Hope & Glory Inn

My wife and I spent our 1^st anniversary here and were extremely pleased! It was so relaxing; the perfect place to get away. They pay attention to every detail and everybody is so nice. The food is fantastic, the Inn is beautiful and the vineyard is very nice.
I’d recommend heading out on the faded glory and stopping over to the dog and oyster for a wine tasting and lunch.

Oh my goodness where do we begin. We just returned from a short visit to the Hope & Glory for the 4^th of July weekend. Firstly, they accept dogs woohoo! Very accommodating even the Vineyard which is under the same ownership is puppy friendly. Peggy’s son, who runs the vineyard, even has rescue «vineyard pups» What an incredible concept to save dogs, have them «work» :oP the vines and provide amusement for the patrons. The wine is EXCEPTIONAL and I do not like VA wines (I know, I know) but its true. Their rose is heavenly and so perfect with the warm weather. The owners son was greeting guests with the old man golden retriever, so cute! But the food… holy smokes the food. I didn’t catch who the caterers were but by far the BEST BESSSSST fried green tomatoes I have ever had! Fried oysters were perfection and the setting was beyond beautiful. Peggy had mentioned that she is trying to get more vineyards to participate in saving puppy lives to work the grapes. What a fabulous idea.
The Inn itself is absolutely amazing, straight from the pages of Victoria magazine. The cottages where we stayed are adorably set in a magical garden (think adult Alice in Wonderland). Even though they are close, and some guests had children, its VERY private. The courtyard is gorgeous, sadly we weren’t able to participate in breakfast thanks to Nates Trick Dog LOL But I’m imaging its fab. I think a previous Unilocaler said its the nothingness that keeps bringing them back and I would have to agree. This place is ZEN. My husband and I both commented repeatedly on just how relaxed we were the whole stay. Sleeping thru the night and not feeling rushed, oh what a lovely place.
Even though we were unable to eat breakfast we did enjoy their dinner. Its small, service only 18 tables, and the table is yours for the night. The dining hall is located next to their lounge which is so super cute. Great selection of wines and cocktails. The dinner consisted of oysters and crab cake accompanied by farm fresh local veggies. My husband and I have eaten at some of the best restaurants in the state, L’auberge Chez Francois, Inn at Little Washington etc and this dinner was on par!!! We were fortunate to meet the Chef Betty who could not have been any cuter. Her spoon bread is magical.
Needless to say the Inn itself and the food and drink mean nothing if the hosts & staff are not exceptional. The owners, Peggy and Dudley, are two of the nicest people I have ever EVER met. Peggy is the consummate hostess always keeping a step ahead of what you need. I honestly felt like I was at home with her. She’s so warm and generous and just a pleasure to be around. Its so rare these days to meet someone who you truly know at first encounter is a selfless in every action & thought. The staff are just as fab as the owners. Sweet Mereset (spelling) is like a big sister, her knowledge of wine is incredible, her gentle manners are calming and shes just plain nice!!! Bashir (spelling) who was our general all around help you with what you need guy is such an amazing young man! So smart and polite, engaging and always with a smile.
I could go on and on but please PLEASE do yourself a favor and GO HERE ASAP. Gents its perfect for an engagement, ladies would be killer for a wedding, couples go here and reconnect, friends go here to unwind and relax. The key is GO HERE and stay a week. You wont regret it!!!
Cheers Peggy, Dudley and Staff on being one in a million!!!

We are regulars at The Hope and Glory Inn. What keeps us coming back? Nothing. No really. «What are you planning on doing during your stay?» Nothing. It’s a concept so far removed from my daily life that it ends up being the most relaxing vacation I take all year. I return to the «real world» feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. The hosts, Peggy and Dudley, are lovely. They make you feel welcomed at every opportunity without seeming overbearing. It’s more of a boutique hotel than bed and breakfast, offering rooms, cottages and tents (which are secluded, charming little buildings located on the vineyard property across from the inn).
And there are lots of things to do in the area if you chose to do them. Afternoon River cruises and charming village shopping and antique shopping amongst the highlights. Great place to forget how to drive a car and walk or borrow a bicycle from the inn to get your exploring done.
Hope and Glory is on my list of favorites, hope you get the chance to visit. And I forgot to mention the vintage outdoor shower and bath…

What a special place run by incredible people. We stayed at the Hope & Glory over New Years. They set us up in one of the cottages that had a queen bed (with the most comfortable sheets if slept on in a long time), a cozy living room with a gas fireplace and its own bathroom (the shower had excellent water pressure).
Truth is, I never seek out bed & breakfasts for feeling like I’m on someone else’s schedule. Hope & Glory is the exception, they couldn’t be more accommodating. (There’s a chance I slept through breakfast on New Year’s Day, oops. Of course, I still had breakfast prepared for me when I decided to join the land of the living)
The food was incredible and the wine was delicious (they own the vineyard down the road as well). They have a spa on location too!
What makes Hope & Glory so special is that no detail is overlooked. They go beyond the standard and reach for excellence, and they succeed.
If you weren’t planning a get away, start now and go to the Hope & Glory. You won’t be disappointed.

Update to my previous review:
We came back last weekend to get married and we could not be more happy. The owners Peggy and Dudley and their staff did everything in their power to make this a great event for us, and they succeeded. This place is the best. If I could have given more stars, I would have.

Review of the restaurant only; we live nearby and so didn’t stay at the Inn.
Dinner was spectacular. My only regret was that it took us ten years to get there the first time. I can see us returning more often.
A+++

Attended a family wedding at The Hope and Glory Inn. The wedding party rented the Inn. We all had a blast. The arrangement of the cottages and house and gardens was perfect for the wedding. The Innkeepers were fantastic catering to the needs of everyone. The crab cakes were scrumptious! Lavender lemonade is my new favorite, a must try here. Really a great get away. Took The Faded Glory boat ride and made special memories with family and friends.

Very cute, friendly service, and enjoyed the private cottages behind the Inn. As quiet as the cemetery next door. Three groups of us left at different times, and all took 4 – 5 hours from the DC area. Location is convenient and in town, walking distance to nice eateries and shopping boutiques. Driving required to separate property where pool and «Tents» are located. Tents are cute-​looking and secluded chalets we would try if we come back. Liked the unique outdoor shower and bath best (communal, but fenced). Seems overpriced for such a sleepy rural area. Ritz-​Carlton prices for an area less vibrant than something like St Michael’s in MD. Although water is several miles away, feels more like farmland than being near the shore. Breakfast was quite good, scrambled eggs, kielbasa & slices of cantaloupe. Would prefer if cream was available for coffee. Coffee tends to be weak throughout Northern Neck for some reason. Good coffee and fixings a block away at «the Local» restaurant, also closest place to Hope & Glory for good sandwiches.

Such a great place! I attended a work function at the Inn this week and was really impressed… except for the fact that my cell didn’t get reception, but on vacation that would be great!
The owners were so friendly, the accommodations were incredibly quaint and the food was amazing!
The first night we met in detention for a drink, took a boat ride and then enjoyed a delicious crab cake dinner at the Inn. The second day the breakfast was incredible — hot tea, egg and spinach soufflé, cherry smoked bacon, raspberry muffin, fruit and herb grits… so good! The bbq lunch was great too! We enjoyed a cocktail reception at their vineyard down the road — such a great place too!
I stayed in cottage #3 (a 2 bedroom) with a co-​worker and really enjoyed it!
Would love to come back for a weekend getaway and enjoy a massage too!

Visiting friends in Irvington, we enjoyed a delightful four-​course dinner at the Inn even though we weren’t staying on the premises. Such a great experience! The atmosphere was cozy, the service was fantastic — very friendly and warm — and the food and wine were delicious. Oysters, rockfish and crab were all featured on our preset menu and tasted like they were caught that morning. Altogether terrific in a fun, unpretentious atmosphere and a really lovely little town.

My wife and I stayed at the Hope and Glory Inn for our 14^th Anniversary and had an incredible weekend. Peggy and Duddley are wonderful hosts and the staff is friendly and will go out o their way to make you comfortable. The in-​house bar… called Detention… has composition notebooks full of guest commentary on why they’re in «Detention» and the comments range from heartfelt to hysterical to naughty. The outdoor shower, free bike rides, wonderful rooms and food, local winery, and quaint town all added up to the perfect weekend. We will be back.

The Hope & Glory Inn is a beautiful B&B in a charming little whimsical town. In addition to rooms in the Inn, they also have private cottages & «tents». I stayed in tent # 10 with a group of 4 others girls for a bachelorette party. The tents are back behind White Fences Vineyard down a winding road off the main strip of shops. The «tents» are private houses. Our tent had a full kitchen, living room, large screened in porch, 4 bdrms, & 3 bathrooms. The tent, the inn, Trick Dog Café, the Local, Detention (small bar inside the Inn) & the whole town itself is unbelievably charming. We loved it all! Peggy, the owner, was very accommodating & couldn’t have been more friendly. Can’t wait to come back!

Whimsical, magical, amazing!
If you ever get a chance to head to Irvington, VA — make sure you stay at the Hope and Glory Inn. This B&B features «school-​house» rooms, cottages, and «tents». Each unit is supremely decorated in a whimsically romantic cottage style that is sure to welcome!
We visited for our anniversary and found the inn blissfully charming. Vintage bike rides, boat tours, long walks, and dinner at the Trick Dog Café were just a few of the highlights of this adventure!
We had breakfast in the large dining room one morning, and out on the patio the next day. Meals were always nicely prepared and wonderfully tasty!
We stayed in Cottage #4, and can’t wait to go back and try out another unit!
Be sure and venture into town and visit the shoppe for wine and cheese to take a picnic to the beach and enjoy the sunset!