Bob C.
Yelp
Spent the weekend in Norfolk...and had a blast.
First, this town is expensive. It's a vacation spot and it's beautiful. There's not a whole lot to do other than enjoy music, the beautiful scenery, the nice people and pretty good food.
Rick and Shelia are the managers of this B&B and they were awesome. I had called a few days before and spoke with Shelia about a possible room upgrade. We had Le Chambre and I wanted anything nicer and bigger to treat my wife to. It wasn't too small but it needed a chair in the room. I was mislead by one of the pictures for it. It looked like you could sit in a nook near a window (but that was in the hallway right outside the room). There was a room on the 3rd floor but I opted against it. When we arrived, we were satisfied with the room but it wasn't anything special for the price...but it did just fine. I went out to take pictures of the house and when in the hallway I noticed a door to another room open. Just as Rick was coming out of showing other guests to their room he said "you can go in and look, it's the master bedroom." I did, it was very nice. I responded with "If you have any cancellations, let me know" (knowing that the place was booked up this weekend and it was unlikely, I figured I'd try anyway). Within 15 minutes, Rick came back up to our room and said "you're not gonna believe this, but the people who had the Master bedroom (THE SPOFFORD ROOM) just called in and cancelled. It's yours if you want it?" SOLD
The entire place is dated but charming (this happens with houses that are a few hundred years old and it's expected). The bed wasn't the most comfortable but it was good enough. We got back late from the show and I wanted to start a fire in the fireplace but there wasn't any kindling and only 3 smaller pieces of wood. That was a small bummer. There is a nice deck off of the room but it's off the bathroom. The bathroom was nice and the shower was enjoyable.
The next morning we had a great breakfast courtesy of the managers. One of the best Omelettes I've ever had and my wife enjoyed the french toast and fruit.
Did I mention they leave wine out for you to help yourself, as well as coffee?
The grounds are beautiful and just up the road (about a half mile) from Infinity Hall and the Woodcreek Bistro. Also a close drive to Haystack Mountain, which is a must see.
All in all, don't hesitate too book here. The grounds and the management (Rick and Shelia) are worth it.