We had a WONDERFUL experience at the Mayhurst Estate! My Mom, sister, and I flew in to experience a…read moretwo night stay in the Lincoln Suite for a mother/daughter getaway in August. We had the most amazing time and were impressed with the care and the level of detail that we witnessed throughout every aspect of our stay. The breakfasts were incredible and we loved being able to make our own espresso and tea - delicious. Casey and her family went above and beyond throughout our entire experience - we felt very comfortable and welcomed! We hiked the beautiful property and loved visiting the goats since they were so friendly & adorable. The Lincoln Suite provided beautiful, spacious, comfortable luxury accommodations for the 3 of us. We would visit again in a heartbeat! We really appreciated the opportunity to learn more about/personalize early American history by learning about the Mayhurst Estate's origins as James Madison's grand-nephew's estate adjoining Montpelier. If you're thinking about visiting the Mayhurst Estate, we'd highly recommend it and will come back as often as we can. It's a special place; a total oasis from the hectic pressures of everyday life.

While I appreciated the historical beauty of the estate and also the effort they have put into…read more"restoring" it, trying to create a somewhat picturesque atmosphere, my experience fell short of what was marketed and advertised. The idea of themed stays seems dreamy, they just aren't there yet in fulfilling what they claim. They did not always follow their own advertised agenda nor did they always provide the home made refreshments and such as stated. The rooms are stuffy as none of the windows are able to open to receive fresh air when needed. Also found certain areas not to be quite kept up on cleanliness. There were many mornings where the coffee area was not restocked nor cleaned from the day before. The communication was spotty and lacking as well. Understanding it is a lot to run such a place, there is definitely more to be done to really have the experience that is advertised on social media. Otherwise it was just "smoke and mirrors" for the most part.

Very comfortable and homely rooms, that are a reasonably short walk from town…read more Inn keepers are very kind and accomodating people especially to a nervous, anxious traveller like myself. A significant indicator of the character of the innkeepers was how kind, helpful and patient they were as we struggled with international card payments. Breakfast was also very nice. Whether I wanted to try a varied multi course cooked breakfast or just have some toast and coffee they accommodated my wishes.

We just returned from a very nice stay at the Inn on Poplar Hill. We were there for a wedding…read moreliterally across the street. Marty and Victoria are great hosts and the breakfasts were very nice. Yes, the home is definitely aging, but it is an 1891 home. We would definitely visit again. Special shout out to Marty for all the extra effort.

My family and I recently stayed here for a quick night away, and we had a truly delightful time!…read more We snagged the adorable Emerson Pool Suite, which looked like a room out of a magazine. Everything was provided in the kitchen, which was great as we like to cook. Though we enjoyed someone else making breakfast--it was incredibly yummy! Our favorite touch about this place was the movie room! We all curled up with some complimentary popcorn and watched a movie on Netflix. We'll have to come back in the warmer months to do some hiking and swimming in the pool.

Our close friends booked this for their wedding venue…read more Walden Hall serves as a one-stop shop for a wedding venue including lodging for the bride & groom. There's a fully renovated bed and breakfast cottage with close to a commercial-grade kitchen, huge outdoor patios, an opulent master suite with a master shower that could fit ten people inside. In the basement, it is completely tricked out with a kegerator, cigar humidor, pool table, 80s free-play arcade, projector movie theater, darts, gym, hot shot basketball, and air hockey table. The cottage has a side expansion with more rooms and a pool complete with covered patio. Outside, there is a beautiful meadow and pond for having an outdoor wedding. Then there is an all-new construction barn that serves as a wedding reception venue. Our event had well over 100 guests plus there was room for dancing, a DJ booth, professional photo booth, buffet tables, and a full-service bar. There is even a little red covered bridge lit up at night for doing a sparkler run outside. It's the works.

I had a perfect one night stay at The Farmhouse. It was spacious, clean, beautiful, and luxurious…read more This was my third time staying at a bed & breakfast but this was my best experience. Our room came with a complimentary bottle of wine, which was really nice. They also have a wine hour that is self service and is complimentary. You're allowed as much wine as you want. There's also complimentary charcuterie during the wine hour and it's nice to be able to mingle with other guests. Breakfast the morning of us checking out was delicious and a truly beautiful experience. I wish I was still there.

What an excellent place! From the details in the room, the attentive service from James the chef…read moreand Lilly our server for breakfast to the dinner with all courses paired with wine. A wonderful place to relax and just enjoy the view. Highly recommend and these 2 Floridians are thinking about when we can plan another getaway at this beautiful place! Highly recommend - you won't be disappointed!!

The food is fantastic!!! we cook most of our meals at home and so were pleasantly surprised when…read moreevery course of the Sunday menu was really very tasty! Our family of five includes three kids - 8, 10 and 14 and they also loved it! We stayed in the Summer Kitchen and there was plenty of space! We can't wait to explore the grounds tomorrow!!

We arrived on a Friday night after dark and parking can be a challenge but we did find a place to…read morepark. Upon arrival We were warmly greeted at the front desk and given our key. We had to walk past one of the main dining rooms to get to our room upstairs but keep in mind it is a very old and historic inn. We had the Shearer room and it was very clean and welcoming. There is a gas fireplace when you walk in and it was putting out the heat! Then we walked back into the bedroom and the bed was very comfortable. The sheets were soft and bed was nice. There is no TV but there is Wi-Fi. All in all we had a good experience. The breakfast was delicious! I had the pancakes and the bacon which both were excellent.

We visited for my wife's birthday and it could not have been better. The Inn is perfect with a very…read morewelcoming atmosphere! Janina, was the perfect hostess and went way above to make our visit perfect. She placed roses in the room, hung happy birthday signs at breakfast, and made my wife the perfect vegan breakfast. Our room was excellent, clean, and comfortable and included a private entrance if needed. We loved Luray and we loved our stay. The price was very competitive to other B&Bs in the area, but I doubt any of them can beat our experience! I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We will absolutely be back!!!

Stayed while visiting Luray Caverns. Great Inn in the center of town, next to an excellent Steak…read moreHouse. Large well appointed Suite with a Jaccuzi and shower. Nice balconies on several rooms. Art was attentive and welcoming. He really made it seem like you were a personal guest. The Inn has lots of group spaces and is a nice mix of modern conveniences and period decoration. Absolutely will visit again.

What a hidden gem! I went to Iris as a solo getaway for the evening (last Thursday), traveling from…read moreNorthern VA (the concrete jungle) and stayed in Cabin #4. It was gorgeous. It was super clean, with a nice, cozy bed and comfortable, bougie amenities, including the shower you'd see at the St. Regis (open shower with a rain showerhead and sprayer). The private hot tub on the deck overlooking the mountains is gorgeous. I watched the sunset from my deck. I also discovered there's a washer/dryer in there in addition to a microwave and a fridge. So it's like a bougie version of a Residence Inn. Also, since I'm in my own cabin, I didn't hear anything from the outside unless I was outside. The property is beautiful. It has some small on-site hiking trails that take about 20-30 minutes. The clubhouse has an AMAZING chef-cooked breakfast in the morning that's included in your stay rate, and the on-site manager is so nice. They also put sparkling water and Fiji water in your fridge for free. You're also near the cute town of Staunton, which has gift shops, glass art (and glassblowing if you want to try), a historic railway, a high point city view (Sears Bridge), book shops, and restaurants/cafes. It's good to spend a few hours. There's no dinner on-site at the inn, but I went to the nearby Blue Mountain Brewery, which gets very popular. I hope you have a wonderful time here, and I HIGHLY recommend it.

Buyer beware - sharp business practices…read more My wife and I booked the Iris Inn for two nights through Expedia. The Inn's listing on Expedia said it was "dog friendly." Great, right? Not really. The Inn sent a message through Expedia saying that the room I booked didn't accommodate pets, but that they had more expensive rooms that did and would I want to switch to one of those rooms? Ok, I get it. Bait and switch. The problem is, the message went right to my spam folder. Never had a chance to see it and I never responded. That's where it was left for over two months until "Linda" called me up several weeks before the reservation - ostensibly to ask for a credit card for incidentals. I have the voicemail. I thought this was a bit unusual, asking for a credit card weeks beforehand for incidentals. In her voicemail she never mentioned anything about the pet issue, and she never mentioned anything it when I calked her back and spoke to her. Why? She knew I had not replied to her Expedia message. Why didn't she mention it? Why not "by the way, did you see the message we sent?" And she obviously had my phone number - she called me - why didn't she follow up that Expedia message with a simple phone call? The day of check-in I searched my email for the check-in instructions and only then did I see the Expedia message about the room I booked not accepting pets. I called in a panic. Linda explains their pet friendly rooms are sold out. So there I am, hours from home, with my dog, and nowhere to stay. And so I was forced to cancel the reservation, and Linda and the Iris Inn gladly took the $846 for the forced cancellation. That's almost a grand down the drain. For the love of God all she needed to do was SAY SOMETHING. So as you're thinking about where to spend your money, remember my experience. I'm just a normal person that lost $846 to this place when all they needed to do was say something about pets in the room I booked when they had me on the phone weeks before my booking. This is the kind of place the Iris Inn is. This is the kind of person "Linda the innkeeper" is. You have a choice to reward good behavior with your dollars or bad. It's your choice.

We just discovered The Orchard House Bed & Breakfast in Lovingston, Virginia--only about 3 1/2…read morehours from Raleigh, NC--and it's the perfect getaway. The husband-and-wife owners, along with their four wonderful boys, are building such a special place here. The property is absolutely stunning: an amazing barn that's ready to host weddings, a sparkling pond with a fountain and gazebo, a vineyard right on-site, a beautiful swimming pool, a cozy fire pit, and breathtaking mountain views in every direction. There's so much to do--wineries, breweries, and incredible restaurants are just 15 to 20 minutes away in any direction, along with antique shops to explore. Or you can stay put and relax: enjoy a private breakfast on the front porch, book an in-room massage, or have a romantic dinner under the old oak tree in the backyard. And the breakfast? Out of this world. The wife is an incredible cook--you'll wake up to something better than you could imagine every morning. Whether you're looking for a quiet escape, planning a wedding, or just want to enjoy Virginia wine country, The Orchard House B&B is absolute perfection. Highly recommend!

Don't miss a chance to stay at this wonderful B&B!! Deb and Mike are great hosts that treat you…read morelike family. The rooms are clean and comfortable. (We stayed in the Prairefire room.) The property is stunning. The highlight of our stay was the enjoyable and exquisite breakfasts each morning. We will most certainly be returning!!

I visited the Virginia Cliffe Inn for their "Christmas at the Inn" arts and crafts showcase last…read moremonth. It was so much better than I could've anticipated. Parking was a breeze, purchasing tickets was easy, and we were able to shop in every single room of the Inn, which also essentially doubled as a tour. The rooms were all lovely and the Inn was the perfect backdrop for shopping. I even tried a sample of their holiday tea (and subsequently bought some). One of the owners was dolling out the samples and it was nice to chat with him. You could tell he and his wife put a lot of love into their Inn. I wouldn't hesitate to return for other events and will keep this spot in mind for future visitors looking for a B&B experience as well.

Superb stay at a gorgeous home in a peaceful setting in suburban Richmond. Delightful hosts and a…read moredelicious breakfast to boot. Highly recommend!

We came here for our anniversary and we had an incredible experience! We were greeted by the…read morehostess, who knew it was our anniversary as we checked in. They had menus with our names and gave us some to take with us as a present! We ordered the Brussel Caesar salad, the filet mignon, and the bison. Everything was amazing! The server was extremely friendly and brought us chocolate ice cream as a surprise dessert with a happy anniversary printed chocolate. We would definitely be back!

My brother had his wedding weekend here and we all had a blast! Every aspect was beyond…read moreexpectations- the whole wedding party stayed the weekend at the Inn, and a memorable time was had by all. The on-site cottages in particular, were next level in comfort and luxury, which is to be expected at a luxury resort such as the Inn. Very glad I chose the Weaver's Cottage for myself and my date. Best shower ever, and the Japanese soaking tub was nice too. I have not even mentioned how incredible the food all weekend was; from rehearsal dinner, to dinner at the wedding reception, and brunch the next day. First place I recommend when a friend is venue touring for their upcoming wedding.