Barclay Cottage Bed and Breakfast, Virginia Beach

We spent a week at Steve and Marie-Louise (Barclay Cottage Bed & Breakfast) and they made us feel like we were old friends or family members. Always available to meet our needs and very discrete if we do not need their assistance. It feels like their cottage is ours at all hours of the day for the duration of our stay. We have the whole place to ourselves during the evening and night but they are just there on the other side of the door. At walking distance from the beach we can leave the car at the cottage parking lot. Gastronomic breakfasts that changes every morning, cookies for snacks in the afternoon, amazing aminities that you would not even expect, make this place a very unique "home". We lived through a stormy weather for about 3 days where we stayed inside more than we wanted and they never made us feel like they had work to do. We like to stay at B&B and I feel this one is unique. I truly recommand you visit them for a relaxing and very enjoyable B&B experience

My husband and I spent our honeymoon at Barclay Cottage. Neither of us had stayed at a bed and breakfast before; now we'll probably never stay in a chain hotel again! The inn was beautiful with many interesting antiques and books. Our room was wonderful. The bedding was great - the sheets felt like butter. The innkeepers are very sweet people. They've thought of all the little extras you might need (all the standard toiletries, a special towel for removing makeup, a cd player with a built in sound machine, etc.). We met several very interesting, friendly couples during our stay. The innkeepers and other guests gave us many daily suggestions for things to do in and around Virginia Beach. Another great aspect of Barclay is that they have almost all the beach equipment you might need available for you to borrow (so you don't have to remember to pack it or buy it on the beach). The food was fantastic, and they were able to accomodate my vegetarian diet as well as my husband's food allergy. Breakfast is served early (9 AM!), which was tough because we're not morning people. But the food and conversation is worth waking up for - and we went back to bed afterwards!

This was our first bed & breakfast experience and we were not disappointed. We had reservations about staying 2 blocks back off of the beach (as we love to wake up to an instant ocean view), but the Barclay Cottage makes it worth the few minutes it takes to walk or bike to the boardwalk. The accomadations were extremely comfortable and relaxing, and the owners, Steve and Marie Louise, really made us feel welcome. The amenities...from the great breakfast (where we felt like we were w/ family) to the homemade cookies left out every day...to the use of the bikes, beach chairs and towels...were over and beyond what we had expected. From the moment we arrived and saw the landscape, with all of the beautiful trees and flowers, we could not help but to relax like we never could at a beach front hotel. We really felt at home here. We would recommend the Barclay Cottage to anyone who needs a few days to get away from it all.

What a wonderful place to stay in Virginia Beach.The owners Stephen and Marie-Louise LaFond are warm and friendly.The rooms are beautiful, we stayed in Alice's Room. A great breakfast, with many extras are included in your stay. Their dinner advise can't be beat. If you want a quite and relaxing place to stay, Barclay Cottage should be your choice. Nick & Joan

I returned home yesterday from Barclay and just looking at the pictures makes me sad that I'm not sitting there now. I cannot say enough about this bed & breakfast. Everything was perfect. My boyfriend took me there as a surprise and actually ended up proposing over the weekend. Steve and Marie-Louise helped to make the weekend so special for us. From an early morning picnic, to mimosas at breakfast, to a "Happy Engagement" sign, to a personalized call to a restaurant ensuring that we had the best seats, to a champagne toast on one of the amazing porches in the evening - they went above and beyond. I really could keep going with all the 'extras', but for the sake of length, will move on:) The property itself is amazing. Located just two blocks from the beach, it feels just like home. There is relaxing music in the rooms, wide porches with rocking chairs, beach cruisers, and the stay even includes beach towels and chairs! The breakfast that we had each morning was phenomenal. I would stay at this bed & breakfast for the food alone! I couldn't keep the secret of the wonderful Barclay Cottage (not to mention Steve and Marie-Louise) to myself. Every single time that we are back in Virginia Beach, we will be staying at Barclay Cottage. I suggest you treat yourself and do the same!

Barclay Cottage is an exceptionally wonderful place to stay. Steve and Marie Louise LaFond, the owners and innkeepers, are truly gracious hosts and see to it that their guests have all the comforts available for an amazing stay. Where does one start? Upon arrival Steve or Marie Louise welcome their guests and make one feel instantly at home. The inn, located only 2 blocks from the boardwalk and beach is beautiful, cozy and immaculately clean with wide inviting wrap around porches equipped with comfortable chairs. The tastefully decorated guestrooms with pillow top beds, lovely linens, scented candles and soothing music CDS are thoughtfully designed for total relaxation. The inn provides bicycles, beach chairs and towels to take to the beach. If one prefers to stay inside there is the warm living room with books to read and a TV (with cable subscription) VCR, DVD and a receiver available for movies to watch, plenty of books to read and games to play. In a dresser drawer in the hallway there are menus available from about any restaurant in the VA Beach area. No special touches are overlooked. The daily breakfasts, freshly prepared by Marie Louise, were outstanding and a pleasant ritual to share with the other guests while enjoying the innkeepers’ company and interesting conversations as they sat with us. Steve and Marie Louise’s kindness, generosity and helpfulness will make your stay at the Barclay Cottage an unforgettable experience. When we left we felt like we were saying goodbye to good friends. Barclay Cottage is definitely the place to stay and we hope to return many times.

We were so impressed with the ammenities. Our room was decorated with anniversary banners and white bells. The high count sheets made our bed feel like a nest. The bathroom had a magnified mirror...wow just what we middle aged people need for applying makeup!! The jacuzzi was so very romantic. Our hosts were absolutely delightful!!! The food was amazing as well. We highly recommend this B&B

I will return here again. great price beautiful rooms. Anyone looking for a clean quiet atmosphere should defenintly stop by. This will be the spot for every anniversary to come.

My wife and I continue to be unabashed cheerleaders for Barclay Cottage and are regular visitors to this wonderful B&B in Virginia Beach. The B&B's location is ideal - just close enough to the boardwalk/beach to participate in the nearby activities and just far enough away to enjoy a quiet, residential neighborhood when you want to relax. When you first enter the cottage, there is a little message which says, "Welcome Home!" - and that about says it all. The innkeepers, Steve & Marie-Louise LaFond, obviously have a deep love for their work and a strong dedication to making sure that all of their guests are feeling relaxed and pampered! The breakfasts are delicious & plentiful; the rooms are delightfully decorated and very comfortable; the wraparound porches just beg you to sit in the rocking chairs with a good book; the atmosphere is warm and inviting; and the many amenties are well thought-out and detailed. We are always extremely reluctant to go when it comes time to leave. Who could ask for anything more?!

Perfect for romantic couples, the Barclay Cottage's intimate and cozy atmosphere provides the perfect setting for honeymooners. With it's quiet, yet welcoming atmosphere, it feel like the home you wish you had. The innkeepers are very knowledgeable about the area and are more than willing to help in any way without being overbearing. Our only regret was that we scheduled our stay during our wedding, so most of the time we were busy setting up the big day, unable to fully enjoy the cottage. Doing it again, I'd plan it so we'd spend our honeymoon night and next day there.