The Babcock House

3.5 star property

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Porch
TV, books
TV, books
Bradley Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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250 Oakleigh Avenue, Appomattox, VA, 24522
  • The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Annie Laurie Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Havilah Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Rebecca Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bradley Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Byron Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Abbitt Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Appomattox

Located in Appomattox, The Babcock House is in the historical district, just a 5-minute walk from Art Gallery of New Geneva and a 3-minute drive from The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox. .This bed & breakfast is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Holliday Lake State Park.

What's nearby

  • Appomattox County Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Holliday Lake State Park - 38 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Joe Bean's Express Espresso - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Wagon - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Babcock House

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services
The Babcock House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Swedish massages and massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Babcock House serving guests of The Babcock House. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.
The Babcock House - This restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Babcock House

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (81 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1884
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Babcock House B&B Appomattox
Babcock House B&B
Babcock House Appomattox
The Babcock House Appomattox
The Babcock House Bed & breakfast
The Babcock House Bed & breakfast Appomattox