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The Inn At the Crossroads
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  • Inn Details

    Registered as a Virginia historic landmark, the Inn opened in 1820. At one corner a 2300 acre preserve in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is a four-story brick building with timber framing and is characteristic of Federal style public houses of that period. Meander among the wild flower gardens, swing under a giant oak or simply sit on the hill and enjoy magnificent panoramic mountain views. Separate from the main building, a two room cottage offers guests that honeymoon-like escape. The cottage was originally the summer kitchen for the Inn. Rural Ridge is a four bedroom cottage at the back of the property, great for larger groups or extended stays.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Former Antique Mall owners and historic home restorers. Jim and Janet have turned their attention to this wonderful early 19th century tavern.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fireplace

    • Radio

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Refreshments served on arrival, refrigerator available to guests

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  • Dabney Carr

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$159

    Queen bed, private bath, wireless Internet. Named for the builder of the Inn, Thomas Jefferson's Nephew Dabney Carr. This room hosted a meeting between This room hosted a meeting between Thomas Jefferson and Martin Van Buren in 1823. This room has a lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair and a piece of his funerary flag, Secretary of State Martin Van Buren's 1823 guest book signature and an 1836 slave deed. To book with children or more than double occupancy see our website for suites and cottages.

    Sarah Gillocke

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$159

    Queen bed, private bath, wireless Internet. This room is named for the woman who taught school in the Inn from 1820 until 1836, when the 1785 Anglican Church on the property was converted into a schoolhouse. To book with children or more than double occupancy see our website for suites and cottages.

    Mary Sutherland

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$159

    Queen bed, private bath, mountain views, wireless Internet. Named for the wife of the first Innkeeper. Mary Sutherland had 16 children over 21 years, including two born in the same year, one in January and one in December. To book with children or more than double occupancy see our website for suites and cottages.

    Owners Quarter Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$500

    Small apartment with living room, bedroom and private bath. This room is currently booked by the University of Virginia through 2012.

    Rural Ridge Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      2 Queen

      2 Double

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $199/$299

    Rural Ridge Cottage is located on the far side of our property next door to Vintage Virginia Apple's Hard Cider Mill and tasting room. This delightful cottage can sleep up to 10 people. It has 4 bedrooms, two sleeper sofas in two separate living rooms, two 3/4 bathrooms and a full kitchen. It is available for daily, weekly or monthly rental Visit our website for more pictures.

    Tavernkeepers Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $159/$189

    Suite with King bed, private bath, 2 person spa shower, wireless Internet. This was the room used by Theodore Roosevelt in 1905, 1906, 1907 and 1908 and by Franklin Roosevelt in 1936. We have had a guest stay with us that was here for FDR's speech on the front porch in 1936 as an 8 year old boy.

    Summer Kitchen Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $159/$189

    1824 Kitchen for the main Inn. Very private two story cottage. Queen bed upstairs, queen futon downstairs. Working fireplace, private deck and full bath. This cottage and Rural Ridge are our only rooms that can accept children of any age.

    Americana Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $159/$189

    Suite with King bed, private bath, mountain views from living room, shower with bench seat, wireless Internet. This room contains over a dozen artifacts, including a lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair and a piece of his funerary flag, an original Gustav Stickley pre-production piece, a chair cushion from the Eisenhower Whitehouse and many more.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum stay: 2 night minimum peak season, holidays and UVA events

    • Deposit amount required: Amount of one night's stay may be required.

    • Cancellations: Please see website crossroadsinn.com for current policies

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Featuring wines from Veritas Vineyards

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: In Summer Kitchen and Rural Ridge Cottage only

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Active Duty Miltary

    • Extended Stays

    • Off Season

    • USAA Members

    • Veterans

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Signature Dish

    Baked Apple Pancakes
    Made with apples, peaches or pears from the Inn's orchard, when available.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Refreshments

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City

    • Charlottesville

    • Distance to city: 9 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From I-64 take Rt 29 south exactly 8.5 miles. Turn right on Rt 692 Inn is second driveway on right. Only ten minutes to UVa's Scott Stadium and fifteen minutes to Monticello.

    Airport

    • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Blue Ridge Parkway/Skyline Drive

    • Monticello

    • 20 vineyards

    • University of Virginia

    • Albemarle Hard Ciderworks

    • Vintage Virginia Apples

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Billiards

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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    Fantastic Stay at an Historic Inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We recently stayed at the Inn at the Crossroads and had an exceptionally lovely time. The owner was incredibly friendly and took a great deal of time to make us feel welcome and at home. The Inn is full of so much history and we loved hearing all the details. The rooms were cozy, comfortable, and clean. Breakfast was excellent. I'd definitely recommend this Inn to anyone visiting Charlottesville.

    A lovely weekend

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I recently spent a weekend at the Inn. Everything in the room was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. The innkeeper, Jim, was very knowledgeable about the history of the inn and the area. He went out of his way to help us, even getting a Saturday evening reservation at a popular restaurant at the last minute. The breakfasts were based on historical meals in the area and were outstanding. Next time we are in the area, we will definitely be back!

    Inn at the Crossroads

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Here's the key. Jim Stern is an absolute font of information about history (local and regional) - where to go (and when), who to see, what to taste, etc. The Inn in wonderful and bedecked with Americana, but Jim is the golden key. If you just want to chill out - super - but if you have come to experience an amazing slice of US history, food, and more - this is a fabulous base of operations. I have nothing but the highest regard and will come back again & again.

    Wonderful Inn, Great Hosts

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We stayed in the Summer Kitchen cottage. It's got all the modern comforts while also evoking a much earlier era. The sense of history is palpable. We loved the space, the back porch and the property. The Inn hosts are also really great and helped us with dining and activity suggestions that were all right on. We will defintely be back.

    Historic B&B with amazing food and impeccable service.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The Inn at the Crossroads exceeded our expectations in every way. My fiance and I loved the wine and cider press tours, the food, and - of course - the early American buildings and grounds. We plan on going back next summer, and look forward to seeing Tim, the innkeeper, again.

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