Still one of the best Bed & Breakfast options in the Shenandoah Valley. Hank and Wylie are awesome…read morehosts. The rooms are always clean, cozy, and well-appointed. Hank is an EXCELLENT baker as well, so the cakes are well worth it. A great option indeed!

## Piney Hill Bed and Breakfast: A Perfect Shenandoah Valley Getaway (5 stars)…read more **A Dreamy Escape with Spectacular Views and Unforgettable Hospitality** My recent stay at Piney Hill Bed and Breakfast was an absolute delight. Nestled amidst rolling hills just outside of Luray, the location offered stunning panoramic views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Finding the B&B was a breeze, and upon arrival, I was immediately charmed by the property's historic character, perfectly complemented by modern amenities. **Comfort and Convenience** The room itself was a haven of comfort. The bed was incredibly inviting, and the ensuite bathroom provided everything I needed. Piney Hill truly goes the extra mile with thoughtful touches - from having spare toiletries on hand (lifesaver alert for that forgotten floss!) to individual climate control - ensuring a perfectly relaxing stay. **The Heart of Piney Hill: Hank, Wiley, and Bob** However, the heart and soul of Piney Hill lie with the wonderful innkeepers, Hank and Wiley. Their warm hospitality and engaging conversation made each breakfast a highlight. Their stories and kindness were truly heartwarming, and I found myself looking forward to these morning chats just as much as exploring the Shenandoah National Park nearby. **Breakfast Fit for Royalty** Speaking of breakfast, it was without a doubt the best food I had on my entire trip. From the melt-in-your-mouth sticky buns to the heavenly French toast and the savory sage-egg-sausage bake, each morning was a culinary delight. **A Must-Stay for Shenandoah Valley Travelers** Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a base to explore the national park, or simply a place to unwind amidst breathtaking scenery, Piney Hill Bed and Breakfast is the perfect choice. I can't recommend them enough! In fact, if you're staying nearby and can't swing a stay, I highly recommend checking out their take-out bakery. **A Fond Farewell (and a Scratch for Bob!)** Thank you, Hank and Wiley, for making my stay so special. And please give Bob the dog an extra scratch on the head for me! I can't wait to return to the Shenandoah Valley and Piney Hill in the future.

This place is amazing. We really enjoyed the space in this little cottage and I don't think I've…read moreever been treated more hospitably. Robin and Dave stocked a LOT of stuff including bathroom essentials and snacks- they even had spaghetti and sauce in the pantry in case we didn't want to go out (which we didn't!). I can unequivocally say that Robin made us the best breakfast that I've EVER had at a bed breakfast or hotel. She has a gift. The price is right on point. If you are going to need two rooms elsewhere, this place makes a LOT of financial sense...

Jacob Swartz House is an excellent B&B. The comfortable, clean and spacious cottage is detached,…read morequiet, private and surrounded by lush greenery. It has views on a river just below, and forests, fields and mountain ranges as you look farther. Just splendid. There are two bedrooms and two baths, plus a full kitchen & dining area, a living room with a fireplace, a separate TV/reading room, an outside patio, and a screened porch right outside the main bedroom. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are clean and provided with the guests' basic needs. The kitchen is well equipped and the dining table has a view to flower gardens and a big lawn. Not that any cooking is needed while on vacation. Breakfast is sumptuous and delicious, thanks to Robin's great cooking. And just about 10 minutes away is New Market, which has several restaurants, a great cafe inside a museum, and a super well-stocked general store. It's a great staging spot for nearby trips to the caverns, hikes, fall scenery, regional festivals, wine tasting and much more. Dave and Robin are great hosts too. Truly a wonderful place (at a great price) that I highly and wholeheartedly recommend. In addition to vacations, the cottage and surroundings are great for writers, artists, or people working on big projects who need quiet and concentration. My two-day stay was way too short. I will certainly be back.

Come for dinner, stay for the night and a brilliant breakfast. Karen (owner) and Chef Peter are…read morewonderful. Truly authentic charm in this B&B, lovely scenery BUT THE FOOD!!! So so good. A master chef (really). We will be back!

We love staying here! Karen and Peter are fantastic innkeepers. The house is always very clean…read moreand is viberant with character inside and out. You must walk around the property, it is alive with many types of flowers and mature trees. They also have a variety of wild fruit trees. Breakfast and dinner are out of this world! Truly an exquisite and unique dining experience. When we come to visit Karen and Peter treat us like old friends, they are so much fun! Our most recent visit, we brought our family. Karen and Peter went out of their way to prepare a special menu just for our daughter, she is 4 and was so excited. We can't wait to come visit again soon.

Such a great place to spend a short stay. We were only there for one night, but The Cottage was…read moreadorable. Well equipped kitchen, the bedroom was really cute, comfortable. The grounds are lovely. The firepit in the garden was perfect. Would totally go back!

It absolutely doesn't get better!…read more After being homebound for the last few months due to the pandemic, our family finally felt safe enough to venture out to an Airbnb. Enter River Bluff Farm. We rented the entire space, which by the way is pet friendly if you do that. Donna was incredibly responsive when we booked, and answered all of my questions prior to arrival. She met us there to let us in, practicing social distancing of cours The pictures don't actually do it justice! The cabin part is comprised of a kitchen, dining area, living area and loft. There is a connecting hallway to the other house section, which had three bedrooms (each with en suite bath) plus an additional powder room off of another sitting area. The rooms and decorations were so well done. Besides that, there are a ton of additional touches. Things like a really nice grill, Life vests and floating noodles, a canoe, and a TV with accounts signed in for the streaming services (we caught up on Ozark!). Oh, and fresh chicken and duck eggs were left for us in the fridge, which we devoured. The grounds are beautiful as well. The landscaping just accentuates an already perfect view of the Shenandoah. We also hiked up to the little summit to get a 360 degree view at the top. Our three days here flew by and we all had an amazing time. We will definitely be back.

The staff was welcoming from the second we arrived. From the staff, to the room, to the massage to…read morethe food and everything in between, they exceeded our expectations! We'll definitely return soon.

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 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!

A favorite for 15 years. Gorgeous setting with a view of the mountains. Horses and chickens on the…read moreproperty. Fabulous decor makes you feel like you're in an English hunting lodge. The food is out of this world. The staff is super attentive and make you feel cared for.

The food is top rate. The venue and ball room is beautiful. They have a lot of lights for the DJ…read morepre installed but you have to pay extra to use them. Same with a tailgate tent for the dj for outside. We paid for wine service and only after asking for it did they do half our tables. The rooms are old and the main manor smells like it. The main room in the stables had no cold water in the kitchen sink and the ice maker didn't work. You can lotion your body 12 Times but there was no soap to wash your hands. The wedding and reception was well run and we had to switch to inside. The coordinator told us grandparents won't be escorted to seats but they set the grooms but not the brides! Really. The coordinator made no effort to find the parents before the cake cutting or the last dance. Or even the exit. And there were three we told would be everywhere. The front entrance looked like a horse pasture with dead grass and weeds. We were told that would be replaced. Nope. Pathetic first impression. The communication was terrible. Only after aggressive attempts at contact do they reply. The wedding coordinator was very helpful and necessary. The "sales girl" treated us like unwelcome guests the day of the wedding saying nothing as she walked by and was snarky when she did talk to my wife. They tried to extort a rehearsal dinner fee for the entire wedding guest amount when less then 40% were coming to the rehearsal. You pay for the weekend and they want money to let you eat after the rehearsal. The owners just seem to be looking for a payday. Nice location good food great place to have a wedding. Be careful with the staff and service. The staff changed about 3 times from booking. They give you a wrong WiFi code then go radio silent to get correct one. They knew our experience had been less than happy yet they make no effort at a last impression other than another bad one.

The grounds where the inn resides are beautiful. You need to keep your eyes open for the driveway…read moreup to the inn because you can miss it, especially at night. The sign is not lit at night so you have to make sure you are not only paying attention to the road but also looking out for the drive. We had our GPS guiding us and we still missed it. The inn is a 10-bedroom home that has been converted into a hotel/inn. We arrived while the staff was out but we were able to contact them by phone and get access to the inn. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We were given a friendly tour of the home and a nice glass of wine. A little bit about the inn. It was built in the 1850s and served as a hospital during the Civil War. There are horse stables nearby and plenty of outdoor places to sit and enjoy the scenery. A Civil War hospital? I had the same thoughts that are going through your head right now. I get into the inhabitants of the estate a little later. We stayed in the Fox and the Grape, a private room with it's own private entrance which what I gather is a converted basement. It is a very large room, beautifully decorated, a large bathroom and a small kitchen including a small range if you get the urge to cook something. We arrived on a cold night. We quickly realized we had no thermostat to control in the room thusly had to ask the manager to turn on the heat. He kindly obliged but I will warn you, it gets quite warm and it is a bit noisy. There is no television in the room so you'll have to entertain yourselves like sharing sweet nothings with your loved one, talking about your feelings and sharing your deepest darkest secrets. We did have problem with flies. No telling why but I think we killed about 10 the 1st night. We did bring up the fly problem to the manager the next morning and he promptly sent out an exterminator. Unfortunately, we did find a few more flies the 2nd night but not quite as many as the first. Also, we had an interesting experience with the hot water. It seems if they are running a wash in another part of the inn you will first get hot water in the shower that quickly turns ice cold. I did learn that the inn is allegedly inhabited by 4 ghosts. I say allegedly because we did not have any experiences but there are accounts over the years of others that have. One ghost is of a woman possibly a nurse that whispers in mens ears. Another that dances in the halls outside of the rooms. One ghost stays in the Burgundy Room and likes to leave an impression in the bed and the last ghost apparently doesn't like Christmas trees and has been known to knock them over. They will be going through a renovation soon in 2021 and will shut down during that time. We did see the pictures of the planned renovation and it looks to be quite the upgrade but without losing it's charm. Overall, we had a decent stay at the Black Horse Inn.

We received an email prior to our arrival with detailed instructions about the check-in process…read more The owner is available to answer questions and providing thoughtful recommendations for our stay. Briar Laine house is beautifully decorated and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We especially loved the spacious living room open into the kitchen. Perfect for a family gathering. And the game room is a fun space for all ages to enjoy with board games, cards and a foosball table. We really appreciated the extra touches like fresh towels and a welcome basket. Great location for exploring Luray, walking distance to restaurants and shops.

Great place! Highly recommend can't go wrong for choosing Briar Laine House. It's in a great…read morelocation, beautiful house well decorated with all the necessities you would need plus more. A place to relax inside and out. Its a place to have a big family gathering or just a room for two as well For a short weekend getaway. Very clean. Great parking Walking distance to small shops, restaurants. Will definitely visit again. Plan a trip soon you want regret.