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WHERE IS ROCKY MOUNT VIRGINIA? Click here for regional map

Blue Ridge Parkway - We are 15 miles from three exits on the BRP Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast

Rocky Mount is a short scenic drive from three exits off the Blue Ridge Parkway - Shooting Creek being the preferred heritage "Crooked Road,"  Five Mile Mountain (Route 640) is also very scenic and the fastest is always Hwy 220.

Distance from the following cities: Roanoke, VA - 19 miles, Lynchburg, VA - 72 miles, Richmond, VA - 212 miles, Norfolk, VA - 254 miles, Atlanta, GA - 397 miles, Durham, NC - 128 miles, Boone, NC - 166 miles, Charlotte, NC - 157 miles, Asheville, NC - 224 Miles, Columbia, SC - 248 miles,  DC - 250 miles, Knoxville, TN - 285 miles.   Flying? GSO is only 1 hr 15.  ROA is 25 mins.

 
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Claiborne House is located in the quiet historic district of Rocky Mount (small town USA) awaken to fresh coffee and mockingbirds - not traffic!

ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE AT THE CLAIBORNE HOUSE

Located between Virginia's largest lake - Smith Mountain Lake and it's 500 miles of shoreline and Philpott Lake with its hikin', fishin' and swimmin' holes

Your Innkeeper's map of Covered Bridges of SW Virginiaretiring, seniors, Blue Ridge Parkway Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast Virginia

DIRECTIONS from I-81 or Roanoke, VA  or Blue Ridge Parkway  From either the Roanoke Regional Airport or Interstate 81 Take 581 through Roanoke which becomes HWY 220, or from the Blue Ridge Pkwy (MP 121 exit) take Highway 220 South towards Rocky Mount - through Boone's Mill.  Continue with directions below...

From the South, Martinsville, VA 
Take the second Rocky Mount exit. LEFT at the stoplight after exiting. Go about 1 mile (past McDonald's, Franklin High & DMV) This is Tanyard Rd.  You will go up short hill, and be at stoplight (North Main/BR 220) turn RIGHT on North Main and then immediate LEFT onto Claiborne Ave (you will see "Red Clay" Restaurant on our corner) From there, we are 4th house on right, look for sign out front under big maples.  ("Edible Vibe" at other end of Claiborne Ave)
  185 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount VA 540-483-4616

Please note - Parking will be in the rear on High St - go around the block and look for our white fence and large sign, after parking entry will be via the front door of B&B.

The B&B is located off the half way point of the Blue Ridge Pkwy in VA -- MP121

Looking for a place to retire?  Retire Blue Ridge Style

WHAT ABOUT BOB - starring Bill Murray & Richard Dreyfuss was filmed at our Smith Mountain Lake.  No, it was not New Hampshuh.

Heritage: Wilderness Road: Virginia's Heritage Migration Route - The CAROLINA ROAD still exists right here in Franklin County.  Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail Blue Ridge Parkway Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast Virginia

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Romantic Wash House Cottage

Your Innkeepers - Shellie & Tony

Comfortable accomodations

Guest Common Areas - Parlor

Relax on the porch

Lilacs in Bloom

Continental is not spoken here!

Innstant Romance Add ons

Romance and Relaxation

15 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway

Stair Hall

Read a book near the pond

We salute those who serve to preserve our freedom!

We are at the start of The Crooked Road Music Trail

Garden in bloom-Peonies outside Sierra Suite

Steal a kiss by the pond

Warm Firefly nights

Smith Mountain Lake 500 miles of shoreline

Beautiful Fall 2009

Tony and the Leaves!