CLEAN!! Unique, old-timey (but not dated or worn) locally owned motel. I've stayed in two different…read morerooms over three different stays, and found rooms to be simple, but comfortable, and super clean. I think all the rooms have been renovated under the current (new) owner. Clean, safe, convenient to downtown and the Park at a great price. What else could you ask? An excellent value at the entrance of skyline drive and the Shenandoah National Park.

I could completely agree with Beth G's review. For $65 + tax for my girlfriend and I, I couldn't…read morehave asked for more. Loved the bathroom, pedestal sink, white tile and very clean. Had a classic feel. The room had a very high pitched ceiling, bed was comfortable, microwave and fridge worked great. The wiring at the TV was exposed and looked a little unfinished but that's nitpicking. Overall, it was excellent. Definitely recently renovated and freshly painted. Would definitelt stay here again.

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!

This hotel is a little slice of heaven. For the price I paid, I expected much less. The room is…read morelarge and clean. The beds are comfortable. We walked into the room and it didn't smell like your typical hotel room. They have a plug-in in the room that makes it smell like home. We've been coming to Virginia for a couple of years now and I absolutely wish we would have known about this place sooner. So, my opinion...if you are looking for a home away from home while in the area, definitely stay here.

Valley View Motel is a modestly priced, well-run motel 5 minutes drive from the center of Strasburg…read moreVA. It's an inexpensive, clean, quiet lodging close to downtown but away from some of the hubbub. If you need room service, indoor pools, granite countertops, high speed internet, and a restaurant on the first floor, go to one of the downtown Strasburg hotels. If you want peace and tranquility, good hospitality, somewhat dated but very functional furnishings, and a low key atmosphere, come to Valley View. The two queen sized beds were comfortable, sheets and towels clean, bathroom small but decent. Fridge and microwave, desk, small sofa, chair, cable tv. No Internet when we were there. Heating in room was efficient and quiet. We liked being able to step outside your door and being immediately in fresh air. Not able to get that in a big hotel with hermetically sealed windows and being floors and doors away from getting out into the open air. For those people who want to be pampered and spoiled, go pay top dollar at a big name hotel. For those who can appreciate an economical, unpretentious, family-run business, come to Valley View and enjoy your stay.

This is not a B and B. No one checked us in nor did we see anyone the entire time we were there…read moreother than a housekeeper (who was very nice) who came to clean a room for us to move to as the room we were originally placed in did not small or look clean. In fact, we found someone's socks at the foot of the bed. I will say that the "caretaker" responded quickly to our request to change rooms. No food or coffee is served. And we found it a little "creepy" to be staying in a place with absolutely no one else around. Also, the house (which was obviously grand at one point) does not appear to be well maintained. The grounds appeared unkempt and there is a broken window on the front of the house. Also, no Christmas decorations at all which was a big disappointment. It feels like the owners are just "going through the motions" with what is essentially a room rental. Also, front steps are extremely narrow which concerned us...

Our stay here was amazing. The house is so pretty and full of history, with no one better to…read moreexplain it all than James-the innkeeper/butler/breakfast aficionado. Every morning James had the best breakfast set up, including his own homemade granola. The house is in a great location, walkable to downtown Warrenton. James has some great recommendations for wineries and other things to do around the area. Highly recommend this B&B, and we will return!

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.

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!

My wife and I loved our stay at the White Moose Inn. We had dinner reservations with another…read morecouple at the Inn at Little Washington which is an easy stroll away. We enjoyed happy hour drinks around a fire pit on White Moose's deck. Rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. Our room had a wood burning stove which was a nice feature. And breakfast the next morning was a pleasant surprise and the perfect end our adventure.

We stayed at the White Moose Inn so we could do the late seating for new years at the inn at little…read moreWashington restaurant. It was incredibly charming. Check in was a breeze and our host showed us everything in the room and made sure we could text her directly for anything. There is a clipboard on the wall that has reminders for everything too including Wi-Fi, happy hour, and checkin/out times. She also asked what time we wanted breakfast delivered to the room since that is a benefit of the cottage. There is parking guaranteed right next to the cottage and it seemed enough for two full-sized vehicles easily. Wi-fi worked great. We loved the wood stove. You don't need it for heating purposes but it was very nice and cozy to sit beside the fire. The cottage has a lot of windows to let in natural light which was enchanting in the morning. When you get there you'll realize the room faces the road but you need to worry as they have great privacy shades that also block any night light. The bathroom actually has a wall heater unit installed too. It was so nice stepping out from the shower into a very cozy bathroom space. We slept amazing. If you are a light sleeper you might consider traveling with a white noise machine or downloading an app for that. There isn't really much noise but the very rare car driving past. It was raining for our stay but there is a nice furnished side deck area that would be nice to eat breakfast on. There is snacks and drinks in the main house which is just a few feet from the cottage. They do also have happy hour where guests can mingle too. My husband and I are introverts so we stayed in but felt welcome to go. Overall it was a great stay and I highly recommend staying here.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Welbourne. The ambience was warm and friendly and we enjoyed…read moretalking to the other guests. Our room was cozy and inviting. Our host, Rebecca, was a thoroughly gracious and warm host. I give it 5 stars for sure! Kate Ames

Laura van den Berg once penned, "If you have no way to mark the hours, no variance in the days,…read moretime will open its mouth and swallow you." She must have visited Welbourne. More than one visitor, this one included, has concluded that spending time at Welbourne is like visiting Grandma's house, for there's no better quick description of it. But the fact of the matter is, there is so much more. Welbourne is a living, breathing timepiece of current, past, and aged history that has been ticking through the ages of American life, since before America became a "united" States. Within its walls lie relics of Piedmont, Virginia, and U.S. history that you're not only allowed to touch, but are encouraged to take into your hands and feel, play with, and enjoy, just as if they were items in Grandma's house. From the second you cross the front porch and walk over the front door transom, history descends on you in waves like the folds of an old, warm blanket. If you ensconce yourself in the wonderful library to the right of the large foyer, you can relax in a rocker next to a nightstand on which sits a narrow treatise from 1765 entitled Considerations on the Propriety of Imposing Taxes in the British Colonies for the Purpose of Raising Revenue, by Act of Parliament; which you can take into your own hands and read under the steady painted gaze of Richard A. Dulaney in all his Confederate Colonel glory; while hundreds of volumes of history in floor to ceiling bookshelves beckon you to investigate the Civil War, as well as any number of fiction works old and "new" (circa early 20thcentury or earlier). Those sounds underfoot as you step from room to room aren't creaks, they're the songs of the past asking you to join in the chorus of centuries of life here. The faces in those paintings and pictures wait patiently for you to settle into your comfy chair to listen to their myriad stories of eras past, buttressed by the thousands of books in the untold number of bookcases all over the house. The well-worn rugs atop those well-worn original floorboards muffle the cries & laughter of times past as the ever-present tick-tock of the 1840 Howard & Davis banjo clock on the stairwell wall keeps perfect time to the music of those lives like a metronome of history. Beneath your feet well-worn Persian rugs laying atop original black board floors sing songs of centuries of life that have danced were you now so comfortably sit. A seat where the likes of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Thomas Wolfe came to pen some of their works while their legendary publisher Maxwell Perkins enjoyed his close friendship with Elizabeth Lemmon, lady of the house. In fact, all over the 3 floors of this manse sit numerous bookcases filled with thousands of books large & small on every topic imaginable, all watched over by photos, paintings, and drawings of family members past; each unique room & bedroom holds a special piece of that past, presented in the now familiar term of faded elegance and comfort befitting Grandma's house. Noah Webster and all his intellectual heft leaves me wanting in the superlatives necessary to describe, much less explain, Welbourne and its impact on you. Because it's more than just Grandma's house. It's a thousand Grandma's houses, of thousands of Virginians, of thousands of Americans; storied lives were lived and breathed within its walls and out in its countryside; their ghosts speak to you out of the expansive silence; every photo and painting and picture a reflection of someone you should know; the life of someone who very well may have supped with George Washington at Mt. Vernon, ridden with John Mosby and his Rangers, or perhaps accompanied J.E.B. Stuart across the Potomac River at Seneca on his way to a collision with Union forces at Gettysburg. Welbourne is one of those few extant places that stands in silent testimony of a disappearing Virginia hunt countryside with so many stories to tell they would have kept Ken Burns & Shelby Foote quite busy. So how can I describe this place in such a way as to get you to come? I can't. If you're looking for opulence and gentrified regalia accompanied by $500 glasses of aged, vintage Virginia wine, you've come to the wrong place; turn around and go back to Middleburg and drive north 5 minutes to the Salamander Resort and all its antiseptic perfection. But if you want to touch living, breathing history as lived by 7 generations of the same family, the descendants of which welcome you like old friends with a heart-felt make yourself at home warmth as if they were your cousins; if squeaking floors and cracks in walls aren't noise and eyesores but instead the house's attempt to open itself up to you to sit, reflect, and bask in respite from the modern in the lap of true old-world family comfort & charm, come here. Come. Come now. Stay. Stay forever.