We chose the Clifton Inn as the starting point for our long Charlottesville weekend and moved on to the Inn at Willow Grove for our second night.  I had remembered the property from when Southern Living featured it as “One of the South’s Best B&Bs” but hadn’t heard much more about it.  I believe it opened in 2011 and the property dates back to 1778.  After staying there, I have no idea why it doesn’t receive more praise.  It was…

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The Clifton Inn has been highlighted for years as a Charlottesville retreat and has been on my list of DC-area inns to visit.  When I’m looking at lodging in an area that I’m not terribly familiar with I usually first meander over to the Relax and Chateaux site to see what they have to spotlight.  Then Trip Advisor. Then Yelp. We wanted to dine on the property and I called to inquire about if there were any packages available.  I…

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