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  • The Inn's main porch, where Franklin Roosevelt spoke in 1936.
    The bedroom of the Tavernkeeper's Suite. The bedroom was formerly the Tavern for the Inn and this is the room where Teddy Roosevelt dined on several occasions. This room is part of a two-room suite that accomodates up to 4 adults. There is also a huge two-part bathroom. One-half of the bathroom is a two-person spa shower with bench seat which can be closed off completely and privately from the other half of the bathroom which is more like a dressing room with sink and large mirror.
    The room used as the Inn's Main Dining Room had a dirt floor from 1820 until 1979. 1954 saw the first non-wood burning heat source at the Inn an American Standard Oil Furnace. 1983 was the first year for private bathrooms for every guest room.
    Summer Kitchen Cottage - Summer 2008 2 Story Cottage with first floor living room, housekeeping kitchen with all dinnerwear, untensils, coffee and teas, provided. Second floor has bedroom, beautifully redone bathroom and door out to private deck. Summer Kitchen Cottage is only 50 feet from the Inn and rates include breakfast in the main Inn Dining Room.
    View from the front porch of Rural Ridge Cottage
    Dining Room of Rural Ridge Cottage

    • Address PO Box 6519
      Charlottesville, VA 22906
      USA
    • Phone+1-434-979-6452
    • EmailContact Innkeeper
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    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.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 84 Reviews

    4.5 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  5
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    3.2 out of 5
     

    Beautiful historical inn

    April 21, 2013

    Beautiful historical inn

    5 out of 5
     

    Excellent

    April 19, 2013

    I have returned home from an excellent stay at the Inn at the Crossroads. The setting is quiet and peaceful; a true getaway. Inside the Inn is very clean, intimate, and decorated in true historical fashion. The coffee was made on time and the breakfast was homemade and they used local fruit. I would highly suggest staying here if your in town. Jim was full of information and historical stories and Janet made you feel right at home. We will be back:)

    3.2 out of 5
     

    Lovely place, excellent location

    March 27, 2013

    Stayed in the Summer Kitchen cottage which is charming but not for people with wonky hips or knees - very steep steps. We walked up behind the Inn to the gazebo and found one of the more beautiful views of a pastoral landscape to be found in Virginia. The good pizza place across the street is a bonus.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Great B&B

    February 18, 2013

    The Property Managers of the B&B were very attentive and welcoming. The food was great, the ambience was classy. Only negative was due to the thin walls and you could easily hear others in the B&B in the hallways and other rooms on your floor but understandable given age of the B&B. B&B was sold out both nights over the weekend,


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Jim and Janet Stern

    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

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $119 - $199

    Dabney Carr

    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.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Sarah Gillocke

    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.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Mary Sutherland

    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.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Owners Quarter Suite

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

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Rural Ridge Cottage

    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.

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King, 2 Queen, 2 Double, 2 Twin

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    Tavernkeepers Suite

    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.

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King, 1 Queen

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    Summer Kitchen Cottage

    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.

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen, 1 Double

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    Americana Suite

    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.

    • Maximum Capacity: 3
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King, 1 Double

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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: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Featuring wines from Veritas Vineyards

    • Drinks Available: Yes

    • 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

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 84 Reviews

    4.5 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    3.2 out of 5
     

    Beautiful historical inn

    April 21, 2013

    Beautiful historical inn

    5 out of 5
     

    Excellent

    April 19, 2013

    I have returned home from an excellent stay at the Inn at the Crossroads. The setting is quiet and peaceful; a true getaway. Inside the Inn is very clean, intimate, and decorated in true historical fashion. The coffee was made on time and the breakfast was homemade and they used local fruit. I would highly suggest staying here if your in town. Jim was full of information and historical stories and Janet made you feel right at home. We will be back:)

    3.2 out of 5
     

    Lovely place, excellent location

    March 27, 2013

    Stayed in the Summer Kitchen cottage which is charming but not for people with wonky hips or knees - very steep steps. We walked up behind the Inn to the gazebo and found one of the more beautiful views of a pastoral landscape to be found in Virginia. The good pizza place across the street is a bonus.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Great B&B

    February 18, 2013

    The Property Managers of the B&B were very attentive and welcoming. The food was great, the ambience was classy. Only negative was due to the thin walls and you could easily hear others in the B&B in the hallways and other rooms on your floor but understandable given age of the B&B. B&B was sold out both nights over the weekend,

    5 out of 5
     

    A Delightful Little Place

    February 13, 2013

    I was really impressed by the owners' hospitality, the tidiness of the room, the workmanship of the restoration, and the great price. With food and vineyards within walking distance, there was no need for anything but a pair of comfortable shoes and a walking stick!

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Fantastic Getaway

    February 10, 2013

    Jim and Janet are tremendous hosts and went above and beyond to ensure that the planning and execution of the surprise birthday weekend was perfect. Strongly recommend a stay with them in this bucolic relaxing atmosphere, only a few miles from UVA and bustling Charlottesville.

    5 out of 5
     

    Timeless

    January 28, 2013

    We stayed in the Summer Kitchen Cottage over MLK weekend and already know that we found our go-to place for a few days away from it all. Once we pulled in, time seemed to stand still. The historic buildings instantly transport one beyond the hustle and bustle of modern life to a few memorable days basking in the languid comfort of southern hospitality. Jim and Janet are the quintessential hosts accommodating every request while effortlessly balancing friendly conversation and sightseeing advice with privacy and discretion. We enjoyed the Inn's comfortable, clean rooms, generous portions of delicious homemade breakfast, convenient proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains and UNESCO World Heritage sites, and, most of all, the atmosphere of ease in a unique setting. Save us a room for next time, Jim!

    5 out of 5
     

    Wonderful find

    November 07, 2012

    The room was beautiful and the remodeled shower was divine. Exceeded our expectations.


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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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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Historic Inn

    Property highlights

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fireplace

    • Radio

    Other

    • Refreshments served on arrival, refrigerator available to guests

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  • 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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