You should know first and foremost, I'm an extremely flexible person so whether this place was bustling with adults, children, and dogs or had the silence of a Buddhist temple, I would be able to adjust and be happy. That said, the weekend we stayed was very quiet and I think only one or two other people were guests, who we barely even saw. This suited me perfectly since this weekend in particular, I intended to focus on rest and solitude. We felt as if we had the entire grounds to ourselves. I'm an estate/antiques broker, so I would offer that my preference is to stay at historic buildings in general so my review is colored by that preference: I spend quite a while taking photographs of the antiques and other items just for my own enjoyment, which is what I did on this occasion. There is a foyer, and several rooms for leisure. One can imagine themselves reading quietly alone in the sitting room or having conversation with other guests, discussing the impressive Christmas Village collection. The enclosed patio provides a small refrigerator and a variety of games and puzzles. I notified the owner that I would buy the vintage bamboo etagere if she ever tires of it. Freshly baked cookies are waiting for you, individually wrapped, in the foyer. They're soft not crunchy, as most cookies should be. We stayed in the Magnolia room, which provided a King bed, sofa, fireplace, spacious closet area, private bath, and access to the patio and property. It is also located off the dining area so perhaps at busier times, if you're not an early riser, this is not the bedroom for you in case other guests are up having breakfast. I'm up at 5:30 so you have to be on your game to interrupt me. The owners placed locally-made soap in the bathroom. It's always a nice touch to see local businesses supporting other local businesses. I was very impressed by the owner's and innkeeper's willingness to provide gluten and sugar-free options for me. The innkeeper is a professional chef who has appeared on the Food Network several times. We enjoyed chatting with them and purchased their cook book, a charming collection of recipes, including allergy-friendly selections. I had been looking for a recipe for gluten-free Goldfish for my son and it just so happens it was included in the collection--what a magical surprise! We enjoyed chatting with one of the owners, Renee, who is in the antiques business herself. She owns a shop not too far from the bed and breakfast which I'm certain you'd enjoy visiting. We didn't have the opportunity, but it's on the to-do list. The dining area provides snacks and beverages at all times: coffee and cocoa, water, candy, cereals, yogurt, fruit, and other snacks. This is convenient especially when traveling with a child (or a hangry husband). I enjoy being out of doors and so does my son, but fair warning, it is the South, so the mosquitoes and other biting insects are plentiful. There is a lovely magnolia tree right outside the patio door and a variety of pleasant floral scents. Take your coffee out one morning and enjoy the quiet. A stroll around the neighborhood will inform you that you're within walking distance of a charming little park and several churches, among other businesses and interesting old homes. I took pleasure in chatting with several neighbors who were out early Sunday morning. The value is extraordinary for the experience. It's less than $300 for a 3 night stay in a suite. That's incredible. You could take a friend and spend a girl's getaway weekend for next to nothing. I look forward to what the property has in store and I'll be back. read more

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My wife and I are seasoned travelers and have stayed at many hotels and B&Bs. We recently spent 2 nights at Longacre. The property is very beautiful and everything the website pictures represent. This was an anniversary trip and I must begin by saying that Lara was gracious and had flowers and a bottle wine as a welcome gift in our room. We were, however, disappointed for several reasons, including some genuine safety concerns. We stayed in the Magnolia room, which according to the website is "located off the breakfast room." What is not made clear is that the door to the room opens directly to the breakfast room. There is no hall, no alcove, no buffer at all. The door is very thin. We could hear every conversation there, which means they could hear us. Translation - no privacy. From the breakfast room, when you open the doors to the Magnolia Room, immediately there are 3 steps down with no railing, no safety grips or anything else. Carrying luggage, both of us missed the last step and nearly fell. Since the steps are the same color as the floor there should be a safety strip at least on the bottom step. Do not sit on the chairs. The cushions are not fastened to the frame. They both had severe indentations so we were concerned that they would cave in at any moment. While the term "deluxe" is subjective, the continental breakfast could hardly be classified as such. Cold cereal and English muffins don't really cut it. It certainly did not measure up to any B&B we have stayed at before. Those had outstanding breakfast with many homemade items and a different menu each day. We opted to go to a local restaurant - country cooking and quite nice. The website notes "Innkeeper lives on property and is available but leaves our guests to enjoy their privacy." Translation: your room will remain untouched during your stay. While this is noted in the instruction book waiting IN THE ROOM, that's a bit late to know about this rule. Again, never have we experienced this at any other property we visited. Further, we were advised in a phone call the day of arrival that the innkeeper would not be there on our first day. Most distressing, when I questioned the innkeeper about the lack of room cleaning, I was informed that Longacre "is not a hotel." Funny, we always thought that not being a hotel should be a selling feature. There is no question that Longacre has the potential to be an outstanding B&B. Key word - potential. It's not there yet. read more

This is a very fun, cozy place to stay with a lot of vintage flavor. The owners were very easy to communicate with before our stay, and were able to help our friends with some scheduling difficulties that made it possible for us to have a mini-reunion. There are lots of beautiful, cozy public spaces to visit and catch up. The owner was very friendly, and provided a nice, simple continental breakfast with fresh fruit, cereal, an assortment of breads and muffins, coffee, tea, and juices. This is an older house and there is some wear and tear visible, as you could expect on such a property, but nothing that really detracts from the charm. There is a mini refrigerator in one of the public spaces as well as a freezer with ice for guest use. It really felt like we were staying in a welcoming private home. The owner also left out a plate of cookies in the evening, which I am not embarrassed to say we took BIG advantage of. Our room was a bit quirky. It could only be accessed by climbing up a spiral staircase, which was fine for us, but might cause an issue for someone with mobility issues. We had a private bathroom with a spacious tub, but only a wand, not a full shower we could stand up in. I would definitely recommend this B and B, and would stay again if I was in the area. read more

Nestled in to the truly tiny town of Appomattox, the Longacre is a gorgeous Tudor estate built in the 1930's. It's as close to the heart of town as I guess you could be, but in Appomattox that really isn't saying much. The grounds are nice, with a small boxwood garden and a truly gigantic magnolia tree out front. The main level is all common space: lots of areas to sit and while away the hours and a small dining room where you're served breakfast. The innkeepers are friendly, courteous, and oh so Virginian with their warbling accents and kind demeanor. The rooms are nice, a bit overdone for my taste, with antique furniture and all the creaks and discomfort that may come along with it. While it's all certainly charming, those looking for modern amenities may be disappointed. The walls between some of the rooms are surprisingly thin so you may get to know your neighbors better than you had wished. When booking your room, be sure to ask about bathrooms, as some rooms boast private bathrooms even though you've got to go out in the hallway to get to them. Breakfast was lovely (french toast one day, eggs the next) but they only serve for an hour, although they do ask guests about preferences and do their best to make everyone happy. There aren't many lodging options in this part of the world, and Longacre is certainly a pretty one. read more

Longacre of Appomattox - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Appomattox, Virginia

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We came unannounced on a Monday. They did accommodate us, I felt they may have been a little annoyed we did not make reservations though. The rate was reduced a bit since they would not be serving breakfast due to an appointment, which was fine with us. These small towns always have a great local diner. As I reviewed the rate though, I realized I could have save $30 bucks by reserving a room online, and that is even after the room was reduced by the owner for no breakfast. I found that curious. The room was nice, had a great bed and fireplace. The bath was under some repair. There was sheetrock mud on the cracks along the walls and ceiling of the plaster walls, I really wanted to let them know that this was not going to work with plaster, but since it was not even painted, I just stayed quite. The grounds were nice, there was an old left over decaying arrangement on the water feature outside. The place is cozy, perhaps it was just an off day since we were unannounced. read more

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Very comfortable and cozy place to stay. Breakfast was delicious and the hosts were super friendly. The grounds were beautiful. read more

Longacre of Appomattox - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Appomattox, Virginia

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A very nice and comfortable place to stay. Everything well organized. I enjoyed the convenience of being able to walk to dinner and explore downtown. I was happy with continental breakfast, with fresh fruit. Didn't want to eat a giant meal before biking. Very reasonable rates! read more

Our Manor Room was spacious, bedding was clean and comfy. There was 3 steps down to the bathroom that had no railing, which made my husband and feel uneasy traversing at night in the dark. The whole house had a slight musty odor. Breakfast was ok, but nothing fancy. The owners were very nice. read more

We had a wonderful stay here! Huge spacious room. Breakfast was simple but great. A great place to stay in a beautiful home with a lot of history. read more

I love this place. We have stayed here there timea now we love it. We even had our wedding reception here years ago. I think we will keplep comming back. read more

Great stay on short notice. Wonderful hosts, great location. Would love to see the backyard in warmer weather!