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Historic B&B located walking distance to the Williamsburg and The College of W&M

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Dining
Exterior
Interior
Food and drink
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Enjoy the area

Map
Williamsburg, VA
  • Popular LocationCollege of William and Mary2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMerchants Square18 min walk
  • Popular LocationGovernor's Palace5 min drive
  • AirportNewport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Captain John Smith Suite

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Eliza Reynolds Chamber

1 King Bed

King William Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Lord Nelson

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Captain John Smith

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Down Stairs Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Eliza Reynolds Chamber

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

King William Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lord Nelson Chamber

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Historic B&B located walking distance to the Williamsburg and The College of W&M

The Williamsburg Sampler is a traditional bed & breakfast and #1 and sometimes #2 on Tripadvisor.   While we are a bed & breakfast the house is often rented by single groups of families and friends traveling together.  The Williamsburg Sampler features four guest rooms, two suites and two chamber rooms.  

The suites will make you feel extra special with King size four poster bed and 18th century colonial decor, wingback chair, premium cable television, and private bath with steam shower. These suites lead  through French doors to the second room with additional seating, a wet bar sink and refrigerator in an antique piece, fireplace and 2nd televisions.  These suites also feature pull out coaches for additional sleeping accommodations.  Again through French doors and out to the "RoofTop Garden," with a view of the garden, woods, and grapevine covered Arbor.  These suites can comfortably accommodate guests four each. 

The Chamber Rooms are an equally pleasant room with king size four-poster pineapple carved bed, 18th century colonial decor, wingback chair, television/fireplace and private bath with Steam Shower.   The entire house will sleep 12+ guests.  We also have kiddie cots, air mattresses and porta cribs available.
 
All our bathrooms have been completely remodeled with Jetted Shower which allows spray nozzles to blanket you with a cone shaped spray to provide a more soothing and relaxing shower experience.  Wifi is available throughout the house along with an Internet ready computer & printer available in our large sitting room. 
 
The Williamsburg Sampler is located three blocks from Colonial Williamsburg and the Merchants Square Shops.  (a very pleasant walk through the historic William & Mary Campus)  We are located just minutes from Busch Gardens, Water Country, the Prime Outlet Shops, the Williamsburg Winery, Jamestown & Yorktown.  We also have plenty of golf within a short drive. 
 
A Full Regional Buffet Breakfast is offered each morning.  We are caterers and prepare a wonderful breakfast.  Additionally, always have freshly baked cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, lite snacks and soft drinks available.  Daily housekeeping is also included. 

Property manager

Laura Reeves

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
All catering must be done by The Catering Company

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outdoors

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: All catering must be done by The Catering Company
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestowne are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at Kaplan Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Williamsburg, VA

What's nearby

  • College of William and Mary - 2 min walk
  • Merchants Square - 18 min walk
  • Governor's Palace - 5 min drive
  • Williamsburg Winery - 7 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 4 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mellow Mushroom - 19 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 4 min drive
  • Sal's By Victor - 5 min drive
  • Matchsticks BBQ Co. - 5 min drive
  • Precarious Beer H - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic B&B located walking distance to the Williamsburg and The College of W&M pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic B&B located walking distance to the Williamsburg and The College of W&M?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic B&B located walking distance to the Williamsburg and The College of W&M?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic B&B located walking distance to the Williamsburg and The College of W&M located?

This family-friendly Williamsburg holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of College of William and Mary and Muscarelle Museum of Art. Merchants Square and Williamsburg Farmers Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Williamsburg Transportation Center is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property-very large and located near historic district
This was a vacation with my daughter, Granddaughter and her husband and their two year old daughter. The high chair and portable crib made having a toddler easy. The weather was delightful - sunny and mild for Christmas weekend and we were in walking distance to historic area. This peaceful place made the sadness of losing my husband in June and my daughters husband last Christmas bearable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect trip to Williamsburg for grandchildren
Everything was beyond expectations. Especially the breakfast each morning. The property is interesting and well kept. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Leigh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay
We rented the whole house for a week for ourselves and our two daughters' young families, eight people total, ages 2 months to 68 years. The suites worked for the kids with parents, the regular rooms for the rest of us. (We expected extra guests who had to cancel but could have fit.) Breakfast provided every morning by the same very friendly woman. She made normal, good breakfasts, something a little different every day, not hoity-toity gourmet ("what is this?") food. She noted our needs and preferences without running menus past us. Even the 2- and 3-year olds were able to find something they could get into each day. The coffee machine was the biggest hit with the 5 adults. The whole place is lovely but too packed with art and memorabilia for our little guys on top of which Christmas decorations had been put up, all way too tempting for little grabby hands. A couple of the ceiling light fixtures are hung too low. We had some bruised skulls among our crew. Watch out! The location is pretty good, a nice neighborhood, not very far from attractions but it was not as walkable as we had hoped it would be for the kids. Walking from the b&b to Colonial Williamsburg wasn't bad––but then you needed to still have enough stamina to be able to walk around Colonial Williamsburg! The house has several nice areas for sitting together inside and also outside if the weather is nice. Grocery stores, a drug store are nearby but not walking distance. All in all we had a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best in Williamsburg!
Our second time staying at the Williamsburg Sampler and not our last. Laura and Stephanie are a great team as hostesses. The accommodations are great, every convenience is provided and you make a mistake if you don't take time to enjoy the wonderful breakfasts. My favorite B&B!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R., Athens, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEST EVER B&B!!!
I highly recommend renting this property. I travel quite a bit (work, vacation & workcations) and I can honestly say that Williamsburg Sampler has been my favorite place to stay. I will continue to request this rental when I go to the Williamsburg area and will refer (have referred to several people already) anyone going to the Williamsburg area to the Williamsburg Sampler! I took my family of 10 plus 2 little fur babies on this vacation. Everyone from ages 9 - 80 years old had such a wonderful time and loved this property plus the wonderful breakfast that Stephanie cooked us each morning. And the wonderful conversations with Stephanie! Thank you so much Laura and Stephanie for a wonderful stay. And I want to add that Stephanie is completely the most awesome host! We now consider her part of our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laura Reeves

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English, German, Spanish
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