You can take Ellen's Stardust Diner in NYC if you want, but I'll just visit Damascus Old Mill again…read moresoon. I didn't think dinner could get better than my juicy grilled pork chop, but then our waitress sang a song!!! We were seated in the large dining room with Richie Kennedy playing instrumentals on the piano. Everyone was enjoying their food, the atmosphere was cozy, and our waitress Fallyn Grace Presley decided to take a break and sing a song with the piano man... Outstanding. Now back to my pork chop for a moment. What a great grilled flavor, and the right amount of sweetness from the blackberry glaze The only thing left on my plate was the bone, and it was calling my name. So I forgot that I was in a public restaurant, with a big beard, I shoved it in my face and picked it clean. I never cease to be amazed at the incredible community I'm part of. Richie was kind enough to let my son play a piece as well. Thanks to everyone at the Damascus Old Mill for being such a big part of what makes Damascus ICONIC.

This was a decent meal. The Old Fashion was really good and a tad different. We started off with…read morethe Milestone Fried Green Tomatoes, which was a nice starter. The Appalachian Trail Trout was a very nice dish, which seemed right to have in a setting overlooking the water, damn, and running water. The Key Lime pie was mid but decent.

Great B&B. Run by a great older couple. In the heart of historic Abingdon…read more Located in a 1905 Victorian, the inside of the house takes you back to another time. The house has been owned by the same family for decades, and their care of it shows. The bathrooms are small, but when you consider the rooms were never intended to have them, they did well. There are only 4 rooms, so there's never a crowd. The breakfast was wonderful. Lighter fare, in 2 courses. The first fresh fruit, with a Swedish cream or a fresh lime sorbet. The second was an egg soufflé with fresh vegetables one day, with rolls and apple butter bread. The second, a bread pudding with great sides. Their rates are very comparable to other B&B's and hotels in the area.

Lovely hospitality from owner/innkeeper Cindy. On a quiet road just outside town, on a piece of…read moreproperty for a Hallmark movie. Amazing back porch overlooking a pond, horses, creek and waterfall, and the neighboring farm's cattle on the distant hill. Very clean and pleasantly decorated, a real feel of being in someone's home. Cindy's full breakfast was delicious, highlight was the thick cut Virginia bacon! We stayed one night, wishing our travel itinerary would have allowed more. We left feeling like we had a new friend in Abingdon.

Cindy is an absolutely beautiful person! She welcomed us, made us feel completely at home, cooked…read morethe most amazing breakfast, but at the same time gave us space and privacy to enjoy the inn and the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Fresh coffee was always ready. Her cherry pie and cranberry compote were to die for, not to mention the egg and asparagus souffle and biscuits and gravy. The accommodations are about a 500 foot walk from the Virginia Creeper Trail. The rooms are quaint with large tile showers, comfortable beds and cable TV. Plenty of closet space and all the amenities you would expect of a bed and breakfast. Again, Cindy could not have been a more lovely host. Very affordable. We plan to book this inn anytime we come back to visit Abingdon.

My wife and I stayed a the River Garden Bed and Breakfast for one night in August. The facility is…read moreawesome-- the location right next to the river was simply beautiful and relaxing. Paula was our hostess and she was wonderful. She greeted us upon arrival, gave us a quick but thorough tour, offered us cold drinks, and let us be. She cooked a wonderful breakfast in the morning. We were staying for only one night but wish we had more time to enjoy the inn and surroundings. We thought the inn was a GREAT value for the money. We would have spent more at a standard hotel by the highway. The inn was way more relaxing, quiet and peaceful than our other options. The inn was very well decorated and did not have too many throw pillows! Our deck looked out over the river and we feel asleep listening to the river. We did not realize that there were other guests at the inn. We had all the peace and quiet we needed. I highly recommend talking to Paula about the best way to get to the inn. We planned to arrive before dark but we fell behind schedule. We relied on our smart phones but lost service coming in along some very rural roads from the north. It was a fun but crazy nighttime drive along the N. Fork River Road until we found the inn. I should have printed out a map! The inn has WiFi and was in range for our Verizon phone service. The inn has a big man cave, music room, hot tub, and lots of other amenities that we plan to enjoy when we return.

A FANTASTIC bed & breakfast! This was our first time staying at a legit B&B, and wow. They treated…read moreus like family, and I have never had such delicious gourmet breakfasts in my life. They took care of our every want and need, and it felt like we were completely taken care of no matter where we went! They made our reservations, they gave us snacks and water for our outings, it was unbelievable. We're already trying to figure out when we can go back.

The breakfast spread was pretty low quality, would have been better off going to Cracker Barrel. I…read moreusually love the hospitality and friendliness I feel when I stay at B&B's, however the owner of the Inn was cold and off putting (not to mention I saw her out to dinner that night downtown behaving less than expected, and did not want my children seeing that). As a whole next time I'll be staying at the Holiday Inn when I pass through Abingdon.

A Disappointment. We've stayed at many bed & breakfasts and…read morethis was the first time we were disappointed with our choice. The pictures on the website were obviously old, probably when they first opened. When we noticed the For-Sale sign at the entrance I started to have my doubts. Apparently, the owners turned their home into the B&B about 15 years ago and may have made some alterations at that time but it can use some current upgrading. Our shower was smaller than an old phone booth and would not be comfortable for anyone bigger than an average teenager. There were rules for using the tub and shower I guess due to plumbing issues and when I went to plug in my phone charger by our bed there was an extension cord with other things plugged in and the lamp flickered. The owners/ innkeepers were too involved in conversations and at times somewhat rude and condescending. Our first morning breakfast with no other guests at the table was good but when I asked for decaf coffee I was looked at as if I was some-kind of an alien and told how people who drink decaf never finish their coffee and don't understand why they drink decaf. Well I have a serious allergy to caffeine but I guess that was irrelevant. Our second day breakfast was also good and thankfully there were other guests which limited the innkeeper's involvement in conversation. It was also the first time we were not given a room key which was strange. The positives are that it was a convenient location close to town and the grounds were nice with a nice porch and yard. Bottom line after reading some of the previous reviews I should have paid more attention to the bad reviews. This is not a place we would return.

From the owner: White Birches Inn is the only bed & breakfast in Abingdon, VA that can offer you a king-size bed,…read morein-room fireplace, oversized whirlpool tub, and a private walk-in tiled shower. Our boutique inn, which is a Virginia Green Lodging inn, offers personalized service and luxurious accommodations and creates a wonderfully inviting alternative to typical hotel lodging. Though most of the furnishings are English or American antiques, there is a compelling mix of periods. Many of the pieces are museum-worthy: An Eighteenth-Century Norwegian upholstered chair and a Nineteenth Century Biedermeier secretary share space with Picasso lithographs and Russian Iconistry. The collection spans centuries and countries of origin yet reflects a consistent refined aesthetic.

Janice and Jim are just fantastic, very friendly and welcoming. If you are visiting Abingdon you…read moreshould not stay anywhere else. The Inn is extremely clean and comfortable. The living room, dining room and front porch areas are perfect for resting and relaxing with a cup of coffee or glass of wine; the guest rooms are very well appointed, super clean and comfortable; and the food is exceptional. Easily the best food I have ever had at a B&B.

We recently planned a hike in the mountains near Damascus, Virginia and needed a place to stay on…read morethe night before we entered the woods. Found this bed and breakfast online and were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. When I picture a bed-and-breakfast in my mind it's always this kind of place. A stately, large old home with lots of interesting history. The mountain laurel inn featured several large suites and some other bedrooms with private baths. The public areas are large and welcoming. The breakfast which occurs at 8:30 everyday is simply amazing. you won't be hungry afterwards until about 2:30 in the afternoon. Your host Kathleen will ensure that you have a great visit here.

We loved our stay here. Kathleen is a gracious host. We are thru hikers and she provided laundry…read moreservice and a breakfast that was over the top.