Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast

  • NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTERED 1898 fully restored VICTORIAN INN --Birmingham's only Bed and Breakfast-- as favorably reviewed in New York Times, Victorian House Magazine, Tea Time Magazine, Portico Magazine, and one of Top Picks of Birmingham, is near the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Kirklin Clinic, Financial District, and Civic Center. Within 3 walkable blocks are 26 Restaurants and Night Spots within the Five Points South National Historic District.

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    Birmingham's First and Only Bed and Breakfast; Convenient to University of Alabama at Birmingham, Area Hospitals and and Financial District; Near 26 Restaurants and Entertainment Venues; On City's Transit Route; Favorably Reviewed by New York Times, Victorian House Magazine, Tea Time Magazine, Portico Magazine, one of "Top Picks of Birmingham" by Birmingham Magazine; Impecably restored to an Era Bygone of Victorian Gentility


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Ira is a professional Sculptor and Sheila is an Architect

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Historic Inn

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Convenient to Major Medical University

    • Excellent Business District Choice

    • Frequent Honeymoon/Anniversary Choice

    • Historic Touring

    • Near NY Times Top Dinner Restaurants

    • Romantic Get-Away

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Conference Rooms

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Small Business Meetings Capability

    • Small Wedding/Reception Area

    • Guest Refrigerator for Take-Outs

    • Free On-Site Parking

    • Zebra Room has separate Entrance

    • Beautiful Old Fashioned Wrap Around Porch

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  • Camellia Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $89/$89

    Rose Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $109/$109

    Southern Magnolia Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $119/$119

    Country French Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $119/$119

    Zebra Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $99/$99

    Bird of Paradise

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $99/$99

    Periwinkle

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $99/$99

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 PM or later    Check out: 11 AM daily

    • Deposit amount required: If reserving 3 or more room nights, first night deposit required; If renting all rooms, deposit is arranged with Innkeeper

    • Cancellations: 48 Hours advance notice given by noon each day

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Guests may bring their own drinks; free sodas provided

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Parents held responsible for damage or breakage

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No : Parents must supervise their own children


    Discount type

    • Weekly Rates $475 to $550 per Room/Suite
      Percent off: 24% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full Hot Cooked

    • Time Served: M-F 7 AM, Sat 8 AM, Sun 9 AM

    • Serving location: Breakfast in Bed No Extra charge, Breakfast/dining area


    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Additional food services

    • Complimentary Beverages

    • Fresh cookies in the Parlor

  • Location Type

    • In Alabama's Largest City

    • In National Historic District

    • In University District

    • Airport

    • City

    • Downtown


    City

    • Atlanta

    • Distance to city: 170 miles

    • Directions to property:
      West on I-20 past Talladega Motor Speedway and Barbers Motor Sports to where I-20 joins I-59 at Birmingham Airport; follow directions from Birmingham Airport


    Airport

    • Birmingham, AL (BHM) 10 miles

    • Directions to property:
      West on I-20/I-59 to Highway 31/280; exit East onto Highway 280 to 8th Avenue/University Boulevard Exit; end of ramp turn right travel west on University Blvd about 8 blocks to 20th STreet South turn left; 5 blocks on 20th STreet South to 13th AVenue South; right turn onto 13th Avenue for one block; left onto 19th Street South in first block; look for Victorian bright yellow Inn on left


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Birmingham Zoo

    • Birmingham Botantical Park

    • Birmingham Museum of Art, McWane Ctr

    • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Ctr

    • Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Hunting

    • Mercedes Speedway at Barber Sports

    • Papa John's Magic City Classic Football

    • Several Robert Trent Jones Golf Courses

    • Talladega 500 Motor Speedway

    • Well known Deer Hunting

    • Nation's best Bass Fishing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

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    Write a review

    First B & B Experience

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    The Cobb Lane B&B was nice, clean, and felt very safe (its across the street from the police station). Its in a great location to the Five Points area and is walkable to several restaurants/shops. We stayed in the Periwinkle room and the TV in the closet was a little unnecessary. A flat screen TV in the main large dresser would be a nice and easy upgrade. The dressed mannequin in the room as a little strange, and all the dresser surfaces were filled so there wasn't as much room to put our things. The food was good, but not great. Our room was extremely hot during the night, even when the hallways were a comfortable temperature. According to the other guests in that room, there was an issue with the temperature in that room being too cold. Overall, we enjoyed our first Bed and Breakfast experience.


    Loved it!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    Wow! This was our first bed and breakfast! And now I never want to stay in a hotel again! Loved the hospitality and atmosphere! Beautiful home!!


    Highly Recommended by a Local Turned Visitor

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    I used to live in Birmingham, Alabama near this bed and breakfast. I always thought it was the cutest house but never had a reason to stay there since I already lived close by. Since then, I have relocated to Dallas, Texas but came back to celebrate my birthday in Birmingham with friends. Two of our favorite places in Birmingham are J. Clyde and Blue Monkey which are practically in the backyard of Cobb Lane B&B. The owner was incredibly helpful and friendly making our stay very enjoyable. We missed our alarm so weren't able to be down when breakfast was served so she sweetly placed a note on our door to inform us that she had left coffee and juice on the table and our plates of food covered in the kitchen. This was very thoughtful and appreciated. We felt immense amount of privacy and the rooms are beautifully decorated. I definitely recommend staying here if you are in Birmingham.


    Recent Stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family


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    Recent overnight stay - very clean, comfortable. Excellant choice for someone needing to be close to the UAB hospital/university campus.


    Very friendly!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    The company over breakfast was delightful, and my room was very comfortable and lovely. I notice now that the description of the room I had (Camelia) indicates there's cable television, but I never saw a TV anywhere, even in the living room.

    Innkeeper Response
    We thank this guest for their kappreciative comments. Their TV was in their closet, situated for favorable viewing from their bed in typical hotel style with remote control. Perhaps they didn't put their clothes away in their closet since they would have seen their TV which has all networks and 45 channels. Each guest room has a TV with all the channels. We thank them for coming.

    - Sheila Chaffin (Owner)


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