We recently planned a hike in the mountains near Damascus, Virginia and needed a place to stay on…read morethe night before we entered the woods. Found this bed and breakfast online and were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. When I picture a bed-and-breakfast in my mind it's always this kind of place. A stately, large old home with lots of interesting history. The mountain laurel inn featured several large suites and some other bedrooms with private baths. The public areas are large and welcoming. The breakfast which occurs at 8:30 everyday is simply amazing. you won't be hungry afterwards until about 2:30 in the afternoon. Your host Kathleen will ensure that you have a great visit here.

We loved our stay here. Kathleen is a gracious host. We are thru hikers and she provided laundry…read moreservice and a breakfast that was over the top.

Wow! There is so much history to learn at this BnB. Breakfast is at 830 commenced with a gentle…read moregong and was plentiful!! You can hear the river from the gigantic back porch. The decor is absolutely beautiful and we will surely come back and enjoy the creeper trail nearby

My husband and stayed here for several days. Not only were the house and grounds beautiful, but the…read moreowners were friendly and shared the history of the estate and surroundings. I definitely recommend staying here while in Damascus!

The hosts are warm and friendly. The lodge is lovely and the rooms are cozy. The scenery is…read morestunning. Gourmet breakfasts are excellent. We highly recommend visiting the Lodge.

It was our first time ever staying at a Bed & Breakfast and we started with one of the best. We…read morewere looking for a place to rest and relax on a trip to the area and this place fit the bill. We napped in the Garden Room one afternoon while listening to the sounds of the water garden through an open window, we enjoyed the cool breezes and the views off the back deck, we had a complimentary cup of herbal tea with honey each night before bed, and we slept like the dead on the comfortable, luxury sheets each night. The breakfasts were delicious, the views divine, the entire experience was top notch and I can't wait to go back! The hosts were helpful, friendly, and accessible. They know what they're doing and they make the place a nice little mountain oasis for their guests. Don't hesitate, just book it!

Great B&B. Run by a great older couple. In the heart of historic Abingdon…read more Located in a 1905 Victorian, the inside of the house takes you back to another time. The house has been owned by the same family for decades, and their care of it shows. The bathrooms are small, but when you consider the rooms were never intended to have them, they did well. There are only 4 rooms, so there's never a crowd. The breakfast was wonderful. Lighter fare, in 2 courses. The first fresh fruit, with a Swedish cream or a fresh lime sorbet. The second was an egg soufflé with fresh vegetables one day, with rolls and apple butter bread. The second, a bread pudding with great sides. Their rates are very comparable to other B&B's and hotels in the area.

Delightful bed and breakfast. Convenient to the many stores and cafes on main. Well appointed…read more Lots of hot water and nice and warm even though we were there first cold snap. The host/innkeeper was a great cook and knowledgeable about the community and day trips. Was well liked in town and able to get reservations at competitive places. We very much enjoyed our stay here and will stay again. The other guests staying while we were there also had a very good time

Would definitely recommend! The house is lovely, the owner is delightful, the town is majestic, and…read morebreakfast is delicious! If your looking for a nice weekend getaway, the Hawley House is the perfect destination spot.

What a beautiful place to come relax and enjoy a quick trip to the NC mountains... This quaint B&B…read moreis only a short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway (maybe 5-8 minutes driving) and about 15-20 minutes drive to the Stone Mountain park. It is out of the way down a long driveway, and most likely you'll be greeted by their super friendly dog, Hunter. Jim and Margaret are great hosts, providing freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and lemonade upon arrival. The check-in process is short and sweet and they are available when you need them, but the place is big enough to give enough privacy despite the community spaces. I surprised my bf for his birthday and we came up just for one night. We stayed in the Yosemite room and it was perfect. The king bed was super comfortable, and the room had a ceiling fan, flat screen tv, electric fireplace (for ambiance and/or for heat), and the bathroom had a shower and a jacuzzi tub. It was right around the corner from the kitchen, so in terms of noise, you do hear the clinging and clanging of cooking and cabinets/drawers closing, but it wasn't a major issue for us. If you're sensitive to noise, then I would suggest getting a room on the second floor instead. Our room leads off to an external entrance to the back balcony/porch area so we could come and go from the back door instead of going through the house/common area which was nice. There is always access to coffee (fresh brewed in the morning or a Keurig for afternoon) and hot water for tea or hot chocolate. Upstairs, there is a small fridge that has complimentary can sodas and bottles of water for guests to have. I put our bottle of champagne there to chill. The highlight of the stay of course was the breakfast promptly served at 8:30a. We woke up to a beautiful spread and shared a nice breakfast with nice conversation with 12 other guests. It was family style, so we passed the food around and around until we were all miserably/happily stuffed. Margaret's famous cinnabuns were really delicious - super sweet and fresh. Overall - Everything was clean and just really done well with nice subtle touches throughout the B&B (ie. light music in the background of the common areas, fresh cut flowers in the bathroom and bedside, foaming bubble bath by the tub with a pillow, several candles in the room to assist with creating a romantic ambiance, super plush robes and Bath & Body Works shower products (soaps, shampoo, etc) to use... We definitely hope to come back and enjoy/relax again in the near future :)

My wife and daughter and I spent two wonderful nights in the cabin at Glade Valley and will…read morecheerfully return the next time we are in the area. First, the cabin. This cozy little cabin has a loft bedroom with one bed and a half bath. Downstairs is a living room that is equipped with a pull out sofa bed, perfect of an eight-year-old. The grey stone fireplace and chimney occupy the center of the structure and are beautiful. The full kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, coffee-maker, cups, coffee, tea and there was a plate of fresh-baked cookies waiting for us on the table when we arrived. Just off the kitchen is a full bathroom with a fantastic Jacuzzi tub. But the piece de resistance: the most perfect "settin' porch" overlooking the creek behind. No kidding, the perfect spot for your morning coffee! In the mornings, we walked up the hill to the main house log home with another amazing porch. The innkeepers make a homemade sumptuous breakfast every morning. On the first morning, there was fresh fruit, bacon, eggs, biscuits, cinnamon rolls, baked grits. On the second morning, we had shirred eggs with ham, waffles, Moravian sugar bread, fruit salad. We enjoyed the breakfast at a common table with other guests, sharing our stories of our journeys and adventures. Delish!!

First of all i need to say that i haven't stayed at the inn "yet". I met the owners over the…read moreweekend downtown West Jefferson, at Carolina Country Wines. They could possibly be the coolest people I've chatted with in a while. Loaded with great stories, and knowledge about the area. If the Inn is anywhere near as great as the owners and their personality, i would highly recommend staying there. They also said that they have a special during February that includes a free wine tasting. Check em out.

As the holidays approach I find myself reminiscing about my stay at Meadowsweet Gardens Inn two…read moreyears ago. My best friend, her husband, and I stayed in two of their beautiful, cozy rooms in the days leading up to Christmas. The inn grounds were lit up with sparkling lights as I approached the inn, and I was blown away by the incredible Christmas decor throughout the entire establishment. Debra and Ken were incredible hosts who paid attention to all of the details, ensuring we had the most comfortable stay. We had so much fun exploring all that the outdoors have to offer, and I was dazzled by the surrounding Christmas tree farm. Meadowsweet Gardens Inn is a true treasure, and I look forward to meeting friends for more adventures there soon!

Stunning bed-and-breakfast located in the mountains with breathtaking views in every direction!…read more The owners are friendly and the accommodations are extremely comfortable, we felt very welcome. Highly recommend this bed-and-breakfast if you're looking for a getaway in the mountains with a quiet, serene atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!

Damascus Diner -- Damascus, VA…read more I'll admit it--I'm not usually a diner person, and I actually debated driving back to Abingdon for breakfast. But we were staying in a cabin along the Virginia Creeper Trail, and walking the trail into town for a traditional Southern breakfast sounded like the more authentic mountain-town experience. I'm so glad we did. The portions were huge, the prices were incredibly reasonable, and everything we tried was good. My husband ordered "The Hog"--2 eggs, country potatoes, sausage, bacon and pork loin. The sausage was his favorite of the meats. I had the Mt. Rogers with 3 eggs, hash brown casserole, and upgraded to the 8-oz sirloin. Both meals came with toast or a biscuit, grits, and peppered sausage gravy. They were out of biscuits, so we had white and sourdough toast instead, and it was all good. The food was hearty, traditional, and exactly what I was craving. But what really made the experience was the Southern hospitality. The young woman serving and the host were both so kind and cheerful. Sometimes the best travel experiences aren't the trendy places--they're the local spots where you walk in hungry, leave completely stuffed, and feel genuinely welcomed. Damascus Diner was one of those places.

What a wonderful meal we had here! The servers were so friendly and efficient!…read more Hubby had the white fish with cabbage, collards, hush puppies and tots for $16-he ate every last bite! It was tasty. I had the hamburger steak, the lunch portion, $11 with collards and mashed potatoes and I, too, ate every bite! It hit the spot. The food was home cooked style and worth every penny!