Longacre of Appomattox

A delightful find in a tiny town in beautiful Virginia. The house is quaint and creaky - just like one would expect. Our room had a comfy king bed and other than the train that went through three times a night about 3 blocks away, it was so quiet. Even though we heard the trains we went right back to sleep. My only ‘issue’ was that we had expected a full style breakfast in the morning but it is self serve continental style. There were no eggs, breakfast meats or potatoes, etc. Appomattox is a very small town and dining options are extremely limited and Main Street is one very small part of the old part of town; but it is charming. We loved visiting the area because of the civil war sites and would recommend it to others. I think that Longacre is your best bet for this area if you want something very charming and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.

Beautiful Tudor-style BnB on a tree-lined street. We stayed in the Carriage House which was absolutely amazing. Downstairs had a combined kitchen/dining/family room with a queen bed in the corner. The loft had a king-size bed, reached by a spiral staircase. Continental breakfast was served in the main house. Everything was sparkling clean and beautiful decorated, and the owner was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a nicer place to stay than an impersonal hotel!

My wife and I are seasoned travelers and have stayed at many hotels and B&Bs. We recently spent 2 nights at Longacre. The property is very beautiful and everything the website pictures represent. We were, however, disappointed for several reasons, including some genuine safety concerns. We stayed in the Magnolia room, which according to the website is “located off the breakfast room.” What is not made clear is that the door to the room opens directly to the breakfast room. There is no hall, no alcove, no buffer at all. The door is very thin. We could hear every conversation there, which means they could hear us. Translation – no privacy. From the breakfast room, when you open the doors to the Magnolia Room, immediately there are 3 steps down with no railing, no safety grips or anything else. Carrying luggage, both of us missed the last step and nearly fell. Since the steps are the same color as the floor there should be a safety ***** at least on the bottom step. Do not sit on the chairs. The cushions are not fastened to the frame. They both had severe indentations so we were concerned that they would cave in at any moment. While the term “deluxe” is subjective, the continental breakfast could hardly be classified as such. Cold cereal and English muffins don’t really cut it. It certainly did not measure up to any B&B we have stayed at before. Most of those had outstanding breakfast with many homemade items and a different menu each day. We opted to go to a local restaurant – country cooking and quite nice. The website notes “Innkeeper lives on property and is available but leaves our guests to enjoy their privacy.” Translation: your room will remain untouched during your stay. While this is noted in the instruction book waiting IN THE ROOM, that’s a bit late to know about this rule. Again, never have we experienced this at any other property we visited. Further, we were advised in a phone call the day of arrival that the innkeeper would not be there on our first day. Most distressing, when I questioned the innkeeper about the lack of room cleaning, I was informed that Longacre “is not a hotel.” Funny, we always thought that not being a hotel should be a selling feature. There is no question that Longacre has the potential to be an outstanding B&B. Key word – potential. It’s not there yet.

We had the privilege of staying at Longacre for 2 nights. The owner Dana was a true gem to meet, very welcoming, very friendly and had the Southern Hospitality nailed. The room was very large with a great sitting area and a huge bathroom, king size bed was very comfortable. Downstairs was a huge sitting area that could easily accommodate every guest in the house; all of which was very tastefully decorated. The breakfast area always had coffee, water and snacks and was open to guests 24/7, excellent touch and breakfast was great both days. This place is an A+, if you are in Appomattox you need to stay here

My wife and I are seasoned travelers and have stayed at many hotels and B&Bs. We recently spent 2 nights at Longacre. The property is very beautiful and everything the website pictures represent. This was an anniversary trip and I must begin by saying that Lara was gracious and had flowers and a bottle wine as a welcome gift in our room. We were, however, disappointed for several reasons, including some genuine safety concerns. We stayed in the Magnolia room, which according to the website is “located off the breakfast room.” What is not made clear is that the door to the room opens directly to the breakfast room. There is no hall, no alcove, no buffer at all. The door is very thin. We could hear every conversation there, which means they could hear us. Translation – no privacy. From the breakfast room, when you open the doors to the Magnolia Room, immediately there are 3 steps down with no railing, no safety grips or anything else. Carrying luggage, both of us missed the last step and nearly fell. Since the steps are the same color as the floor there should be a safety ***** at least on the bottom step. Do not sit on the chairs. The cushions are not fastened to the frame. They both had severe indentations so we were concerned that they would cave in at any moment. While the term “deluxe” is subjective, the continental breakfast could hardly be classified as such. Cold cereal and English muffins don’t really cut it. It certainly did not measure up to any B&B we have stayed at before. Those had outstanding breakfasts with many homemade items and a different menu each day. We opted to go to a local restaurant – country cooking and quite nice. The website notes “Innkeeper lives on property and is available but leaves our guests to enjoy their privacy.” Translation: your room will remain untouched during your stay. While this is noted in the instruction book waiting IN THE ROOM, that’s a bit late to know about this rule. Again, never have we experienced this at any other property we visited. Further, we were advised in a phone call the day of arrival that the innkeeper would not be there on our first day. Most distressing, when I questioned the innkeeper about the lack of room cleaning, I was informed that Longacre “is not a hotel.” Funny, we always thought that not being a hotel should be a selling feature. There is no question that Longacre has the potential to be an outstanding B&B. Key word – potential. It’s not there yet.

Absolutely beautiful 1930 estate with unique rooms and baths! My sister and I managed to book two rooms (both King bedrooms) and they were absolutely wonderful! What a beautiful site! We loved our stay very much as everything was extra clean and tastefully decorated! Dana and Lauren, the sister owners, we’re fabulous to work with and very personable and friendly! Our breakfast was perfect with blueberry pancakes and coffee! We aren’t much for big breakfast so their menu suited us to a “T”! Thank you ladies for sharing your gorgeous home with us and if we are ever back in the area again, for sure you will be our “go-to” for a splendid stay!

We rented the whole B&B out for my daughter's wedding which was held at the Lavender Farm. Upstairs has a great room for bridesmaids and bride to get ready and the groomsmen and groom also had plenty of room. The parents were also able to stay, which was particularly helpful. Dana was an excellent hostess and catered a bridal brunch and a going away luncheon that exceeded our expectations.There are lots of areas to spread out and have privacy. The old English decor was very romantic. It would also be a great place to hold a wedding. My husband and I would love to come back if we're ever in the area again!

We spent one night at the Inn. Our bedroom and bathroom were very large and comfortable. There were lots of nice touches throughout the house with plenty of places to sit. A nice landscaped garden in the back as well. The breakfast was great and we enjoyed meeting the owner and other guests. We would definitely recommend.