The Columns - Bed & Breakfast

In Historic Chatham, Virginia

English boxwood line the walk of this
gracious Green revival home built in 1897 by
William Marshall Tredway.  White wicker
porch furniture and swings, along with huge
ferns and flower-filled planters, bedeck the
large gallery porch that wraps around three
sides of this 21-room home.  The central hall
features beautiful antique wallpaper imported
from England.  Carved mantels, wain-scoting
and trim fashioned from walnut, and a
colorful stained-glass window on the landing
of a massive stairwell enhance the charm
of the interior.  Sitting rooms are comfortably
furnished with antique sofas.

Four bedrooms feature antique beds,
including a carved walnut Murphy bed and
handsome chests representing many design
periods.  An upstairs tea room with a bay
window offers a private place to relax.  On
the grounds are several interesting
dependencies, including a carbide house,
old servants quarters, and the foundations
of what was once a stable.  The original
kitchen, which was later attached to the
present house, retains the original knotty
pine walls and huge hand hewn beams.

Chatham's oldest operating Bed and Breakfast,
The Columns is a cozy welcoming haven
for travelers passing through historic Chatham
or families visiting the two local academies.
The atmosphere is charming and southern
offering passersby a home away from home.
Since the 1920's, The Columns has been
welcoming guests with Southern Hospitality &
charm.  Andrew & Staci Wall are second generation
Innkeepers carrying on the long-standing traditions
that make The Columns so special.

Reservations & Availability

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(434) 432-6122

~ All rooms have color televisions with cable.

~ All rooms have Wireless Internet Access.

~ We may offer suggestions of local places to dine & will even make a reservation for you.
We will also gladly suggest places of interest to visit while you are staying with us.

~ Children are welcome!

Belvadere~
     This large bedroom features bold floral wallpaper and an antique rice carved canopy bed.
Lovely original art as well as antique lamps, oriental rug, & chests give this room a romantic
feel.  A favorite of honeymooners!   $115 plus tax

Maness~
     Handmade by a local craftsman, the antique walnut canopy beds dominate the Maness
bedroom.  Antique portraits & silhouettes adorn the subtle paisley wallpaper and the many
windows provide views of the side yard.  A favorite bedroom of families, as this room sleeps
3 or 4 comfortably with the use of the antique "Murphy bed".   $125-$150 plus tax

Laura~
     Soft, floral wallpaper and large windows facing Main Street make Laura a cozy and
feminine guest room.  Features of this room include the antique walnut bed, antique school
master's desk & comfortable chair and ottoman.   $115 plus tax

~ A deposit of one night is required to guarantee your reservation.  We accept personal
checks or cash.

~ Check-In is from 4-7 PM.  If travel plans do not allow you to check-in between these times,
we will gladly accommodate your schedule.

~ Check-Out is 11 AM.  A later Check-Out may be arranged for a small charge.

~ We are a No Smoking Facility.

~ On street parking.

EMAIL or phone us at (434) 432-6122 for reservations.

We are a small Inn and we depend on our advance reservations; therefore, we do have a
7-day cancellation policy.  Holidays and Special Event Weekends (Graduation, Parents
Weekend, etc.) we are unable to give refunds for cancellations.  With a 7-day or longer
cancellation, your deposit will be refunded, minus a $15 service fee**, except as mentioned
on Holidays and Special Event Weekends.

                                                                Robert Frost

For over 80 years, we have opened our home & our hearts to guests
here at The Columns.  We hope you enjoy your stay!