8 Romantic Getaways in Virginia | Chesapeake Bay Estuaries to Vineyard Stays

“The Hope and Glory Inn is situated along the state’s Oyster and Wine Trail, offering guests an ideal romantic vacation complete with fresh oyster tastings and wine pairings from its 6-acre winery, Dog and Oyster Vineyard. An intimate, prix-fixe candle-lit dinner for two at the on-site restaurant, The Dining Hall, showcases the best of the […]
#1 Eastern Virginia – Bed and Breakfast – 2020 Best of Virginia

#1 EVERY YEAR since inception – When you are the BEST, it can’t get any better! Come and experience us. Previous Virginia Living honors include: 2019 Top Wedding Vendor, 2019 BEST in VIRGINIA #1 B&B in Eastern VA, and 2019 BEST in VIRGINIA #2 Wedding Venue in Eastern VA “The rooms are quaint, comfortable and […]
17 Scenic Drives Through Virginia Wine Country

“The 9 wineries of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail await your arrival. The scenery along the bay will steal your breath and the wines will tickle your taste buds.”
“A Road Trip Through Virginia’s Northern Neck and Eastern Shore”

“Where to stay: A former boarding school, the Hope and Glory Inn, in Irvington’s postcard-perfect downtown, oozes charm with just six guest rooms decorated in soothing pastel hues and six garden cottages as well as a saltwater pool.”
Hope & Glory Inn Receives the 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Certificate

Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Dog & Oyster Selected as Virginia This Morning’s Top 6 Picks: Virginia wineries and vineyards

“Every Tuesday, members of the Virginia This Morning team are sharing a list of six of their favorite things. The topic changes, but the goal remains the same — to inspire you to try something new. This week, our team is sharing their favorite wineries and vineyards in Virginia!”
The best B&B in every US state and DC

“School has never been so fun. A former 1800s academy has been transformed into stylish lodgings in waterfront Irvington, and the boutique spot salutes the schooldays of the past.”
See The Bay: Virtual Oyster Feast Along Virginia’s Northern Neck

“The proprietor of Irvington’s Hope and Glory Inn, Dudley Patteson, is the “father” of the Virginia Oyster Trail, a carefully curated set of restaurants and seafood establishments where one can revel in all things oyster.”
“As tasty as a wild Rappahannock oyster”

“About five miles south of Kilmarnock, you’ll find Irvington, which lies astride Carter Creek off the Rappahannock, and is home to… the Hope & Glory Inn. Yes, this tiny town has not one, but two first-class inns… Hope and Glory’s main building is even older. It began life in 1889 as the Chesapeake Male and […]
Top Wedding Vendor – Hotel & Resorts

Previous Virginia Living honors include: 2020 Best of Virginia #1 B&B in Eastern VA, 2019 Top Wedding Vendor, 2019 BEST in VIRGINIA #1 B&B in Eastern VA, and 2019 BEST in VIRGINIA #2 Wedding Venue in Eastern VA “…We celebrated my future husband’s birthday on Friday night, and we got married on the front steps […]