2 Day Bed and Breakfast Motorcycle Holiday in Marion, Virginia

The Collins House Inn is a “Green Inn.” You will discover that the floors have radiant heat; the windows are double-glazed, the water is double-filtered, and the air is filtered and re-circulated. The B&B has central air. There are six inches of foam insulation in the exterior walls that conserve energy and make the inn very quiet. Guests of The Collins House Inn have repeatedly commented on the beauty of the house and the comfort and relaxation they feel as guests.

The Collins House Inn has 3 large areas where guests can get together, relax, read, converse, or play cards or other games. In the cooler months, guests can gather around the gas fireplace for comfort and ambiance. These areas are also suitable for quilting parties, baby or bridal showers or other small gatherings and meetings.

The guest rooms at this bed and breakfast are named in honor of Collins family members (Ella, George, Mary, and L.P.) with the exception of The Nettie. The rooms on the upper level all have mountain views. Three of the beds have headboards that were made from doors found in the basement. Doors, floors, and other features are original to the house. The window treatments, shower treatments, and bed skirts were all custom made.

The George

Soothing, yet elegant, this spacious mini-suite provides the perfect setting for a quiet, relaxing getaway. Presently, this is the only guest room at the bed and breakfast that offers a fully vented gas fireplace. George Collins would have felt right at home in this room with its deep forest greens and burgundy hues.

About the room’s namesake, George A. Collins purchased the property in 1919 from Ella’s children and built the original house that stands today. George, a resident merchant, opened the Collins Brothers Department store in downtown Marion in 1898 along with his brother Lewis Preston Collins. Sr. George never did marry.

Amenities

• Queen bed with Egyptian cotton linens lightly scented in lavender
• Triple-sheeted bed
• Luxurious bathrobes from Chadworth and Haig for ‘Him’ and ‘Her’
• Chocolates for your ‘sweet’ pleasure
• Two comfy chairs for your reading or TV viewing pleasure
• A writing desk for computer perusal
• Wireless internet capability
• Cable TV
• Full bath with tub / shower combination
• Hairdryer
• Plush Turkish towels
• Salon bath and hair products
• Bath salts courtesy of Inn-Spirations
• Make-up mirror
• Fireplace for those cooler months and added ambiance
• Hunter ceiling fan
• Central air conditioning
• Mountain views

The Ella

This mini-suite at The Collins House Inn is beautifully decorated in soothing burgundy colors with floral accents. This large and airy king bed suite is the only guest room situated on the main floor. It was originally the side porch. The Ella was one of two rooms constructed from the side porch.

Located in Marion, Virginia, less than an hour from the Nascar excitement at Bristol, this B&B is the perfect stopover on the way to and from the races. The Collins House Inn is conveniently situated nearby, yet far enough to be a relaxing destination away from the crowds.

About the room’s namesake, Ella Bolling Collins, the sister-in-law to George Collins, originally owned the property on which The Collins House Inn was eventually built.

Amenities

• King bed with Egyptian cotton linens lightly scented in lavender
• Triple-sheeted beds
• Luxurious bathrobes from Chadworth and Haig for ‘Him’ and ‘Her’
• Chocolates for your ‘sweet’ pleasure
• Two comfy chairs for your reading or TV viewing pleasure
• A writing desk for computer perusal
• Wireless internet capability
• Cable TV
• Full en-suite bath with tub / shower combination
• Hairdryer
• Plush Turkish towels
• Salon bath and hair products
• Hunter ceiling fan
• Central air conditioning

The Mary

Misty blue tones and deep opulent butterscotch colors create a relaxing environment for a honeymoon or weekend escape for two in this sizeable guest mini-suite. While serene in the spring and summer surrounded by shades of green, in the fall, the views will be blazing with color. The Mary also has a full view of the garden.

About the room’s namesake, Mary Shields Collins (Mollie) was the sister of George Collins who lived in the house with George. She never married. After her death, the house became a clinic. When locals enter the house, many of them remember coming to the clinic as children and adults.

Amenities

• King bed with triple sheets of Egyptian cotton linen lightly scented in lavender
• Luxurious bathrobes from Chadworth and Haig for ‘Him’ and ‘Her’
• Chocolates for your ‘sweet’ pleasure
• Two comfy chairs for your reading or TV viewing pleasure
• A writing desk for computer perusal
• Wireless internet capability
• Cable TV
• Full en-suite bath with tub / shower combination
• Hair dryer available in the room
• Plush Turkish towels
• Salon bath and hair products
• Bath salts courtesy of Inn-Spirations
• Make-up mirror
• Hunter ceiling fan
• Central air conditioning
• Mountain views from 2 sets of windows

The L.P.

Soothing greens, with subtle floral patterns, exude an earthy calmness in this spacious guest room. The L.P. overlooks the main garden on the side of the inn.

About the room’s namesake, Lewis Preston “Pat” Collins served as the 26th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Virginia. He practiced law in Marion, Virginia and also owned and operated a department store. He suffered a heart attack while he was being introduced as the speaker at an elementary school dedication, during his second term as lieutenant governor.

Amenities

• Queen bed triple sheeted with Egyptian cotton linens lightly scented in lavender
• Luxurious bathrobes from Chadworth and Haig for ‘Him’ and ‘Her’
• Chocolates for your ‘sweet’ pleasure
• Two comfy chairs for your reading or TV viewing pleasure
• A writing desk for computer perusal
• Wireless internet capability
• Cable TV
• Private bathroom equipped with a corner shower
• Hair dryer available in the room
• Plush Turkish towels
• Salon bath and hair products
• Hunter ceiling fan
• Central air conditioning
• Mountain views and garden view

The Nettie

Warm earth tones of brick, taupe, and olive yield a very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere in this guest room. The window treatments in the room are unique and original. It is usually the first thing that guests notice about the room.

About the room’s namesake, Nettie Shaver was one of George’s milliners. The exact relationship between George and her is unknown, but one thing for sure is that she was a very close family friend. She was with George, who was on a buying trip in New York City, when he died. After George’s death, she returned to the Collins house and resided with Mary.

Amenities

• Queen bed triple sheeted with Egyptian cotton linens lightly scented in lavender
• Luxurious bathrobes from Chadworth and Haig for ‘Him’ and ‘Her’
• Chocolates for your ‘sweet’ pleasure
• A comfy chair for your reading or TV viewing pleasure
• A writing desk for computer perusal
• Wireless internet capability
• Cable TV
• Private bathroom equipped with a corner shower
• Hair dryer available in the room
• Plush Turkish towels
• Salon bath and hair products
• Hunter ceiling fan
• Central air conditioning
• Mountain view

Driving directions from the north

• Take I-81 South to Exit 45 (Route 16).
• At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 16 North.
• Go approximately 0.7 miles to Main Street.
• Turn left onto Main Street (you will be at Signal #4).
• Proceed on Main Street to Signal #1 (intersection of W Main Street and Sheffey).
• The Collins House Inn is located on the corner of S. Sheffey and W Main Street.
• The inn is a 2-story red brick colonial with a black fence around the front.
• Turn left onto S Sheffey.
• You may wish to park on S Sheffey (near the corner) to unload your luggage, check-in, etc.
• Off-street parking is located at the rear of the inn.

Driving directions from the south

• Take I-81 North to Exit 44.
• At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 11 North (Lee Highway).
• Follow Route 11-N approximately 1.7 miles to the first traffic light (Signal #1) at the intersections of W Main Street and Sheffey.
• The Inn is on the right side at the corner just before the traffic light (2-story red brick colonial with a black iron fence around the front).
• You may wish to park in front of the inn to unload your luggage, check-in, etc.
• Off-street parking is located conveniently at the rear of the inn.