We don't live far from Washington, VA and needed to spend just a single night in the area to…read moreprepare for other plans starting the next day, so we reserved a room at The Foster Harris House. We were already familiar with this Inn, having known about it since the McPherson's owned it and hearing nothing but rave reviews, so it was always a place we wanted to stay. The house is historic and beautifully decorated, offering updated amenities. The room we enjoyed was very comfortable and beautiful! We arrived to beautifully-prepared cookies on a cloche-covered plate in our room, next to a personalized letter to us, specific to our visit and welcoming us. The location is perfect... located within a quick walk to The Inn at Little Washington and everything else one might visit in this beautiful town. The bed was amazing! Towels were excellent and so was the water pressure from the shower. Our hosts, Klaus and Gisselle Peters were very outgoing, friendly, and accommodating! Klaus prepares, serves, and hosts morning breakfasts at this Inn as well and he does a great job keeping guests happy and in good spirit. He also prepares an amazingly delicious breakfast, which is quite substantial, at 4 courses! Overall, we really enjoyed staying here and would recommend The Foster Harris House to those looking to stay in the area.

Be warned that this place is lovely, but it's quite lovely and comfortable for a visit to…read moreWashington, VA. We didn't arrive until about 10pm and had to leave about 9am the next day. What a shame that we couldn't stay longer and enjoy the property and surroundings! Kendra was lovely and accommodated our need to leave earlier than the normal breakfast serving time. The bed was comfy, but I would have preferred better room-darkening shades. Also, the shampoo and conditioner were teeny-tiny-- completely impossible for two people. And no body lotion at all??! Grateful for the Tollhouse Cookies and other little treats!

We stayed at the Gay Street Inn, which is just 2-3 blocks away from the Inn at Little Washington…read more The space is super comfortable and quaint. Just moments before we were going to walk to dinner at The Inn at Little Washington, it started to pour torrentially. The owner of the Gay Street Inn offered to drive us so that we would not get soaked walking. It was such a nice thing to do, and we really appreciated the thoughtfulness. We did not opt to have breakfast here, but we thoroughly enjoyed our short visit, the comfortable bed, and and cottage-core feel.

We were looking for a place to stay overnight for our dinner at the Inn at Little Washington and…read moreboth me and my girlfriend decided that this was our best option since it was less than a 5 minute walk. It was very reasonably priced and it looked great in pictures. The whole area was nice and quiet but since you're further from the bigger inn it was nearly silent (especially at night). We pulled up in front and there were plenty of spots a little after check in time (3pm). We were struggling to pull up the door code at first but we were let in (I believe by Drew) and welcomed us into their B&B and our room. The room was pretty spacious for the two of us and it was beautifully decorated. It had anything we really needed for the one night. We booked the Bed & Breakfast rate which included breakfast the next morning (sadly we missed it) and two cocktails that we picked the day prior in our mini fridge. We enjoyed both of those and loved that it included mixers if we wanted. The extra drinks were much appreciated as well. The bed felt a little weird for me and got a little sore but my girlfriend seemed to like it. Check out was pretty simple. We basically just had to leave the key and walk out. Drew and Deb really made things easy for us and everything was seamless. If we ever did come back, I would love to stay again.

If I could give this place more stars I would. I will start by saying the breakfast is amazing…read more Each dish was specifically prepared and so delicious. The accommodations are quaint and detailed. I loved the little details Susan and Walt put in. There were toiletries and a makeup towel and robes in our room. The views were amazing. This place is very close to the Inn at Little Washington and I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast!

So looking forward to a first night away from the city since COVID, disappointed we didn't even get…read moreto stay at this B&B! Even though there is still a pandemic, and since the CDC has lifted mandates, a lot of businesses have amnesia as to what the US has been through over the last year, as well as the world. I emailed the lovely owners of this B&B and asked about vacancy, and asked about COVID-19 protocols. I asked if breakfast could be served while being socially distant from others and I was immediately "brushed off" from staying at this B&B due to no social distancing during breakfast. There are no alternatives to create buy in for a new customer? My COVID protocol questions were not answered either. The pandemic is not over and being in a state of amnesia will not make it go away. A lot of people lost their lives as well as family. Sorry for us wanting to take precautions (we are vaccinated) but you lost our business. You provided bad customer service. Sorry for the Nasty Nancy rating but I am sure there are positive alternatives to my questions and sorry you are not open to new business. If you are taking precautions, this is not the place to stay. So sad.

We stayed here for our mini-late 25th anniversary getaway and had a fabulous time. By accident we…read morewandered into the wrong room--their be all and end all suite--which I would book next time for just the sheer luxury of it! Instead we were in a room with a crow's nest walkout with two comfy recliners looking out at the amazing view. Carl and Donna were wonderful hosts, the breakfasts were delicious. And you can take their wine making classes right in their basement. Beautiful house!

What a magical experience. Such a charming town and our time at Skyline was incredible. We had…read morelunch there and got to take a tour. Donna was so accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. Cannot wait to visit again!! Definitely recommend!

What a super sweet, comfortable B&B nearby Shenandoah National Park. We spent the evening in…read moreSperryville after hiking Old Rag during the day, and it was absolute perfection! Susan and Mike took care to make sure we had an excellent stay: Susan helped us make dinner reservations at Thornton Grille that were otherwise unavailable on Open Table, and then after we got home from dinner, Mike helped light our wood fired heater. The building is well maintained and very comfortable. Best of all, the breakfast was soo delicious! I hope I'll be able to visit again.

We just returned from 3 nights at Belle Meade B and B and can't say enough about how wonderful…read moreour stay was. We stayed in the cottage, which is a bedroom and bath with a porch on both sides and wonderful mountain and farm views. We had a good time watching the turkeys running in the field. And a hot tub and large pool out the back (though the pool was too cold for me in late October, of course). The bed was comfortable and amenities were high quality (thick robes, Dr. Bronner's soap, etc). I slept wonderfully well in the quiet. This is also the only B&B I've ever stayed at where the hosts came and tidied the room every day. The only other advantage/drawback (depending on your outlook) is the lack of cell coverage and the weak wifi signal. We had no problem with that, especially because you can always go into the main house and get a strong wifi signal. We did that for a "couldn't miss" meeting one evening and enjoyed sitting in the parlor and checking out the books and rocking chairs. Breakfast was stellar, all 3 mornings. One morning, the hosts (Susan and Mike) made whole-grain waffles using flour Susan had just milled from grain. With local apples baked for the top, a plate of fresh fruit (some from their garden), and a side of bacon. Another morning, breakfast came accompanied by still-warm bran/ginger/whole-grain muffins. And a bowl of local apples was always out. Which brings me to the best part of Belle Meade: Susan and Mike. They are wonderful people with a ton of accumulated knowledge about a wide variety of topics. They were great at pointing us to hikes and bike rides that were beautiful but also within our capacity (we're 67 and 76) and also recommending places to eat and visit. We went to "Flavor on Main" in Culpeper, which was great and "Blue Door Kitchen and Inn" in Flint Hill, which was really special. Staying at a B&B can sometimes feel awkward, since you're in someone else's home. But Susan and Mike made us feel right at home. We'll be back!

We stayed in the 2 bedroom cottage at Glen Gordon Manor and it was wonderful. We looked out our…read morewindows at horses running in the meadows and chickens running on the premises. Property is well taken care of and just simple and beautiful. Staff was fantastic. Our breakfast was delicious. We had coffee delivered to our room in the morning and it was really really good. I would highly recommend!

What can we say that hasn't already been said about this place? Not much, its reputation precedes…read moreit! We swooped in for a last minute getaway for our 25th anniversary--never having known about this area of Virginia--and came away totally stunned with The Shenandoah Valley and its surroundings. We used AI to find this place, and to our delight, Glen Gordon Manor is a treasure that will forever live in our memories. The manor has been under current ownership for about twenty years, and the chef/owner Dayn Smith lives onsite upstairs in the manor, along with this wife Nancy, who did the decorating for the manor. Maddie was a total sweetheart to us upon arrival (and any place we're greeted with a glass of bubbly earns a special place at the top of our list). We stayed 3 nights at Glen Gordon Manor (Sunday - Wednesday) in the Mews Cottage in the Fyvie room (there are a handful of rooms in this cottage). Fyvie was well-appointed and immediately comfortable. The small porch was a spot where we whiled away many hours (both morning and evening). The coffee delivery from the manor each morning was always so nice! If you've read ANY of the reviews here, you'll know that each room is outfitted with a multi-speaker SONOS system which was so clutch! Breakfasts served inside the manor were so delicious, and so filling! Each morning was something a little different--but the formula the same--usually beginning with a bread or scone, followed by honey-sweetened Greek yogurt with granola, and then the main which always featured a farm-fresh egg presumably from the chickens we gazed upon during breakfast. We couldn't sit still long enough to enjoy the beautiful pool during our visit, even though the weather was perfect for it. We spent quite a bit of our time visiting downtown Front Royal and even more time on Skyline Drive doing some hiking! For one of our hikes, we took advantage of the manor's offering of a packaged picnic lunch, and simply loved it. We enjoyed a five-course meal at the very sophisticated Houndstooth Restaurant in the manor, and were totally awestruck. We spent a lot of time trying to decide which dish was our favorite, arriving at a decision of "inconclusive" because they were all flawless. At the end of our incredible dining experience, the chef himself came into the dining room and spent a few moments at each table--what a treat! I overheard another guest comment that the manor has Pappy Van Winkle, why should I be surprised at that?! Wow! The only recommendation we could make (which has nothing at all to do with the Manor) is, try to plan your visit here on a Wednesay-Sunday ... we found that many of the vineyards were not open Mondays or Tuesdays ... and let's face it, this part of the region is wine country so the vineyards are a must! We visited Rappahannock vineyard, which was right up the street. Not disappointed at all!

We just stayed at the Stone Manor Inn ("SMI") this past weekend and had a lovely time. We were in…read moretown for a family reunion and hosted a dinner party at SMI one evening that was among the highlights of the family weekend. Manisha and Prashsant, owners of Stone Manor Inn, were personally involved in making sure all went smoothly with our cocktail and dinner party, and it most certainly did! SMI is a lovely old country inn on 14 acres, I believe, with a number of different venues (indoors and out) for meetings, parties, and weddings. The rooms (7 in total) were eclectic, in a good way. All four of their largest rooms that we occupied were spacious, with king beds and spa tubs with separate showers. All were well maintained and clean upon check-in. We had no complaints. I'm not sure when we will return to the area, but when we do, we will not hesitate to return!

Fantastic Inn, fantastic location - nice and quiet, expansive, plenty of room to walk and enjoy,…read moregorgeous rooms and accommodations. The food is absolutely top-notch. I've not had such excellent Indian food (the menu the particular night we stayed) in a very long time, and I love Indian food. The hosts and service are fantastic as well; very personable, friendly, easygoing, and attentive.

Joan and Kathy are the best, and treated us as if we were family. They were always available for…read moreany request. Accomodations were excellent and well-kept. Clean and spotless. Happy hour was fun especially if there are other guests. Sitting at their little bar or sitting on the grand front porch just chilling is great. And their breakfasts are amazing and made fresh. Each morning is something different. If you eat it all, there is no room for lunch. My wife and I travel the world, and this is one of the most charming, relaxing, and accomodating places we have stayed. Downtown Front Royal with all of its eateries is within walking distance. The view of the mountains and the Shenandoah National Park are amazing. I recommend Woodward Hosue for anyone visiting Front Royal or the Shenandoah National Park. Michael H. Richmond, VA

This is an older establishment, very decorated, in town, with offstreet parking. We had a great…read morebreakfast, maybe even a little too much. The hosts were wonderful to chat with. The room had lots of space, with a large bed, separate sitting and TV area, and a small refrigerator in the room. It was a little tight in the bathroom. There are alot of collectables throughout the house. The common bar on the first floor had complimentary drinks, with fresh baked cookies and some snacks in the room. There were also sweets scattered through the home. If you find the bed is too high, look under the bed for a stepstool. We were given bath salts as a gift when we left.

Come for the railfanning, stay for the history…read more I first learned about Harpers Ferry, WV while sourcing stock footage for work. I came across the same clip in a rail safety ad, which made me look up directions to Harpers Ferry from DC. The historic park/town is served by the very MARC trains that pass outside my DC window each afternoon. You can describe Harpers Ferry as *deceptively* close because it's a 90 minute train ride, with planes flying into Dulles close enough to make out the airline. Looking for hotels there, Stonehouse Bed & Breakfast was the first that came up, with great reviews. Chris was very helpful and responsive via text and email. I booked the Top Room, which was $170 for a night including taxes. The quaint B&B has three accessible floors, as the family naturally lives onsite. The first floor is the main entrance with the common/dining areas, and the patio overlooking Maryland Heights and the Potomac/Shenandoah Rivers. The second floor has more rooms, one with a full balcony. And the third floor is the Top Room, with windows overlooking each side of the vintage building. If you Google pictures of Harpers Ferry, Stonehouse is in nearly all of the shots, since the balconies are front and center of the skyline. The town itself is like a real life snow globe. But the B&B, the litany of museums, eateries and shoppes around it, as well as the train station directly across the street make it an overall ideal place to stay, be it for hiking, or for something else: A love of trains is what brought me to Stonehouse, so take note that rail traffic can be heavy in certain times of the day. But the light rumbles also helped put me to sleep in the already soft, cozy bed. A container of water was provided, and while glasses should have been cleaned of dust first, it was still a really nice touch. The room also had playing cards, ear plugs, plenty books and a whole lounge chair. Checkin was a simple set of instructions at the door with my name on it, with checkout simply being your absence at the appropriate time. In my case, I only booked an overnight stay, getting in at 8pm and leaving around 6:30am, with checkout/checkin being the traditional 11am/4pm. While I didn't stay for complementary breakfast, I did catch a stellar sunrise between the mountains, as well as nature footage from the neighboring park. All of that to say, I definitely look to return to Stonehouse B&B later this year.

What I great experience! We stayed the weekend in the New Room, and it was comfortable with a…read morelovely porch. Cass was our cook, and we had delicious breakfasts. This B&B is located right in the heart of Harper's Ferry, giving walking access to stores, restaurants, and historic sights. Trains do come at all times of the night, so ear plugs are recommended (which would be needed anywhere in town!). Very much worth it!

A must try at least once. Wonderful experience, would definitely be doing back. Makes you feel that…read moreyou are in a different era in a different place.

AFTERNOON TEA ONLY review. Recently, the famous Inn at Little Washington began offering afternoon…read moretea, previously only a perk for guests at the Inn, as a standalone service. I brought my mother for tea as a special birthday treat. A few days before our reservation, staff from the Inn reached out to confirm the reservation and ask if we were celebrating any occasion and I told them about my mother's birthday. We arrived at the Inn a little before 2pm and were told they couldn't seat us until right at 2pm for tea. However, at 2pm, when we were lead to the conservatory for tea, there were already people seated. I'm fine with rules like this, but then they need to be the same for all parties. They started us off with a version of an Aperol that was refreshing and the selection of teas was very nice. The food was brought out on a small serving tower with three savory and three sweet items for each of us. We loved the lemon tarts and lobster rolls, but the scones were undercooked and doughy inside. While this was less food than we expected (especially for the $114 per person price point), they did ask if we'd like another of any of our favorite items and then brought us out more of those. This was a thoughtful way of keeping the number of items low, but giving guests more of what they loved. We stayed for about an hour and they began clearing plates and teapots, etc. At no point did anyone acknowledge my mother's birthday or tell us that service had concluded. We walked out of the dining room and while my mother was getting the car from the valet I asked about her birthday recognition with the team. They apologized profusely and offered us complimentary breakfast the next day. As we had driven 2 hours for tea, that was not in the cards. Instead, they refunded the ENTIRE MEAL. I certainly did not ask that they do that, but it was a considerable gesture on their part. I love the Inn at Little Washington and have had amazing meals there, but I would not recommend it for Afternoon Tea. The staff just doesn't seem to have a grip on how to do it for guests who aren't staying overnight at the Inn. Maybe they'll figure it out in a couple months, but I'll take my teas elsewhere.