Discover Our Inn in Virginia Beach, VA
We welcome you to experience all of the comforts of Barclay Cottage Bed and Breakfast. We have something for every traveler and look forward to getting to know you during your stay.
Located in a historic neighborhood, our beach house offers a refreshing alternative to hotel lodging conveniently located in a quiet haven within walking distance to the oceanfront and most of the area’s exciting attractions.
When you arrive at our B&B, you’ll breathe in the ocean air and know that you have come home. Whether you come by car, plane, or train, we are easy to find.
We know that when you stay at our bed and breakfast in Virginia Beach, you will find delicious food, comfort, and luxury, and you won’t ever want to leave!
West or North of Richmond
- I-95 South
- Left exit onto I-295 toward Williamsburg/Norfolk and I-64 East
- Exit onto I-64 East
- Take Exit 284 off I-64
- Bear left on I-264 East toward the Virginia Beach oceanfront
- Stay on I-264 East for 12 miles (you will end up on a residential street, 21st Street)
- Take the 5th right onto Arctic Avenue
- Cross over 16th Street and enter parking lot from Arctic Avenue behind Barclay Cottage
- GPS: N 36° 50.612, W 075° 58.630
From West or South of Emporia
- I-95 North to Exit 11A US 58 East (stay on 58 for 69 miles)
- Merge onto I-664 South (stay on 664 for about 1 mile)
- Merge left onto I-264 East for 24 miles (you will end up on a residential street, 21st Street)
- Take the 5th right onto Arctic Avenue
- Cross over 16th Street and enter parking lot from Arctic Avenue behind Barclay Cottage
- GPS: N 36° 50.612, W 075° 58.630
From New York / New Jersey and points north
- New Jersey Turnpike to Delaware Memorial Bridge
- Get on US-13 South (stay on 13 for 10 miles)
- US-13 becomes DE-1 South (Toll)
- Get on US-13 in Salisbury, MD (stay on it for 165 miles and cross Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel)
- Exit on US-60/Little Creek/ Virginia Beach, turn left at end of ramp onto US-60 East/Shore Drive
- Stay on US-60 for 16 miles (Shore Drive becomes Atlantic Avenue at 83rd Street, then Pacific Avenue at 40th Street)
- Turn right onto 16th Street
- Turn left onto Arctic Avenue and enter parking lot behind Barclay Cottage
- GPS: N 36° 50.612, W 075° 58.630
Flying to either the Norfolk or Newport/Williamsburg airport
- Closest airport is Norfolk, only 20 minutes away. You also have the choice of flying into Newport News, only 45 minutes away.
- From either airport, get on I-64 Eastbound, take Exit 284 onto I-264 East
- Drive 12 miles until I-264 ends and you will be on 21st Street (a one way 5 lane residential street)
- Take the 5th right onto Arctic Avenue, cross over 16th Street and enter parking lot from Arctic Avenue behind Barclay Cottage
- GPS: N 36° 50.612, W 075° 58.630
Driving
- We are about 1 3/4 hours from Richmond, 3 1/2 hours from Washington, D.C.
- 4 hours from Chapel Hill and Philadelphia
- 7 hours from New York City
- Coordinates: N 36° 50.612, W 075° 58.630
Taking the Train
- Amtrak will take you to Newport News
- You’ll board an Amtrak bus that will take you to the corner of 19th Street and Pacific Avenue
- Only 4 blocks from the Inn
- GPS: N 36° 50.612, W 075° 58.630