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The Babcock House

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services

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Bradley Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding
TV, books
TV, books
Porch
Located close to Art Gallery of New Geneva and The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox, The Babcock House provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Babcock House, features kids' meals and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Abbitt Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Abbitt Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Byron Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Byron Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bradley Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Bradley Suite

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rebecca Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Rebecca Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Havilah Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Havilah Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Annie Laurie Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Annie Laurie Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
250 Oakleigh Avenue, Appomattox, VA, 24522

What's nearby

  • Appomattox County Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Holliday Lake State Park - 38 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Joe Beans - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rail Yard Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Babcock House

Bed & breakfast near Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Located close to Art Gallery of New Geneva and The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox, The Babcock House provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Babcock House, features kids' meals and dinner. In addition to a library and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, secured bicycle storage, and a vegetable garden
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards and housekeeping

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Exterior

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 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 (32 inches 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 organized 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Babcock House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Babcock House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Babcock House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at The Babcock House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Babcock House located?

Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Art Gallery of New Geneva and within 3 mi (5 km) of The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. Holliday Lake State Park and Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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