Arcady Vineyard Wine Tours

At this point, I’d say that I am a bit of a B&B connoisseur, as I usually only stay at them the last three or four years instead of hotels. I don’t think many people realize that you get a MUCH better experience than a hotel for really not much more money at all, especially considering you get a breakfast each morning that blows continentals out of the water! Most B&Bs also have some added value like fresh cookies out all day, chocolate or cheese/​wine turndown service, etc., and Arcady is no exception to that rule. I felt I definitely got my money’s worth here and had a wonderful experience!!!
The staff: An absolutely great couple who takes care of guests. They’re so friendly and helpful in so many ways, right down to drawing on a town map for you or making special dietary accommodations or asking to help with bags.
The building: Beautiful. It’s quite a sight to behold. I love the craftsmanship, in and out. What a wonderful place. And they have the small vineyard out back (of which the rooms have a view) surrounded by woods. Inside, the craftsmanship is superb. Beautiful hardwood floors, minimal furnishings leaving plenty of open space, wonderfully detailed molding and other accents, you name it. From a fresh, new, clean and polished design perspective, this is probably the nicest B&B at which I have ever stayed.
The room: Just as with the rest of this B&B, the Mazzei Room was breathtaking. A full-​sized couch, hardwood floors, whirlpool tub, king-​sized bed, small TV, heated tile bathroom floors, double-​head shower, mini fridge and more. And wow, a private balcony overlooking the vineyard! The sunsets and sunrises were right there ready to be enjoyed. If I had any complaints at all, it would be that the bed could be on the other side of the room. The angle of the sunrise puts it right in your eyes where it is now. I loved watching it, but when I wanted to sit comfortably in bed otherwise, it was tough. Also, taking a midday nap is difficult because of the slit windows at the top of the rooms. There aren’t any shades of any kind on those, so it’s always pretty bright! (Again, I love natural light, just when I DON’T want it, being able to shade it would be cool.) Only other minor complaint (again, MINOR, this room is wonderful) is that the bathroom is pretty tiny. Not a lot of room to turn around in there.
The food: Most of the B&Bs at which I have stayed have had better food. Now, the food at Arcady is pretty good. I especially enjoyed the citrus fruit salad the first morning and the poached pear the second. But I’m used to more unique and interesting egg dishes and pastries and such, as opposed to just the scrambled eggs or pancakes. However, I did like that the meats were organic and flavorful. Everything tasted VERY good, just again, it wasn’t as inspired (except for the fruit dishes) as I’ve come to expect. And the first morning, the sausage was NOT cooked thoroughly, nor were the pancakes — raw middles for both (or rather, battery, in the case of the pancakes I guess). The coffee was super excellent, but I do wish they kept a pot of regular out during the day and decaf in the evenings, or at least a Keurig, for guests. Only being able to get coffee at breakfast time was painful! They do keep teabags and a hot water pitcher out, so we settled for tea. They stock the mini fridge in your room with bubbly, sodas and water, which is a nice touch. Many B&Bs do this, but you have to go out to the common area and typically don’t have a mini fridge. Finally, they didn’t serve breakfast until 9 a.m., which did cause us to be a little rushed on Saturday given we were supposed to be at Monticello by 9:45. Luckily, it’s super close, but we’re very early risers and are accustomed to breakfast by 6:30 a.m. at the latest, maybe 7:30 on the weekends sometimes. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a B&B that didn’t at least start by 8 or 8:30 a.m., even on the weekends. On the plus side, they do put the coffee pot out at 7:30 — but we probably would’ve just made out own earlier if the option was available.
I hope that my minor recommendations for improvement don’t dissuade anyone from trying this B&B. I hope quite the opposite! The fact that I have only minor nitpicks should say something. And if you’ve not been to a ton of B&Bs around the country as I have, then you probably wouldn’t even notice a lot of this. I in fact highly, highly recommend Arcady and would say it’s overall the second-​best B&B at which I’ve ever stayed (my favorite being Laurel Lodge in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; although Arcady might be a tie with the Marriott Ranch near Flint Hill, Va.). If I ever return to Charlottesville, I would not hesitate for a moment to stay here again. Do yourself a favor and book the Arcady Vineyard B&B when you’re in town!

This place is amazing. The hosts, Erica and Chris, do it all themselves. They maintain this 21 Acre bed & breakfast to perfection. They are LGBT friendly and treat all guest with the upmost respect! They are very knowledgable and passionate about what they do and the wine industry. I love their hospitality. The moment you walk in you are personally greeted and taken care of. Their house has qualities that you would see in California with a French/​Virginian twist. We stayed in the Lafeyette, which has beautiful king size bed, jetted hot tub, fireplace, isolated shower with couch and plenty of room to relax. All the rooms are separated and private from one another. Breakfast is freshly made with all local farmers and their home wine is not what you’d expect from a traditional Chardonnay. Finally the tour they conduct is of the best vineyards around with amazing cheeses from all around! My husband and I enjoyed our stay. We intend on coming in the fall when they pick the grapes and leaves change colors!

This was my first experience at a Bed & Breakfast and it was amazing!
Erika and Chris were so helpful and very informative about the area, wine and anything else we asked. We did the wine tour (I highly recommend) and it was so awesome. We stopped at 4 different wineries and Chris provided us an amazing cheese/​cracker/​chocolate and fruit spread at the second winery. It was so good and everything was locally sourced which made it that much better.
The room was very cozy and we had a small deck with a view of the vineyards. The breakfast was incredible the next morning… served in courses and fresh coffee, tea and juices for all. There was fresh baked cookies in the social room and popcorn to go around for everyone.
Was a great experience and I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking to have a great time in a beautiful location!

We spent the weekend here for our wedding anniversary and are so glad we did! Erika and Chris were the perfect hosts and made us feel at home. The little touches from the chocolate and cheese social Friday night to the decorations at the Inn were perfect. Chris was the best driver on Saturday and took us to some great vineyards. We really appreciated all his knowledge and assistance on the tours and of the area. The food for breakfast was delicious. You could tell they both love what they do and put a lot of effort and thought into their guests and home. We had a great weekend and would go back again!

My husband and I wanted to get away for my birthday weekend with two of our dear friends and after much research we all agreed on Arcady Vineyard and B&B.
Erika and Chris were wonderful from the moment we checked in!
After freshening up and dropping our bags in the Arcand suite, we were welcomed with a wine and cheese happy hour to get to know the other visitors and learn about the area and what to expect for the weekend wine tour we selected.
Each morning we were served a delicious made from scratch breakfast using local organic ingredients at our own personal breakfast table. Each evening we were left a couple of local chocolates to go with their own dessert wine in our room.
The wine tour on Saturday was wonderful, I am very happy with the vineyards we went to (I hadn’t been to any of them!) and how much time clearly went into creating the package for their guests. They even take pictures out at the vineyards to send you later!
The property is gorgeous and I felt relaxed the second we got out of the car upon arrival. Then, all the little details Erika and Chris have put into the place really make it stand out. From the robe and slippers in the room, to the popcorn and cookies they leave out in the common area, to their sweet dogs they let me pet because I missed my own. I loved everything about this weekend. It could not have been more perfect!

Boyfriend and I chose this B&B for Sunday-​Tues fall getaway. Unfortunately Erika and Chris were away that week and therefore we weren’t able to do their wine tour, but the substitute innkeepers Jeannie & Walt were really fantastic hosts at the inn and we found a great tour to do on our own.
We stayed in the Arcand room which was comfortable, quiet and privet. The complimentary beverages, sparkling wine and chocolates were greatly appreciated. We got the extra chocolate-​covered strawberries and they were delicious. Breakfast was fantastic, and since we were the only guests those days they were very accommodating with moving breakfast back half an hour so we could sleep in a bit. The vineyard in the back yard is very pretty, and there were almost always deer grazing around. We had a nice time sitting out on the back porch with Jeannie & Walt enjoying great wine and cheese the first evening. Although they aren’t there all the time they had great recommendations for wineries and places to eat. There was also a menu book for local restaurants to help you choose a place to go.
Overall we were both really happy with our choice and I felt it was super affordable for all we got.

Fantastic! Our 5 night stay was great. The facility is clean, attractive and well maintained. Thre breakfasts were delicious and beautiful. The inn keepers, Chris and Erika, are lovely and know all the right touches to make your stay enjoyable.

Erika and Chris are awesome and a pleasure to deal with!
This is a very enjoyable wine/​beer tour.
Chris really knows the history of Virginia wine and of the vineyards.
They take you to great vineyards, Pollack and King (we also went to Veritas which was good but lesser than the other 2) and a great brewery, Blue Mountain and provide excellent, friendly service. Also the cheese, fruit, chocolate platter is delicious!
I would definitely highly recommend this wine tour!