Shhhh.... I have a secret for you Yelpers out there…read more
Want to get away from the run of the mill? Need to relax, unwind and de-stress? Like Leesburg, and the area up near Purcellville? But not sure where to stay?
Well, here is a hint... my wife, daughter and I visited Barbara the owner of Creek Crossing Farm at Chappelle Hill, and I promised I'd make a "5 Star" rating for her, Joel and her chickens.
We arrived recently for a couple of nights stay, and Barbara and Tripper (her Jack Russel pup) met us at the drive to say hello and welcome us like family. She introduced us to the house- and what a house it is. Built in the late 1700's, this farmhouse has all the modern necessities - and we started to relax immediately. The photos and the entire house are just amazing. We took our meals in the kitchen, because it just felt like being a part of the family.
Her son Joel stopped in about the time the tour ended, and offered to bring in our bags from the car - even though it was obvious that he had had a long, long day. We said we'd bring them in ourselves, and he smiled and nodded - and started talking about his day. See... You're immediately part of the family, and the stories will start to flow. You can't make this stuff up... its just the way it is from the moment you arrive... and stays that way until you leave.
Life... and moments like this... are priceless.
Then Barbara makes the breakfasts herself, from fresh eggs from the brood of chickens in her hen house. The meals are "all you can eat" - and the food is delicious and plentiful. All local foods too, from the bacon, to the ham, to the bread - to the fresh coffee cake Barbara made that morning. She'll even tell you about the foxes, deer, raccoons and hawks... all of which she has had to protect her farm from.
The house grounds have a small fish pond, and lots of grassy room to run around in - which was great for our seventeen month old daughter. We sat out in the field one night and enjoyed a local bottle of wine, with some cheese - as the sun sat over the blueberry fields.
Oh did that feel good...
If you're really nice, Barbara will even show you the new Grand Piano that she just got... and she plays so well... you'll feel so good inside. And she never seems to slow down, and is always interested in making your stay a good one. And she knows the neighborhood, and all the good gossip too... and knows what to and what not to say.
Price is very good, as are the location, the rooms, and the decor.
Bottom Line: "ABOVE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." And tell Barbara that you saw the review on Yelp, so she can give you a proper welcome.
"God bless you, Barbara... we had a great time! See you and Joel soon we hope!"