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!

The Gallery was mostly nice, but we had a disappointing experience due to inaccurate information on…read morethe Inn's website. The website has a whole page talking about how the Inn at Vaucluse Spring has "the best breakfast in Virginia." My wife saw this and it was a major reason she asked me to make a reservation. But I didn't know this when I made the reservation and hadn't seen the website. So when I called and the owner told me that the breakfast would be delivered in the room, I didn't think think anything of it. As it turned out, the "breakfast" was a collection of thoroughly mediocre food picked up at the grocery store--yogurt, bagels, orange juice. The yogurt wasn't event especially fancy. As a result, my wife was disappointed. The host did offer to give us a discount on our stay to compensate for the disappointing breakfast. But he refuses to change the misleading information on his website. To this day, the website brags, falsely, about having "the best breakfast in Virginia," creating the likelihood that other customers will be misled in the future. I could understand if it was still May 2020 and they just hadn't had time to make the change. But the pandemic has been underway for almost a year at this point. It could easily go for another year. And I think it's unethical for a business to knowingly publish inaccurate information on its website.

My husband and I stayed here for two nights. We were amazed by the delicious food each morning and…read morehow clean the place was. There wasn't a speck of dust anywhere, no joke, it was spotless, even under the bed was dust free, attention to detail like this really impressed us. Aside from the delicious food, the property is very tranquil and relaxing. They are located on over 100 acres and have several different properties to choose for your stay, we stayed in the manor house and we're glad we did. The manor house has a back porch with rocking chairs, it was perfect to sip lemonade and eat cookies (they offer mid-afternoon snacks too). I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a weekend getaway in Virginia (its about an hour and 20 minutes outside DC area).

Beautiful venue, attended a wedding there and I was pleasantly surprised. I wasn't sure of what to…read moreexpect, 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.

Went for a Sunday afternoon tea and had a wonderful time! The grounds are beautiful and it was…read morelovely 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.

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!

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.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We spent a Monday night in November and from the wine…read moreand cheese available on the porch on our arrival to our personalized breakfast in the morning, we loved everything (and thanks to being fans of Hotel Impossible, we have very critical eyes). The owner, Lynn welcomed us on arrival and gave us a tour of the barn and introduced us to her horses the next morning. We stayed in the Great Expectations suite and it was truly comfortable with it's jetted tub, perfect mattress/bedding, and the private porch, beautiful at sunrise.Little touches like a glass of port and chocolates upon returning to our room after dinner were appreciated. Sometimes B&B's, especially historic buildings can get "tired" or behind in upgrading. The Black Horse has very tasteful and comfortable furniture and antiques, and the building was in a great well cared for condition. The town with it's history, pleasant walking tour, great shops, and restaurants, and the many wineries, brewery, and other activities are a joy. While we didn't go for a wedding, it is easy to see why they are such an acclaimed destination for such.Their facilities and setup are perfect. Bottom line: Money well spent, relaxation assured. Highly recommend. Jeff Shultz

The food is top rate. The venue and ball room is beautiful. They have a lot of lights for the DJ…read morepre installed but you have to pay extra to use them. Same with a tailgate tent for the dj for outside. We paid for wine service and only after asking for it did they do half our tables. The rooms are old and the main manor smells like it. The main room in the stables had no cold water in the kitchen sink and the ice maker didn't work. You can lotion your body 12 Times but there was no soap to wash your hands. The wedding and reception was well run and we had to switch to inside. The coordinator told us grandparents won't be escorted to seats but they set the grooms but not the brides! Really. The coordinator made no effort to find the parents before the cake cutting or the last dance. Or even the exit. And there were three we told would be everywhere. The front entrance looked like a horse pasture with dead grass and weeds. We were told that would be replaced. Nope. Pathetic first impression. The communication was terrible. Only after aggressive attempts at contact do they reply. The wedding coordinator was very helpful and necessary. The "sales girl" treated us like unwelcome guests the day of the wedding saying nothing as she walked by and was snarky when she did talk to my wife. They tried to extort a rehearsal dinner fee for the entire wedding guest amount when less then 40% were coming to the rehearsal. You pay for the weekend and they want money to let you eat after the rehearsal. The owners just seem to be looking for a payday. Nice location good food great place to have a wedding. Be careful with the staff and service. The staff changed about 3 times from booking. They give you a wrong WiFi code then go radio silent to get correct one. They knew our experience had been less than happy yet they make no effort at a last impression other than another bad one.

Love this place! The food is amazing and the service impeccable. The owner has been behind the bar…read moreevery time we went in. Make a reservation as they get very busy on the weekends. It's great for a date or to pop into the bar for an app and cocktail.

We had wonderful meal at The Blue Door Kitchen. Great apps and pastas, and the mocktails were…read moredelicious. Wonderful service and ambience. A hidden gem. My only complaint was that the mocktails were priced the same amount as the cocktails. $13 for a small glass mocktail was a little much. But I did appreciate how they labeled which cocktails could be turned into mocktails. Would definitely eat here again.

Don't listen to the other review - there is PLENTY to do in Front Royal and as I've always said,…read morebooks are for losers. But, we'll get to that later. Just spent a phenomenal weekend here at the Lackawanna and was so sad when I had to leave. The house is cozy and beautiful. The rooms spacious and inviting. The breakfast was yummers and the owners went above and beyond as hosts for the weekend. We stayed in the Charles Suite which boasts a private bathroom and separate room. Perfect for a couple traveling with child or a group having that 3rd wheel. Highly recommend. The B&B is large but only holds 3 rooms making breakfast time quaint. Phil and Sandy, the owners, were fabulous hosts. We actually found a stray cat and they helped us take her home. My dress broke and Sandy sewed up my straps. It was probably the best 5 star service I have had a hotel. There is also a beautiful garden/backyard area, pool, firepit, relaxing porch, lovely sitting room, wine bar, water bar and basically anything you want from the kitchen. By far, one of the most relaxing and awesome stays I've had on a vacation. Highly recommend. Circling back to things to do in Front Royal, here is what we did: Dinosaur Land, Wine Tasting @ Wineries (take a cab from Yellow Cab. Super cheap!), Horseback riding, Skyline Drive, Skyline Caverns, Town festivals, Civil War trails, dinner at Wine and Duck. PLENTY to do.

We stayed at the Lackawanna B&B over the recent Valentine's Day weekend. The hosts and owners,…read moreSandra and Phil Charles, were very hospitable and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was one of the most comfortable we've ever slept on. The linen were 500 count sheets. The bath had Egyptian cotton towels and robes. The food was good. Our hosts accommodated our being vegetarians nicely. The building is a registered historical place. Built in 1869 by an industrialist from Scranton, PA, it has an interesting story. Phil and Sandra renovated the building over the past 10 years and have a picture album to share that experience and the history of the house. Visiting Front Royal in February limits the activities one can get involved with but we found two good used book stores (Royal Oak and Page Master) to browse through, and a good local restaurant (Element) for dinner. In addition, Main Street has a number of interesting shops and eateries to visit. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and the friendly owners, and would recommend this business to others.