What a glorious, renovated B&B just minutes away from most of the places in your Charlottesville…read morevisitor's guide and just another 20 minutes away from some great wineries. The Madison room had a superb private view of the countryside via big windows abound. The interior was clean clean clean, well adorned and had all the comforts of modern living. The breakfast was cooked fresh each morning and served by the lovely owners, along with friendliness, suggestions and a wealth of area information. Couldn't have picked a better spot to spend a few days in the heart of VA. Check out the website and the pics, there is no exaggeration there.

Very kind hosts, amazing breakfast, comfortable beds, we really enjoyed our stay. We visited during…read morethe 100 degree 4th of July weekend, our room was a safe haven from the heat. Even though the setting is a vineyard, we requested non-alcoholic beverages. We were welcomed with local chocolates and a fridge stocked with sodas and water. The spot has common areas where you can spend the weekend with a group and easily spend the night talking on the back porch. We could do the breakfast one day, but Matt prepared us breakfast crepes! Also, only 8 minutes from Monticello!

2 words for why this place is so awesome, Mark and Mary.......ok, maybe 3 words. But they seriously…read moremade our experience at The Dinsmore House amazing! This was our first time staying at a B&B, so we weren't sure what to expect, but whatever expectations we had were far exceeded. Room: We stayed in the Dinsmore Room which was awesome! It had a king size bed, and a sofa. The bathroom was nice and had a shower and separate tub. The room also had cable tv and a dvd player and there is wifi in the house. Breakfast: We stayed there for 3 nights, so we got to experience 3 different breakfasts and enjoyed each of them. The first morning we had a tuscan strata which was AMAZING and definitely our favorite breakfast. The next morning we had Eggs Benedict and the last morning we had a Peach French Toast, which we enjoyed as well. Each breakfast started off with fruit or parfait and along with the breakfast dish came thick sliced bacon. It also included coffee and orange juice. It was so nice getting up every morning and coming down and having breakfast served. Other perks: Each afternoon from 4-6 they had social hour where they sat out cheese and crackers and offered a glass of wine. It was a cool time to relax and get to know the other guests and Mark and Mary. Also, each evening they sat out milk and cookies which was an awesome way to end the day. I highly recommend coming to the Dinsmore House to stay. The accommodations are great, but the company of Mark and Mary are even better. They really love what they do and are so helpful and sweet. I can't wait to go back to see them again!

If you like creaky floors, rickety stairs and dingy hallways this is the place for you. I know it…read moreis old and historic but that is no excuse for dirty doors carpets and furnishings. Furthermore the room appointments have seen better days and would be improved by a good cleaning and a coat of polish. The inns landscaping consists of indigenous weeds snd spent drink containers. Frankly the whole area would benefit from a beautification program. Crumbling sidewalks, patched asphalt and overgrown brush is not very appealing. The street reeked of that sweet pungent nauseating smell of mary jane. Perhaps that is why the place is so uninviting, the population is too stoned to care. Last, but certainly not least, the toilet in our room is so low that you feeling like you are squatting over an open pit ( and the flush mechanism is malfunctioning). The two stars was awarded to our waitress Kristan and delicious all included breakfast at Farmbell kitchen.

This is a truly special place. Candace and Elizabeth took care of us like it was opening day. All…read morethe kindness, all the explanations were fresh. Each room is different - ours was roomy with antiques galore. The breakfast was delicious and made with care - service was fantastic all around. We love this place. We were too early for breakfast on Sunday and they happily accommodated us.

Fantastic find in a quaint, beautiful part of Charlottesville. It's walking distance to some lovely…read morebars and restaurants, the service was phenomenal. The breakfast is absolutely amazing here, you must stay for the breakfast if you stay here. Highly recommend for a romantic little getaway!

Amazing stay/dinner experience for Valentines Day! Compliments to Chef Stephanie for the amazing…read moredinner. Breakfast was amazing The staff was so warm and inviting, and has great recommendations for surrounding wineries/activities. My fiancé booked a night stay and made a reservation for dinner here (must book 1 night stay for Wine Cellar Dinner) and it was worth it. Check-in was breeze with mobile key. Hospitality was just. amazing. We stayed in the Blush room. Chef communication was great and verified via email to accommodate food allergies. Food: every course is paired perfectly with wine. Everything was fresh, farm-to-table, and locally sources.

I waited a couple of days to write this review to ensure I had the time to say all that this…read moreexperience deserved. I also debated not doing a review as I would love to keep this treasure a secret! That's how lovely our experience was. From the ease of check-in to the beautiful room to the exceptional wine. AND without a doubt, the highlight was Stephanie...her kindness and care...her incredible meals. We had one of the best meals we've ever eaten in our Wine Cellar Dinner. Truly a culinary delight. She was creative in both her food preparation and her plating. Flavors were exquisite. A really wonderful experience due to Stephanie's expertise in the kitchen and Courtney's wonderful hospitality. We will definitely go back...so you probably shouldn't try ;)

My friends and I came here on a Saturday afternoon, and it wasn't too busy. Really cute winery with…read moreindoor and outdoor seating options. They're dog friendly too and have water bowls for the fur babies! We sat outside because it was so nice out. There's seating on their deck area that's outdoors but there's also tables down by the pond which is nice. I did the 2023 vino white wine which was delicious, it's more of a sweet wine which I prefer. My friend did the chardonnay which she said was good. The ladies serving us were very nice as well. Would definitely come back! Also lots of parking options

Probably the most unique vineyard we've ever visited. Unique indoor greenhouse--beware of…read moremosquitos! Disappointed to be eaten alive while seated inside. We did not love the wines but the Pineapple gose was delicious!

Some buddies and I went here for one night in February and stayed in the Summer Kitchen Cottage. It…read morewas a perfect little space with a small living room and kitchen area, with the bedroom upstairs. It was very historic-feeling and was very cozy. We had one of our friends stay inside in one of the rooms and he also enjoyed his room. The owner of the Inn was a wonderful guy. He was very helpful and provided everything we needed. He knew the area well, and was very friendly. We all enjoyed breakfast in the morning and enjoyed a good conversation with the owner as we ate and he served us. If you are looking for a relaxing weekend in Virginia, I can't imagine a much better experience than what we had. I definitely plan on going back!

I'm a fairly experienced and adventurous traveler, and enjoy B&Bs, and new experiences. I was…read morelooking forward to staying there. I called the inn concierge to ask a few questions, but they didn't respond, and never retuned my call, although I left a clear message. I tried calling again on another day, but again went to voicemail. It was easy to locate and parking was fine. The landscaping around the inn was lovely. My room was at the top of a narrow, steep staircase. No offer of help to get my bag up there until I got to the top, and then one of the housekeepers kindly helped me with my bag. The room was what I expected, given the inn is old. The bathroom was okay and the hot water was fine. It was clean, but there were ants around the coffee maker, as well as larger bugs- I woke up to find a medium sized black bug under my back and in the bathroom , another larger one on my shoulder. I didn't find anyone at the desk at 5pm or at 7am the next morning to answer questions or check out. I had been given a number to call if you needed them but I didn't want to bother them, as it wasn't an emergency. There were no snacks or drinks available in the afternoon or overnight, and they recommended I either go to a gas station nearby, or go to the beautiful winery down the road, which I did, but they were full and did not offer a take-out lunch. There was a nice new Nespresso machine in my room, and I enjoyed the coffee immensely. I did not stay for breakfast, as I found my stay an unpleasant experience overall. It was not a place I would want to visit again.

A few days ago we stayed overnight on the grounds of the Barboursville Vineyards. We stayed in the…read moreSangiovese Cottage. An absolutely beautifully renovated historic structure was constructed into a well appointed accommodation. This is a one bedroom standalone cottage with a sizable wood deck off the bedroom. It has a full kitchen, perfect for extended stays. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. Ginger, our point of contact with 1804 Cottages, set us up with a well stocked refrigerator and a precooked omelette and bacon breakfast for the following morning including croissants, yogurt, juices, milk etc. She literally thought of everything. After a long day of travel, this was a huge benefit. The 1804 inn and cottages is a 'must do' for couples, families or a group of friends that appreciate wine and beautiful settings to share together. My wife and I agreed...this is a magical place. So much so, we would travel again across the country to stay here. See you in 2023 Barboursville and 1804 Inn and Cottages!

My new husband and I rented out all the cottages for our wedding this past weekend. The cottages…read morethemselves were absolutely beautiful. With that being said, the Inn Keeper, Jo, left a lot to be desired. She was very difficult to work with and added a lot of unnecessary stress to our wedding. For example, we were never told (looked back through every email) that the Pinot Grigio cottage (which is the only two bedroom cottage) had a different price if you planned to use both bedrooms. So on the day of our wedding, the second bedroom was dead bolted and was not accessible. I called the lady at the 1804 Inn who kindly told me she would come unlock it. Then another woman immediately called back and rudely told me we hadn't paid for the second bedroom. I told her that was never told to us by Jo. And her response was that she didn't know what Jo had told us, but if we paid another $100 she could unlock it. I obviously had bigger things going on that day, so we said fine. And they unlocked the bedroom but did not put out a second bottle of wine (a bottle of wine and breakfast is included with each cottage set for 2). She also charged our credit card for twice the amount her email (sent a few days before the wedding) had stated it would be charged. There was no invoice sent when we were charged. No breakdown in the charges. I had to email her myself for further information. And 3 days later (very typical of communication with Jo... usually took longer) she finally responded with pictures of the blurry screen of an iPhone showing us various things (like a fire extinguisher used, which she states was our cottage but looking at the virtual tour it is not, but she said "I'm not going to argue, it was your cottage"). Out of all the stress wedding planning brings, Jo was at the top of our list. I'm very glad I never have to communicate with her further. When I told Jo she caused the most unnecessary stress for me while planning my wedding, she told me that our group of friends were the worst guests. When I inquired as to why? She said because the furniture was slightly moved around in one of the rooms. And there were cigarette butts on the ground of one porch. For being an older woman, her maturity has not come with her age. I loved barboursville as a venue and do not regret getting married there. And the cottages were beautiful. It just seems like Jo is very separate from the actual venue and is less than accommodating. If they change Inn Keepers I would absolutely recommend staying in the cottages. But for now, we won't return until that changes. For reference I'm adding the blurry picture she sent us of the fireplace. And then the picture of the actual fireplace where we stayed. But again, she said she wouldn't argue with me (she clearly does not know her own cottages very well)