Bed&Breakfast Diamond Collection

The Hope and Glory Inn


  • Bed&Breakfast Diamond Collection

    An exclusive of professionally inspected and guest-reviewed luxury inns with extensive modern amenities.

    Inspector Insights

    Enjoy total R&R at this relaxing country inn and restaurant in the Chesapeake Bay resort town of Irvington. Elegant décor, fine dining, attentive hospitality.


    Inn Details

    "Top 100 in the World" - twice; "Top 10 in the U.S." - five times. Virginia's only bed and breakfast with both Fodor's, Frommer's and Moon's highest rating. The inn is recommended by Select Registry. Travel + Leisure ranked it one of this country’s “30 Great Inns”. American Historic Inns named it one of the “Top Ten Most Romantic Inns”. Southern Living called Hope and Glory "fantastic" and named it one of their four “Favorite Romantic Getaways”. Coastal Living Magazine named it one of their "Top 10 Coastal Inns in the US" Couples escape. Families unite. Brides and grooms tie the knot here and remember year after year. Corporations retreat here. Among them - The Kellogg Foundation, Pfizer Corporation, and Proctor and Gamble. Historic schoolhouse eclectically styled in a trendy waterfront resort town full of chic shops and 425 endearing people. Soak in our hip pool or cruise onto the water aboard our authentic Chesapeake Bay oyster boat, the Faded Glory. Fine dining in our Dining Hall with Chef Anne Kirkmyer, our truly sensational restaurant. Spa treatments with the renown Patricio in our boutique spa, RECESS. Wine tastings in our vineyard The Dog and Oyster.


    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Portuguese

    • English

    • French

    • German

    • Italian

    • Spanish



    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    • Boat

    • Spa

    Property Noted For:

    • Cruises

    • Executive Retreats

    • Family retreats

    • Outdoor Shower

    • Vineyard

    • Weddings

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Family Travel

    • Fitness

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    On Site:

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Piano

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Spa

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Massage Therapist

    • Outdoor Garden Bath

    • Vessel for cruises

    • Bar

    • Dinners

  • Spa/Massage Specials

    2/1/2012 - 2/29/2012

    __________________________________________________ Be My Valentine Spa Special Let us treat your special love to a complete Valentine's experience you cannot find anywhere but at the Hope and Glory Inn. • 60 minute spa treatment • Complimentary bottle of champagne • 2 champagne flutes • A card and chocolates • $149 (a $200 value) February Value Special 60 minute spa treatment $99 ($120 value) Refer a Friend Special* • Refer one friend: Receive a 30 minute spa treatment of choice • Refer two friends: Receive a 60 minute spa treatment of choice • Refer three friends: Receive a 90 minute spa treatment of choice First time in RECESS Complimentary gift certificate for a $20 credit on your second treatment *New guests to RECESS only. Gift certificates will be issued once the referred guest completes the treatments. Cannot be used with any other special.

  • Room Two

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $205/$245

    Room Three

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $230/$270

    Room Four

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $230/$270

    Room Five

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $255/$300

    Room Six

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $200/$240

    Room Seven

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $205/$245

    Cottage One

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $265/$305

    Cottage Two

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $250/$290

    Cottage Three

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $275/$440

    Cottage Four

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $280/$320

    Cottage Five

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $315/$355

    Cottage Six

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $315/$355

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2 PM    Check out: 11 AM

    • Minimum stay: Minimum two-night stay may apply on weekends in season.

    • Cancellations: Fourteen (14) day cancellation notice prior to arrival date is required. Should cancellation occur within the fourteen day cancellation period, room charges will be applied to credit card provided.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Bar full ABC license; boat with beer/wine license; vineyard

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Children are most welcome in the cottages.

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Limited : Childcare can be arranged.

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 am to 9:30 am

    • Serving location: Lobby, Patio by fountain, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room


    Special meal options

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Chef's Tables

    • Dining in the Vines


    Additional food services

    • Afternoon tea

    • Bar

  • Location Type

    • Deltaville - 15 miles

    • Williamsburg - 55 miles

    • Yorktown - 45 miles

    • Countryside

    • Small town

    • Village

    • Wine country


    City

    • Richmond

    • Distance to city: 75 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Baltimore/Washington D.C.: I 95 South to Fredericksburg, Exit # 126 for US 17 South to the town of Tappahannock. Take Route 360 East across the Rappahannock River to Route 3 East to the town of Kilmarnock. At Route 200 South turn right and travel to Irvington. Turn right on Route 634, King Carter Drive. The Inn is on the right and the address is 65 Tavern Road.


    Airport

    • Richmond, VA (RIC) 50 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take airport road to I 64 East to Exit #220 for Route 33 East through West Point. After 10 miles turn left on US 17 and follow for 2 miles. Take Route 33 into Saluda, then 8 miles to Route 3 West, across the Rappahannock River into White Stone. Turn left on Route 200 North, go 2 miles to Irvington. Turn left on Route 634, King Carter Drive. The Inn is on the right and the address is 65 Tavern Road.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Colonial Williamsburg

    • Historic Christ Church

    • Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail

    • Jamestown

    • Yorktown

    • Stratford Hall

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Vineyard

    • Croquet

    • Small Spa

    • Cruises

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

    • Water sports

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    Write a review

    Sophisticated Quaint Charm

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Peggy, Dudley and their support staff could not be more gracious. My wife and I were treated royally and could not have been more pleased.


    No Better

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    The Ritz of the B&B. Peggy and Dudley have created what everyone is looking for in a B&B. Service and Quality that provides an atmosphere for what will be a most wonderful and romantic time. It is up to you to take advantage of this most special place and experience. Jill and Todd September 18, 2010


    Special times at a great place!!!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    My husband and I chose the Hope and Glory to celebrate our 20th Anniversary - what a surprise when we arrived!! The most precious place, stay in one of the small cottages for privacy - you feel like you are in Europe and the food-fantastic!! We'll always remember the outdoor bathtub-how adorable!! Very unique special B&B!!!!


    One of the finest B&Bs

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Peggy and Dudley are outstanding innkeepers. They go out of their way to make guests feel comfortable. We were upgraded to the 3rd floor suite which was so comfortable and quiet. Irvington is a lovely little village just a block away.


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