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Governor's Trace

Williamsburg, Virginia.

Closest B&B to historic Colonial Williamsburg. "...vies for the most romantic (in Williamsburg)" --Washington Post. Candlelit breakfast served in your room. One room has woodburning fireplace. Two rooms have private screened-in porches.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Experience the 18th century at Governor's Trace, just a one minute walk from George Washington's favorite tavern in Colonial Williamsburg --- Christiana Campbell's. Amble down streets that Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson trod or follow the chain encumbered footsteps of 13 of Blackbeard's pirates from the jail to the site of the gallows tree on Capitol Landing Road.

This Georgian brick home, completed during the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg, sits on over half an acre. Governor's Trace lies at the hub of early life in Williamsburg and faces what was then the main road of commerce to and from the English ships docked on Capitol Landing Creek. Adjacent property was purchased by order of the English Crown for the construction of the Governor's Palace. Later, Governor's Trace's land was part of a peanut plantation.

Governor's Trace shares a living history today with her illustrious neighbor, Colonial Williamsburg. Artifacts from both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars have been found in the front yard abutting Capitol Landing Road.

The house is decorated with an eclectic collection of family antiques and "found" treasures acquired during 27 years of travel. Governor's Trace beckons you to step back in time. Let your imagination and your accommodations take you there.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 150.00 - 175.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 3
With private baths: 3
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast

Nearest Airport(s): Newport News; Williamsburg Int'l

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Antiques, fireplaces, porches, common area, library, free wireless Internet

Area Attractions and Activities:

Nearby attractions starting with the closest to Governor's Trace B&B are Virginia's #1 tourist destination, Colonial Williamsburg, about a 30 second walk! Busch Gardens, an amusement theme park is a 5 minute drive from us as are many of the shopping outlets. Williamsburg Pottery Factory is a 15 minute drive from our driveway.

Jamestown, America's first settlement, is only 8 miles away, and our award winning Williamsburg Winery is a 15 minute trip. Yorktown, the site of our country's last battle of the Revolutionary War, is but 12 miles away.

Most Popular Rooms:

Alexander Spotswood Room: Drift off in your king size bed beneath a ceiling hung canopy while the fireplace crackles in the background. Swag-draped, shuttered windows and glowing brass candlelight lanterns complete the mood in this elegant setting.

Francis Nicholson Room: This room is a suite 7 months of the year, when its private screened-in porch is usable. It doubles as an open air breakfast area. The queen bed, done in crocheted ivory, is set amidst a scattering of Oriental rugs.

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.
• No access for disabled persons.

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