Colonial Houses

When staying in one of these historic lodgings, guests step back in time and sample life as it was 200 years ago. Once inhabited by citizens of 18th-century Williamsburg, the Colonial Houses are full of history. Guests of the Colonial Houses enjoy all the conveniences and amenities of Colonial Williamsburg Resorts including tennis, golf, daily fitness classes, indoor and outdoor pools, a business center, access to a world-class spa, and nearby dining options. We invite you to immerse yourself in the history and uniqueness of the houses that are located throughout the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area. Plus, when you book direct you receive up to 2 complimentary lengths of stay Colonial Williamsburg admission tickets.

All income from the Colonial Houses supports the educational mission of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the not-for-profit organization that operates the Historic Area.

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Chiswell Bucktrout kitchen

Chiswell-Bucktrout Kitchen

The Chiswell-Bucketrout Kitchen in a single room dwelling in a stand-alone house, located on E. Francis St. and next to the Chiswell-Bucktrout House.

2
1 Queen Bed
Fireplace, private full bath

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Ewing shop setting area

Ewing Shop

The Ewing Shop is a single room dwelling in a stand-alone house, located on E. Francis St., behind the Ewing House.

2
1 Queen Bed
Fireplace, full bathroom, courtyard area in front of house.

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Ewing storehouse two wing back chairs

Ewing Storehouse bathroom

Ewing Storehouse

Ewing Storehouse is a single room dwelling in a stand-alone house, located on E. Francis St., next to the Ewing Shop.

2
1 King Bed
Two sitting chairs, garden view and a full bath with shower.

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David Moody Kitchen (Exterior)

Moody Kitchen

The Moody Kitchen is located behind the Moody House on East Francis Street.

2
1 Queen Bed
Fireplace, private full bath

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Robert Carter Kitchen

Robert Carter Kitchen

The first floor has a sitting room with daybed, trundle, and fireplace. The second floor features a queen bed and private, full bath. NOTE For Guest Safety Rooms Fireplace are lit only when outdoor temperature is below 50 F

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1 Queen Bed, 1 Sofa Bed
Sitting room with fireplace and 1 Twin Daybed

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Peter Hays Kitchen

Peter Hay’s Kitchen

Hay was an apothecary who had a shop on Duke of Gloucester Street until 1756, when the structure caught fire.

2
1 Queen Bed
Sitting room with fireplace, private full bath facilities

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Orlando Jones Kitchen

Named after the less well known than his granddaughter Martha Washington and his father, the first rector of Bruton Parish Church.

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1 Queen Bed, 1 Sofa Bed
Features a sitting room with fireplace and sofa bed on first floor, second floor bedroom includes queen bed.

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Orrell Kitchen

Eighteenth-century kitchens were detached from the main house to reduce the risk of fire.

2-4 Adults
1 Queen Bed, 1 Sofa Bed
1st Floor sleeper sofa in sitting area with half bathroom. The second floor has Queen Bed and full bath facilities.

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Quarter and Richard Crump House (Ext)

The Quarter

Cary Grant chose The Quarter for his lodgings when the filming of The Howards of Virginia took place in Williamsburg in 1940.

4
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds
Features sitting room, private full bath facilities

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Bracken Kitchen

Eighteenth-century kitchens were detached from the main house to reduce the risk of fire. First floor room is ADA compliant.

4
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds
Private full bath

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Market Square Kitchen

Market Square Kitchen

The Market Square Kitchen—located behind the main tavern—has one ADA wheelchair accessible room on the first floor with double canopy bed and fireplace.

4
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds
Fireplace, private bathroom with a roll-in shower and full bath.

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Ewing storehouse ice bucket and glasses

Richard Crump House

The Richard Crump House is located on Francis Street. It was part of extensive real estate holdings of the Rev. John Bracken.

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1 Queen, 2 Twin Beds
Both rooms include private, full baths.

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Isham Goddin Shop (Exterior)

Isham Goddin Shop

Isham Goddin, a militiaman from New Kent County, acquired the small shop for £200 in 1778.

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1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds
Sitting room with fireplace, full bath

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Masonic Kitchen

Masonic Kitchen

A T-shaped chimney and outside bake oven stands on the 18th-century meeting place of the lodge of “the ancient and loyal Society of free and accepted Masons.”

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1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds
Full bath , sitting room with fireplace

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Lewis House

During the 19th century, the house was razed and another erected using the original chimney and foundations.

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1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Sofa Bed
Common living room, sitting room, fireplace, private full bath, microwave and refrigerator

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Brick House Shop Colonial House Exterior

two twin beds in Brick House shop

Living room in Brick House Shop

canopy bed in Brick House Shop

Front exterior of Brick House Shop

Brick House Shop

The Brick House Shop is located behind the main tavern on Botetourt Street.

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1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa in sitting room
Sitting room with fireplace, private full bath

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Nicholas Tyler Office

Nicholas-Tyler Office

Located on the corner of East Francis St. & South England St. Robert Carter Nicholas owned the property in 1770.

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3 Double Beds
There are two suites in this house. Sitting area on both floors.

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Nicholas Tyler Laundry (Exterior)

Nicholas-Tyler Laundry

The distinguished Revolutionary-era owner of the property, Robert Carter Nicholas, served as treasurer of the colony and later as a chancery court judge.

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1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Sofa Bed
Sitting room with fireplace

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David Morton House (Exterior)

David Morton House

Near Christiana Campbell’s Tavern, the David Morton House is located on the corner of Waller Street and York Street.

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2 Queen Beds, 2 Sofa Beds
Two sitting rooms (one with fireplace), private full bath

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Orlando Jones Shop

Named after the less well known than his granddaughter Martha Washington and his father, the first rector of Bruton Parish Church.

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1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds
Two Rooms, 1st floor features a queen canopy bed and fireplace, 2nd floor has twin beds and private full bath

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George Jackson House

This patriotic merchant with having risked his life and his fortune during the Revolutionary War by chartering a ship, sailing it to Bermuda, and returning with a supply of gunpowder for the American forces.

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2 Queen Beds, 1 Sofa Bed
Modern kitchen and formal dining room with fireplace are located on the first floor.

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Ewing House

The Ewing House on East Francis Street was named for Scottish immigrant Ebenezer Ewing.

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2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds
Sitting room with fireplace, private full bath

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Kitchen Forge

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1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds
Private Bathroom on Each floor, sitting room with fireplace, microwave and refrigerator.

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Orlando Jones Colonial House Exterior

Orlando Jones House

This four room house is named after the less well known than his granddaughter Martha Washington and his father, the first rector of Bruton Parish Church.

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3 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds
The house has four bedrooms rooms. Fireplace, private, full baths.

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Bracken Kitchen

Eighteenth-century kitchens were detached from the main house to reduce the risk of fire. First floor room is ADA compliant.

4
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds
Private full bath

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Market Square Kitchen

Market Square Kitchen

The Market Square Kitchen—located behind the main tavern—has one ADA wheelchair accessible room on the first floor with double canopy bed and fireplace.

4
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds
Fireplace, private bathroom with a roll-in shower and full bath.

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Tavern Rooms

Transport yourself and your family to a historic era, while enjoying all the amenities of the modern age.

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