Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast

Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast

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#3 of 4 B&Bs in Onancock
Location
4.7
Rooms
4.5
Value
4.5
Cleanliness
4.6
Service
4.9
Sleep Quality
4.5

Welcome to Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast, your Onancock “home away from home.” Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.

Guest rooms offer air conditioning and a refrigerator, and Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast makes getting online easy as free wifi is available.

As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.

During your visit, be sure to check out a popular Onancock filet mignon restaurant such as The Charlotte Hotel & Restaurant, which is a short distance from Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast.

There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular art galleries such as Crockett Gallery.

Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast puts the best of Onancock at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Charming

Location

31 North St, Onancock, VA 23417-1921
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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MichelleBEVA wrote a review Sep 2021
Charlottesville, Virginia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed for a week, on our first real vacation since the pandemic began. We were very comfortable and felt at home right away. Thom is so gracious and welcoming, and makes excellent breakfasts! We loved meeting the pup, Aida as well. The week was a good balance between relaxing on the porch and getting out to some beaches and nature trails. The Spinning Wheel is in a convenient location, walking distance to restaurants and the wharf in town, and well situated for exploring other parts of the Eastern Shore. We are already planning to return next spring.
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Date of stay: September 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
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5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Rita S wrote a review Dec 2022
Flowery Branch, Georgia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Awesome place! Host, Thom, was a pleasure to chat with and a phenomenal chef. Breakfast was delicious! Bed was super comfy! Enjoyed playing with Aida, the dog. Looking forward to returning for another trip.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Ron A wrote a review Jul 2012
Washington DC, District of Columbia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My wife and I stayed at Thom and Linda Nolan's Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast in the quaint town of Onancock in early June. We were there to visit a long-time friend who had moved to Onancock. We have a little dog, Bandit, that we were traveling with and Thom and Linda have a wonderful first-floor pet-friendly room that was perfect.

The Spinning Wheel is obviously a labor of love for Thom and Linda. It is clean, rustic, filled with hundreds of curiosities, full of light, and best of all, it has two of the most interesting innkeepers we've ever met. Our biggest problem was that our conversations with Thom and Linda were so interesting that we arrived late at our friend's house on a couple of occasions!

Most interesting of all is that Thom Nolan is a musician and singer and a member of a music ensemble called the "3 Sheets". For breakfast, Thom put on his delightful CD "The Light of Assateague", and my wife and I had a delicious egg souffle while listening to Thom's wonderful singing and playing. I was lucky enough to be able to purchase the CD during our stay and it has given my wife and me hours of enjoyment.

My wife and I loved the "Blue Room" where we stayed. The bed was fantastic. The walls were painted a beautiful blue and had amazingly interesting historic mantels. The bathroom was serviceable and it was easy access to the front door. The dining room is painted in a bright yellow and has a wonderful eastern exposure so you have breakfast with sunlight streaming in. Also, Thom makes a great cup of Joe. Breakfast came with a wonderful fresh fruit and toast accompaniment to the souffle.

All in all, my wife and I had a wonderful time at the Spinning Wheel. Thom and Linda are fantastic people and we felt like old friends when we left. You can feel the good Karma at the Spinning Wheel and don't forget to ask Thom to sing you song! The next time we return, my wife and I will definitely go hear Thom and the "3 Sheets" perform!
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Date of stay: June 2012
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: If you have a pet, the "Blue Room" will be perfect for you!
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Suzski wrote a review Oct 2006
Chesapeake, Virginia
2.0 of 5 bubbles
My husband and I stayed at this inn for one night in early October. Our room was small but well-appointed. There is no phone or television in the room, but there is a sitting room at the front of the house with these things that you are welcome to use. The hosts were low key and dressed very casually (sweat pants, etc.)...something we'd had yet to encounter in our many stays at bed and breakfast inns.

Breakfast was advertised as a full breakfast, but ours consisted of a fruit cup of hot apples and raisins, a piece of baked omelet, a muffin, and some press-formed hash browns. Our plates were filled by the host as we sat at the table, not brought in to us already filled and there was a small set amount for each person. Since we were used to a completely different standard, we left very disappointed (and hungry!). On the plus side, this inn is inexpensive by most standards so I guess you get what you pay for.

We go to bed and breakfasts to be pampered. However, this inn left us longing for home.
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Date of stay: October 2006
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesCheck in / front desk
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled with family
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Ben H wrote a review May 2014
Charlottesville, Virginia
1.0 of 5 bubbles
I don’t mind conversation with the host when staying in a B&B and in this case the less the better. The host would talk at unending length about him self, seemingly unable to get the hint that we wanted to leave. Little or no useful information was obtained from the many painful conversations.

The bed in our 3rd floor room was perhaps the hardest bed I have ever slept on. Or rather didn’t sleep on. We had booked two nights but left after the first, tired and relieved to get away. I wouldn’t stay again and don’t recommend it.
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Date of stay: May 2014
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
1.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from vagabond77, Owner at Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast
Responded Jun 10, 2014
We are sorry you were uncomfortable and disappointed. Our mattresses are Serta Perfect Sleepers. Obviously, different people like different types of beds and mattresses. A previous review on Trip Advisor regarding the same Guest Room stated "...loved the Blue Room where we stayed. The bed was fantastic." Trip Advisor posts regarding the owners/managers are frequently similar to "you will not find friendlier innkeepers" and "hosts were delightful." We courteously did not charge you for checking out a day early. All B&Bs on the Eastern Shore of VA have stated Policies which gives the owners/managers the documented right to charge guests for their full reserved stay, when they do not give the required cancellation notice. This includes guests never arriving at the B&B destination, arriving late, and leaving early. We also attempted to make your stay enjoyable by offering you a complimentary upgrade and change to a larger Guest Room for your 2nd reserved night.
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YRT264 wrote a review Sep 2013
Richmond, Virginia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
In a town that is Mayberry by the bay, the Spinning Wheel is Andy Taylor's house. Innkeepers Linda and Thom are down to earth and wonderful hosts. And Chudley, their three-legged dog, is a real hoot. The accommodations are comfortable and relaxing. They even accommodate pets. And they're located within easy walking distance to several delicious restaurants. We had a great time there.
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Date of stay: September 2013
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: The downstairs bedroom has a parlor with a TV and comfortable seating.
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thorstenveblen wrote a review Aug 2013
Roswell, Georgia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The warm welcome of Lynda Nolan and the enthusiastic greeting of Chudley, the dog of the house, you feel as though you were visiting old friends or family. It is quite comfortable and situated on a quiet street, just a short walk from a number of restaurants and shops. You will never meet more amiable and interesting hosts. Thom is the chef for breakfast, and he is marvelous…fresh nectarines, tomato & basil frittata, bacon, rosemary potatoes plus strawberry muffins, zucchini bread and sour cherry muffins. Come for the rooms, come for the food, come for the conversation or definitely come for Chudley, the canine host.
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Date of stay: August 2013
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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katm7 wrote a review Jun 2013
Wales
+1
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed here for three nights in June and would loved to have stayed longer.
The room we stayed in downstairs (blue room) was a decent size with a small en-suite bathroom and that had an excellent powerful shower. Tom was very hospitable and helpful and cooked excellent breakfasts. He packed us up a take-out breakfast on our last morning and even got up at 5am to give it to us which was above and beyond the call of duty. We loved to sit on the porch and watch the world go by... but be careful of the mosquitoes!!! I would recommend the Spinning Wheel to any one who is passing by this way and if I ever do I will definitely stay there again.
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Date of stay: June 2013
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Diane W wrote a review Oct 2016
Stockton, New Jersey
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Staying a night or two with Thom and Linda as our hosts has been delightful both times we visited their B&B.
Dogs are welcome in their one downstairs guest room. Breakfast made by Thom in the sunny dining room was a tasty and perfect beginning to a new day of travel and exploration. We love traveling the more relaxed eastern shore on our way south to the Carolinas or Florida, and Onancock is a welcoming little town we discovered a few years back. Comfortable bed in a quiet room with friendly, knowledgeable hosts!
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Date of stay: October 2016
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MargaretR8 wrote a review May 2016
Chesapeake, Virginia
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed two nights at the Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast. Chudley, the 3-legged dog and chief squirrel chaser greeted us with plenty of personality.
It was wonderful! Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. We brought a bottle of champagne and had mimosas one morning.
Thom was the perfect chef and host. He had plenty of suggestions of things to see and places to eat. Onancock has several really good restaurants. We liked Mallards, Bizottos, the Market Street Grill and Janet's Café. We particularly liked Mallards, where Johnny Mo came out of the kitchen to sing us a song. What fun.
I can also recommend going to By the Bay Alpacas in Pungoteague. Be sure to call first- you can find them on the web. Chatham Vineyards is nearby, and we can recommend a wine tasting. There are several art studios in town to visit.
As you can see, there is plenty to do around the Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast. At 5:00 they offer drinks, cheese and crackers and some other goodies. A perfect way to wind down after a day of FUN.
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Date of stay: May 2016
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: There is a guest refrigerator in the hall. The largest room is the one on the first floor.
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issykkul2017 wrote a tip Sep 2017
Derwood, Maryland2 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Pet-friendly room on the main level."
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Nellie001 wrote a tip Jun 2016
Tidewater, VA36 contributions18 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Cozy room on the top floor."
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JLCycling wrote a tip Jun 2016
Leesburg, Virginia13 contributions2 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Location is close to town, restaurants and the water."
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miriam p wrote a tip May 2016
Whippany, New Jersey17 contributions7 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Bathroom with first floor room is small but okay"
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MargaretR8 wrote a tip May 2016
Chesapeake, Virginia369 contributions45 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"There is a guest refrigerator in the hall. The largest room is the one on the first floor."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast
Which popular attractions are close to Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast?
Nearby attractions include Ker Place (0.1 miles), Ten Good Sheep (0.3 miles), and Hopkins & Bros. Store (0.4 miles).
Is parking available at Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast?
Conveniently located restaurants include Mallards at the Wharf, Corner Bakery Cafe, and The Blarney Stone Pub.
Is Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the center of Onancock.
Are pets allowed at Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
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