Chester Bed and Breakfast - Scottsville, Virginia

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Chester

Owner: Address: 243 James River Road Scottsville, Virginia, 24590 Phone: (434) 286 3960		Email Innkeeper: Send Email Direct link to the website: http://www.chesterbed.com Review B&B: Review and Vote this Inn

Policies

Major Credit Cards accepted

Non-Smoking

Travellers Cheques accepted

Business Amenities

Conference Room

Inn Amenities

Coffee/Tea Services- Tray-in-Bed

Secured Parking

Baggage storage facilities

Terrace

Guests will enjoy Chester’s cozy library and living room with grand piano. In cool weather, warm yourself in front of a crackling fireplace or curl up on the plush sofa with a good book.

In warmer weather, gracious Southern porches with rocking chairs and porch swings are the perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening. Chester’s extensive gardens and pondside patio are wonderful for enjoying a cool drink or morning cup of coffee. The patio and porches are also perfect for hosting your next family reunion or business reception.

This beautiful home was built in 1847 by Joseph C. Wright, a retired landscape architect from Chester, England. Situated on seven acres of historic arboretum, Chester’s grounds contain an expansive natural lily pond, garden patio pond and fountains, large stands of English boxwoods, over 50 different varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers, and reputably the largest holly tree on record in Albemarle County. The woodland trail and sweeping lawns make for a lovely early morning walk or afternoon stroll.

The grounds are an informal sanctuary for a wide variety of Virginia wildlife. Deer, hawks, tree frogs, hummingbirds and many species of nesting birds, among others, can be seen on a regular basis. Many varieties of unusual birds have been spotted at Chester; in fact, a bird census is conducted twice yearly by a local wildlife group.

Chester is also home to Lucy Rose, a gentle, playful hound; Susie, her constant canine companion; Casey, a loving golden retriever; and Dr. Who, a dignified silver tabby cat, affectionately known as “Doc.”

Equipped with the amenities of the finest hotels, Chester provides an intimate setting for luxurious comfort and relaxation.

Welcoming glasses of wine and full gourmet breakfasts are included with each room.

Guest Rooms
Guest rooms at Chester are elegantly appointed with oriental rugs, four-poster beds, wood burning fireplaces and private baths. Luxurious down comforters, plush towels and fresh flowers add to Chester’s fine amenities. The inn is climate-controlled year-round for guests’ comfort.

The Cottage
For those who seek an intimate respite from daily life, Chester’s Cottage Suite provides a private and peaceful escape. A warm and inviting sitting room provides a cozy place to relax in front of the fire or watch a movie. The four-poster bed in the luxurious bedroom is the perfect place to end your day. Then, start your morning with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a view of the landscaped grounds and gardens from the rocking chairs on your private porch.

Area Activities

Gardens/arboretum

Chester is located in the heart of historic Virginia. It is the perfect home base for exploring all kinds of history. Chester is within a two-hour drive of the homes of three presidents, Appomattox, the new national D-Day Memorial, Civil War trails, historic Lexington, Richmond and Charlottesville, and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, among others.

Chester is within a 30-minute drive of:
University of Virginia
Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson
Ash Lawn, home of James Monroe
Civil War sites
The Blue Ridge Parkway
Numerous Virginia wineries
Closer to home, guests have easy access to a number of regional areas of interest and active pursuits, including:
Civil War history and the Scottsville Museum
Main Street shopping
Canoeing, tubing or fishing on the James River
Bocce on Chester’s grounds
Golf
Numerous Virginia wineries
At the end of the day, come back to a welcoming glass of wine, a cool drink or fresh cookies, stroll our landscaped grounds, or enjoy the sunset from one of our porches.

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