meetings and not see a soul; but Gary took extra efforts to make sure we had a hot healthy breakfast served to our rooms before dawn, to prepare different meals for different tastes, stocked the rooms with complimentary bottles of water, cookies, and nuts, and even packed us delicious snacks for the road in case we were hungry. If you are here for the first snow falls of the season, I hear Gary will lavish you with one of his mind-blowing Skor Bar brownies, but I'll have to come back for that next time. I would recommend a stay at the Davie School for a romantic getaway, a girls weekend on the wine trails, a family hiking vacation, a company retreat, or somewhere just to rest your weary mind, drink some wine and get fat on Gary's duck egg omelets. Or like me, just get out of your hotel membership program funk and be reminded of the joy of travel and the art of customer service again.

The converted school was very interesting, with old school desks on display. Each room had a theme,…read moresuch as music and art. The hospitality was great, and the breakfasts were outstanding. They served one of the best verstions of French Toast I have ever had! All in all, a unique and charming place to stay.

Been here a few time for the U-Haul service and mailing stuff, had great service from the old staff…read morebut the new staff needs to be trained more about how to operate the mailing side of the business. They couldn't figure out how to mail out a FedEx package.

I don't typically leave reviews, but I feel compelled to warn other travelers about our recent stay…read moreat Hotel Seven. We love to travel and have stayed at many hotels in the United States. We, against our better judgment, chose this hotel because it is close to my sisters wedding venue.and due to lack of options. While we understood that lodging options in the area were limited, nothing could have prepared us for the state of this property. Let's start with the room itself -- completely outdated and poorly maintained. The entire space smelled musty and damp, and we immediately noticed significant water damage above each window unit. The bathtub was clogged and unusable, and at one point, we saw a bug crawling across the room -- which sadly wasn't even surprising given the overall condition. And the floors? Absolutely filthy -- after just a short time walking barefoot, our children's feet were visibly black. That alone says everything about how little attention is paid to cleanliness. Breakfast was pitiful: juice, a few muffins, butter, milk, jelly, and bread. When we tried to raise these issues with the manager, we were met with defensiveness, not concern. She cut us off mid-sentence and dismissed our feedback entirely. Even more shocking, she actually told us that the room we were in -- the one with visible damage and functional issues -- was "their most requested room." If that's the best they have to offer, it raises serious questions about the condition of the rest of the property. We thought maybe the pool would be a small reprieve, but no luck there either. The water was cloudy and uninviting, clearly not cared for or properly treated. We get it -- this might be one of the only hotels in the area, but that does not justify the deplorable conditions, the poor hygiene, or the dismissive attitude from staff. If you're traveling with family -- especially with kids -- think twice before booking here. You're better off driving a little farther for a safe, clean place to stay. This was easily one of the worst hotel experiences we've had. Avoid it if at all possible.

Not sure what to expect for $90 a night stay but the place was falling apart. Sink was clogged and…read morepaint on the walls were peeling. Night time was terrible as either there were loud guests upstairs or there was cleaning with a lot of stomping and moving of furniture.

Stayed here recently when looking for a late night stop with a pet. Holes in walls and cracked…read moremirrors. Faucets ran all night. I wanted to leave immediately, but rest of family were too tired to leave. Every 1-2 hours a train came through and blew its whistle continually on the way through town. My advice is to definitely skip the place.

Great little getaway for husband and myself. Very clean little cabin with vaulted ceilings, cozy…read moresleeping area, shower and whirlpool tub also. We will go back when we can stay longer. Maybe go on some wine tours.

Cabin. Beautiful. They've thought of everything and the photo here does not do justice for this…read morequaint lakeside cabin.

When we booked the entire property(mansion, barn and grounds) 2+ years in advance we were elated…read more The tour of the mansion and the property were beautiful. We had also been to a few events at the property before touring it. 9 days before our event(wedding), the owners tried to cancel. 5 days before our event, the owner asked if a man we did not know could share space in the mansion with our wedding crew. The day we check in at the property the barn was not ready. It was dirty and we had to clean it. We also had to place all the tables and chairs that the owners said they would set up per the contract. Every single chair was covered in filth. The owners did not properly clear the snow either. The day of our event the owner kept inserting themselves into our guests and networking. They were also seen taking photos during the ceremony. The guests were facing the owner when they took the photos. The electric service in the barn is not capable of running 3 roasters. We asked about this before planning to use them for the meal; we were told it'll work just fine. It did not. After the lights went out(during reception) my husband, an electrician, looked the service over and said there was no way the roasters could stay on. Due to the owners not clearing the snow properly we had 5 guests get stuck while trying to leave. Going back to when we checked in; Rhonda told us to call her if we needed anything. We dialed her several times and she never answered. I had to go physically find her. There was also a trailer parked right where everyone would walk past to get to the barn. It was loaded up with dead appliances, a used mattress and cardboard boxes. An absolute eyesore. There were also two vehicles parked out there to die as well. Two dead lawn mowers in the tree line too. None of these issues were present when we booked. Everything was pristine and stunning. Inside the mansion the bathrooms were not clean. Toilets had murky water and mold growing in the bowls. There were also dead insects everywhere. As long as Rhonda and Bryan are in charge of the property, I do not recommend Historic Bell Hill. It is such a shame for such a grand property to be ill managed.

We attended a wedding a week ago for my brother and his wife. The grounds were beautiful, but the…read morevenue was not equipped for an indoor reception and did not provide day of wedding coordination or hospitality. The barn was not equipped for cold temperatures and the venue did nothing to rectify this. The previous reviews were from the former owners. I cannot recommend this venue based on our experience and the lack of service, especially if you are planning a wedding in late autumn through early spring. The venue is not at all prepared for cold temperatures.