Oak Grove Plantation Bed & Breakfast
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The healthy air revives you as you approach Oak Grove down its sienna-colored lane, lined with loblolly pines. The air is alive with the sound of country.. .crickets, frogs, cicadas and birds. Visitors enjoy sipping cool lemonade and iced tea on the front porch on a lazy summer day.
That was the scene that greeted visitors to this antebellum home in the 1820s. Today, nearly 180 years later, the same family can welcome you with Southern hospitality this summer.
The choice is yours. You can stay near the plantation house for wildflower walks, reading, birding, bike riding and hiking over 400 acres, a house tour, a neighborhood tour or a reiki session...
Or you can see the many sights of Southside Virginia...
Civil War battlefields
The last capital of the Confederacy in Danville
South Boston Museum
Auto racing
Minor league baseball
Prestwould Plantation
Antique shops
Sculpture garden
Golf
Buggs Island Lake
Hyco Lake for swimming and boating
And much, much more!
The healthy air revives you as you approach Oak Grove Plantation Bed & Breakfast down its sienna-colored lane, lined with loblolly pines. The air is alive with the sound of country.. .crickets, frogs, cicadas and birds. Visitors enjoy sipping cool lemonade and iced tea on the front porch on a lazy summer day. That was the scene that greeted visitors to this antebellum home in the 1820s. Today, nearly 180 years later, the same family can welcome you with Southern hospitality. The choice is yours. You can stay near the plantation house for wildflower walks, reading, bike riding and hiking over 400 acres, a house tour, a neighborhood tour or a reiki session. Or you can see the many sights of Southside Virginia: Civil War battlefields; the last capital of the Confederacy in Danville; South Boston Museum; Auto racing; Minor league baseball; Prestwould Plantation; Antique shops; Sculpture garden; Golf; Buggs Island Lake; and Hyco Lake for swimming and boating. South Boston is 6 miles north; Durham 55 miles south; Danville 30 miles west; and Buggs Island Lake 30 miles west. Children especially like Oak Grove. Our 10-year-old daughter climbs trees, hunts for frogs in the creek, swings on a tire and watchs the train go by from the railroad bridge. There are legos on the sun porch, croquet, board games, soccer, chickens and Tara, our resident Dalmatian.From Cluster Springs, South Boston is 6 miles north, Durham 55 miles south, Danville 30 miles west and Buggs Island Lake 30 miles west.
Our gourmet breakfast is served family style in the Victorian dining room, sun shining in through the bay windows. Entrees may include Cluster Spring egg puff, lemon souffle pancakes or other specialties, served with locally grown fruits, coffee, and homemade biscuits or muffins.Dogs especially love Oak Grove Plantation. Our grounds are perfect for frolicking and working off energy. Walk with them off-leash or pay us to walk them on our wide-open spaces of fields, trails, woods and streams. You can also play with them on-leash in the beautiful yards surrounding the plantation house.
Bicyclists will enjoy the lightly trafficked roads and gently rolling landscape near Oak Grove. Glide down the path from the inn to a beautiful journey of any length you desire. Ride for hours on country byways, stopping at a friendly general store for light refreshments and conversation. We'll provide maps and bicycles if you need them. Mountain bikers will enjoy the paths on the farm.
Those who travel with horses may board them at a nearby farm's stable.
($20 per horse per night) There are riding trails in a local State Park.
The healthy air revives you as you approach Oak Grove Plantation Bed & Breakfast down its sienna-colored lane, lined with loblolly pines. The air is alive with the sound of country.. .crickets, frogs, cicadas and birds. Visitors enjoy sipping cool lemonade and iced tea on the front porch on a lazy summer day. That was the scene that greeted visitors to this antebellum home in the 1820s. Today, nearly 180 years later, the same family can welcome you with Southern hospitality. The choice is yours. You can stay near the plantation house for wildflower walks, reading, bike riding and hiking over 400 acres, a house tour, a neighborhood tour or a reiki session. Or you can see the many sights of Southside Virginia: Civil War battlefields; the last capital of the Confederacy in Danville; South Boston Museum; Auto racing; Minor league baseball; Prestwould Plantation; Antique shops; Sculpture garden; Golf; Buggs Island Lake; and Hyco Lake for swimming and boating. South Boston is 6 miles north; Durham 55 miles south; Danville 30 miles west; and Buggs Island Lake 30 miles west. Children especially like Oak Grove. Our 10-year-old daughter climbs trees, hunts for frogs in the creek, swings on a tire and watchs the train go by from the railroad bridge. There are legos on the sun porch, croquet, board games, soccer, chickens and Tara, our resident Dalmatian.
Open May to September
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 45
Cluster Springs, Va. 24535 -
From South Boston, Virginia, go 5 miles south on 501, turn right on 658, go 1 mile and Oak Grove is on the left. From the Virginia/North Carolina line go 5 miles north on 501, turn left on 704 for 1/2 mile. At the stop sign turn left on 658 and Oak Grove is 1/2 mile on the left.
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Click on the links below for more information about our area!
- Staunton River Battlefield: www.stauntonriverbattlefield.org
- South Boston Speedway: www.southbostonspeedway.com
- South Boston Museum of Fine Arts and History: www.cstone.net/~sbhcm/
- Buggs Island/Kerr Lake: www.kerrlake.info
- Halifax County Chamber of Commerce: www.halifaxchamber.net
- Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia: www.innvirginia.com
- Virginia International Raceway: www.virclub.com
- Halifax County community calendar: www.gohalifaxva.com/calendar/calendar.php
- The Prizery: www.prizery.com/
- Bob Cage's Sculpture Garden: www.oldhalifax.com/cage/
- Halifax County Bike routes: www.oldhalifax.com/images/HalifaxPlanMap2.pdf
- Virginia Birding and WildlifeTrail: www.dgif.state.va.us/wildlife/vbwt/trail.asp?trail=3
- Halifax County Tourism: www.gohalifaxva.com/
- South of Dan Historical Tour: www.oldhalifax.com/county/SouthoftheDanTour.htm
- Halifax County Courthouse: www.oldhalifax.com/county/HalifaxWalkingTour1.htm
- Clarkton Bridge: www.oldhalifax.com/county/ClarktonBridge.htm
- BBAV Southern Virginia Bed and Breakfasts www.southenvabnb.com
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- Oak Grove Plantation is the only Halifax County inn that welcomes dogs to accompany their owners.
- We can take up to two dogs of all sizes to stay with their masters in our largest guest room on the ground floor with a separate entrance.
- When they arrive, pets will find a special bag with dog treats and doggie pickup bags.
- Guided dog hikes are available, and if you want to go out to the movies or dinner, pet-sitting can be arranged for a fee.
- If your dog would enjoy company, we have a frisky 6 year old standard poodle, who is eager to play with others.
- PET GUESTS
- $25 per visit for one or two dogs.
- DOGGIE DAY HIKE
- We’ll hike with your pet for two hours. Water and treat provided. Doggie digital photos
- $35/dog
- PET-SITTING SERVICE
- Want to shop, tour or bike during the day? Want a night on the town and need us to watch your pet? Let us play with your dog while you enjoy the fun.
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: $5 per hour
- 6 p.m. to 11 p.m: $10 per hour
- While we have a special affinity for dogs, we want to ensure the comfort and safety of all of our guests.
- We expect our guests to follow these policies in regards to their dogs:
- Dogs should not be left alone in the room, unless they are in a crate for no more than two hours.
- We ask that your dog be current with his or her vaccinations.
- Dogs should be leashed outdoors.
- We do not allow dogs to go on any furniture.
- We don’t permit dogs who are aggressive toward our pets and guests.
Guests should try to prevent pets from loud or frequent barking, howling or yelping.
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The room that is handicapped accessible is the OFFICE. It was my grandfather's farm office. It has a ramp from the front yard, a wheelchair accessible bathroom with shower with a shower seat. The closet has an adjustable rod for wheelchair access. The room has a double bed and breakfast would be served in the room at my grandfather's desk.