Featuring quiet street views, Hornsby House Inn in Yorktown offers accommodations, a terrace, and a bar. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The property features barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture. 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. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes, and fruit are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests at Hornsby House Inn can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Yorktown Beach is a 3-minute walk from the accommodation, while Busch Gardens & Water Country is 12 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, 8.1 miles from Hornsby House Inn.

Couples in particular 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)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
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2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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1 king bed
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1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Yorktown
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jerry
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Professional friendly staff. Beautiful residence. Looking forward to returning.
  • K
    Kristin
    United States of America United States of America
    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!
  • Robin
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was perfect-right in the historical part of Yorktown. The staff were extremely welcoming. I would definitely stay again or recommend this to anyone wanting to visit Yorktown or the surrounding areas.

Managed by Hornsby House Inn

Company review score: 9.8Based on 60 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Hornsby House Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • 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 apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available 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 ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
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    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID 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

    • Room options at Hornsby House Inn include:

      • Suite
    • Hornsby House Inn is 2,300 feet from the center of Yorktown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is 800 feet from Hornsby House Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Hornsby House Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Guests staying at Hornsby House Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • American
      • Buffet
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go
    • Hornsby House Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Beach
      • Happy hour
      • Walking tours
      • Live music/Performance
    • The prices at Hornsby House Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.