Offering a garden and river view, Hornsby House Inn is situated in Yorktown, 300 metres from Yorktown Beach and 19 km from Busch Gardens & Water Country. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. All units at the bed and breakfast come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a shower and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also available, as well as a coffee machine. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes bed linen and towels. A bar can be found on-site. Colonial Williamsburg is 28 km from the bed and breakfast, while Historic Jamestowne is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, 13 km from Hornsby House Inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Yorktown
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  • Rodes
    United States United States
    The house was amazing and all the original furniture and furnishings made it feel really unique to the style of the house. The amenities were great. The staff was amazing!
  • Claudio
    United States United States
    Absolutely stunning place to stay. The house itself is a marvelous historic house. 2 minutes walk from the Yorktown beach , a lovely area .
  • K
    Kristin
    United States United States
    What was not to like? Beautiful B&B, perfect location, and wonderful staff. Absolutely loved meeting David and getting to know the history of the house and of Yorktown. Also loved our room!
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Hornsby House Inn

Company review score: 9.8Based on 65 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Inn is now owned and operated by the 3rd & 4th generations and has been part of the family since it was built in 1933. "A legacy of hospitality", it's not just a catchy phrase around here. It is a way of life. Friendly greetings, smiling faces and a genuine feeling of being part of our family is what you can expect the moment you step foot on the property. David Hornsby Bowditch, is the family's current historian and charismatic expert on all things Yorktown will often join guests at breakfast or our complementary wine and cheese with stories about the house and Yorktown.

Property information

Hornsby House is special. A large, beautiful home directly across from the Yorktown Victory Monument on historic Main St in Yorktown. You can relax in our front terrace rocking chairs with a view of the Victory Monument and York River. Our guest rooms a beautiful and comfortable, all with private baths. Our spacious and comfortable common areas have fireplaces and sitting areas. Relax, visit or read a good book. In the morning, enjoy a full breakfast in our spacious dining room with fireplace. These also a lot to see and do in historic Yorktown as well as Williamburg and Jamestown.

Neighbourhood information

What’s close by? Colonial Williansburg, Historic Jamestown Settlement, Busch Gardens, Watermens Museum, Yorktown Battlefields, Mariners Museum, USCG Training Base, Serenity Tall Ship Sailing Tours, Waterfront Restaurants, Yorktown Beach, and a lot more.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hornsby House Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Grocery deliveries
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Hornsby House Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Hornsby House Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Hornsby House Inn

    • Hornsby House Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Walking tours
      • Beach
      • Live music/performance

    • Room options at Hornsby House Inn include:

      • Suite

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Hornsby House Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Hornsby House Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Hornsby House Inn is 750 yards from the centre of Yorktown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Hornsby House Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Hornsby House Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.