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 stayed at Briar Patch B&B for the first time from June 18-20, 2026, celebrating our 20th wedding…read moreanniversary. For this special occasion, we booked The Cottage. The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The bedding was soft and fresh, and extra blankets and linens were readily available in the cottage. The bathroom was well maintained and stocked with plenty of towels. We also appreciated the well-appointed kitchen and enjoyed having a Keurig available throughout our stay. One of the highlights of our visit was the breakfast. Each morning featured delicious, made-to-order eggs along with other offerings such as pancakes. The homemade blueberry muffins were exceptional and easily made my list of all-time favorites. The owners were charming, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about the local area and nearby attractions. Their recommendations helped make our visit even more enjoyable. We had a wonderful stay at Briar Patch B&B and look forward to returning in the future. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway.

The owners have given up. As they say this is "highway robbery" for what the rates are. We wouldn't…read more stay here for a nickel. Nor we would eat a crumb based on the conditions of the dump. I had to leave a starting in order to post this. That was painful to do.

Stumbled upon this charming, chic, well equipped motel while driving through town looking for a…read moreplace to stay. Easy check in through a quick call. The room was bright, stylish and attention to detail was exceptional. Small kitchenette would be perfect for quick meals and an extended stay if needed. Short walking distance to Shenandoah Valley Axe Throwing Co & 10 min walk to On Cue sports bar. Bakery across the street for a treat in the morning.

Absolutely adorable, renovated motel rooms with a functional kitchenette and a comfy bed. Great…read moreoption for a short trip or an extended stay. We walked to a nice brewery and there were a lot of hikes nearby. Would return!

Love this place! The food is amazing and the service impeccable. The owner has been behind the bar…read moreevery time we went in. Make a reservation as they get very busy on the weekends. It's great for a date or to pop into the bar for an app and cocktail.

We had wonderful meal at The Blue Door Kitchen. Great apps and pastas, and the mocktails were…read moredelicious. Wonderful service and ambience. A hidden gem. My only complaint was that the mocktails were priced the same amount as the cocktails. $13 for a small glass mocktail was a little much. But I did appreciate how they labeled which cocktails could be turned into mocktails. Would definitely eat here again.

Don't listen to the other review - there is PLENTY to do in Front Royal and as I've always said,…read morebooks are for losers. But, we'll get to that later. Just spent a phenomenal weekend here at the Lackawanna and was so sad when I had to leave. The house is cozy and beautiful. The rooms spacious and inviting. The breakfast was yummers and the owners went above and beyond as hosts for the weekend. We stayed in the Charles Suite which boasts a private bathroom and separate room. Perfect for a couple traveling with child or a group having that 3rd wheel. Highly recommend. The B&B is large but only holds 3 rooms making breakfast time quaint. Phil and Sandy, the owners, were fabulous hosts. We actually found a stray cat and they helped us take her home. My dress broke and Sandy sewed up my straps. It was probably the best 5 star service I have had a hotel. There is also a beautiful garden/backyard area, pool, firepit, relaxing porch, lovely sitting room, wine bar, water bar and basically anything you want from the kitchen. By far, one of the most relaxing and awesome stays I've had on a vacation. Highly recommend. Circling back to things to do in Front Royal, here is what we did: Dinosaur Land, Wine Tasting @ Wineries (take a cab from Yellow Cab. Super cheap!), Horseback riding, Skyline Drive, Skyline Caverns, Town festivals, Civil War trails, dinner at Wine and Duck. PLENTY to do.

We stayed at the Lackawanna B&B over the recent Valentine's Day weekend. The hosts and owners,…read moreSandra and Phil Charles, were very hospitable and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was one of the most comfortable we've ever slept on. The linen were 500 count sheets. The bath had Egyptian cotton towels and robes. The food was good. Our hosts accommodated our being vegetarians nicely. The building is a registered historical place. Built in 1869 by an industrialist from Scranton, PA, it has an interesting story. Phil and Sandra renovated the building over the past 10 years and have a picture album to share that experience and the history of the house. Visiting Front Royal in February limits the activities one can get involved with but we found two good used book stores (Royal Oak and Page Master) to browse through, and a good local restaurant (Element) for dinner. In addition, Main Street has a number of interesting shops and eateries to visit. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and the friendly owners, and would recommend this business to others.

I've been attending a 4 day training conference at Airlie on and off for 20 years. It's always…read moreamazing. The food is exceptional. I love that they grow so much on their land and use such fresh ingredients. The employees are incredibly helpful and nice. The buildings and rooms quaint and nice. The property is truly a treasure. I was sad to see only one swan there this year. I'm not sure if the others passed away but I'd think they would at least have a pair and hope the swan isn't lonely. I saw so much beautiful wildlife and I always feel so much more peaceful when I'm on this property. I don't know if I'll make it back to another conference here but I hope this wasn't my last one because I've cherished the moments! If it is, I hope to just book a trip to visit in the future! Thanks for the beautiful memories Airlie!

We were visiting our family during the Easter weekend. I have been here several times prior with my…read morelocal family including the Easter and Mother's Day Brunches, when we did enjoy our dining experiences in the past. I reserved the 12 PM Sunday Easter Lunch this year for my family of nine for $890.40, including seven adults and two elementary school children or a total of nine. It was raining quite heavily during our drive down. Luckily when we arrived a little before noon the rain had changed to a light drizzle. Needless to say the weather was not good on Easter Sunday. We parked our vehicle. The atrium was a short walk from the parking lot. When we checked into the atrium entrance we were immediately directed to our table for nine. Luckily they had some coat racks so we could hang our rain gear. The bar was set up outside the pavilion. Six fluted champagne drinks paired with peach, pear and pomegranate were available for $12 each. I enjoyed my two glasses of Roget champagne for $12 each. Complimentary canned carbonated drinks were provided to our two elementary school children. The prime rib was decent, but the lollipop lamb chops were too tough. My other family members also complained about the tough lollipop lamb chops. I only ate one. I enjoyed the snow crab claws the most. My cupcake and small mousse were acceptable. We departed before the next 2 PM lunch reservations arrived. The restrooms are located outside of the atrium up a staircase, which was not convenient. Overall our family of nine and I did not think that this Easter Day lunch was not worth $100 per person excluding alcohol. We will not return here for either Easter or Mother's Day brunch/lunch in the future. Also because of the poor rainy weather an egg hunt was not included. I found another yelper Brandon, who attended the same lunch as my family. Brandon immediately posted a 1 star negative yelp review. Please read it for another customer's perspective of the same event. I found that reviews ranged from 1 to 5 stars so this place is not consistent in ratings. The variation in ratings seems to be due to whether you attended only a conference/housing event or other non-housing event such as Easter Brunch/Lunch. You can judge for yourself by reading all reviews and deciding if you want to visit here for an event. Don't get me wrong, but the natural grounds and pond here are quite nice. That is worth your visit. My review is mainly regarding the Sunday Easter Lunch.

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.

Stayed in the Derby room for a night and would recommend for any trips to VA wine country. Super…read moreeasy check-in, cozy room with large, comfy bed and a nice renovated bathroom. Right down the street from Field and Main and a quick drive to Middleburg or multiple wineries.

We had a very nice evening in The Plains and Marshall as a quick getaway with The Rooms Up There as…read moreour hotel. The concept worked well and checkin was seamless. There's a generous do it yourself bar with gourmet chips, Kuerig, sodas, and Fuji water. The rooms are clean; the beds comfortable with plenty of pillows, blankets and quality linens. The shower was like-new, spacious, and comes with spa-quality soaps, shampoo, conditioner. The area right around the property has a day spa, a nice little bakery, a semi-upscale restaurant, and a coffee house all within a 4 minute walk. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because the price of the rooms is a little steep. We'll likely go back again, though can't do it as often as I'd like at that price.