Bed & Breakfast

Abingdon Boarding House Bed & Breakfast is located at 116 East Main Street in the downtown historic area of Abingdon, Virginia. Listed on the historic walking tour, it is a short walk to restaurants, shopping, the Barter Theatre and the Virginia Creeper Trail.

Abingdon Boarding House is a private home that provides breakfast and lodging for paying guests. It is the oldest operating boarding house in the area. Elliott Roosevelt, father of Eleanor Roosevelt, was a frequent guest when visiting the area and attending to business interests.

A local historian placed construction of the Abingdon Boarding House around 1840. It was probably built for the Reverend George Barr of the Methodist Protestant Church.

Abingdon Boarding House was completely renovated in 2000 to reflect the life style of today, while maintaining its original warmth and charm. Our guests are offered a choice of three large bedrooms, each with a modern, private bath; high ceilings; hardwood floors; oriental rugs; antique furnishings and central heating and cooling.

Adjacent to the bedrooms is a sun room for writing, reading, music or television. Each guest room has a television and a telephone. A fiber optic on-line connection is also available. A parking area which can accomodate even large vehicles is located behind the house.

Guests are also treated to a full breakfast in the quaint, downstairs dining room. Each morning brings a new variety of fruits, juices, eggs, meats, breads and coffee. Your host is also open to special requests.

The Abingdon Boarding House Bed & Breakfast provides comfort, charm and convenience. Our goal is to make your visit to Abingdon a special experience that you will remember forever.