My husband and I had been to Williamsburg once before, found it lovely, and wanted to come back for New Year's Holiday.

We were a bit overwhelmed with the choices of B&Bs in the area, and ended up picking Bentley Manor due to the reviews, location, and web site pictures.

I will tell you that everything surpassed our expectations. First, the B&B is beautiful. Very intimate and warm, on a great QUIET street. Yet it is within walking distance to shops, restaurants, Colonial Williamsburg, and many other things - a huge plus. It is also very, very easy driving distance to New Town, where we had dinner and shopped. If you are looking for THE perfect location, this is it.

Our room, the Captain John Smith room was great - flat screen TV, huge bathroom, spotlessly clean, very comfortable bed. We poked our head in a few other rooms and they are all unique, but all equally nice. One of the nice things is that although the rooms have all the modern comforts, they also have the character and charm of Williamsburg. A perfect balance. The perfect "tasted" of Williamsburg.

There is a wonderful sitting area downstairs with a great fireplace. The night we stayed there was a fire going, and we were offered wine, water, and delicious brownies that Jane had made.

Breakfast is unbelievable, with a few different choices offered, and is truly gourmet - yummy!. You will definitely not need lunch! Served in a great dining room with beautiful built ins, and happily not too early so you can sleep in a little!!

Although all of this is enough to make for an outstanding stay, it is the owners - Fred and Jane - who truly make this an experience not to be missed. They are some of the warmest, most hospitable people we have met, yet truly professional in that you will not feel bothered, only pampered. The consummate innkeepers (or should I say B&B owners). They helped us with dinner reservations, driving directions, maps, events in the area, things to see nearby, what we could walk to, carried our luggage, helped with parking, and are a wealth of information about the area. They truly care that you have a great time, and their love for the area is evident.

What more can you ask for - perfect location, perfect accommodations, perfect hosts, and extremely reasonable cost. We had a great time, and were sad to leave. But when we return, we know now there is only one place we would consider staying in Williamsburg - The Bentley Manor!