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Barclay Cottage Bed and Breakfast

Barclay Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Average price*: $141 (year-round)
  • Rooms: 5
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 B&Bs in Virginia Beach
Description:
1895 Victorian Cottage filled with antiques, hand-made quilts, and family heirlooms. Fluffy towels, crisp linens, heavenly beds, upscale ameneties... 1895 Victorian Cottage filled with antiques, hand-made quilts, and family heirlooms. Fluffy towels, crisp linens, heavenly beds, upscale ameneties, full gourmet breakfast included. Only 2 blocks to the beach, and short walk to 20 restaurants, 3 museums, and fishing pier. Close to everything yet on a dead end street in a residential neighborhood. A romantic alternative to high-rise hotel/motel lodging. more » « less

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars Based on 77 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 5 based on 53 reviews Rooms
    • 5 based on 54 reviews Service
    • 5 based on 52 reviews Value
    • 5 based on 54 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 16 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 61 reviews Older travelers
    • 60% based on 61 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 30% based on 61 reviews Young singles
    • 20% based on 61 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 20% based on 61 reviews Families with young children

Reviews of Barclay Cottage Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
Barclay Cottage
Jul 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Barclay Cottage B&B : Home away from Home Wow... our stay at the Barclay Cottage ( 21-25 june 08) was the best B&B that we were in... Steve and Marie-Louise were the perfect host... The Breakfast setting was gorgeous and the food really homemade taste... Many time I did ask Steven for directions or things to see and do and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Fairfax, VA
Jul 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a fantastic place to stay. The rooms are great. I would recommend one of the rooms with a private bath. The breakfasts are really awesome. You eat at a table with everyone else and find out why they are in town. The B&B is 200 yards from the beach. I would recommend this place to anyone. more

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5 of 5 stars
Maryland
Jul 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife and I have stayed at several B&B's over the past few years. As such, we desire friendly service, a charming and comfortable home atmosphere and a terrific breakfast to start the day. Barclay Cottage exceeded our expectations. Our hosts, owners Steve and Mary-Louise made us feel at home within minutes of our arrival. They are perhaps the most... more

Management response from
Marie-Louise LaFond, owner

We are so pleased that you like our place here at the beach and that you felt at home here. You are right...what we wanted to do is make a wonderful Victorian treasure feel like home to our modern guests. Thank you for feeling that and we certainly look forward to seeing you both again. After all, the best part...

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5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Jul 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Steve and Marie-Louise, the hosts at Barclay Cottage were so welcoming, and their inn was so comfortable that it was hard to leave on Monday morning. Our room was lovely, spotless, and had a mattress so comfortable that we plan to buy one like it for ourselves. Bikes, beach chairs, towels, and even sunscreen were at the ready when we... more

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Marie-Louise LaFond, owner

You sure did take full advantage of our wonderful location. Yes, we are within very short walking distance of the beach and so many restaurants. Many people do not realize, as you do, that there is so much else to do. I am glad you enjoyed the kayaking!

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5 of 5 stars
Virginia
Jun 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I returned home yesterday from Barclay and just looking at the pictures makes me sad that I'm not sitting there now. I cannot say enough about this bed & breakfast. Everything was perfect. My boyfriend took me there as a surprise and actually ended up proposing over the weekend. Steve and Marie-Louise helped to make the weekend so special for... more

Management response from
Marie-Louise LaFond, owner

There's one thing you forgot...the City of Virginia Beach had fireworks over the water the day you were engaged. We tried to take the credit for this, but I think you saw through it! Thank you both for honoring us by getting engaged here. We are so happy to be part of your life together and hope we will share...

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5 of 5 stars
LisaD219
Jun 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Since the moment my mom and I pulled up to the property we knew right away it was going to be amazing. The Cottage and garden alone were just gorgeous! When you do check in and arrive inside, the feeling of the cottage is warm and inviting. The rooms and every inch of their cottage are filled with antiques and... more

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Marie-Louise LaFond, owner

We were so pleased to be part of the surprise for your mom. I still think you should have left her here for an extra day because SHE did not have to go back to work!!!

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5 of 5 stars
Sarasota Florida
May 31, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The owners, Steve and Marie-Louise, from the moment we walked in the door made us feel right at home. The thoughtfulness with which they outfitted the space was extraordinary...from the microwave to heat up leftovers, to the free phone service, to the computer hook up. Nothing was forgotten. And then there was the breakfast and conversation. We felt as if... more

Management response from
Marie-Louise LaFond, owner

When you stay with us, you ARE visiting friends. That's how we feel and that's why we love owning a B&B. Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed your stay and, please do think of this as your beach home.

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5 of 5 stars
washington dc
May 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I am a travel agent for world travel service in washington dc. I deal with hotels all the time and what they have to offer(some good and some not so good). My husband and I love to get away from washington dc and go to virginia beach(we are kayakers so back bay is great for us). We always do this... more

Management response from
Marie-Louise LaFond, owner

I am honored by your review and so pleased that you acknowledged Sonja, our massage-therapist. We do love being innkeepers and knowing that you enjoyed your stay is one of the reasons! Thank you!

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5 of 5 stars
yorktown, va
May 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Last weekend was our 22nd Anniversary and I wanted to do something special. We have never stayed at a Bed and Breakfast before, we have always stayed at big hotels. I got on line and found the Barclay Cottage. I had alot of questions so I called Marie-Louise and she was awesome. She helped me plan the entire weekend, making... more

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Marie-Louise LaFond, owner

Yours is an anniversary WE will remember! I will never forget his incredulous look when you told him you were staying here...right after he said "we should stay in a place like this"! The wine & cheese, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, cigar and glass of port...you had something special for the entire stay. What fun it was for us to...

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5 of 5 stars
Austria
May 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I'm sitting at breakfast one morning with the other guests and our hosts at Barclay Cottage and my sister (who lives nearby) calls. She wants to know where I am because I'm late and she'd sort of like a plan for the day. I tell her I'm eating breakfast at the Inn, and really... I don't want to be disturbed.... more

Management response from
Marie-Louise LaFond, owner

I'm sitting at my computer, and I find a wonderful review written by our new friend who lives in Austria. I recall that she did speak nicely to her sister. And speaking of wit, she's got a wonderful sense of humor. Thank you for sharing your visit to the States with us. We loved having you here and are grateful...

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400 16th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451