A Charming Bed and Breakfast

Contribted by Kerri Cushna

There is so much history in the coastal town of Virginia Beach. From the architecture to the establishments, it's so clear that there's more to the beach than just sand, waves, shopping and dining. One great example of the roots Virginia Beach has to offer is Barclay Cottage Bed & Breakfast. Built in 1895 and welcoming guests since 1917, Barclay Cottage sits in an historic neighborhood, and is just a minutes' walk away from the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. It is one of only two remaining beach cottages in the city. Barclay Cottage became the home of Lillian St. Claire Barclay and her parents in December of 1916, and began accepting guests in 1917, making Barclay Cottage one of the longest continuously operating lodging facilities in Hampton Roads. It was originally the clubhouse for a golf course on Lake Holly that was never built. It was sold to Vertie Griggs and W.E. Williamson. It was also a school from 1920 until 1970 and in the summer months remained a B&B.

Barclay Cottage: A Brief History

Contributed by R.A.Henriquez

Found in a quaint, historic neighborhood on the corner of 16th Street and Arctic Avenue, you'll find the award winning Barclay Cottage Bed and Breakfast. One of the last two original Beach cottages remaining, Barclay Cottage is perfect for a quiet get-away daycation.

Contributed by Taylor Stone

According to Wikipedia (one of my favorite websites!) the term Snowbird is used to describe people from the U.S. Northeast, U.S. Midwest, or Canada who spend a large portion of winter in warmer locales such as California, Arizona, Florida, the Carolinas, or elsewhere along the Sunbelt region of the southern and southwest United States, Mexico, and areas of the Caribbean. And who would blame them?  It's cold up north!  Snowbirds don't often trek the entire coast in a short time, they like to break up their travels.  So, if you're on your way back home (as many are in the coming weeks) a great mid-point stopover is Virginia.  And while you're in Virginia why not stop at one of the prettiest spots in the Old Dominion, Virginia Beach.

Barclay Cottage Bed & Breakfast in Virginia Beach - Welcome Home!

Graciously Welcoming Guests since 1917

Stay at the Barclay Cottage, a Virginia Beach bed and breakfast, and step back to a time when things moved more slowly and life was less hectic. At Barclay Cottage B&B, they anticipate your needs. Leave your stress, kids and pets behind . . . let the folks at Barclay Cottage take care of you.