The Babcock House

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Point of interest
Porch
Point of interest
TV, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
250 Oakleigh Avenue, Appomattox, VA, 24522
  • Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
    1 min walk
  • Art Gallery of New Geneva
    5 min walk
  • Appomattox County Public Library
    6 min walk
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    30 min drive

Room options

Annie Laurie Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Havilah Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Rebecca Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bradley Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Byron Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Abbitt Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Appomattox

When you stay at The Babcock House in Appomattox, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and 5 minutes by foot from Art Gallery of New Geneva. .This bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Holliday Lake State Park.

What's nearby

  • Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Art Gallery of New Geneva - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Holliday Lake State Park - 32 min drive - 21.5 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Babcock House

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Spa services

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • Massage - Swedish

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 81
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Games
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared fridge
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • 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 with special 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 more details, 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

The Babcock House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 242 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed one night at the Babcock House in order to visit the Appomattox Court House. Room was nicely done with a great bathroom with walk-in shower and full bath. Area is quiet and we did a short walk to the nearby train station. Dinner was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unexpected Gem of a country Inn
We booked a quick weekend retreat to visit the national D-Day memorial in Bedford and any other things. Our room was comfortable, spacious and well appointed; just sorry we did not have more time to take advantage of all common rooms in our one night stay. \The Inn is a short trip to Lynchburg and we thoroughly recommend this to anyone visiting that area. There are nearby attractions like Appomattox historical site, and the Maier museum at Randolph College in Lynchburg has a superb collection of American impressionist artists; for a small free museum it can rival many museums in Europe in quality if not size. The staff was pleased to discuss the collection and the museum should be on “bucket list” of every art lover in this region. We also dined at the inn and could not have been more pleased. Our meal rivaled many in Paris in our recent visit. The restaurant is not routinely open so if they offer you dinner, do not miss this Michelin Guide quality food and service. Also visit the National D-Day memorial in Bedford. We have frequently been to D-Day beaches in Normandy itself, and the American cemetery (opening/closing scenes of Saving Private Ryan) with my WWII Veteran parents and other visitors. This simple monument in rural VA will help to understand D-Day, and the 22 of 32 Bedford soldiers in the first wave at Omaha beach among the thousands killed that day. It left an enormous lump in our throats. So memorable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful
great room amazing host Talia. and an incredible breakfast. all at a very friendly price. hope to go back when we have more than just one night to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Talia and Charles were lovely hosts. Loved the screened in porch. Close to Appomattox. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always well kept and clean the staff and service go Spivey and beyond to make sure you have everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Babcock house was great. The house is well maintained with a lot of old time character. Importantly, the beds were comfortable and my wife and I both slept well.The breakfasts were excellent. I highly recommend the Babcock House.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and breakfast was delicious! We were welcomed with a cup of warm apple cider that was spot on. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

james

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great 1800s Bed n Breakfast. Inn Keeper was so nice and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable with delicious and extremely hearty breakfast. Perfect spot to explore Appomattox Court House National Park.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, des moines

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying at this B&B for a Business trip felt more like a mini- vacation, such excellent service, accommodations and the dinner and breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023