Summerfield Inn

My wife and I had a nice stay. The atmosphere was excellent and our hosts were gracious and friendly. Great breakfast. Easy walk to everything downtown. We'll return for sure. THANKS!

This B&B was very nice. Our hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend this B&B highly.

Janice and Jim are the consummate hosts. They made us feel special and pampered, yet relaxed and at home. The Inn's proximity to Barter Theater and the front row balcony seats for the evening performance were exceptional. The breakfast was delicious beyond belief. Summerfield Inn is on the top of our "Return To" list.

I had a wonderful stay at Summerfield Inn. The property was beautifully landscaped and the decor inside the home was amazing. However, the service, cleanliness, and dining experience were the best parts. If you enjoy the best service in the world, than you need to book a reservation immediately!!!!

Janice and Jim are just fantastic, very friendly and welcoming. If you are visiting Abingdon you should not stay anywhere else. The Inn is extremely clean and comfortable. The living room, dining room and front porch areas are perfect for resting and relaxing with a cup of coffee or glass of wine; the guest rooms are very well appointed, super clean and comfortable; and the food is exceptional. Easily the best food I have ever had at a B&B.

Janice and Jim truly care about the level of service & comfort of their guests. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay at the Summerfield. Roger & Jayne, Knoxville TN

The Summerfield Inn was the perfect base for exploring the lovely historic Abingdon area. Our room in the carriage house was quiet, comfortable, and well-decorated, while the main house was a delightful spot for early morning coffee on the porch, hearty and beautifully plated breakfasts in the dining room, and happy hour where ever you wanted it. Jim and Jan are consummate innkeepers (and collectors) who have created a special experience for their guests. The location is within easy walking distance to the Barter Theatre, and several great restaurants in Olde Abingdon. Can't wait to go back!

We so enjoyed our stay at the Summerfield B&B. It is located within walking distance to the Barter Theater and most downtown shops. The innkeepers are very helpful providing menus for you dinner selection. Be aware the complimentary refreshments are from 4-6 specifically. Also, we had a problem with another guest assing our wine in the lobby was wine provided for everyone and they assisted us in notifying the other guests. Breakfasts were delicious!

Spotless. Comfortable. Outstanding breakfast. Top notch hosts. We took in a performance the Barter Theater which is just a couple of blocks away. Innkeeper Jim suggested several places for dinner and we chose The Tavern which was outstanding. I'm sure we will return for future Barter Theater - Summerfield Inn stays.

The lovely home is up-to-date in every detail, and impeccably clean and bright. Sleeping rooms and gathering areas are very comfortable and inviting. Janice and Jim are warm and friendly, and their kitchen produces delicious breakfasts. Recommend highly!

We joined 6 other family members for a small reunion in Abingdon and were delighted with our accommodations at Summerfield. The home is lovely and comfortable and perfect for visiting. Our hosts were friendly. Breakfast was excellent. The location is very convenient for walking to downtown locations.

From our arrival to our departure we were treated like family. Our hosts, Janice and Jim Cowan, were so very gracious and helpful and made us feel right at home. We delighted in touring the Mountain Heritage Center filled with local artists creations, dining at the Tavern in Abington to some of the best food we ever had, and enjoying a daily breakfast made by our hosts guaranteed to please the most discriminating palate, just to mention a few of the highlights. This is a charming southern town with lots to see and do. Can't wait to go back.

Inkeepers, Jim and Janice Cowan, are very congenial hosts and freely provide information about what to do and see in Abingdon. This was our second stay with them. Breakfasts are truly outstanding!

I made our arrangements at the last minute and really did not know what to expect. Luckily I selected and Inn with wonderful hosts, museum quality & quantity antiques, and fantastic healthy breakfasts! Abingdon is a great place to visit and the Summerfield Inn is a first class place to stay.

The breakfasts were absolutely delicious. The home was a peaceful respite from our everyday routine!!

My wife and I were on a brief visit to Abingdon, to visit the Barter Theater and walk the Creeper Trail. Old town Abingdon is walkable and beautiful with lots of interesting shops and restaurants, and Summerfield is just a block away from Main Street, where most of the above is located. We highly recommend Summerfield. Jim and Janice were delightful hosts.

It was a wonderful experience for my husband and I. It was our first time at a bed and breakfast and I really enjoyed it, but my husband said he likes a little more privacy.

First of all, let me say that my husband & I usually stay at a chain hotel as we belong to their club. Boy, have we changed our minds as this B & B experience was memorable! We just spent two nights at the lovely Summerfield Inn. What a great experience! The inn rooms are all nice and it's so clean and well-kept. Our room was in the Carriage House and The Parsonage rooms are on the second story of the main house. You really can't go wrong with any of the rooms as they each have their own unique charm. We stayed at The Martha Washington last time and our room was over-priced and not real clean. The Summerfield Inn is just around the corner from the Barter Theatre and within walking distance to most of the restaurants. You will really be in for a treat! Jim and Janice are very efficient and welcoming. Upon our arrival, Janice had our theatre tickets ready, then gave us a tour of the downstairs rooms available for guests to relax in such as the living room, porch, snack area, and breakfast room. Speaking of breakfast, Janice is quite the gourmet cook and took great care to have a beautifully set table. She cooks, and Jim serves it up. The first day, we had a fresh fruit bowl, then delicious oatmeal waffles! (I may try to get that recipe!) The second morning, we had another bowl of fresh fruit, eggs in a crispy hash brown basket (looked like a bird nest) and oatmeal scones-yummy! These folks are wonderful hosts and wil recommend things to do in the area as well as make restaurant reservations for you.(Don't miss the Tavern-it was our favorite!) The Rain Restaurant was also enjoyable. Also, the pottery coffee mugs at the Inn were so special that I bought four of them. The only negative of this trip was leaving! We miss the Cowan's hospitality and Janice's breakfasts already. We hope to return soon.

Beautiful and spacious rooms, delicious breakfast, friendly hosts, wonderful location (walking distance to several good restaurants), right on the Creeper Trail, easy drive to Damascus. We will stay there again!

Great location, friendly hosts, excellent front porch - would stay there again

Can't wait to visit again. Thanks for the tasty breakfast and wonderful scenery in and around the Inn.

Great place to stay to enjoy the Barter Theater, Quiet and relaxing.

Janice and Jim were exceptional hosts, food was outstanding, memories wonderful. Thanks Cowans, we'll be back!

We stay at Summerfield Inn multiple times in a year. We always find their service to be outstanding. Jim and Janice are wonderful and warm hosts. We look forward to each visit with them!

Our second stay (Oct-09 and Apr-10). Excellent service, accomodation, location and a great value. Outstanding innkeepers. This has fast become a new tradition for us. Great location to the Virginia Creeper Bike Trail.

Excellent

We stayed with Janice in August, 2007 for a get-a-way weekend. We had two rooms in the "cottage" which were fantastic, spacious, clean and bright. It is a great location for a group of friends to catch up and relax. Just a short walk to the Barter Theater and dining. The wraparound front porch is delightful for afternoon reading or morning coffee. The furnishings in the main house are lovely.

We are so glad we discovered this gem! It was our 36th anniversary, so we wanted our accomodations to be very special. Summerfield Inn was everything and more we imaged a b&b would be. We recommend you find any reason you can to visit there!