Clay Corner Inn

401 Clay Street Sw, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
Innkeeper(s): Josh Roseberry
  • Introduction

    Visit Blacksburg, Virginia, stroll through downtown, hike a trail, eat at one of our amazing local restaurants, take in the beauty of Virginia Tech campus, and most importantly relax knowing you are safe with us.
     

    We are taking COVID-19 very seriously and want to communicate our efforts and intentions as guest safety and security is always our number one priority.

    Completely contactless check-in & ongoing communication
    Full hot & fresh breakfast done safely
    (You receive an online breakfast menu and choose your time and from multiple socially distant options including in room dining.)
    We use industrial cleaner to sanitize rooms completely.

    Being a small operation we are able to be detailed keeping you safe and comfortable.

     

     

  • Insider's Info

    Travelers are always looking for memorable and relaxing experiences.  Let’s discover more through the words of our innkeepers.  Many thanks to Nicky & Rick for sharing their secrets with BBOnline.com!
    Why do most travelers stay at your inn?

    This has various answers to it: Mostly Parents of Virginia Tech students, but we also get a lot of outdoor sporting people who come for hiking, biking, water sports & more.

    What are you best known for? What makes your inn unique? What do you love most about your inn?

    Known for: Warm hospitality, great food, clean rooms and excellent service.
    Unique: Location and European flair
    Love our Inn: We draw fantastic, friendly guests!

    If someone has never been to your city, what is the #1 reason to come visit?

    Virginia Tech University & the Moss Center for the Arts.

    What’s the best compliment you have ever received about the inn?

    That we are unique and very different from other B&Bs.

    What’s the best kept secret about the area?

    Our proximity to outdoor activities.

    If a traveler is staying at your inn for 4 nights, what should he/she do in the area?

    Visit the multiple Wineries in the area, enjoy a Reiki session, go to a show at the Center for the Arts, go Hiking to the Cascade falls, visit Floyd, do some kind of water activity, golf etc.

    Is there anything within walking distance of your inn?

    Plenty; the village with all its shops & restaurants, Virginia Tech campus, opposite the Huckleberry trail perfect for hiking, biking and jogging, library, Center for the Performing Arts.

    What is your favorite restaurant/food in the area?

    "The Cellar" with wonderful Greek, Italian & American food with over 100 beers.

    Any good area guides/websites that travelers could reference?

    Clay Corner Inn/Activities

    How many rooms does your inn have?

    8 = 2 King suites + 1 Queen suite + 5 Queens

    Do you accept pets?

    No we do not.

     

  • Reasons to Stay at the Clay Corner Inn

    Romantic Weekends

    Perfect for the Just Married, Anniversaries, Parent's alone time and more.

    We have the perfect setting for you. You can stay in the VirginiaZen room, decorated in Moroccan red & black with a mosquito net curtain cascading over the bed. We also have packages that include arriving at the Clay Corner Inn to find a romantic candlelight 3 course meal waiting for you in our European style dining area. Then melt into the comfort of our Comphy Sheets and awaken to a home cooked gourmet breakfast and spend the day by the Pool (from April to October) or by the fireplace (cold months) relaxing and enjoying each other's company.

    Girls Get- A-Way

    Perfect for Best Friends, Mothers & Daughters, Sisters, Just Graduated and more.

    Clay Corner Inn is situated minutes walking distance from the hub of downtown Blacksburg where you can find dancing, live music, restaurants and plenty of bars to enjoy a girl's night out. During the day you can either relax in the garden & pool area or in one of the 3 living rooms we have in the Inn. We also have packages such as Fondue & Film where you can watch a film and be served a warm chocolate fondue with fruit & marshmallows.. Yummy! We can also bring in a massage therapist or Nicky can give you a Reiki session if you are looking for some "Me Time".

    Adventure Weekends

    Perfect for the Hiker, Cyclist, Swimmer, Canoeist, Kayaker, Fishermen/women, Golfer and more.

    WATER SPORTS:
    Just around the corner of the Clay Corner Inn you'll find the New River where you can go fishing, canoeing, kayaking or just cruise down the river watching the amazing wildlife.

    HIKING/TRAILS:
    If you are a Hiker then you'll find the following fantastic hiking trails minutes from the Inn:

    • Huckleberry Trail : 6 mile hike / Across the strt / Walk as long as you like scenic walk / Easy
    • Pandapas Pond: Depending which path you take / 14mins car / Pond for hiking, horse riding, & more / Easy
    • -Kelly Knob Overlook: 2 mile hike / 25mins car / Overlook along the Appalachian Trail / Moderate
    • Angels Rest overlook: 4.6 mile hike / 26mins car / Scenic overlook of the New River Valley / Hard
    • The Cascades: 4 mile hike / 30mins car / 69' waterfall cascading into a pool / Moderate
    • Dismal Falls: 1 mile hike / 35mins car / 40ft width waterfall with a 12ft drop / Easy
    • McAfee Knob: 4.4 mile hike / 42mins car / 270 panoramic view of Catawba valley / Hard

    GOLFERS:
    At very close proximity to the Clay Corner Inn you'll find the River Course golf course or the Castle Rock golf course both very scenic and fund courses to play on.

    WE CAN HELP YOU ORGANIZE YOUR ADVENTURE TRIP!

    Wine, Cider & Brewery Trips

    Have fun seeing and learning about all the Virginia wines at our local wineries.

    Come stay at the Clay Corner Inn and use it as your base to visit the following local wineries in the area:

    • Chateau Morrisette Winery : 1hr drive / Floyd
    • Villa Appalaccia Winery: 1hr drive / Floyd
    • Amrhein Winery: 58mins / Bent Mountain
    • Beliveau Estate Winery: 27mins / Blacksburg
    • Bull & Bones Brewing: 4mins / Blacksburg
    • The Cellar Brewing: 2mins / Blacksburg
    • White Barrel Winery: 1hr drive / Christianburg

    Virginia Tech Stays

    Parents, Interviewees, Professors, Speakers, Graduations, Orientations, Move-Ins, Parents Day, Alumni Reunions and all other VTech activities.

    Here at the Clay Corner Inn in Blacksburg we can take care of your Virginia Tech travel. This is the perfect place to stay because we are in walking distance of Lane Stadium, Cassell Coliseum, Dorms and all the different halls and teaching buildings. The drill field & Burruss Hall are only 5mins walking distance from the Inn.

    Virginia Tech Football/Basketball/Soccer/Baseball/Home & Away Games at the Inn

    Come stay whether it's for home or away games...

    Clay Corner Inn has become the “Place to Stay” for the VT home games because we have the space for tailgating & parking your car during stay without having to move it until you leave. We are literally up the street, 2 mins walking distance from all the Stadiums. Guests can arrive and walk to the stadium & then walk to downtown Blacksburg for dinner & celebrations.


     

    Holistic Healing Weekends & Vacations

    If you feel you need to pamper yourself or a loved one then we can create the perfect package for you.

    At the Clay Corner Inn Blacksburg we can offer many different kinds of relaxation treatments, such as:

    • Reiki healing
    • Many kinds of massage treatments: Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue and more.
    • Yoga classes

    Why not come for a couple of days and let us organize the right healing method to suit your needs.

    Retreats

    This is for the Yoga, Reiki or any other instructor looking for a place to hold a retreat!

    Because the Clay Corner Inn is designed in such a way that we can rent out a house (3 rooms, kitchen & living area) or the entire 8 bedroom bed & breakfast for you to hold a retreat. You invite your students to book a room here and we let you use the space we have on the property to hold your classes. We would be more than glad to help you organize your event.

    Anniversaries & Birthdays

    We can make that special event even better!

    Let us know that it is a special event for you and we can help you make it even better! You can choose from a romantic evening with wine & cheese in your room, by the swimming pool in the summer or by the fireplace in the winter. We can also offer you a candlelit gourmet dinner or you can surprise your loved one with petals, chocolates, roses & champagne in your room upon arrival.


    Bachelorette Weekends & Baby Showers

    Why not organize a get-a-way wedding or baby shower.

    We have the space, just waiting for you to fill it with your party. You can hold it by the pool, in our garden or in one of our living areas in one of our houses.

    Elopment Weddings

    Rent out the Clay Corner Inn for your wedding stay!

    We can offer you 1 whole house (3 rooms + kitchen + living area) for a small get together or all of our 8 rooms, 3 houses, covered porch, zen garden, pool & decks for your elopement celebration. We can organize a small reception of around 30 people maximum.

    Snowbirds & Sunbirds Stop-offs

    Whether you are going north or south we are the perfect stop off place to stay.

    Travelling in a car is always tedious and what better place to stay for a rest than the Clay Corner Inn. You can stop off here for the night and enjoy a relaxing night's stay in our ComphySheets and Simmons, Beautyrest or World Class luxury beds. Take a swim in the pool during summer months to ease the aches of sitting down for hours or ask for a massage or reiki session to relax those aching muscles.
     

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