The Dinsmore House Bed & Breakfast

"Affordable Luxury in the Heart of Charlottesville"

The Dinsmore House Bed & Breakfast, built in 1817 by Thomas Jefferson's master builder, welcomes guests with warm light, stature and charm. From the afternoon social hour to the delicious full breakfast, we want your stay to be an enjoyable one. We hope on your next trip to Charlottesville, you will experience the unmatched comfort and convenience of The Dinsmore House.

The Dinsmore House has the ideal location for your Charlottesville plans. Situated on "The Corner", the inn is a short walk from dozens of quaint restaurants and shops. We are one block from the University of Virginia and less than a mile from Charlottesville's historic downtown mall. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is five miles away and the inn is a short drive from the Blue Ridge Mountains, numerous wineries and the Skyline Drive.

The Dinsmore House Amenities:

• Seven bedrooms and one suite, all with private bath
• Down-filled featherbeds with luxury linens
• Full homemade breakfast daily
• Afternoon social hour with refreshments
• Private garage parking
• Pool, hot tub and fitness center available
• Beautiful brick courtyard
• Large main level - perfect for events

Event Planning

Let The Dinsmore House host your next business or social function. Our main floor features two spacious entertainment rooms, plus a lovely glassed-in porch with wicker furniture. Perfect for rehearsal dinners, showers, meetings, luncheons or reunions. The beautiful, lighted brick courtyard is well situated for a cocktail party or mixer. Call (434) 974-4663 for more information.

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Planning an Event?
Let the Dinsmore House host your next business or social function. We provide complete event hosting services for groups of 10 to 45. Our main floor features two spacious entertainment rooms, plus a lovely glassed-in porch. The first floor is perfect for rehearsal dinners, showers, meetings, luncheons or reunions. The beautiful, lighted brick courtyard is well situated for a cocktail party or mixer. Call 434-974-4663 for more information.

Afternoon Teas
The Dinsmore House is a perfect location for your next bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, or get together. Our afternoon teas are served on our elegant first level, and come complete with delicious foods. Professionally served in a private setting, tea at the Dinsmore House won’t soon be forgotten. Per person rates for a 2-hour tea are $24, which includes room rental, food, drink, servers and gratuity. Minimum 8 people required and 50% deposit due at booking.

Call 434-974-4663 for more information.

From I-64: Take Exit 120 and follow 5th Street heading north for 2 miles. Turn left on Main Street, follow .6 miles and The Dinsmore House is on the right between 12th & 12.5 Streets.

From Route 29 North: Take Route 250 Exit, head east 1.7 miles and The Dinsmore House is on the left between 12th & 12.5 Streets.

From Route 29 South: (Route 29 turns into Emmet Street) turn left at intersection of Emmet Street & University Ave (Main Street). Follow for 0.7 miles and The Dinsmore House is on the left between 12th & 12.5 Streets.

Travel and Leisure Magazine names The Dinsmore House Inn a
"GREAT VALUE"in its 2009 Virginia Wine Country Insiders Guide.

CNN Network featured the Dinsmore House Inn in a travel feature entitled
"Virginia's Surprising Wine Country."

The Chicago Tribune recommends the Dinsmore House Inn for in-town
accomodations on your visit to Charlottesville.

Home Style Magazine
"We checked into The Dinsmore House, chosen for its central location,
reasonable rates and character. "

WashingtonPost.com
"If you're interested in having other going-out activities within walking distance,
the Dinsmore House Inn puts you in the midst of Charlottesville, so there are
lots of restaurants at the ready and 15 vineyards within 25 miles."

Journey Through Hallowed Ground Guidebook
"James Dinsmore was Monticello's master carpenter and the master
carpenter for UVA's pavillions III, V, VIII, and the Rotunda. So you can
imagine what the house that bears his name is like. Across from University Grounds."