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3.5 out of 5
Villa Cathedral
1202 Williamson Rd, Alton, VA

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hosts. A beautiful well maintained home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Bill on May 10, 2024
Thanks for the great review.

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, terrific hosts, close to where I needed to be. I chose it for its location and had only an overnight to spend there. Too bad for me. Beautiful house, room, grounds. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Bill on May 4, 2024
Thanks for the great review.

10/10 Excellent

kurt, bridgewater

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Lucy & Bill on Mar 18, 2024
Thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent B&B!!
The place was just as described. Beautiful location. The house and the room was spotless! The hosts are great! Made us feel right at home! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Lucy & Bill on Nov 15, 2023
Thanks for the great review.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING!!!!
This bed and breakfast is AMAZING!! The best hosts especially Gus, beautiful room located in a beautiful home, and delicious hot breakfast served every morning. An overall welcoming, high end bed and breakfast. Everyone should stay here, it’s that amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Bill on Sep 12, 2023
Thanks for the great review. Gus will be pleased.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Bill on May 22, 2023
Thanks for the great review. Perhaps we will see you again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Jamison

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing house and grounds! I inspect houses for a living and this place looks better than new. Absolutely impeccable - not a speck of dust or any dirt could be found. Very comfortable bed and nice furniture. Extremely quiet and peaceful surroundings, wonderful hosts who are also good cooks. You will be happy you stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Bill on May 5, 2023
Thanks for the great review.

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners Bill and Lucy take a great deal of pride in their B&B, and it shows. I'm not usually a B&B person, but this is the second visit ad both have been outstanding. Breakfasts are first class, as are the accommodations. Whan in the area, you'd be foolish to stay anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Bill on May 5, 2023
Thanks for the great review.

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Villa Cathedral Bed and Breakfast while we were in the area for an SCCA Supertour event this April. We were looking for a quiet place to stay after our long days of working the races. Did not disappoint. The house is beautiful and the location was serene. The beds were super comfortable—the best rest I’ve had during a track weekend ever! Hot coffee and breakfasts made to order was most welcome. Very convenient to the track and the excellent dining opportunities in Milton (you can’t go wrong with any of them). Lucy, Bob, and Gus were excellent and attentive hosts! We hope to be staying here again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Lucy & Bill on Apr 11, 2023
Thanks for the great review. Perhaps we will see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot to stay!
Fantastic stay - accommodations were wonderful. Plenty of space to work and rest. Hosts were so nice. Breakfast was delicious and you can’t stay here without mentioning GUS the wonder dog. I won’t hesitate to stay here again when I’m back in town. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality Bill and Lucy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Bill on Mar 4, 2023
Thanks for the great review. Gus will be waiting for your return.

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was amazing. The hosts, the dog Gus, the room, and the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Lucy, Bill, & Gus on Nov 14, 2022
Thanks for the great review.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Bed and Breakfast!
Home is beautiful. Staff is very friendly. Gus is great! Would highly recommend and will definitely call next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Gus on Sep 26, 2022
Thanks for the kind words.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Mooresville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with excellent hosts. I always stay here if a room is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Bill on Sep 8, 2022
Thanks for the great review. Gus will be waiting for you at the door next time around.

10/10 Excellent

Surangi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Home Away From Home
Our stay at Villa Cathedral was a wonderful stay. From the warm welcome by the owner to the most adoring dog, Gus. Beautiful serene property and goes beyond a regular hotel stay at this property. They really make you feel welcome and the breakfast is wonderful and a big spread. Lucy and Bill do it with their heart. If anyone wants a place to come relax and enjoy place to relax, enjoy and feel at home this is definitely the place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Bill on Aug 17, 2022
Thanks for the great review. Perhaps we will see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Max

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An historic property that has been added onto and modernized. Beautiful, quiet with wonderful hosts Bill and Lucy along with Gus their dog who always greeted us. Bill prepared wonderful breakfasts for us. Very convenient to what we came to the area for. Would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Bill on Aug 17, 2022
Thanks for the great review. Gus will be waiting a the door for you.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Very welcoming. Perfect for those visiting the VIR.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Bill on Jun 24, 2022
Thanks for the nice review. We do cater to our VIR clientele .

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the warm welcome, the yummy breakfast, and the comfortable room. After a long day at VIR, we were relieved to not have to drive far to find a cozy place to stay and relax. Lovely grounds and porch area, too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Lucy, BIll & Gus on Oct 21, 2021
Thanks for the great review.

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was Nice Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Bill on Oct 4, 2021
Thanks for the great review.

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW, Portsmouth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to give them a bad review so we can have the place all to ourselves. It was our first time staying and a B&B and they set the bar high. We stayed there for the Blur Ridge Rock Festival and it was the perfect place to rest our heads and relax while we were there. The breakfasts were fantastic, the beds were comfy, the rooms were clean, the company was great! I love Gus, their Customer Service Specialist (AKA Stud Muffin Dog). As long as I go to the BRRF I will be staying here, they do a great job making us feel comfortable and the property was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Bill on Sep 29, 2021
Thanks for the great review. Perhaps we will see you again for another concert event.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lovely and friendly couple that owns the B&B welcomed us for a weekend event in Danville. Homemade breakfast, comfortable room, beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Lucy, BIll & Gus on Sep 10, 2021
Thanks for the great review. Perhaps we will see you guys again some time.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My son and I stayed there for a track day. Great experience. Friendly proprietors. Very nice breakfast and flexible check-in/check out procedures. Very convenient to VIR.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Lucy, BIll & Gus on Aug 6, 2021
Thanks for the great feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this property and you will too. Can’t wait to stay there again. We left feeling like we had made new friends. Could not have been more accommodating and the property is beautiful! Plus - their sweet dog Gus is there to greet you! Thank you Bill and Lucy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Lucy, BIll & Gus on Jul 31, 2021
Thanks for the great review. Gus will be waiting for your return.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Bill and Lucy were wonderful hosts and served a different and delicious breakfast every morning. The place was nice and clean . The house is quite isolated but for us that was part of its Allure. And they have this goofy sweet poodle who greets everyone with enthusiasm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Lucy, BIll & Gus on Jun 8, 2021
Thanks for the great review. Perhaps we will see you again.

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you to Bill, Lucy and Gus for your hospitality! So nice to meet you and we enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Bill on May 27, 2021
Thanks. Perhaps we will see you again some time. Gus will be waiting.

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place to stay!
My partner and I had a great time at Villa Cathedral! Bill and Lucy were terrific to us. The facility was well stocked with utensils for the guest kitchen upstairs and a guest shared refrigerator. We absolutely will as soon as we can. Also just as an aside the photos on the walls are great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Bill on May 24, 2021
Thanks for the kind review. Gus will be waiting for your return.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, spacious room that is well appointed and welcoming hosts. Far preferable to any of the other options I have tried in the area. Only downside is lack of dining options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Gus on May 5, 2021
Thanks for the review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Lucy, BIll & Gus on Apr 7, 2021
Thanks for the review.

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Friendly and inviting. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Lucy, BIll & Gus on Mar 29, 2021
Thanks for the review.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Lucy, BIll & Gus on Mar 10, 2021
Thanks for the feedback. Perhaps we will see you again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice accommodations, comfortable bed, very spacious room with a large TV. The breakfast was delicious and the innkeepers are super friendly. The grounds are gorgeous! Enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Lucy, BIll & Gus on Mar 6, 2021
Thanks for the feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy B&B in a bucolic setting
Stayed here for one night during a motorcycle trip. It’s a cozy B&B in a bucolic setting. The hosts, Bill, Lucy, and their cute pet dog Gus, are so nice and attentive to the needs of their guests. Scrumptious, homemade breakfast! It’s close to Virginia International Raceway, and free parking. There are several dinner options in nearby towns, about 15-20 minute drive. I will definitely be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from Bill on Feb 12, 2021
Thanks for the comments on your stay. Gus will be waiting for you to return.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for track accommodation
Great place - very clean and well appointed - Owners are friendly and cook a great breakfast - I will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Bill on Nov 7, 2020
Thanks for the kind review. Perhaps we will see you again.

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and Quiet. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Bill on Nov 1, 2020
Thanks for the review. Gus will be waiting at the door if/when you return.

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Clemson SC

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely home and grounds Spotless and furnished perfectly Comfy bed Yummy breakfast. Hosts Lucy and Bill couldn’t be nicer. Gus, the family dog a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Lucy, BIll & Gus on Sep 28, 2020
Thanks for the great review. Gus will be waiting for you to return.....

10/10 Excellent

Christy, Lexington, SC

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The BEST place to stay when visiting VIR. Bill and Lucy were wonderful hosts, and Gus was an extra joy during our stay. Breakfast was exceptional. It was such a treat to be able to relax outside with the views of the countryside after a long day at the track.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from Gus on Jun 21, 2020
Thanks for the kind words in your review. Perhaps we will see you again some time when your Dad is racing.

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Bill on Mar 12, 2020
Thanks for staying with us. Gus will be waiting for you to return.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay near Danville
Villa Cathedral is a well-appointed B&B in rural Virginia near Danville. We stayed here with our dog while visiting the Tank Museum. We loved meeting Lucy, Bob, and Gus, and enjoyed the delicious breakfast and good company each morning. The attention to detail made this a truly relaxing weekend trip: a cozy, super comfortable king bed and good shower pressure were a welcome respite from the chill during a blustery weekend. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Bill on Feb 14, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Perhaps we will see you again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Bristow,VA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, Large room, good breakfast, Great dog. Owners are good people
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Bill on Nov 14, 2019
Thanks for the great feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to take the time and say thank you to Lucy and Bill for an amazing stay! The Bed and Breakfast was gorgeous and just a 10 minute drive to the gate of VIR! I highly recommend anyone who doesn't want to deal with the noise or commotion of VIR. The room was huge and super clean with the bathroom being just as big as the room if not bigger with a Jacuzzi. The bed was amazingly comfy as well as having great natural light within the room. The best part of the stay was Bill and Lucy who were so friendly and welcoming as well as the Head of Guest Relations Gus! Would Highly recommend for some friends who don't mind staying together or couples who want to have a quite retreat near VIR! 10/10 Would Stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Gus on Nov 9, 2019
Thanks for the great review. Perhaps we will see you again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms that were beautifully furnished and outfitted with high end sheets and bath towels. Great breakfasts and the owners were very accommodating as our daily schedule changed at the racetrack (VIR). My wife is gluten free and they went out of their way to make a separate batch of gluten free pancakes. Fire pit was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Bill on Nov 4, 2019
Thanks for the review. Perhaps we will see you again next year for the PCA event.

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Gus on Oct 10, 2019
Thanks for the review. Perhaps we will see you again some time on your travels.

8/10 Good

Jim, New Boston, NH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old VA farm look and feel, a true B&B. Bill and Lucy (and Gus!) were the ultimate hosts. You could come and go as you pleased, and the breakfasts and conversations were wonderful. They were very helpful with me in getting to know the area. The only downside was there wasn't a lot of places to put stuff in the bathroom...could use a medicine cabinet or some small piece of furniture (I know, not a lot of room) to put your toiletries, but that is really a nit in the overall pleasantness of my stay and the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Bill on Oct 10, 2019
Thanks for the review. We are looking at a solution to create some space without creating clutter in that bathroom. Next time book the Champagne room this very large w/ double sinks, double head shower, and a hot tub.

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing
This place was amazing, beautiful property and so very peaceful. Bill and Lucy were very nice and a joy to talk to. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a quiet, peaceful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Bill on Sep 2, 2019
Thanks for the review. Perhaps we will see you again. Gus will be waiting.....

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa Cathedral is a beautiful old Victorian farmhouse that has been extended and updated (beautifully) to accommodate guests. My two children and I stayed there for one night only, and wish we could have stayed longer. Our room was well appointed, comfortable, quiet and clean. I particularly liked that there was a full kitchen for guests to use. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Gus on Jul 20, 2019
Thanks for staying with and the kind comments.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfully kind hosts
Beautiful home with wonderful hosts! Lucy, Bill and Gus couldn't have been nicer people! Only negative was that it is very dark on their street, and we had difficulty locating the driveway in the extreme darkness. Perhaps they could add a lamppost or some reflectors at the edge of their driveway to make it a little safer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Bill on Jul 8, 2019
We recently added a sign at the street which will also be illuminated soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Gus on Jul 4, 2019
Thanks for the review.

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Huntersville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a beautiful house tucked away in the woods, very peaceful and scenic. The rooms are large, very clean, well maintained, and the bed I slept on was very comfortable. The property owners; Bill, Lucy and their wonderful dog Gus, also serve as the staff. They were very welcoming and a pleasure to be around! A great experience and I am definitely planning on staying there again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from BIll on Jun 27, 2019
Thanks for the kind comments. Perhaps we will see you again. Gus will be waiting.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very accommodating and even the guests I stayed with were also very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Gus on May 30, 2019
Thanks for the kind comments.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast, staff extremely friend and loved the text communication. Beautiful view no matter where you stand on the property inside and out!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from The management on May 23, 2019
Thanks for the positive feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to relax and recharge
Lucy, Bill and Gus were all great hosts! The master suite was very large. The breakfast was really good. Bill’s homemade granola was tasty! It’s a wonderful place to get away from it all and to just relax. It’s way out in the country, so there’s not much around to do but rest. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Mr Lucy on May 15, 2019
Thanks for the positive review. Hopefully we will see you again.