Cheap and cheerful alternative to a fancy hotel, reflected in the price. I stayed here for 8 nights…read moreand it was a delightful stay. The bathroom is shared and the walls are thinnish so if the other guests are noisy and/or incontinent you may not have the best experience, but I was fortunate to be staying here during a quiet holiday time. Breakfast is diy and pretty simple (bread for toasting, fruit, oats, butter, jams, honey, eggs) but the ingredients are fresh and good quality. Plenty of tea, coffee and milk and filtered water. The house is plant-filled, sustainable (recycling and composting!), green and clean. It could do with a bit of sprucing up, but for $75 a night, who cares? It's excellent value for money. Raven and Flame are wonderful communicative hosts.

Really cute house that serves as a lovely alternative to hotels nearby. This bed and breakfast is…read morewalking distance to quite a few restaurants and breweries. We easily hiked our way around town during our one night's stay here. The owners are like super cool parents that you wish knew when you were a kid. They run an environmentally-friendly home decked out with art by Flame (all available for purchase). They compost, recycle and only use reusable towels. They had cabinets stocked with organic and/or fair trade coffee/hot chocolate. There was locally baked bread which I really made a dent into plus jams and jellies for your convenience. Local eggs were also available so we made a quick scramble with toast in the morning. The ONLY reason I gave this guesthouse 4 stars and not 5 stars is that your experience is mostly based on the other guests here. It was a full house on this particular evening/morning and being that's it is a house and not a hotel, the walls are a bit thin and you can hear everything! The couple in the room next to ours chatted into the wee hours and were up early showering (I woke up at 6:45 am to someone showering in the shared bathroom across the hall - it's a shared bathroom which is only an issue if you need to go wee when someone is showering, like in my case). The other room, occupied by two women, chatted loudly the entire time in the kitchen starting at around 9am, so there was no hope of getting additional sleep. Checkout is 11am so we finally took advantage of our bread and eggs breakfast in the hour before we left. Would definitely come back here in the hopes we had quieter roommates!

Very cool little Inn. Bar is open all day long, and they serve breakfast and dinner all year, and…read morethe food is good. I stayed in one of the cottage rooms, and it was lovely.

This is a really beautiful restaurant with very average upscale American food. The head chef has a…read moreMichelin star so we expected a little more punch to our meals but oh well. Overall, 3/5 for an average experience. This would be a good place to go for an anniversary, to bring a family member you haven't seen in awhile or someone you want to impress. It is a gorgeous property and the interior is beautiful as well. Probably wouldn't be my pick to take any of my foodie friends considering there is better tasting American food in town. There is parking inside and the walk to the building is confusing. There's not really clear signage to indicate where the restaurant is on the premises. Luckily the estate is gorgeous so we didn't mind wandering around a bit before dinner. The host was nice, the servers all seemed young and untrained. The biggest issue we had all night was the lack of good service. Our server was very absent for most of the meal and every single course had a missing utensil. For bread service, she did not check in and we sat and waited until the bread got cold before we could flag her down for appetizer plates. Oh well. For the rest of the dinner we had similar issues. We ordered off of the restaurant week menu and tried nearly every item - all of them were just average. To start, 3 of us had the saffron soup with mussels and toast, one person had the bbq pork belly and one had the prosciutto cantaloupe salad. Personally I thought the salad was excellent - the prosciutto was good and the goat cheese fruit arugula combination was great. I had the mussels soup and toast. The lack of service was an issue here. Our server was nowhere to be found after the food was run out, and so 3 out of 5 of us sat at the table without spoons for the soup waiting for her to show up. By the time she did (after passing the table 3-4 times) the soup was already cold :/ it might've been better warm. It was yogurt and potato with PEI mussels. Pretty good. I liked it it was a 4/5. My friend who had the pork belly said it was average. The second course came out and this was a big hit or miss. The kunz short rib (named after the late chef, Gray Kunz, who was renowned for his short rib with pickled mango and mustard sauce) was a total miss. The rib itself was so dry and almost sharp when it shredded. The texture was just not good. The other person at the table who ordered the dish felt like the meat was way too bland and i felt mine was too salty. It seemed like they were inconsistently prepared. The short rib was a 1-2/5. My spinach was also way too salty. Not what you'd expect for a place like this. The halibut seemed well done. My friend did comment on the amount of "fluff" on the plate (garnishes, dressings, etc) but he prefers simple food always. Overall he's not really interested in fish most of the time and he loved it. So this dish was likely a 5/5. The pork shoulder fell in the middle. I tried some and the celery greens, red onion and apricot combination was great. The meat itself suffered some of the same fate the short rib did - it didn't taste entirely fresh. It almost felt like it had been sitting out for awhile or something. It was significantly more juicy and tender than the short rib was. Overall, I'd give it a 3-4/5 No one ordered the ratatouille, so that was the only thing on the menu we did not try. For dessert, our table ordered all three options - a chocolate soufflé (i think?) covered in blueberries, rum baba with crushed pistachio and a peach galette. The chocolate soufflé (again I don't know what this was) apparently was amazing. The two who ordered it went silent until the bowl was empty. 5/5. One of our friends and I each had the rum baba. This was spectacular. Really well done 5/5. The peach galette was the only slacker, the pastry dough itself was very bland and almost tasted a little doughey like it hadn't cooked enough. The filling left much to be desired 2/5. Overall though, dessert was the highlight. The two that were good were AMAZING. Of course, our server again forgot spoons for the soufflé things and so that was just another reminder that we'd probably not do this again. Overall, for how dinner went in terms of the food and service I'm not sure we would do this again. If the food was better i would consider coming back, but frankly, i think there are better places to eat for this price point with better service. Again, not the worst place I've ate at in town but it's not even in the running for the best.

My fiancé and I booked our wedding shortly after we got engaged at Whispering Pines. It did not…read moreeven compare to other venues. It was the most affordable compared to other venues, most beautiful, and we have the luxury of staying the weekend and relaxing with our family! The house is amazing, and the soy crops outside mixed with the trees really sold it for us. Not only did we love the venue, but we also felt warm and welcomed by Annmarie. Since the moment we booked she has been a great communicator and we feel like she is really listening to our needs. Not the "corporate" feel if you will. We also did our save the dates at the venue with their photographer! They turned out AMAZING! It was so fun and taking pictures with the horses really made them feel so much more magical. We are booked for May and I could not be more excited! Also just to add- they had so many options to help with vendors, which helped us pick our caterer! It's so much less stress than I imagined because they are SO helpful! I am so excited about our wedding and could not recommend this venue enough!

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights after a wedding at another plantation down the road, and…read moreit was a great experience. We got a chance to enjoy the kitchen and the pool. Our room was nicely appointed and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was a nice size with good water pressure. They do not cook a full breakfast in the mornings but there were bagles cream, cheese, other pastries, coffee, tea, and juice for us in the morning. We never ran into the owner until just before leaving on the second day, but felt at home the whole time. We will definitly be back again the next time we are in the area, it is definitley a home away from home kind of place and was a great value for quality of accomodations. The only downfall is that it is cash or check only...no cc travel points for me on this stay.

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!!!

If you are in the Shenandoah area I cannot recommend the Inn at the Shenandoah enough! My boyfriend…read moreand I stayed here for over the weekend and it was perfect. It was his birthday and I called the owners to inquire about their add packages including the birthday one. Well they went above and beyond. The room as you can see in the photos was sweetly decorated, my boyfriend loved it! The room itself is great. We had a queen bed, a jacuzzi tub, electric fireplace and a balcony! A couple blocks from the Inn is a very scenic creek walkway. We did a few laps to soak up the beautiful weather we had over the weekend. If you are in the area definitely stay at the Inn!

I have just completed my 4th visit to this totally awesome bed and breakfast at Lake Caroline…read moreVirginia. I booked my stay in the New York Suite 8 months in advance, and was so pleased to be welcome back as a VIP platinum guest. I had a lovely custom tailored gift basket awaiting me on my very comfortable bed upon arrival. The activities provided included, but were not limited to, a pontoon boat with its own captain as well as a naturalist on board to provide commentary on the local flora and fauna. How magical it was to see 2 blue heron's as well as geese and Hawks! And Hudson the labradoodle is no longer a pup. He is a charmingly well behaved two-year-old dog! Our dining options were simply delicious! Whether it was homemade breakfast with biscuits or an afternoon barbecue while watching the Redskins football game, it was all topped off with Smore's at the fire pit with a view of the lake at sunset. I cannot wait to return to this little slice of heaven in Lake Caroline Virginia!

Fantastic stay when you need to get away from parents who are busy busy busy. The excursion options…read morecame with a lot of varieties and management was great about working in as many of them as the hours would allow. I highly recommend the bottle service, it's truly top shelf. The groundskeeper Hudson was a perfect gentleman and excellent companion when splashing in pools or barking along during sing-along-song-time. I highly recommend Keys Cove Lake house as a premium location when staying at Lake Caroline. I'm looking forward to my next chance to get away and relax here again. -Evelyn Keys

I visited the Inn with a group for a luncheon. The staff were all very welcoming and had…read moreeverything beautifully set up for us when we arrived. The grounds and home are beautiful. I ordered the steak for lunch and it was tasty but not outstanding. We were a large group so I can imagine it was difficult to get all of the food out. The overall experience was delightful and I would definitely visit again.

I was looking for a two night, pet friendly stay near a few wineries to celebrate a 40th birthday…read more I'm so glad that my internet searches led me to Prospect Hill Inn. First off, every interaction from booking to check out was full of kindness and going above and beyond. When the owners found out we were celebrating a birthday, T excitedly said she'd "birthday bomb" the room. That she did! Full of decorations and balloons, it was a beautiful way to celebrate. Then, after chatting with Jim, the chef, he learned that the birthday boy loved lamb and offered to make that special (we signed up for the five course meal). The five courses we had were so worth the cost. Not only were portions huge, but everything we were given was absolutely delicious. I'll dream of that filet mignon for a while. The three course breakfasts were also amazing, made extra special by selecting one of their tons of options of flavored lattes. I couldn't recommend staying here more. In addition, the grounds were gorgeous and well kept. We'll be back next year! Thank you Jim and T for making everything so special.

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!

After much consideration I feel compelled to leave an honest review. I feel like we were misled…read morewith false information about this property. Several of the amenities were not available, the property was run down and dirty. After we arrived at the Glade cabin we walked down the property to see what it had to offer. We noticed our cabin did not have a washer and dryer in it as described and didn'tfind the communal area laundry to use. There was no map provided and no signage to guide what areas were private and for public use. We came upon the wood burning sauna and I gasped when i opened the door. It was run down, super rustic and it honestly reminded me of a crematorium. Next to that was the cool dip pool which was not in working order and not listed as that on the rental description. Several reviews seem like the pool hasnt been in use for a few years. We then walked up to the "castle" on a narrow foot bridge and at the top were what seemed to be two drunk men who claimed they lived there. They were blocking the walkway, and to get around them was awkward. They asked us how we found this place and why we were there. Something didn't sit right with that encounter, so we continued walking instead of going inside to see the communal area. We went back to our cabin and never used the rest of the property after that. It did not seem eco friendly either. The property seems to be in a constant state of construction that other things get overlooked and unkempt. The glade cabin was just ok. It was secluded which was a plus. It seemed clean however there was a strong musty smell throughout. No cleaning supplies offered. The cabin had an ant problem inside and a bee problem outside of the entry doors. Both doors were hard to lock from inside. The main door leading to the kitchen had quite a large gap between it and the frame causing an easy way for insects to get in. The keypad was also not working properly and had a constant noise coming from it which was annoying while trying to sleep. The furniture was old and not comfortable. It did have good wifi and was able to stream on the TV. The lightning was very dim inside, and although it had a lot of lights it was still dark. Im not sure how this property keeps getting good reviews, but i did find quite a few similar to mine. On TripAdvisor there is also mention of this being a nudist camp which was not mentioned in any of the rental descriptions. That, and the non working pool and sauna alone would have made me not book in the first place. Again misleading and unsettling. It is close to the national park which is why we originally chose this place. We spent as much time away from it as possible and only returned to sleep. We did not once see any employees or property managers. I would caution anyone to rethink booking here.

5 stars isn't enough! This place is an absolute hidden gem. I'm so grateful for the beautiful and…read morepeaceful experience we had here. There's truly something for everyone, whether you're looking to relax or explore. We loved the dry sauna and the jacuzzi tub in our room, and spent our evenings cooking, sitting by the fire, and playing records. It was the perfect mix of cozy and fun. The property also has a hot tub, a cold plunge, and dry sauna and you can books massages, cooking classes and yoga classes on the property! So many other unique touches throughout -- you can really feel how much thought has gone into creating a serene and welcoming space. You can do as much or as little as you want here, and that flexibility makes it feel like your retreat. Can't recommend it enough. I am already dreaming about our next stay later this year!

An absolutely lovely inn. Top notch service. Beautiful inn. Fully renovated but maintains original…read morecharm. The food was amazing! Highly recommended for a romantic getaway, family reunion or more!

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!