The Hope and Glory Inn: A First Look

In early April 2011, we traveled to the tiny town of Irvington in the Northern Neck of Virginia to do some genealogy research.  While we found some priceless nuggets of information to add to our family history, we also found an absolute gem of a place to stay.  The Hope and Glory Inn is the epitome of charm, comfort, and hospitality.  If you want to get away for a romantic weekend or a couple of days of peace and quiet, I highly recommend that you consider The Hope and Glory Inn.

The inn's main house is comprised of several quest rooms, a large common sitting room, a small bar, the kitchen, and the dining room.  Here's a look inside the main house.

This is what you see as you enter the front door.  Guest rooms are upstairs.

To your left is the front desk and beyond that is one of several cozy sitting areas.

Above the front desk is the event calendar for the week.

A birdhouse replica of the inn is part of the decor.

This entertainment cabinet, made by a local craftsman, also echoes the inn.

Beyond yet another sitting area are the bar, the dining room, and the kitchen.

Beautiful, thoughtful accents are everywhere.

This is just your first peek at The Hope and Glory.  In my upcoming posts, I'll take you inside our beautiful cottage, show you the gorgeous gardens, and offer a couple of suggestions of what to see and do in the area.  See you soon!