I stumbled upon this wonderful B&B after attending a private dinner at their venue for one of my…read moreclients. The owner, Martha, went out of her way to make the party feel welcome by providing wine and hors d'oeuvres prior to serving a delicious five-course dinner. I was so impressed with the evening that I booked a room with a friend to come for three nights/four days at the B&B. My expectations were exceeded by her hospitality and overall service. As a guest you stay in one of the wonderful bedrooms with exquisite decor and possibly one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. I even bought the same down mattress topper so I could have a taste of Hillcrest when I returned home! There is a seating area with complimentary soft beverages upstairs for guests to enjoy, two lounges downstairs, a wrap-around porch seating area, a luscious garden leading up to the pool lounge area, and two dining rooms. Martha takes into consideration your food allergies and even your favorite foods when preparing dinner. I was so delighted to come down and enjoy homemade Tex-Mex with traditional Mexican music playing in the background. Prior to dinner we enjoyed mixed drinks at the open bar and wine/beer pairings with our dinner. As part of your package, you receive a three course breakfast with coffee/tea service upstairs before your meal. The breakfast was absolutely decadent and is by far the best breakfasts that I've experienced on any of the six continents that I've traveled. The friend who joined me has already booked another stay with Hillcrest and I definitely intend on returning soon. I cannot recommend Hillcrest B & B highly enough - they exceeded my expectations in food, service, and accommodations - especially for the cost of a night's stay!

What an amazing experience! I learned of Hillcrest Mansion when I attended a anniversary party…read morethere. The B&B has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, each of the larger bedrooms has its only bathroom and there is a Jack and Jill style two bedrooms that share a bath. It is exceptionally clean best breakfast ever that I've had at a bed-and-breakfast. The custom service and hospitality is five star. Martha and her family are incredible hosts!

I recently painted a wedding at the Irvine Estate and wow what a gorgeous venue with a top notch…read morestaff!! The panoramic blue ridge Mountain View's can't be beat and are the perfect backdrop for a beautiful ceremony. Communication before the wedding day was stellar. Would love to paint here again! -Abby Stachnik Abbystachnikart.com

My husband and I have stayed here several times and each one has been great. Accommodations make…read moreyou feel like you're in a place far from the hectic daily life. The innkeepers are great and the food is impeccable.

We attended a wedding in Fincastle and because of snow storm needed a place to stay close by. The…read moreBowman's were very accommodating! Their hospitality was 5 stars for sure! We only hated we didn't allow time to stay longer, but hopefully can return to enjoy their home again and the beautiful town of Fincastle. Highly recommend staying with the Bowman's if you are close by.

From the owner: 25 East Main Bed and Breakfast is a charming 1870 Victorian home in Historic Fincastle, VA…read more Wonderful breakfasts are provided at the time requested.

The bed and breakfast is absolutely gorgeous! We spent one night and had a wonderful breakfast the…read morenext morning, with the proprietor and her father visiting with us at breakfast. It is a very clean and quiet bed and breakfast, warmly decorated with antiques and quilts. The proprietor is very friendly and offered very helpful information for visiting the area of White Sulphur Springs. I highly recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone in the area.

What a delightful place--the rooms are well-furnished, the breakfast generous and delicious and the…read morehostess gracious and well-informed about things to do in the area. It's located near a larger much more expensive resort, but much more reasonably priced. Here's a tip: if you're interested in the resort's casino, there are ways you can access it without paying the extremely high room rates, so stay here and save your money for the gaming tables.

Views - Amazing Bedrooms - OK…read moreCell service - Nonexistent WiFi - Only in the main conference area Other cool things - a huge library of books and DVDs, kaleidoscope collection, pool table, large TV with cable in the main house, breakfast is included, it's pretty close to snowshoe, you can go to their observatory for a great view or sit by their creek on their benches, they have a llama and a bunch of other animals, they have a sauna and hot tub. The hotel isn't so old, I was told 17 years old but it seems older with its classic style - it's gingerbread moldings and large porches - and it's quite cute. I really enjoyed my time here. I'm glad that I read about the lack of WiFi and cellphone service in advance so I was prepared. I took it as a break to spend time with my friends and husband - a time to disconnect. They also host spiritual conferences there, we were told. I can imagine it being a good place for a church retreat - the rates for conferences were very reasonable - advertised in the $400 range for a full weekend of meals and activities. I can imagine this business growing as the location is extremely beautiful and it's a powerful thing to disconnect and reconnect with loved ones.

Loved the farm tour, the quiet area, breakfast and dinner. It's nice to have no cell phone for…read moreawhile. We stayed in the rustic room with our two small dogs. The room is clean and with an unique theme as described on their website. The only downside is this place is too far from where we live. We would definitely like to visit more if it's closer. It's a perfect place for kids too.

I recently spent the night at the 1868 Magnolia House Inn with my daughter, who was visiting a…read morenearby college. We stayed in the Equestrian Room, which had one of the most beautiful bedrooms I have ever stayed in, with a homey smaller room immediately adjacent so that my daughter could have a little privacy. The complimentary breakfast served the next morning was better than any restaurant. A mammoth omelet that was as light as it was flavorful was complimented by mouth watering blueberry stuffed french toast that could have been a meal (or dessert) all by itself. Our hosts Iris and Patrick were polite, helpful, friendly but never intrusive. If you have business or vacation plans anywhere near Lexington, VA, you owe yourself a stay at the 1868 Magnolia House Inn.

From the owner: Selected by Frommer's and The Wall Street Journal…read more Today this historic inn surrounds you with the charm of an old home filled with antiques and traditional furnishings, oriental rugs, period-appropriate art, books and collections. Our common rooms and three of our guest rooms offer gas-log fireplaces with original mantels. Breakfast is served with china, crystal and silver to carry out the gracious theme. Relax in the Parlor or on one of the porches after a day of shopping in Lexington's downtown boutiques, and dining in some of the dozen restaurants--all just a few blocks away. Plan another day or two for touring historic landmarks, including the beautiful Lee Chapel-- constructed by the same Victorian builder as the 1868 Magnolia House Inn.

Visited in spring of '25. Our hosts were awesome and incredibly accommodating. The place is…read moregenuinely fabulous. If you like gravel biking, the Greenbrier River Trail is a short bike ride from the house and if you don't have your own, there's a rental/shuttle service in town at the one and only traffic light. We have ridden in October and saw a couple of bears on the ride. We also rode in the spring and didn't see any but Ann said she saw one while walking the trail with their baby. No issues with them though. I def want to visit again but we've had a couple of health issue that put our Wanders (and waders) on hold.

First time fly fisher person, here, and boy was I surprised how much I enjoyed fly fishing…read more Setting is perfect, the Lodge along Knapps Creek, is spacious and comfortable. Excellent morning coffee! Anne took me out and taught me some basics and before long, I was in waders and in Knapps Creek fishing. Caught my very first trout! Highly recommended excursion. You will be welcome and well-cared for.

Both Tammy and Dave went out of their was to make us welcome. The inn is uniquely decorated and…read morecomfortable. The breakfast was delicious. It's located in a beautiful spot, surrounded by scenic landscapes. We definitely will return!

The inn keeper acted unfairly following our stay this week, retroactively charging our credit card…read morefor things that she was REALLY was not supposed to -- and without any warning whatsoever even though I contacted her to let her proactively to make sure everything was as it should be. She knows what she's done, and she knows how to fix it. Let's see if she does so. It's really too bad also - there was so much lost potential as a result of this poor communication and unfriendly customer service - mostly just at the very end, which tainted the whole experience. I really wanted it to go a different way because I am a supporter of small businesses in general and believe I was a thoughtful guest; my approach was to be forthright and honest and correct a situation, while hers was to take advantage of the situation and profit off of it, just in case, and without saying anything up front. She not only initiated an unauthorized charge, but acted in poor faith in the way that she did it behind the back of her customers, creating a bad taste from the overall experience. Travelers Tip: Tread lightly with these bureaucratic "Karen" hosts.