Beautiful venue, attended a wedding there and I was pleasantly surprised. I wasn't sure of what to expect, but the reception hall was stunning. It was the perfect blend of rustic but modern and displayed the most elegant chandeliers. The perfect Chandelier to have your first dance underneath. It's about an 1.5 drive from Northern VA, but the views of the Shenandoah Mountains on the way there were spectacular. read more

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Went for a Sunday afternoon tea and had a wonderful time! The grounds are beautiful and it was lovely to get a chance to wander through the grounds and manor after tea service. The gathering and tour prior to the tea starting were a bit awkward and almost seemed off the cuff, which was in stark contrast to how well executed the tea service itself was. The tea dining room was beautiful, with so many tea sets on display. The menu for the service was delicious and far more filling than I'd have expected small sandwiches to be! They were also very accommodating to our vegetarian diet. While they said at the end of the service that the waiters would come around and we could get a refill of any of the three teas, no one ever came to us, but we'd also had plenty of tea to drink earlier, so not much of an issue. read more

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Went for Tea for in June. As mentioned by other reviewers you must sit in an event space, prior to being let in to the manor, for a half hour soft sell pitch about the event planning areas, bed & breakfast and Airbnb. The tea selection was great. The food was selection was okay with the desert being our least favorite; the sponge cake with berries was more like a hardened scone cut in half, the thumbprint cookie with fig crumbled when handled so it was left behind, we skipped the third selection. The service was terrific. The room for the tea was nice...the tea sets on display could use a good polish. The view of the mountains was spectacular. read more

We had a wonderful afternoon tea at Rosemont Manor. It started with the owner providing the history of the estate, followed by the tea & wonderful food. We were then allowed to take a self-guided tour through the mansion and grounds. It's beautiful. Everything was top notch. Would love to go again. read more

What an elegant afternoon tea experience! If you've never been to Rosemont and you love afternoon tea, add this place to your list. It's a beautiful drive out into the VA countryside. The tea comes with an optional lecture where you'll learn a little bit about the history of the manor and the property. You can also tour the grounds and the rooms of the manor after your tea session. We went there for a birthday celebration and it was a perfect opportunity to get dressed up to fit in with the surroundings. I'll definitely go back! read more

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Being an amateur historian and, off-and-on, a 20+ year resident of Virginia, I only heard of Rosemont Manor in Berryville about a year ago. When my son and his bride were looking for a venue for their wedding, a couple of visits cemented Rosemont as our choice. Our experience with a relatively small family wedding over President's (Washington's) Birthday weekend (30 people) met or exceeded our high expectations. Weddings are expensive, but we were delighted at the terrific value of our first-class experience, from our first meetings with owner William "Biff" Genda, the fabulous and delightful staff, the quality of accommodations, and the remarkable history as the home of former Governor and US Senator Harry F. Byrd Sr. (D-VA). It was also the site of an 1864 Civil War battle. It is everything you want for a memorable and classy wedding experience with friends and family. We could hold a first-class, inclusive wedding weekend for about $200 per person (not including accommodations, which are also reasonable) at a fantastic 211-year-old venue. Once you discover who Byrd hosted over his 30+ years at Rosemont, you'll wish their walls could talk. Several US Presidents. John Wayne. Charles Lindbergh. Winston Churchill. I could not help imagining them walking down the stairs to breakfast, or sitting on the ample east front porch, holding court on issues of the day. Byrd's history may "trigger" some people. Still, it is what it is - he represents an era of Virginia and southern history, both good and bad by today's standards. Genda doesn't try to hide or erase anything, even naming guest cottages after Generals Phillip Sheridan and Jubal Early, the commanding officers of the opposing armies that fought on the grounds on September 3-4, 1864 (result was inconclusive). Former President Richard Nixon, who briefly resided here during the depths of the Watergate scandal, has a room named after him. Much of the multi-acre estate used to be home to an apple orchard. Byrd was a leading apple grower and spurred much apple industry development in the region, even launching nearby Winchester's famous "Apple Blossom Festival" every Spring. Genda and team offer "elopement" or small weddings in the Manor house or outdoors on its stately east front porch and lawn, close to where presidential helicopters once landed. Dinners, dancing, and after-event fire pits are available at two other buildings within an easy walk of the manor house. Weddings of all sizes can be hosted here. Genda has done a superb job building a top-notch B&B and wedding venue. The morning breakfast was as good or better than anything at a Ritz-Carlton or another 5-star venue. Everyone on Genda's team was pleasant, highly professional, and a joy to work with. The manor house is both comfortable and classy, with its history well preserved, down to the eagle-claw bathtubs (rooms feature either tubs or showers, but not both). Eyeball the Camden, New Jersey-made RCA Victrola on the upstairs landing. The beds and furnishings are comfortable and classic. Your blood pressure will drop as you embrace the stately southern charm that embodies a bygone era. We were thrilled to learn that couples who marry at Rosemont are invited to stay for their anniversaries at little to no cost. What a treat. Berryville is a charming, small Clark County town in the northern Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by excellent wineries (Veramar, Bogati, Twin Oaks, etc.) and breweries (Bear Claw). The Appalachian Trail runs along the eastern ridge of the Valley less than 5 miles away, featuring parking lots, campsites, and an overlook not far from Route 7 (Harry F. Byrd highway, of course). There may be opportunities to arrange canoe trips down the historic Shenandoah River (either north towards historic Harper's Ferry, WV, or south towards Staunton, VA). The historic town of Winchester is just a few miles west. My only recommendation to Mr. Genda is to repackage their prices to make them "all-inclusive," perhaps at three levels (budget, premium, and "first-class") that include tips. It took a lot of work to keep up with the costs of many line items for our event. Whether you stay or not, stop and visit when in the area. read more

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This was my first time at the Rosemont Manor for their infamous teas. We had a not-so-great experience at another tea place during the fall, so we wanted to come experience a legitimate tea - and Rosemont truly delivered! We were all given a complimentary glass of hot cider upon arrival, which was really nice in the cold weather. We were given a brief history of the manor from the owner himself, which was very personable and nice to hear! He also gave us a tour of the manor itself. Then, we went to our tables for the tea. We were in the sunroom with the most adorable (and extensive) nutcracker decorations we've ever seen! We were taking notes so that we can recreate this at our home for next year's holidays :) The table was beautifully decorated with the napkin in the shape of a bow! We LOVED the vintage asparagus tongs that we used to pick up all of the food. The first course were tea sandwiches - cucumber sandwiches were delicious (even moreso because they were in the shape of Christmas trees?); turkey/ cranberry sandwiches were great and we absolutely devoured the fig & brie bites. The second course were scones; we loved the cheese & bacon scones as much as the cream ones, both went so well with the devonshire cream and jam. The last course was dessert - peppermint snowball cookies were great, caramel chocolate tarts were sweet but our favorite was the cranberry mousse! Delicious! Everything was so yummy and so thoughtfully presented. It was the best Christmas tea I've been to. Highly recommend! read more

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Be prepared to have your senses ignited and your mind enlightened! The roads leading to Rosemont are gorgeous but once you enter the wrought iron gates of this majestic Georgian style manor, it will take your breath away! You'll feel like you're visiting Tara from Gone with the Wind! Built in 1811, this stately white mansion stands prominent as the main character of this estate, yet the supporting cast is award winning also! Whether you chose to stay at the main house, with several elegant suites and guest rooms, or in one of the many other smaller lodgings on the property, you will be drenched in history. The stone walls that surround the estate are laced with rose bushes, plants, and flowers and the lanes intertwined throughout the estate are lined with beautiful trees and greenery! A rolling landscape, with several buildings positioned through the meandering driveways are all worth a gander. A gazebo flanked with pampas grass, a gorgeous whimsical fountain, lovely manicured grounds, outdoor sitting areas with pockets of gardens, all sure to stimulate your senses! The owner was most gracious and accommodating, even meeting us later than we expected to arrive. We stayed at one of the two story Civil War Officers guest houses, #25 and it proved to be satisfactory quarters. The house had several bedrooms to accommodate many other guests, but we had the place to ourselves. Although this house was built centuries ago, it's been updated with a full kitchen, living room, laundry room, and the most intriguing book nook under the stairs! Much of the architectural history can be seen in the steep, narrow stairwell, low doorways, and wooden floors, the mud room and the outside porch. Upstairs we each had our own room. Now, the beds weren't the most comfortable we've slept on, but this isn't a modern "hotel"... it's a rustic but cozy dwelling. The water pressure wasn't strong, and we wished for more towels and toiletries (there was no shampoo or soaps - but we brought some of our own) and we didn't see a hair dryer. The amenities were scanty, but they did have a iron and ironing board. We didn't mind that there was no tv, as it was so relaxing to be unplugged and enjoy the peaceful setting. (In the morning, when we mentioned that there we no toiletries or dryer in the bathroom, the manager apologized and informed us that this was an oversight and that they usually are fully stocked... no worries, it happens!) That little hiccup did not in any way detract from our pleasant stay! The manager then led me through the expansive foyer of the main house where she showed us the richly appointed suites, the tea room (which we vowed to make reservations next time!), the familiar staircase where you could picture Scarlett O'Hara perched on the landing, the library and other graciously appointed rooms. Southern charm at its best! We then toured the park-like grounds, visited the carriage house, absorbed the beauty of this awesome estate where many special events and weddings are held, and fully expected to see Rhett Butler gazing from the balcony overlooking the mountains! If you can't make it out to this incredible historic estate today, don't fret... after all, tomorrow is another day! read more

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absolutely delightful afternoon high Tea! four course tea with light food accompanying each course a beautiful venue for the afternoon and a wonderful place for an intimate gathering or a wedding venue -- see it try it you'll love it! read more

I have been to the Manor House Tea at Rosemont Manor twice. Once for a regular weekend afternoon tea (in winter) and once for their special Christmas Tea. Both times were absolutely lovely! I highly recommend tea here. The Manor House has been carefully restored and preserved by the family that owns it. Part of the tea includes a guided tour (of the main level) and a discourse on the history of the house (it has quite a history). I found this to be fascinating. For the Christmas Tea, the house was exquisitely decorated. It could have been and should be featured in Victoria Magazine and Southern Living it was that elegant, elaborate, and beautiful. For my second visit (the Christmas Tea) we started our tea in the carriage house with hot cider and a video. The carriage house was so beautiful it took our breath away and made my entire group want to get married again - there. Both times, it was a three-course tea (some of the teas change seasonally) and the menu was seasonal as well. The teas and food were delicious each time! I bought some tea for home on each visit. I particularly loved their Lemon Souffle Tea. I went to the Christmas Tea for my Book Club's December Book Exchange. They accommodated our party of 9 so wonderfully. They seated us at a large round table in a private room. One of our members is gluten-free and I was impressed with how they handled and accommodated her needs. She said her food was fabulous as well. We were not rushed at all during our tea and our cups were continually refilled. Both times were delightful teas. After the teas, we were encouraged to go upstairs to see and explore the bedrooms on our own. The bedrooms were named after people who have been to/stayed in the manor. The presidential suites were very nice and I intend to go back and stay in one for my anniversary this year. I also plan to go back in the spring to see the lovely grounds in full bloom. Both of my visits have been in winter and I would love to see what it looks like in Spring/Summer. Overall, I can't say enough good things about their Manor House Teas. They really are wonderful and if you are on the fence about going - reserve your spot now. read more

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My friends and I booked a tea here. It wasn't bad, but it didn't wow me either. I felt like it was maybe less wow-ing than the price I paid. The location and the grounds are nice though. I can see why a lot of people want to get married here, especially since it's downright gorgeous when decorated for weddings! If someone invited me to another tea, I'd consider going again, but it isn't at the top of my list. read more

We made reservations for the afternoon tea to celebrate Mother's Day. The room where we had the tea was beautifully decorated and the server was very nice. However, it was disappointing because we were given very little to eat. Everything was tiny. The scones were very small and came with cream and jam but I was expecting real English Clotted cream/Devonshire cream. While it was nice being served, I expected the tea pot to be left at our table. We were given as much tea as we wanted because I guess that made up for the little bit of food. I've been to many afternoon teas over the years and this was over priced. I have a 3 star because the grounds were beautiful to stroll around. read more

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I stayed at the Rosemont with a Living Social deal of $250 for 2 nights. You had to pay $50 to upgrade to a Friday-sat night stay, I did. The first date I booked was cancelled by the Rosemont and I had to reschedule- they reimbursed my $50 bucks that I paid for booking on a weekend which was nice. However when I called the woman was less than friendly about me trying to find a weekend- suggesting they had LOTS of availability during the week. Which is great- but I paid for a weekend. :) When we arrived we were given an upgrade for the confusion- which was great thank you! I really wanted to be so in love with everything about this place- and the building itself and the property is breathtaking. The cook and the breakfast was pretty good- and they did accommodate our food allergies. I had a couple major problems with my stay, basically as a paying guest I felt like I was in the way of the other events happening that weekend. There was a TEA on Saturday, which was very loud and disruptive of my stay - my boyfriend and I went out to the Farmers market and came back and couldn't find any parking remotely near the house- like we had to park in the grass....ummm I'm sorry but if I'm paying $250 or $500 if I'm a normal paying guest....I should have reserved parking so that this doesn't happen. My second issue with the TEA was that as we were reading in the room- a tour group was going and it was like I felt I was an animal in cage on display...not to mention the fact that the tour guide proceeded to BARGE INTO OUR ROOM!!!! Thank god we weren't doing anything inappropriate- and didn't apologize just closed the door. Then after that I felt like every time someone approached the door we were going to be barged in on and it was VERY unnerving. This tea was MANY hours- probably 5-6 and we couldn't even get a seat on the back porch to read because people were in the chairs. ALL that being said- I felt like the TEA was more important than me as a guest- which isn't the point of B&B...This was NOT relaxing...they have quiet hours at night...well there needs to be quiet hours during the day!! The Sunday morning- apparently there was a wedding which at 9 am we had tons of people outside our window for a rehearsal making noises and such. I felt so uncomfortable- like again I was completely in the way and unwanted. Never did we receive a tour, or an offer of a tour of the property. I mean look- the room was clean, the building is very pretty. I would come here only for a TEA or if you're having a wedding because I think those people get the best service... Do not pay full price, it's not worth it, especially in this area there are plenty of options. read more

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A friend and I enjoyed an afternoon Sunday tea at Historic Rosemont Manor. The property is absolutely gorgeous, very well kept, and has stunning greenery and blooms. The tea was in a cozy dining room, which was very bright, with lots of nice windows. The service was good, but a little slow and drawn out for my taste. They provide three courses with three different teas, which was was a nice touch. At previous teas I've attended, you're typically limited to one selection. All of the teas were outstanding, especially the lemon soufflé! Though I was surprised that we were not provided with lemon and honey to accompany our drinks. The food was good and presented nicely, but was very minimal. There were three savory selections (we got two small pieces of each), two different scones (1 each and again, quite small), and then three dessert bites. The first two courses were delicious and dessert was fairly lackluster. The mini cupcake was adorable, but tasted a little wet and underdone inside. Also the frosting was a bit warm, which was off putting. I had hoped for a more filling lunch, given the steep price of attendance. I must give rave reviews for their attention to allergies! I have a handful of food allergies and they were very accommodating with them all, which made me very grateful. You can never be too careful, so it was refreshing that this was taken seriously. I was told the wrong timing at booking, so we arrived far too early for the tea. It was annoying to have to sit around for so long, but the porch was lovely and they had nice rocking chairs, where we could enjoy the view. I've been debating giving this a three or four star review. I was disappointed with the timing mishap, the itty bitty portions, and the steep costs. Overall because of the care and attention to my allergies, the quality of the tea & food, and the beautiful scenery, I am giving it a four. I'd come back for tea again if not for the price tag. My friend and I both felt that although it was a nice afternoon, we did not receive the value that was paid. It was fine for a one time deal, but wouldn't be worth the money to do again now that we know what you get. read more

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Had my wedding here back in October. I can't say enough wonderful things about this venue! I know they host other weddings on an almost daily basis, but I felt like I was the only one. The level of attentiveness from Sabrina and Michael was so personal and I felt completely safe once we started communicating. My guests could not stop commenting on how beautiful the location was or how smoothly everything was run. I didn't have to worry about a thing besides my feet the day of. I highly recommend choosing this site as your venue! You will not be disappointed. read more

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Let me preface this by saying that this was my first bed and breakfast experience and I realized it wasn't for me. So I may not be giving Historic Rosemont Manor the love it deserves. We bought 2 nights as a Recoup deal. The deal included a picnic lunch, tickets to two wineries, breakfast both days, and a wine and cheese meet-and-greet the first night. First, we had a very difficult time booking the weekend. We were not told when we bought the 2 night deal that it had to be Friday to Sunday or Sunday to Tuesday. In early December, we stayed at the Rosemont. We were supposed to stay in the Churchill suite. However, there appeared to be an abundance of flies in the room. We counted 12 and, when we approached the front desk, they said they would take care of the problem while we were gone. However, when we returned, there were still flies. Luckily, there was another room available, and we transferred to the Churchill suite. The suite was lovely, but the bathtub had only a hand-held shower--a challenge for my 6'4" husband. The rest of the inn was beautiful, and consisted of a lobby area, sun porch, breakfast room, and den. Many rooms had fireplaces, so it was very disappointing when none of them were lit. The place was stunning in December, as it was all decorated for Christmas. The wine and cheese meet-and-greet was very nice and consisted of veggies and dip, cheese, crackers, and white or red wine. The breakfasts were acceptable--in many ways the chef was trying to make it gourmet when "just like grandma used to make" would have been fine. The first day the main course was eggs and ham, which were delicious, but I remember the starter being weird. The second day, the starter was yogurt and granola, but the main course was orange pancakes--and they were disgusting! We barely had three bites of those. The service was good at breakfast, although it was a bit slow. We also did not like having to sit with complete strangers at breakfast, but I guess that's just part of the bed and breakfast experience. The picnic basket lunch consisted of soda, mini-bottles of wine, sandwiches, an apple, and a cookie. The sandwiches were gross, but everything else was handy to have as we explored on Sunday. Another thing to keep in mind that, if you want to explore the shops in Berryville, most are closed on Sunday. We had a great weekend, but we would not stay at the Rosemont Manor again. Even with the Recoup deal, it was still an expensive weekend. read more

This is a great little historic property in Berryville. Never heard of it before Groupon put their offer into my Inbox. Wife and I were due for an anniversary trip, and this seemed like a good option, being right in the heart of VA wine country. The package we purchased was a two-night stay in the Roosevelt suite. Package included vouchers for tastings at seven local wineries. Wife had wanted one of the presidential named-suites due the availability of classic soaker tubs. My 5'3" wife found that the tubs were almost too long and deep. Hotel has beautiful hardwood floors throughout, a game parlor, nice, full kitchen, and six on 60 beautiful, scenic, well-tended acres. While the hotel does off WiFi, it is otherwise fairly modern-amenity free. This is meant to be a place where you go to unplug and relax. At this, it excels. Sitting in the game parlor, drinking wine and playing board games to the wee hours of the morning was a surprisingly pleasant way to pass the time. read more

We received a gift from a loved one to stay at the Historic Rosemont Manor in Berryville, VA.. They purchased a two night stay off of Groupon. The place is beautiful and the grounds lovely. I must say I was very disappointed. We stayed in the Eisenhower Suite. When I called about the room I upgraded to this suite. I noticed this rooms usually goes for $375.00 per night. I want everyone to know it is not worth the price! I will say the house was beautiful and the people were very nice. I didn't like that we had to wait as they were busy with wedding appointments and were completely unprepared for our arrival. It took time for her to find all they items she had to give us. Our room was old style and the furniture upholstery was very old and warn out. It was faded and dusty. The rugs weren't vacuumed prior to our arrival. The women who showed us our room made a point to tell us the fixtures in the bathroom were original. I also was surprised she told us we were the only people staying in the entire building. I was then told there is no caretaker and they lock the building up at night. They did give us a key to the front door. I didn't like the fact that if something happened there was no one in the building to help us. After I examined the fixtures in the bathroom closer, the claw foot tub needed to be refinished as it didn't look clean. There was no shower and the sink had faucets that needed to be replaced as they were corroding. We also had the joy of stink bugs in the bathroom. My blow drier didn't work properly, no tissues and there was no makeup whips. I did go down to the desk and ask for these items. They did help us with getting the items sent up to the room. To my surprise the make-up whips was a brown towel with make up written on it. Just so you all know a towel is not a makeup whip!!!! There was no elevator and no one offered to carry our luggage up to our room. My husband is 71 years old and is not able to carry luggage up steps. I had to go all the way back down the steps to the desk to ask for ice as there was no ice machine on my level. The bed was way to small for us as my husband is 6' tall. The pillows were terrible, there was no TV, coffee or refrigerator in the room. I did find a refrigerator down another hallway that was for all the guest. I was not going to put our stuff in a refrigerator that anyone had access to our personal food items. I also, went to use the wine glasses they had out for us and they had so much dust on them I had to wash them before using it. I was not impress with our breakfast. The yogurt was good and the fruit. The granola was old and very hard. We were served a croissant with sauce poured over top of it with four sausages. I will say the coffee was amazing. I was impressed with the coffee. In my opinion The house is old and the foyer area where I assume pictures are taken for weddings are beautiful. The rooms need updating and are not worth the money they are asking. I do stay at different hotels from 4-5 star rating. This was one of the 2 star rating hotels. It truly is a shame as the people where very nice, but they misted the mark completely in taking care of the guest rooms. So sad. read more

I recently won a free nights stay at Rosemont Manor in the lead up to my wedding. We decided to use this free stay for our wedding night. Please understand this review comes from having to pay nothing for the room. The manor house is Historic (OLD) but in good condition. When we arrive we were given a quick tour of the house and told some of the history of the building. Our room was very private and secluded. I had ordered roses and champaigne to be waiting in the room and the roses have to be some of the best i have found in the area. As it turned out, we had the house to our selves for the night. In the morning the breakfast was great and the cook was very friendly and accomidating. While the prices seem high to me, i have a feeling for many people in the DC metro area the cost is nothing. I think it would be very possible to have a relaxing romantic weekend here. read more

I visited here with a group of friends for an afternoon tea. The owner gave a lot of interesting facts about the property and a tour of the home. I was really impressed on his knowledge and obvious love of the property. I will be back, maybe for a stay in one of their historical rooms. read more

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So I thought the tour that was included with my tea and tour livingsocial deal was really only about 10 minutes on the main floor, with the ability to wander around upstairs later. I realized that it was my fault and that I got the time wrong for the tea. I had always assumed that it started at 2pm, since that is what the website says. However, the tour before the tea starts at 1:30pm and they do send an email before the event saying that. Too bad I missed the tour ! Sounds like it would've been nice, but I should've paid more attention. The Manor is very nice looking - perhaps I will try to come back for a stay in wine country and get a better feel - the people that work there are very nice. The tea does not come with very much food FYI, but the chef is very willing to talk to you about anything they serve and refills on tea are a plenty. read more

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We had a wonderful afternoon tea in this beautiful historic home. The tea room is beautiful. The tea was served in three courses with a different tea for each course. After our tea we toured the bed and breakfast rooms, which are beautifully decorated. We enjoyed a fun, relaxing afternoon in a beautiful setting. We will definitely return! read more

Historic Rosemont - Creative tea cup display in the tea room. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Berryville, Virginia

An absolutely beautiful place to stay. I loved ALMOST EVERYTHING about it.....except they don't have TVs. I can't get others to go back with me knowing this. Some people just need that TV to help them relax in the evening as they go to sleep. Oh, another thing, the chef comes out and talks your ear off while you are trying to enjoy your meal. read more

Went for tea service yesterday and had a lovely time. Great little day get away from the DC area. The grounds are beautiful and relaxing. Tea service and 3 course lunch were yummy. Very friendly staff that made you feel welcome and wanted to ensure that you had a great experience. Welcomed feedback to improve the experience. Would love to go back to stay at the house for a night or weekend for a little getaway. There are also lots of wineries close by so would make for a great weekend trip. Definitely will be back for the tea service. Would be great for a special event. They also coordinate special events for larger parties for tea service. Brides to be and their mom also get free tea service. Would be a lovely location for a wedding. read more

My girlfriend and I stayed in the Byrd Study - everything was beautiful and the staff was extremely helpful. Everyone was welcoming (LGBT couple) and was able to accommodate my partner's dietary needs (vegan) for the delicious breakfast the next day. It was a perfect overnight getaway! read more

BRIDES BEWARE! Attended my niece's wedding over Labor Day. While it looked picture perfect, I know the bride and MOB had a bear of a time for 12 months once the contract was signed they received "rough" service and multiple hand-offs with wedding planners who were mediocre - especially considering Rosemont controls everything - assume they get a kick-back from the few-to-none options the bride gets. the concepts of "competition" makes things better and "supply and demand" clearly not a play in their little back-country monopoly. IS the wedding party supposed to be crying BEFORE the wedding?! Rooms in the big house were fine, but with NYC prices. Did I mention few rooms had showers? Breakfast came with, and I expected either Southern Comfort or Rural Foodie - got neither. Grocery-store pastries, off/rude service. Weird. Nuff said. read more

I have been going to Tea here for several years. The tea starts in the carriage house. They provide a lovely iced tea in the warmer months and a superb cider in the cooler months for people to sip while the the owner usually gives a very informative narration of the history of Rosemont. Then you go to the main house for more information and "show and tell" about this lovely place. Tea follows shortly. The food is wonderful and the tea varieties are always interesting. Once tea is over, you can tour all the unoccupied rooms. The setting is stunning and it is very quiet and peaceful here. Because the historic mansion is so amazing, food is so good, the atmosphere so welcoming, the tea varieties so well curated to the food being served, I consider this to be the gold standard by which I judge all other places that serve tea. None have come close yet. read more

My friend and I stayed there this weekend, it was lovely. The high-tea was great, they were so accommodating with food allergies. The staff was friendly. They went above and beyond. The property is beautiful. It's also really close to downtown Winchester. read more

Sadly, we cannot recommend. Long story short: I had booked a stay at Rosemont for my honeymoon. My reservation was set and then I was booted last minute to accommodate a larger group that brought in more money. Incredibly unprofessional and disappointing. All of my attempts to reach out after they cancelled on me were unanswered. Only after negative reviews were posted did I get a phone call from the owner- not to do what is right, but to ask me to take down my reviews. If you want good reviews, you must earn them. I love to support local and small businesses and my husband and I were disappointed and upset at this backward situation. Please reconsider the way you treat customers. Sadly, I cannot recommend. read more

My husband and I stayed at Historic Rosemont Manor this week (Monday and Tuesday nights)...it was our first experience ever at a bed and breakfast, and it was wonderful! From the time we made our reservation with Marta (who also greeted us upon arrival!), to the wonderful Suzanne who served our breakfast each morning, we had such a lovely time. The Churchill Room was fabulous, as were all of the other rooms we peeked at. Nice and quiet, in a beautiful setting, I highly recommend this lovely home away from home for a quick getaway! 5 stars! read more

We just enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea at Rosemont Manor. This historic home is beautiful...so much history and very well preserved. The owner is lovely, and the tea is presented beautifully. Its also a bed/breakfast as well as a wedding /special occasion venue. I hope to go back in the spring when all the foliage is out. read more

My expectations were based on my experiences at other B&B's and historic properties. Rosemont Manor is a lovely historic mansion property. The staff is friendly and helpful. About half the rooms surround a grand open staircase. The others are down a hallway. There is a large open entryway from front to back and a parlor, breakfast room and sun room. My room was lovely except for the wash basin that wouldn't drain. My disappointment was breakfast. I have to be gluten free and was assured that was not a problem. It shouldn't have been but certainly was. The first breakfast was a quiche tart, bacon, toast and mixed fruit. My tart was made of gluten free crust (I was told) with a tiny bit of egg mixture on top with a sauce. I questioned the bread brand and was told it was Farmhouse. Second breakfast was waffles and a starter that I could not have. So, I was made scrambled eggs, sausage and toast. Usually would be fine. But, the eggs had a seasoning and I could not eat them. I asked to see the bread wrapper this time which showed it was not gluten free. So, then I got Udi's gluten free toast. So they had it the first day, but I didn't get it. I am not a picky eater. Proper quiche and scrambled eggs are pretty easy. I was not accommodated as I should have been, especially for the price. So i give the kitchen a zero. Management should fix breakfast so it look good, but tastes better. read more

My wife and I just spent two nights at Rosemont Manor. We had never heard of this B&B as we're not from around the surrounding area (Berryville, VA - roughly 90 minutes from DC). It was through a living social advertisement that we came to find the house. The manor is small (only roughly 12 rooms) with an outlying small house or two for those that desire total seclusion. The staff were obviously well seasoned and took their job very seriously - staunch professionals, all, while maintaining a hospitality and demeanor like none I've experienced in the greater DC area. As a warning, it is quite expensive (rooms from $250 a night, cottage $500 a night) without a living social or groupon but the experience was well worth it to get away from city squaller. The manor is not for young children - rather couples looking for a quiet get-away with no distractions. The only amenities offered in the rooms were free wi-fi and a small Ipod docking station. The lack of TV made one-on-one interaction wonderful. The acreage surrounding the Rosemont is meticulously maintained. As a side note, in talking with the manager, there are so many species of trees on the property that arborists cannot identify them all. Guests are provided with multiple coupons to local businesses and wineries in the area of the manor which encourages discovery on the part of the guests. If you're looking for a B&B with an historic southern orchard house feel, professional staff, friendly demeanor, and truly QUIET atmosphere - this is the place to go. read more

I took my mother to the Historic Rosemont Manor as a treat. I purchased an Amazon Local deal early in the summer and we anticipated the time together for a while. Our experience would have been a 4, although there were several issues with the trip that made our experience only OK. 1. Instead of a historic tour of the property, we received more of a sales pitch about the property as a wedding venue. I was looking forward to more information about the Byrd family and their experiences in the house and instead felt like my mother and I were a captive audience to whatever spot advertising the owner deemed necessary. Instead of a historical video with more information about the property, we were all forced to arrive early to the mansion to watch a video about how the Historic Rosemont Manor was a wonderful wedding venue. 2. After the wedding movie, the owner took us to stand outside in the freezing cold weather and rain to express further how the property was an incredible wedding venue. 3. During tea, instead of telling us more information about the Byrd family, we were advised to explore the property as a potential wedding venue...oh and to take a free copy of the Knot magazine which was typically $5.00, but free at the Historic Rosemont Manor. 3. There were stink bugs and other insects in many of the rooms. If we had not felt so forced to appreciate the Historic Rosemont Manor as a potential wedding venue and captive advertising been such a prominent part of our experience, our time at the Historic Rosemont would have been greatly enhanced. I would suggest that the owner consider that many people are coming for the delight of enjoying tea with loved ones in a lovely place and that many have not paid their admission to participate in a timeshare presentation. Other than that, the food was delicious, the service was wonderful, the staff attentive, and the Christmas decorations beautiful. I especially appreciated how the sandwiches were cut into cute Christmas shapes like gingerbread men and Christmas trees. Overall the time was greatly diminished and cheapened by the blatant advertising which could have been achieved in more subtle and value added ways. read more

My sister was visiting for just 2 days with me and we wanted to " get away" Seeing a Groupon coupon for the Rosemont Manor I booked for just one night, two rooms. Booking went smoothly and I was told we would even be able to choose from several rooms. We were greeted very nicely and shown our rooms. I did choose another room just for location. I choose the Johnson room and I don't think I have ever slept in a prettier bed. Another reviewer complained about not having a tv in the room... I was pleased that there was no tv... It would have spoiled the period ambiance of the room. The house, the grounds, the staff were all wonderful. I will go back and can't wait to see some of the other rooms. In fact, because we were just one of two parties staying we were told we had access to explore the whole house which we never found the time to do. We did venture out to a tasting at one of the wineries which they gave us a coupon to use and we followed their recommendations on a place for dinner in nearby Winchester. Both my sister and I were sorry we couldn't spend another night ( the house was expecting a wedding party for the weekend) so all the rooms were booked for the following night. Absolutely want to stay here again. read more

Pay attention to the comments about nickle and diming, these guys even take the lint from your pocket. It wouldn't be so bad if they were up front, but they back door everything. The whole thing is a scam, especially if you are having a wedding there. So if you are considering a wedding, some issues: -Renting the Inn or rooms, don't forget the tacked on cleaning fee they don't tell you about when you book. And of course the room deposit which is more than the price of the room. Chances are you'll never see the deposit again. -Catering and setup? You have to use the one they name, and it's about 40% more expensive than competitors (I'm guessing because they kick back to the venue). If you do get suckered in, make sure you check everything carefully, they will add on as much as they can to jack up the costs even more. -Caterer's food? About as good as you would get at a company picnic. And remember, this is exclusive, you have to eat it. -Wedding planner? Even if you have your own, you have to pay $1,500 for the privilege of using theirs. REQUIRED. The brilliant wedding planner didn't know what side the groom and bride should be on for the wedding, he got it backwards. -Guest service? Non-existent. You are there to give them money, their only purpose is to take it. You want to ask them something, forget it unless you also are calling to pay them. -Fraud? You bet. I paid for a room, they added a bunch of charges. No invoice or explanation, they just charged my card without telling me. I'm still waiting to find out what for. I have stayed at over a hundred bed and breakfasts across the United States, no matter how nice (and some were exceedingly nice) or how bad they were, none behaved like this place. You are sheep to be fleeced to them. read more

I went to Rosemont for afternoon tea and tour. Thankfully, we (3 of us) had a gift of 2 teas and split the cost of one tea, $60 between us. I would have been sorely disappointed had I paid $60 for what I got. The inn has a lot of interesting history and was decorated for Christmas...quite beautiful. The tea? The food was mediocre at best. Has anyone ever had a wet scone for tea? Me either until I had an apple one at this tea. Nothing stood out as excellent on the plate, but the staff was pleasant. read more

Beautiful home and grounds. We recently had a chance to visit Rosemont for tea this Saturday (we had a Groupon), which included various teas (made exclusively for Rosemont) and tasty treats made by their chef. Most of the treats that come with the tea are made from seasonal ingredients, so they change periodically. As part of tea, we got a tour of the guestrooms (Wow! They are amazing) and a history lesson of the property from the owner. I can't believe that they were going to tear this place down to build luxury homes - Thanks for saving it and turning it into an amazing B&B. The guest rooms are so nice, and so reasonably priced, that we are considering staying here for few days to tour some of the area wineries. read more

I see a recent response to my review from Mr. Genda, the owner, and while it's good he wants to try to remedy the situation, I think the damage has already been done. Having one's wedding called into question - whether by accident or on purpose - is awful; and providing proof of contract to WeddingWire took far more of my precious time and energy than I could spare. I don't think I've heard the complete truth from either Rosemont or WeddingWire, for that matter; but honestly, I'm ready to wash my hands of it all. I have more important things to do. On a more disturbing note, though: I was recently contacted by a gentleman on Yelp, a Mr. X., who says he and his wife posted a negative review of Rosemont after using their services; and are now being threatened with lawsuits. I don't know the truth of this, having never met Mr. X or his wife. I don't know if they ever had a contract with Rosemont and it's not really my business. I don't know what his original review said. However, if there is truth to what he says, then obviously there are some serious problems at Rosemont - which the owner may or may not know about. However, coercion or harassment for posting a review - unless it's filled with swearing or completely vile statements - is illegal. And I would not think that Yelp would look too kindly on such a practice, either. What is or is not on Yelp is Yelp's businesses and no one else's. I should not like to think this would happen at Rosemont: while our experience wasn't great, it wasn't awful, either. But now I worry this could happen to me. I didn't post a horrible review; but it wasn't all sunshine and daisies, either. I can't imagine how I would feel if I were in Mr. X's shoes, facing a lawsuit threat over a simple review. It's a shame if this sad happening is true. I suggested he contact the Better Business Bureau if the harassment/coercive threats don't stop. read more

I recently visited Rosemont while looking for a wedding venue. I will say, the mansion itself is stunning, as well as the grounds. Unfortunately, the actual reception is held in the old stable, a little to rustic in comparison with the rest of the setting for my taste. Furthermore, there is a lot of nickle and diming, feels like they charge for every little thing, was adding up to a pretty steep price. They have an exclusive caterer, I was not impressed by the menu, very basic, but not cheap. Overall, could do a lot worse, but needs some improvements. read more