"The Bell House offers four rooms, each with a private bath. Terry cloth robes, slippers, soothing oatmeal soaps, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryers are provided during your stay. In Bertha's Arbor we also provide oils and bubble bath.

All reservations include wine and cheese each evening from five to six p.m. and a full breakfast served from eight to nine o'clock a.m. Each room is $125.35 for single occupancy and $141.70 for double occupancy, including all taxes.

The Potomac Sunrise Room
Sparkling brilliance greets you in the morning from this waterfront room. A Queen-sized bed, antique vanity, tables, chairs, and luxurious linens add to the pampering you'll receive during your stay with us. Private bath. Second floor, on the front of the house.

The Holly Branch Room
Stained glass windows and beautiful wood trim add to the feeling of being in a tree house overlooking the Potomac River in this light and airy room. Queen sized bed and private bath. Second floor, on the front of the house.
Looking out the front stained glass windows in the room.

Bertha's Arbor
Named for a previous owner whose father was a friend of Alexander Graham Bell, ""Bertha's"" room overlooks the grape arbor and private back lawn.
Cozy and comfortable ... you'll love the room! Queen-sized bed. Second floor. Private bath with tub and shower combination.

The Melville Bell Room
This room is on the third floor, and contains a Queen-sized bed and private bath. Immediately outside the room is a ""widow's walk"" balcony where you can stand or sit and see forever. The widow's walk is a common area for all to use and is the place that Alexander Graham Bell and his friends stood and flew kites to test a variety of the interests of this famous individual.
A truly unique room and our most private bedroom. A perfect retreat.

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"Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, called this extraordinary Victorian, sitting on the Potomac River, his home during summer months. The picture at right is a side view. The front of the house faces the River.

Aptly named for its well known owner, The Bell House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark.

The home was built in 1883 by Colonel J.O. P. Burnside, son of Civil War General Ambrose Burnside. The Colonel lost the house to the U. S. Government in a lawsuit over pay irregularities in the Union Army accounts.

Owned next by Alexander Graham Bell’s father and then Alexander himself, the home overlooks a wide expanse of the Potomac River.

Step back in time and enjoy the historical ambiance of the house and the hospitality of your host, Anne Bolin. Every detail of the home reflects the quality and workmanship of a bygone era … beautifully illustrated by original hardwood flooring, stained glass windows, and scenic balconies.

Enjoy an entrance foyer from a bygone age. Built on the premises over 120 years ago, the stairway marks quality craftsmanship.
Relax in the Gathering Room anytime and join The Bell House patrons and your hosts from five o'clock to six o'clock p.m. each day for wine and cheese or wine and hors d'oeuvres.
Relax in a chair or hammock on the front porch while taking in the sights of the Potomac River.
View a beautiful sunrise across the Potomac River from the front porch or other vantage points of The Bell House.
Stroll along the grape arbor, view the original privy -- standing but not operational -- or play a game of croquet on The Bell House grounds.
Stop by the kitchen for some pleasant conversation.
Enjoy breakfast in the dining room, on the front porch or the back patio, or in our Gathering Room, depending on the time of the year..
Relax in the Library at any time of the day. A choice of board games, as well as a number of books, are available. "

"Dine at one of over a dozen restaurants.
Visit Stratford Hall Plantation, home of the Lee family, just twelve miles from The Bell House. Daily tours.
Tour Ingleside Winery, just nine miles from the house.
Visit Westmoreland State Park, just ten miles from the house.
Walk Caledon Natural Area, a part of Virginia's Park System is just fifteen miles from the house.
Tour George Washington's birthplace, under fifteen miles from the house. Enjoy Westmoreland Berry Farm.
Visit the Civil War Battle Fields in Fredericksburg, VA, just 35 miles from The Bell House.
Tour Historic Christ Church in Irvington. Christ Church was completed in 1735 when George Washington was just 3 years old. "