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( 1-5 of 43 )
“Historic Charm”

The Dinsmore House Bed & Breakfast

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4 of 5 stars
WeTwoTravel
Southern California
2 Jul 2008

The inn was built by a friend of Thomas Jefferson. Our room was large, lovely and very comfortable. The owners are helpful and pleasant. Some exceptional restaurants are within easy walking distance.

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    • Liked — historic site
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WeTwoTravel's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 02 July 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites

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Average price*: £36 (year-round)
“Wonder Hospitality”

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4 of 5 stars
bridge-club
maryland
29 Jun 2008

great location
Free city transportation
Informative hosts
Very friendly atmosphere

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bridge-club's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Member since: 29 June 2008

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Average price*: £36 (year-round)
“Fantastic Location and Hospitality!”

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5 of 5 stars
hjen7270
Boston, MA
17 May 2008

My husband and I just returned from a wonderful stay at the Dinsmore. The staff is friendly and gave us wonderful recommendations for things to do and places to eat. The evening social with wine and cheese is a great touch. The beds are very comfortable and the full breakfast every morning is delightful! The Dinsmore made our stay in Charlottesville one to remember!

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hjen7270's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Member since: 17 May 2008

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Average price*: £36 (year-round)
“Wonderful B&B”

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4 of 5 stars
bobsanders21
Bloomington, IN
8 May 2008

This B&B is in an excellent location. It is right on the edge of the UVA campus and is a short five-block walk or trolley ride to the historic downtown/pedestrian mall. It is a 10-15 minute drive from Monticello.

The owners are very friendly and accommodating. They were very helpful with tips on where to eat, what to see, etc. Every morning you are served a full breakfast (ie crepes, waffles, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and the like). Each afternoon they provide wine, cheese, fruit, and cookies. The rooms all have DVD players and there is a large selection of DVD's that you can borrow. We had to check out early our last day, and they packed us a breakfast to go.

The Dinsmore house was built in the 1800's and has a neat history and character. The rooms are well decorated and comfortable. We stayed in the Madison room. The room had a king size bed with a comfortable mattress and two easy chairs.

If there is one drawback, and it is a minor one, it is that the bathrooms seem ready for a remodel. However, with the energy and effort that the owners have put into this place, I'm sure it will happen soon.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Great owners/staff
    • Disliked — Outdated bathrooms
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bobsanders21's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 07 May 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other

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Average price*: £36 (year-round)
“A great location and a great escape”

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4 of 5 stars
puresimplicity
wv
16 Apr 2008

A girlfriend and I escaped to Charlottesville for a pre-Christmas shopping trip this past November and just loved it! The Dinsmore house was the greatest location for us - between the downtown shopping walking mall and the bigger box stores we wanted to see.

The owners were such lovely people and they graciously offered us wine, cheese, and made our dinner reservations nearby. Later she even helped us pick out a DVD to take back upstairs with us. What gems!

The rooms were also well-appointed and were historic but with a very comfortable atmosphere. And the breakfast - it was amazing.

I'd highly recommend this location. While we were there four other rooms were occupied - so book now. Their word is getting out.

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puresimplicity's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Travelled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 08 August 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping

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Average price*: £36 (year-round)
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