Dian-Lee House
The Historic Dian-Lee House welcomes you as you enter in to an atmosphere that returns you to the wonders of yesteryear. The Dian-Lee House reflects the formality of a southern style mansion with expansive veranda, large stately appointed... more
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Daniel Clark is the perfect extension of the classic gentility of the Dian-Lee House.
I don't know how a 26 year old does it, but Daniel provides guests with personal attention and flexibility without making it seem like a chore.
Every morning, guests can pick one of three breakfast entrees to arrive anytime within a two-hour period. Daniel manages this while stopping for a chat about the decor of the house, providing a history of Bluefield, or offering the services of a local therapeutic masseuse.
The late-great actor, Spencer Tracy once said, "The secret to acting is remembering your lines and not bumping into the furniture."
That's what the best do. They make their assigned task, no matter how difficult, seem easy. Daniel Clark makes it seem easy.
My wife, Mina came with me to Bluefield as an act of charity. Since I was a kid, I wanted to see the Bluefield Orioles; the team that was the first professional baseball experience to such greats as Cal Ripken Jr. and Boog Powell, in action.
Basically, I was asking her to travel 350 miles, so I could watch a bunch of 19 year old boys play baseball. It was a hard-sell, yet the Dian-Lee House made it easy. Not only did the exquisite furnishings, peaceful neighborhood and gourmet meals make the trip worthwhile for her, a comment about Mina's strained ankle, led to a fortuitous suggestion from Daniel.
While I marched off to Pipestem State Park for an afternoon of intense hiking, Daniel arranged for Kathleen, an expert therapeutic masseuse to visit Mina. Kathleen worked her magic, and Mina was relaxed and quite happy upon my return.
What have I learned from this? Daniel is able to meet the diverse needs of his guests, even if that diversity exists within the relationship of a married couple.
Russ Letra
Baltmore, Maryland
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| "My Engagement Weekend"
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6/14/2009 |
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This was my first bed and breakfast experience and it was a wonderful one. The rooms and the atmosphere throughout the house were marvelous. At $95 a night, it's cheaper than any hotel in town. The price tells me that the owner is clearly passionate about the B&B and not so much worried about the income. When we stayed, they had just put in 2 new paintings from the 18th century, so it's constantly being updated. Of course, it's a 6000 sqft house, so there are a few things that need tidying up. But the manager, Daniel, is a superb host. He makes you feel very welcomed and even grew up next door. I would definitely recommend staying at the Dian-Lee if you are in the area. It is only 10 minutes off 77 and it's a wonderful stopping point on any route up or down 77. Be sure to check out the hiking trails and the coal mine tour nearby. Also, I got engaged that weekend, and my fiance could not have been happier to come back and relax at the Dian-Lee house. We snuggled up on the couch and read that night, she played the piano, and we helped ourselves to champagne glasses to celebrate! We are planning to return in the winter to go skiing at the nearby mountains. View Reviewer Info
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Contact Information

Dian-Lee House2109 Jefferson Street Bluefield, WV 24701 USA
| Phone: | +1-304-327-6370 | | Toll-free: | +1-800-CAL-LWVA |
Innkeeper(s) Daniel Clark
Rates: $85 - $95

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