Lovingston, VA: Village Inn Hotel, Small Towns And Spaghetti
Well, the first official day of my travels are underway. On the way to Bedford VA., I realized that I needed this years flu shots. I happened to remember it because when traveling south on Rt. 29 from Charlottesville VA, in the direction of Lynchburg VA. you pass my doctors office.
Well, it occurred to me that before I went out of state I had better get my flu shot. As fate would have it, I pass my doctors office between Charlottesville and Lynchburg every time I make the trip. My doctors office is in a small area known as Lovingston,Va. Its half the size of Mayberry, and there is not much there, but the people of that area do not require much either. So, people are happy there.
Village Inn at Lovingston, Virginia
I decided to stop off at this quaint little Inn called The Village Inn. It’s a cute motel, and it was obviously built to give the look and feel of Switzerland. The Village Inn is nestled in the foothills of Nelson County. The truth is that all my life I have wanted to stay there. This little Villa has a charm all its own that is undeniable and it beckons you to stay there. It did me, anyway, and has all these years. So, at $39.00 a night, how could I resist?
Well, the room was more than I could have imagined. Granted, we are not talking the Ritz Carlton here, but what we are talking about is warm, cozy and comfortable, not to mention unique.
When you walk into any of the rooms you are immediately greeted with a miniature fresco, hand painted right on the wall. Have a look. Lovely, eh?
The rooms are built solidly and clean as a pin. Doors are solid oak, and the bathroom area is large!
The beds are firm, but comfortable and the inn is within a 1000 feet of one of the best italian restaurants I have ever eaten at. More on that later.
Anyway, back to the room. The air conditioner in the room cooled quickly and I kept thinking that for $39.00 this is one of the best deals you could ever come across.
The owners of the motel live right in the office, which doubles as a house. The office location is a new one, as years ago the office was located much more to the left of center of the property. Now it is located far right and off the motel premises. Still, it’s rather nice knowing that the night manager is literally within legs reach. I couldn’t ask for more, accept for a parking lot that is level with no hazardous holes in it.
In fact, the parking lot at the Village Inn is newly paved and unmarked as I type this. This creates a large problem for apparently lots of folks. There is a precarious uneveness to it at one end that causes a blind drop-off of about 3-4 feet in one section of the parking lot. It cannot be seen, especially at night. Imagine driving down a dark road with no lights and all of the sudden the car drops out from underneath you 3-4 feet without warning and you can almost get an idea of what I am talking about. So be careful!
Village Inn Hotel
8010 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-5068
Vito’s Italian Restaurant in Lovingston, Virginia
One of my favorite Italian diners is a place called Vito’s. It’s owned by a guy named Sal Mannino, a really nice guy.
The spaghetti sauces are authentic and varied, and what I tried was so good I was seriously considering moving to Lovingston. If you stop by, tell Sal that Tim said hello!
Vito’s Italian Restaurant in Lovingston, Virginia
Owner: Sal Mannino
8181 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-8688
Anyway, daylight is approaching in a few hours so I am gonna get some shut eye and then I will be off to the claims adjuster and body shop tomorrow. Wish me luck.
Cheers!