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    Love Ridge Mountain Lodging

    4.4 (15 reviews)
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    Cabin #8, cozy, much more spacious inside than the front suggests, with everything you need to enjoy a week.  (Bring groceries!)
    Tamara M.

    We were looking for a place to get away from all the hustle and bustle of life and Royal Oaks Cabins was just what we needed! The owners, Keith and Sharon, were extremely kind, and full of great information on the area, everything from shopping, wineries, breweries, recommended hikes, and great scenery. I love history and Keith had interesting stories on the region that made me fall in love with the area even more. We stayed in cabin #8, it was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. If you can afford it - stay in Chalet #12, the view from that patio is gorgeous! He has various sizes and options, depending on your needs and budgets, and as long as the parkway is open - the cabins are available year round. The location is secluded enough that the nights are nearly silent, with the exception of the sounds of the forest. Yet, there is a lot of life, good restaurants, etc. within 15-20 minutes in every direction. When you stay here, take time to go stargazing, the only way to see more stars would be from a ship out to sea. I was almost disoriented the first night I looked up and saw the spectacular sight! Bring a telescope if you like, there is a big open field across from the cabins and it would be a good place to hang out and check out the universe. We were looking for quiet and disconnected, so we loved everything. I should warn you that Verizon cell phones don't work here, but there is wi-fi, if you need to stay connected. If you come someplace like this, most people aren't that concerned with the phones - so it wasn't a big deal. As soon as you head toward any of the towns, the signal returns. This would be a great place for weddings, church youth groups, true love escapes, or just getting away from it all. Hiking on the Appalachian Trail and need a hot shower? This is right off the trail, and the smaller cabins are very affordable. I guess you can tell I'm a fan - we will definitely be back!

    Fireplace in cabin #2
    Natalie M.

    We greatly enjoyed staying at Royal Oaks! We visited on Memorial Day weekend and stayed in cabin 2. I didn't have the time to research the vicinity and our only criteria was to be in a beautiful area where we could hike, enjoy the outdoors, and grill outside. So, imagine our surprise, when we learned that there were wineries, amazing trails, and breweries all just a 15-20 minute drive from our cabin! We discovered all the attractions thanks to Keith, the owner of the resort. Keith provided us with maps and took the time to suggest which hikes we should definitely check out and told us about other things to do in the area. While staying at Royal Oaks, we went on two amazing hikes, visited Devil's Backbone, Hilltop Winery- a winery that specializes in fruit and honey wines, and Boldrock Hard Cider. We would have gone on more hikes and seen more places, but we also wanted to take the time to really enjoy our cabin, which was adorable. The cabin was clean and the kitchen was stocked with the essentials. We grilled every night and enjoyed eating outside. On our second night we went to the campfire that Keith organized; it was very nice and we enjoyed meeting the other guests. I would definitely stay here again and I recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy some R&R in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains!

    At the mountain top! The view and fresh air is amazing!

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    Had a good time here. Nice views, nice staff. A good place for a romantic getaway.

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    Had a wonderful time at Royal Oakes the management was great wod highly recommend staying there cant wait to go back next year

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    A breath of fresh air above the clouds. Solitude and relaxation abound this hideaway just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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    Lotus View Retreat - Chalet

    Lotus View Retreat

    5.0(3 reviews)
    28.3 mi

    Thank you so much to Igor for the myofascial release and massage. It is rare to find someone…read morededicated to their craft in such a was as Igor is. I was fortunate enough to get to enjoy a short retreat at the Lotus View cottage #2 and then found massage to be an added service. The weekend was much needed and better than I could have hoped it would be.

    I had the privilege of visiting this beautiful home and must see say it feels to me like a sacred…read morespace in its own right. The location, view, layout, lighting, attention to details and overall vibration of this home and it's owner Igor just makes me want to come back and be there full time! Thank you Igor for creating a beautiful space for your guests to cherish and an experience to remember! I also had the privilege of receiving the most extraordinary body work from Igor and I've had many in my lifetime! In my experience, what he provided was beyond your ordinary message as he incorporated a perfect blend of structural integration, mayo facia release, elements of rolfing and massage techniques combined with multiple rounds of Sauna-to-cold bath immersions. The most amazing thing was that I did not experience a single ounce of soarness the next morning which is quite rare for me after receiving such intense body work. This man has hands of gold and is gifted with great intuition in terms of understanding exactly what your body needs in the moment. Thanks for everything Igor. Till we meet again! Joe Pipitone

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    The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa - Resort

    The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa

    3.0(423 reviews)
    48.3 mi
    $$$

    We had a wonderful time at the Omni. It's a beautiful and well appointed property. We visited for…read moreNew Year's and attended their gala dinner, which was phenomenal. There are ample staff, and everyone was very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed everything we ate, from the quick serve breakfasts and sandwiches at Martha's cafe, to dinners at Woody's, the breakfast buffet, and the gala dinner. It was always easy to find something to eat or drink, with various levels of service/formality. The gym is well appointed, and we really enjoyed the outdoor pool and hot tub. The afternoon tea and cookies is very crowded, but fun. The evening movie was a fun activity, with popcorn and nice seating . One thing I really liked was the number of occupied public spaces. The lobby/foyer has live music in the evenings, occasional tea and coffee service, couches and fireplaces. The Christmas decorations were just gorgeous. We enjoyed walking around to see them all. We also really liked the vibes in the Presidential Lounge and had drinks there on several occasions, taking our time. We are not fancy people, and did find the hotel rather expensive, and definitely still felt nickeled and dimed at times. There is no included food/beverages, and only part of the complex is available/included in your cost. We were able to use part of the outdoor pool, and the indoor pool and fitness center. The mineral pools, onsite and off, are additional fees, as are all meals, most coffee, etc. Parking is not included, and is valet only. There are numerous daily activities, most of which are an additional charge. Many did look enjoyable, but we opted out of the $75 bourbon tasting and $75 yoga classes. When the Omni is on, they are ON, but, to my point above, once they start to miss, they just kind of shrug it off and the mistakes feel expensive. My date had bought me a massage, which came with a spa day pass, which is the only way to use the spa garden and on site springs. We didn't realize at first that I already had a day pass, so we went ahead and purchased one for him to enjoy the facilities as well. On our spa day, the hot water was out, which meant that a decent number of the indoor facilities were not enjoyable. There were no discounts or alternatives offered, just kind of - it's not working. We still had a very nice spa day, but would have enjoyed the indoor showers, and actually, showering off, in January, in cold water after using the mineral springs, was not fun. When we ordered room service, half of our order was forgotten, and again, we were presented with a brief apology and the full bill, even though it took an additional 20 minutes for the food to arrive and I had finished eating mine by then. The most stressful error was when the bell staff dropped the garment bag containing my black tie dress on the floor in the hall, and we found it there when we came back to the room! I was really upset about that, though we didn't call the desk as we were tired and I did have the dress in the end, but this could have ended quite differently. I will also say that the walls are PAPER thin. A rather loud family occupied the room next to us for part of our stay and we could hear EVERYTHING. The historic property is just lovely, and the service was really nice. If we were to return, we would likely stay for a shorter visit, but it was definitely worth a trip.

    As a nearby local born and raised (Botetourt Co. hey), I remember driving past this beautiful…read moreresort and pressing my face to the windows to look on the school bus when we played Bath. Co. in volleyball. My husband wanted to come for a weekend getaway after Christmas and I was game. He's not from VA so I was looking forward to showing him around. I've visited for the day once almost 20 years ago and had lunch. This is a huge resort - and a lot of the amenities weren't really accessible to us that are outdoors - but, they did still have the heated outdoor and indoor spa pools open, ice skating, and some other things. My husband really wanted to try to ski or do snow tubing but none of that is open. The hotel was beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays and they had trees everywhere - I probably saw over 25 trees and didn't even see them all - my baby girl loved exploring and running around the resort. They have a lot of activities throughout the day for children and families including evening entertainment in the lobby, children's activities, a photographer taking family portraits, game rooms, and multiple restaurants and shops. It is expensive to stay here - it's billed as a luxury resort - and it is beautiful, but it's in the actual middle of nowhere essentially and is a long drive on winding country roads. It's charming, but somewhat isolated and feels like a remnant of a bygone era. The spa building smelled awful, there was a lot of disarray there by the entrance, and the walkways and stairways aren't handicap/stroller accessible and several elevators weren't working making it difficult to navigate this huge resort easily/quickly to walk around with a stroller/toddler. Staff were hit or miss - staff at the restaurants were wonderful. Staff at reception and check-in were awful. We had communicated ahead of time that we had our baby and asked for early check-in and a crib/pack and play and both were confirmed. As we booked with our travel agent who gets perks with the hotel - early check-in was a part of our package anyway. We arrived around 4pm and our room was still no ready - we were placed in an area in the basement with no view and were not impressed at all. After my husband spoke to the front desk manager, we were moved to a different room with a gorgeous view and balcony. This room was spacious and much better. Still, they dropped the ball on several of the amenities we typically get through my agent (welcome letter, snack or amenities, breakfast, etc.). When we arrived the valet told my husband it was included with our stay at no charge, then my husband was charged $30 a day ($90) for our stay and was upset at checkout about being misled. It was a fun weekend but felt overpriced and the hotel needs some TLC in certain areas. I'm sure upkeep and maintenance is astronomical here, but the spa area was gross and the elevators and walking access are a huge issue.

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    The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa - Great Hall

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