My husband and I stayed at the "Tents of Vineyard Grove" for our honeymoon night. These little houses are decorated so cute and tastefully. The bed was so comfy and the bathroom very nice. There are a few "tents" to choose from and I believe they have at least 2 bedrooms each, a kitchen, an enclosed back deck, and some even have a fireplace. If you rent a "tent" you can use their pool and kayaks. There is a vineyard right up the road if you'd like to sample some wine. This place is great and I can't wait to go back!

We decided to take a last minute getaway to Williamsburg, VA and were looking for a unique place to stay. After reading reviews on line, we decided on the Hope and Glory. We weren't very familiar with the area, so we had no idea how small the towns were going to be. We arrived on a Monday afternoon and were warmly welcomed by Peggy and Dudley. The inn is beautifully decorated and the cottage where we stayed was very cute and shabby chic. The flower gardens were gorgeous.
We decided to go for a walk and quickly found that most of the shops were not open on Monday. And the one restaurant that we had read about was also closed. When inquiring about dinner, we learned that the inn was serving a 4 course meal, but that was more food than we wanted, plus was a bit more than we wanted to spend. We finally drove to another town and found an open restaurant, but I cannot recommend it.
Back to the cottage, no TV's. I can see why they don't have them, but I think it is better to have one and not turn it on if you don't want to. We always carry books with us, but it was a very long evening. We had a slight problem with bugs getting in when the doors were open. And there were a few cobwebs.
We have stayed in many B & B's and we have never had to pay a service charge, 10% that "included" breakfast. We were not told about this until we had pretty much finished with the reservation. There was no bottled water in the cottage. There was a bar available, but we assumed you had to pay for anything that you took. If there was any kind of afternoon reception, we missed it. Quite honestly, we felt the inn was very overpriced for the location and for no real amenities. Again, it is beautiful, Peggy has done an outstanding job with the decorating. But, I have to say we were disappointed after all the hype.

The Inn is warm and welcoming from the moment you check in until the moment you check out with the manager and owners there to greet you and send you off the next day with great reccomendations for lunch, etc..

We enjoyed the top floor with a wonderful sitting area. The room was was appointed with warm and inviting decor. The bed and bedding was super comfy!! I liked that there was no tv, clock etc,,
The garden and front porch are inviting and gorgeous.
I cannot stress enought the wonderful service. I do however question that this is in a list of Top 10 Inns in the country. Here is why - I would expect a PERFECT bath with top notch sink and tub. The paint was peeling and the fixtures were a bit old. I would also expect wonderfu bath products.
The breakfast was very nice but I expected it to be served on a service that was beautiful and or memorable. It was not.
I have stayed in Inns all over the world so I do have very high standards = I just thought it was a push to call it one of the top ten. I would highly reccomend this to someone though.
We enjoyed borrowing the bikes and riding around the town and coutry roads.
The family winery down the road has some outstanding wines!! I was very impressed.
I love the histor and the lovingly restored building and of course the Inn Keepers are very welcoming and knowledgable of the surrounding area.

A stay at the Hope and Glory Inn is akin to having a vacation sprinkled with fairy dust. Yes, there is the outstanding service, the super-friendly owners and staff, the beautiful shabby chic Nantucket decor, and the gorgeous garden landscaping. And yet, what happens when you stay at the Inn is so much greater than its impressive parts. The inn magically transports you to a restful and peaceful state. Anything you worried about before you arrived drains from your mind; any tension or stress in your body dissolves. You are drawn to the comfortable sofa in your cottage or the wonderful bed, plump with pillows. The sunlight streams in and bathes your bright surroundings in a golden light. You hear the trickling of the fountain in the patio or the sound of crickets. And you don't want to leave because you cannot remember the last time you felt so truly relaxed. You finally read the book you've been trying to get to, take the nap that's been eluding you, daydream the hours away.

From the first moment of my Hope and Glory experience, I knew I would be in for something special. Meseret Crockett, the inn manager, was friendly, kind and helpful on the phone. Her love and enthusiasm for this special property was clear and infectious. In fact, throughout our stay, Meseret went above and beyond in helping to make our entire experience of the inn and the area a positive one. Her professionalism was exceeded only by her graciousness and warmth.

When my husband, son and I checked in, we were enthusiastically greeted by the owners Peggy and Dudley, who were so friendly and clearly love the Inn, the surrounding area and all the history therein. It was wonderful to see how important it was for them to make sure their guests had an amazing stay

We were lucky enough at breakfast and dinner to be attended to by Jo and Allison respectively. They were each incredibly friendly and professional and provided outstanding service that added to the terrific meal experiences we had. We truly enjoyed our interactions with each of them. Across the board every person affiliated with the inn was incredibly kind and provided outstanding service. The inn automatically adds a 10% gratuity to your bill for the housekeeping and breakfast services, and you will be very glad that they did.

The food at the inn was delicious. My husband and son are both french toast aficionados, and they said the french toast at breakfast was the best they ever had. We had the four-course prix fixe dinner created by Chef Anne Kirkmyer (who introduced herself during our meal, and like everyone else at the inn, was incredibly warm and friendly). The dinner was $68, including automatic gratuities, and worth every penny. The highlight was a succulent crab cake, that was truly more crab than anything else, on a bed of fresh vegetables. Chef Kirkmyer perfectly cooked each ingredient, brought out its natural flavors and balanced all the components together to form an incredibly delicious and memorable entree. Each course was delicious and thoughtful, and the high quality of the fresh local ingredients was clear.

On every front and in every respect, all the different parts and pieces of the inn work together to provide a truly restorative vacation experience. I highly recommend to anybody looking for a beautiful respite from daily life to take some time out to be nurtured at the Hope and Glory Inn.