WELCOME to the CLAIBORNE HOUSE  Franklin County's Only Historic Bed & Breakfast

A Romantic Virginia Bed and Breakfast in Blue Ridge Mountains in Rocky Mount  Virginia - The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast has a simply great central location between the mountains and the lakes.

Elegantly poised in the heart of the quiet historic district of Rocky Mount within minutes to major attractions.

• Located in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  The B&B is just 15 miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway MP 121. (click here for map) The Blue Ridge Parkway is unabashedly America’s drive-through National Park. The BRP is a 469.1 mile long with zero stops. "America's Favorite Drive/Ride."

• We are at the starting point for the Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail.   Booker T Washington National Monument is just a short drive from The Claiborne House.

• Visit the famous Smith Mountain Lake with its 500 miles of  shoreline, festivals and restaurants or our other scenic mountain lake, Philpott Lake with hiking trails, good fishin' and swimmin' holes; we have TWO Lakes for you to visit!

• Allow for some relaxation time on our 130' porch.  Located in the quiet historic district of Rocky Mount (small southern town USA) awaken to fresh coffee and mockingbirds - not traffic!

Water Temperature at nearby Smith Mountain Lake and Philpott Lake in July is a warm and beautiful 84 degrees - NO SHARKS.   

Life is too short for bad coffee!