Historic Hoskins Country Store

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Historic Hoskins Country Store Just off Rt. 17, this cozy 1889 country store—now a listed landmark and unique Airbnb—is full of charm and history.

Near Tappahannock, the Rappahannock River, and old Virginia towns. A perfect place to slow down and soak up the past.

It's little notes like this that make sharing Hoskins Country Store so rewarding. ❤️ We love knowing that others appreci...
10/12/2026

It's little notes like this that make sharing Hoskins Country Store so rewarding. ❤️

We love knowing that others appreciate the history, character, and little details of this old place as much as we do. Thank you, Daniel and Beth, for such kind words!

A well-worn bird book, an old pair of binoculars, and a little time spent watching to see who shows up.There are plenty ...
10/03/2026

A well-worn bird book, an old pair of binoculars, and a little time spent watching to see who shows up.

There are plenty of feathered visitors around the property at Hoskins Country Store. Some are here so often they begin to feel like neighbors, while others are just passing through—and those are usually the ones that send us reaching for the binoculars and the bird book.

This old Golden Nature Guide has seen a few years itself, and somehow it feels perfectly at home in an 1889 country store.

So if you're staying with us, keep your eyes open. Pour a cup of coffee, grab the binoculars, and see who happens by. 🐦❤️

There’s a lot to be thankful for at Hoskins Country Store. ❤️When you live with an old place, it’s easy to find yourself...
09/25/2026

There’s a lot to be thankful for at Hoskins Country Store. ❤️

When you live with an old place, it’s easy to find yourself thinking about all the people who have passed through its doors over the years. Since 1889, this building has been part of the life of this little corner of Essex County—and now we have the wonderful opportunity to share it with people who come from near and far.

We’re thankful for every guest who chooses to stay here, who notices the old details, asks about the history, settles in for a quiet evening, and leaves with a little piece of Hoskins Country Store in their memories.

Historic places are meant to be lived in and loved, not simply preserved behind glass. We feel incredibly fortunate to be the current caretakers of this one—and even more fortunate that we get to open its doors and share it with you.

To everyone who has stayed with us, recommended us, returned for another visit, or simply followed along as we care for this old place—thank you. 🤎

❤️ Happy National Virginia Day!Mountains and rivers. Dogwoods and cardinals. Country roads, old houses, small towns and ...
09/14/2026

❤️ Happy National Virginia Day!

Mountains and rivers. Dogwoods and cardinals. Country roads, old houses, small towns and places with stories tucked into every corner.

We’re especially fond of one little piece of Virginia history—Hoskins Country Store, standing in Essex County since 1889.

What was once a working country store is now a place where guests can stay and experience a bit of the rural Virginia we love so much.

Today we’re celebrating the history, beauty and wonderfully old places that make the Old Dominion home. 🌿

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❤️ Happy National Virginia Day! 🌿There’s something pretty special about calling Virginia home.Today we’re celebrating th...
09/14/2026

❤️ Happy National Virginia Day! 🌿

There’s something pretty special about calling Virginia home.

Today we’re celebrating the Old Dominion—its history, its natural beauty, its small towns and back roads, and all the wonderfully old places that are still here telling their stories. Virginia has a way of reminding us that the past and present are never very far apart.

And here in our little corner of Essex County, Hoskins Country Store has been part of that Virginia landscape since 1889. Once a working country store, today it welcomes guests as a place to stay, slow down and experience a tiny piece of rural Virginia history for themselves.

Sharing for our Virginia followers! 🌳🍂 Got acorns? Virginia needs them!The Virginia Department of Forestry is asking us ...
09/09/2026

Sharing for our Virginia followers!

🌳🍂 Got acorns? Virginia needs them!

The Virginia Department of Forestry is asking us to collect and donate acorns and nuts this fall to help grow seedlings for Virginia’s future forests.

Collection is best during September and October. Use paper or burlap bags (no plastic), keep species separate, and label them with the species, location and date. Not sure what kind you have? Put a leaf from the tree in the bag!

Donations are due by October 11. Find a collection site near you: https://www.dof.virginia.gov/forest-management-health/seedling-nurseries/acorn-and-nut-collection/

Such a simple way to turn the acorns under our feet into Virginia’s forests of tomorrow. 🌰➡️🌳

🍂 September is almost booked! 🍂If you’ve been thinking about a little getaway to the country, this might be your sign. ❤...
09/02/2026

🍂 September is almost booked! 🍂

If you’ve been thinking about a little getaway to the country, this might be your sign. ❤️

We have just ONE weekend still available for the entire month of September — the weekend of September 11th! 🗓️

And fall is shaping up to be busy at Hoskins Country Store. October and November are booking up, too! 🍁🌾

Come slow down for a few days, enjoy the quiet of the country, sit awhile on the porch, and experience a little piece of historic rural Virginia. 🏡

Grab your dates while they’re still open!

.🌿 A Little Piece of history at Hoskins Country Store 🌿Greeting this week's guests in the kitchen of Hoskins Country Sto...
08/02/2026

.🌿 A Little Piece of history at Hoskins Country Store 🌿

Greeting this week's guests in the kitchen of Hoskins Country Store is this hand-painted Lenox vase by artist Pearle Hundley Kamp Parsells, filled with fragrant rosemary freshly clipped from the property.

Pearle's grandmother, Pearl Garnett Hundley, was born just behind the store at historic Hundley Hall. Pearl's sister, Ella Garnett Hundley Hoskins, married Willard Dunbar Hoskins, the proprietor of Hoskins Country Store.

We love weaving little pieces of local history throughout the store, hoping every guest leaves with memories—and maybe a story or two—they'll carry home.

📚 One of our favorite things about Hoskins Country Store is filling it with pieces of history. Among the treasures you'l...
07/20/2026

📚 One of our favorite things about Hoskins Country Store is filling it with pieces of history.

Among the treasures you'll find are several well-worn 19th-century schoolbooks and an original student report card from 1897. Imagine the hands that turned these pages and the lessons memorized by lamplight.

JTT Hundley, who lived next door at Hundley Hall and later had Hoskins Country Store built for his son-in-law, Willard Dunbar Hoskins, devoted much of his life to education. He served as both a local teacher and principal, helping shape the minds of children in this community more than a century and a half ago.

History isn't just something displayed on the shelves here—it's woven into the story of this place. We hope these little glimpses into the past make your stay at Hoskins Country Store even more meaningful.

Have a favorite piece of history you've discovered during your visit? We'd love to hear about it! 📖

There's something especially cozy about arriving at Hoskins Country Store and finding breakfast waiting for you. ☀️🥖This...
07/16/2026

There's something especially cozy about arriving at Hoskins Country Store and finding breakfast waiting for you. ☀️🥖

This weekend's guests treated themselves to a wonderful assortment of handcrafted breakfast favorites: fresh artisan sourdough bread, homemade muffins, quiche, and preserves—all lovingly made by our friend and neighbor, Michael Lombardo, right here on our little historic road.

Michael's baking has become a favorite throughout our area and is also served at Act XII W**e & Provisions and the historic 1710 Tavern. We're delighted to offer our guests the opportunity to add his fresh, locally made breakfast items to their stay.

It's one more way we love connecting our guests with the people and flavors that make our corner of Virginia so special. 🍞🫐🥧☕

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381 Dunnsville Road
Dunnsville, VA
22454

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