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The Norris House,
108 Loudoun Street SW,
Leesburg, Virginia |
What we saved in gas money by bicycling to Leesburg, we squandered on our lodgings at the Norris House, but that expenditure was worth every penny! For, there is nothing better at the end of a long bike ride than a little pampering! And, boy, were we pampered by the proprietors of the Norris House!
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| Norris House's front door features a hand-shaped door knocker |
From the moment we knocked on the front door until we climbed back onto our bikes after a scrumptious breakfast, innkeepers Roger and Carol Healey indulged us with every comfort.
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| Entry hallway |
Upon our arrival at Norris House, built circa 1760, Roger showed us where we could secure our bicycles in the backyard and gave us a tour of the lovely gardens.
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| Side Garden |
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| Rear Garden |
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| Weddings are often celebrated here. |
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| This walkway skirts the veranda. |
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| Goldfish pond |
Back inside, Roger gave us a quick peek at the public rooms.
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| Dining Room |
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Civil War letters written by Virginia Military Institute cadet Charles R. Norris
whose family once owned this home. |
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| Enclosed veranda where breakfast is served. |
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| Parlor |
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| Tim enjoyed reading the newspaper in the library early Saturday morning. |
Climbing the stairs to the top of the house...
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| Third floor landing |
...we were ushered into our very comfortable room.
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| Hannah's Room |
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| Our room included fluffy robes for our use. |
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| Window seats were tucked under the north and south eaves. |
Our gracious host gave us recommendations for area restaurants and mentioned sites of interest within walking distance.
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| Leesburg's oldest building is right next door. |
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| Loudoun Museum |
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| Log Cabin Annex of the Loudoun Museum |
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| St. James Episcopal Church |
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| Loudoun County Courthouse in Leesburg, Virginia |
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| Leesburg's Historic District |
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| We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Leesburg! |
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