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New BBHSV member: MiddleRidge Bed and Breakfast
Welcome to the newest member of Bed and Breakfasts of the Historic Shenandoah Valley, MiddleRidge Bed and Breakfast in Staunton.
MiddleRidge is a 1920’s home, nestled amidst a wooded surround, yet with magnificent views from the balcony. The rooms are tastefully appointed, offer private baths, wifi, T.V.,refridgerators and robes. There is an indoor heated pool available upon request. A 1/2 mile walking nature trail meanders around the property- walk slowly so you won’t miss anything!
From the balconies, we often watch Virginia wildlife grazing or searching for something, and this seems to happen when the sun is setting, casting off beautiful hues. Our yard can seem magical at this time of day.
MiddleRidge offers a relaxing, quiet, country getaway within 10 minutes of historic Staunton with its great restaurants and close to so many area activities. The best of both worlds!
WEDDINGS are individual and very special at MiddleRidge. We strive to make your day truly unforgettable and the event of a lifetime with our wedding coordinator, ASHLEY HARRIS, always available to answer questions and offer very helpful suggestions.
Call her at 425-444-4807 for information. We also encourage you to make an appointment for a tour. Whether your wedding is small and intimate or larger and more opulent we hope you will give us an
opportunity to help you make your day a success, whether your theme is rustic, plantation or other.
Visit Widow Kip’s Country Inn
Betty and Bob Luse are your hosts, and they welcome you to Breakfast at the Widow Kip’s Country Inn – Bed and Breakfast, their 1830 restored Victorian homestead. It is nestled up on 7 rural acres that offers a birds-eye view of the Shenandoah River – just 50 yards away. Many splendors of the Shenandoah Valley, George Washington – Jefferson National Forest, the Massanutten Mountains are within minutes of this serene hideaway.
There are five guest rooms in the main house, where you will discover exquisite antiques throughout the interior. The appealing decorations capture the Victorian era. All bedrooms have original “fireplaces” and private bath. Children and pets are welcome in our two restored cottages that create a charming Williamsburg style courtyard by the house.
The friendly family style breakfast includes juice, fresh fruit, homemade cakes and syrups with entree including, breakfast meats, stuffed French toast, apple crisp pancakes, etc.
Visit Stonewall Jackson Inn
Named after the famed Southern general of the Civil War, the Stonewall Jackson Inn and its knowledgeable owner serve as an homage to a few of the brave men and women who had a significant impact during that era. A time of political and social revolution, the years surrounding this eventful war, both before and after, helped shape our young country into the great nation that it is today.
History aside, this restored mansion is the perfect place to bring a loved one and get away for a night (or two!) of fun and relaxation. Whether you decide to lounge around on the grounds for comfort and conversation, or make the short walk to Downtown Harrisonburg for a delicious meal and some live entertainment, you are sure to find what you’re looking for in a vacation when you stay with us.
The Inn features ten unique, beautifully furnished rooms. Sometimes it can be hard to pick just one!
Spotlight: Steeles Tavern Manor
Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley lies Steeles Tavern Manor Bed & Breakfast and Alpine Hideaway Cottages. Innkeepers Melissa and Ray Alexander invite you to our property located on 50 picturesque acres in a peaceful country setting with a spring-fed pond, walking grounds, babbling creek and mountain views.
Ideally situated midway between the country’s “Best Small Towns” of Staunton and Lexington, guests can visit many attractions such as Crabtree Falls and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Historic Lexington, Staunton’s theatre, renowned Central Virginia wineries, The Virginia Horse Center, Natural Bridge, antique shops, and hiking trails which all are within twenty to thirty miles of our property.
Visit South Court Inn in Luray
South Court Inn is only 90 miles (about 2 hours) from the DC metro area and conveniently located nearby most everything the historic Shenandoah Valley has to offer.
If you are wondering what you can do in Luray, VA? You’ll find South Court Inn is close to just about anything you want to do. Hiking? Wine Tasting? Exploring Caverns? It’s all nearby and we have specially priced packages for just about everything you’d like to do. We hope you make us your home base for fun while visiting in our area. Ask us about the Wine and Whisky Loop. In partnership with Discover Shenandoah check out the “Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop”, a convenient grouping of specially selected local wineries, eateries, antique shops and yes, even a distillery right here in the heart of Virginia!
The town of Luray is quaint and very well managed for visitors. There are numerous shops for antiquing, ice cream, coffee, pastries; food and drink from shacks to several very good places for different types of bar-b-cue to gourmet dining are within walking distance. You can even get legal moonshine at the local ABC store! Yea-Ha! If you want to work off those luscious calories you can take a stroll on the town ‘Greenway’ walk along the Hawksbill Creek, a short walk in itself from the South Court Inn.
More on South Court Inn online at www.southcourtinn.com.
A night’s stay at Lackawanna Bed & Breakfast
Lackawanna Bed & Breakfast, located in Front Royal, makes it easy for you to experience a wide variety of activities. Canoeing, hiking, fine dining, theatre, wineries and visiting historic sites.
Lackawanna (a Delaware Indian word meaning “meeting of the waters”) was built in 1869, by Dorastus Cone who moved to Front Royal soon after the Civil War. The house was named Lackawanna when it was built; probably because Mr. Cone came here from Lackawanna County, PA, and also because the North and South Fork of the Shenandoah River meet at the end of our road. Mr. Cone along with his partners operated the famous water gristmill, known as Riverton Water Mills on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River.
This home is a pristine example of Italianate architecture popular during the late 1800s. The home remains an elegant reminder of the great craftsmanship found in the homes of that period and had many upscale amenities not found in most homes at that time. The interior doors, woodwork and stairway are native walnut and chestnut. Our bedrooms are very quiet due to the house construction of interior brick walls.
The rooms are spacious and elegant with eleven-foot ceilings. This stately home incorporates the often referred to Double Parlors in the front, each containing fireplaces and full-length windows facing the south fork. Afternoon tea or wine is available and often enjoyed by our guests in the parlor, or weather permitting, in the garden or on the front porch. The house remains structurally as it was built in 1869, with no walls removed or woodwork painted.
Breakfast at Lackawanna is always a special event. All of the ingredients are personally selected for their freshness and in-season availability. Sandy and Phil attended the Culinary Institute in New York taking classes in gourmet breakfasts and baking and they both enjoy preparing this special meal for their guests. The multi-course breakfast menu changes daily and is served in the dining room between 8:30 and 9:30 with all the fine china and linens becoming to the style and era of this Victorian B&B. We are always happy to accommodate special dietary needs, so please don’t be afraid to mention them to us.
The forty-foot front porch facing the Shenandoah River is a much-enjoyed retreat of our guests at breakfast, afternoon tea or for an evening drink.
Welcome to Hill Crest Bed & Breakfast
Hill Crest, completed in 1912, was built by successful local meat and produce businessman, Adam Oscar Surber. In the 1920s, Hill Crest was sold to Dr. John M. Emmett, Chief of Surgery at the C&O Railway Hospital. Dr. Emmett extensively remodeled the home in 1935, adding two wings on the sides and rear of the home, as well as a three-bay carriage house with apartment, and acres of formal English gardens.
Hill Crest is a two-story home on 2.82 acres. Featuring stunning Greek Revival architecture, Hill Crest has four massive 20-foot columns supporting a classic portico with brilliant white trim contrasting against red brick. Situated at the top of the city’s most prestigious street, Hill Crest’s 64-foot wraparound porch offers a commanding view of the city and the surrounding mountains. Hill Crest has 24 rooms on 4 levels, and approximately 5,800 square feet of finished living space.
Hill Crest also features a 40,000-gallon in-ground pool, beautiful gardens, stone retaining walls from the 1900s, majestic trees for privacy and intimacy, and 100-year-old English boxwoods.
Visit Fox Hill Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to Fox Hill Bed & Breakfast Suites located halfway between Staunton and Lexington, Virginia, offering either B&B Suites or Kitchen Suites.
We invite you to unwind and surround yourself with the beauty and peace of our 38-acre country retreat. Curl up in the living room by our soaring field-stone fireplace, or relax on the front porch and watch the clouds float over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our grounds provide endless opportunities to commune with nature: stroll in the shade along our spring-fed stream as bluebirds swoop by, watch a Blue Heron fish for dinner in our two-tier garden pond as you are serenaded by a chorus of frogs, and wander in our lovely gardens…all the while surrounded by spectacular mountain views.
When you are ready for more activity, you can romp in our meadows and walking trails with your favorite companions: Fox Hill Bed & Breakfast Suites has been recognized as a favorite pet friendly “doggie destination” in the Shenandoah Valley by Hampton Roads Magazine.
Here you can chose between two lodging options:
By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages
Built in the late 18th century, By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages is one of the top-rated inns in the Historic Shenandoah Valley, and it’s located literally by the side of the road.
Located just minutes from Downtown Harrisonburg, the bed and breakfast and has been meticulously preserved. Guests return time and again to experience the comfort and intimacy of four suites located in the Manor House and five luxurious cottages.
The location is ideal to experience all of the best Harrisonburg restaurants and other fantastic things to do in Harrisonburg and nearby.
Top attractions: By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages
- Skyline Drive, Harrisonburg (Swift Run Gap Entrance)
- Grand Caverns, Weyers Cave
- Luray Caverns, Luray
- Endless Caverns, New Market
- Massanutten Resort, Harrisonburg
- Vineyards – Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail, Various Locations
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg
- Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg
- Dayton Farmers Market, Dayton
- Fly Fishing Tours, Harrisonburg
More online at www.bythesideoftheroad.com.
Brierley Hill Bed and Breakfast
Brierley Hill Bed and Breakfast is a romantic Virginia bed and breakfast country inn located just five minutes from historic Downtown Lexington in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Brierley Hill was built in 1993 as a quiet Shenandoah Valley haven for the weary traveler and a romantic getaway from the workaday world. Named for the antique clock that graces the entryway, this lovely Lexington, Virginia inn is the epitome of laid-back luxury and Southern grace.
Named for the antique clock that graces the entryway, Brierley Hill is the epitome of laid-back luxury and Southern grace.
Being on the outskirts of the Shenandoah Valley, nature is ever present at the inn. You will likely see deer crossing the lower fields in the early morning and enjoy the antics of the mockingbirds. Perhaps the foxes will make an appearance during your stay. If you visit between April and October, our hummingbirds will delight you. They flit in and out of the verandah posts, dipping into the feeders and chasing one another around and around.
Songbirds are everywhere — a portion of the front field is left wild to encourage them, and feeders by the garden keep them coming back. The chipmunks also like the feeders; they steal the sunflower seeds and plant them in the garden for our enjoyment in late summer.
Brierley Hill is a hiker- and backpacker-friendly bed and breakfast catering to persons with all levels of experience; from Appalachian Trail through-hikers to weekend enthusiasts.
Learn more online at www.brierleyhill.com.
New BBHSV member: MiddleRidge Bed and Breakfast
Welcome to the newest member of Bed and Breakfasts of the Historic Shenandoah Valley, MiddleRidge Bed and Breakfast in Staunton.
MiddleRidge is a 1920’s home, nestled amidst a wooded surround, yet with magnificent views from the balcony. The rooms are tastefully appointed, offer private baths, wifi, T.V.,refridgerators and robes. There is an indoor heated pool available upon request. A 1/2 mile walking nature trail meanders around the property- walk slowly so you won’t miss anything!
From the balconies, we often watch Virginia wildlife grazing or searching for something, and this seems to happen when the sun is setting, casting off beautiful hues. Our yard can seem magical at this time of day.
MiddleRidge offers a relaxing, quiet, country getaway within 10 minutes of historic Staunton with its great restaurants and close to so many area activities. The best of both worlds!
WEDDINGS are individual and very special at MiddleRidge. We strive to make your day truly unforgettable and the event of a lifetime with our wedding coordinator, ASHLEY HARRIS, always available to answer questions and offer very helpful suggestions.
Call her at 425-444-4807 for information. We also encourage you to make an appointment for a tour. Whether your wedding is small and intimate or larger and more opulent we hope you will give us an
opportunity to help you make your day a success, whether your theme is rustic, plantation or other.
Visit Widow Kip’s Country Inn
Betty and Bob Luse are your hosts, and they welcome you to Breakfast at the Widow Kip’s Country Inn – Bed and Breakfast, their 1830 restored Victorian homestead. It is nestled up on 7 rural acres that offers a birds-eye view of the Shenandoah River – just 50 yards away. Many splendors of the Shenandoah Valley, George Washington – Jefferson National Forest, the Massanutten Mountains are within minutes of this serene hideaway.
There are five guest rooms in the main house, where you will discover exquisite antiques throughout the interior. The appealing decorations capture the Victorian era. All bedrooms have original “fireplaces” and private bath. Children and pets are welcome in our two restored cottages that create a charming Williamsburg style courtyard by the house.
The friendly family style breakfast includes juice, fresh fruit, homemade cakes and syrups with entree including, breakfast meats, stuffed French toast, apple crisp pancakes, etc.
Visit Stonewall Jackson Inn
Named after the famed Southern general of the Civil War, the Stonewall Jackson Inn and its knowledgeable owner serve as an homage to a few of the brave men and women who had a significant impact during that era. A time of political and social revolution, the years surrounding this eventful war, both before and after, helped shape our young country into the great nation that it is today.
History aside, this restored mansion is the perfect place to bring a loved one and get away for a night (or two!) of fun and relaxation. Whether you decide to lounge around on the grounds for comfort and conversation, or make the short walk to Downtown Harrisonburg for a delicious meal and some live entertainment, you are sure to find what you’re looking for in a vacation when you stay with us.
The Inn features ten unique, beautifully furnished rooms. Sometimes it can be hard to pick just one!
Spotlight: Steeles Tavern Manor
Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley lies Steeles Tavern Manor Bed & Breakfast and Alpine Hideaway Cottages. Innkeepers Melissa and Ray Alexander invite you to our property located on 50 picturesque acres in a peaceful country setting with a spring-fed pond, walking grounds, babbling creek and mountain views.
Ideally situated midway between the country’s “Best Small Towns” of Staunton and Lexington, guests can visit many attractions such as Crabtree Falls and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Historic Lexington, Staunton’s theatre, renowned Central Virginia wineries, The Virginia Horse Center, Natural Bridge, antique shops, and hiking trails which all are within twenty to thirty miles of our property.
Visit South Court Inn in Luray
South Court Inn is only 90 miles (about 2 hours) from the DC metro area and conveniently located nearby most everything the historic Shenandoah Valley has to offer.
If you are wondering what you can do in Luray, VA? You’ll find South Court Inn is close to just about anything you want to do. Hiking? Wine Tasting? Exploring Caverns? It’s all nearby and we have specially priced packages for just about everything you’d like to do. We hope you make us your home base for fun while visiting in our area. Ask us about the Wine and Whisky Loop. In partnership with Discover Shenandoah check out the “Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop”, a convenient grouping of specially selected local wineries, eateries, antique shops and yes, even a distillery right here in the heart of Virginia!
The town of Luray is quaint and very well managed for visitors. There are numerous shops for antiquing, ice cream, coffee, pastries; food and drink from shacks to several very good places for different types of bar-b-cue to gourmet dining are within walking distance. You can even get legal moonshine at the local ABC store! Yea-Ha! If you want to work off those luscious calories you can take a stroll on the town ‘Greenway’ walk along the Hawksbill Creek, a short walk in itself from the South Court Inn.
More on South Court Inn online at www.southcourtinn.com.
A night’s stay at Lackawanna Bed & Breakfast
Lackawanna Bed & Breakfast, located in Front Royal, makes it easy for you to experience a wide variety of activities. Canoeing, hiking, fine dining, theatre, wineries and visiting historic sites.
Lackawanna (a Delaware Indian word meaning “meeting of the waters”) was built in 1869, by Dorastus Cone who moved to Front Royal soon after the Civil War. The house was named Lackawanna when it was built; probably because Mr. Cone came here from Lackawanna County, PA, and also because the North and South Fork of the Shenandoah River meet at the end of our road. Mr. Cone along with his partners operated the famous water gristmill, known as Riverton Water Mills on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River.
This home is a pristine example of Italianate architecture popular during the late 1800s. The home remains an elegant reminder of the great craftsmanship found in the homes of that period and had many upscale amenities not found in most homes at that time. The interior doors, woodwork and stairway are native walnut and chestnut. Our bedrooms are very quiet due to the house construction of interior brick walls.
The rooms are spacious and elegant with eleven-foot ceilings. This stately home incorporates the often referred to Double Parlors in the front, each containing fireplaces and full-length windows facing the south fork. Afternoon tea or wine is available and often enjoyed by our guests in the parlor, or weather permitting, in the garden or on the front porch. The house remains structurally as it was built in 1869, with no walls removed or woodwork painted.
Breakfast at Lackawanna is always a special event. All of the ingredients are personally selected for their freshness and in-season availability. Sandy and Phil attended the Culinary Institute in New York taking classes in gourmet breakfasts and baking and they both enjoy preparing this special meal for their guests. The multi-course breakfast menu changes daily and is served in the dining room between 8:30 and 9:30 with all the fine china and linens becoming to the style and era of this Victorian B&B. We are always happy to accommodate special dietary needs, so please don’t be afraid to mention them to us.
The forty-foot front porch facing the Shenandoah River is a much-enjoyed retreat of our guests at breakfast, afternoon tea or for an evening drink.
Welcome to Hill Crest Bed & Breakfast
Hill Crest, completed in 1912, was built by successful local meat and produce businessman, Adam Oscar Surber. In the 1920s, Hill Crest was sold to Dr. John M. Emmett, Chief of Surgery at the C&O Railway Hospital. Dr. Emmett extensively remodeled the home in 1935, adding two wings on the sides and rear of the home, as well as a three-bay carriage house with apartment, and acres of formal English gardens.
Hill Crest is a two-story home on 2.82 acres. Featuring stunning Greek Revival architecture, Hill Crest has four massive 20-foot columns supporting a classic portico with brilliant white trim contrasting against red brick. Situated at the top of the city’s most prestigious street, Hill Crest’s 64-foot wraparound porch offers a commanding view of the city and the surrounding mountains. Hill Crest has 24 rooms on 4 levels, and approximately 5,800 square feet of finished living space.
Hill Crest also features a 40,000-gallon in-ground pool, beautiful gardens, stone retaining walls from the 1900s, majestic trees for privacy and intimacy, and 100-year-old English boxwoods.
Visit Fox Hill Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to Fox Hill Bed & Breakfast Suites located halfway between Staunton and Lexington, Virginia, offering either B&B Suites or Kitchen Suites.
We invite you to unwind and surround yourself with the beauty and peace of our 38-acre country retreat. Curl up in the living room by our soaring field-stone fireplace, or relax on the front porch and watch the clouds float over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our grounds provide endless opportunities to commune with nature: stroll in the shade along our spring-fed stream as bluebirds swoop by, watch a Blue Heron fish for dinner in our two-tier garden pond as you are serenaded by a chorus of frogs, and wander in our lovely gardens…all the while surrounded by spectacular mountain views.
When you are ready for more activity, you can romp in our meadows and walking trails with your favorite companions: Fox Hill Bed & Breakfast Suites has been recognized as a favorite pet friendly “doggie destination” in the Shenandoah Valley by Hampton Roads Magazine.
Here you can chose between two lodging options:
By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages
Built in the late 18th century, By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages is one of the top-rated inns in the Historic Shenandoah Valley, and it’s located literally by the side of the road.
Located just minutes from Downtown Harrisonburg, the bed and breakfast and has been meticulously preserved. Guests return time and again to experience the comfort and intimacy of four suites located in the Manor House and five luxurious cottages.
The location is ideal to experience all of the best Harrisonburg restaurants and other fantastic things to do in Harrisonburg and nearby.
Top attractions: By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages
- Skyline Drive, Harrisonburg (Swift Run Gap Entrance)
- Grand Caverns, Weyers Cave
- Luray Caverns, Luray
- Endless Caverns, New Market
- Massanutten Resort, Harrisonburg
- Vineyards – Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail, Various Locations
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg
- Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg
- Dayton Farmers Market, Dayton
- Fly Fishing Tours, Harrisonburg
More online at www.bythesideoftheroad.com.
Brierley Hill Bed and Breakfast
Brierley Hill Bed and Breakfast is a romantic Virginia bed and breakfast country inn located just five minutes from historic Downtown Lexington in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Brierley Hill was built in 1993 as a quiet Shenandoah Valley haven for the weary traveler and a romantic getaway from the workaday world. Named for the antique clock that graces the entryway, this lovely Lexington, Virginia inn is the epitome of laid-back luxury and Southern grace.
Named for the antique clock that graces the entryway, Brierley Hill is the epitome of laid-back luxury and Southern grace.
Being on the outskirts of the Shenandoah Valley, nature is ever present at the inn. You will likely see deer crossing the lower fields in the early morning and enjoy the antics of the mockingbirds. Perhaps the foxes will make an appearance during your stay. If you visit between April and October, our hummingbirds will delight you. They flit in and out of the verandah posts, dipping into the feeders and chasing one another around and around.
Songbirds are everywhere — a portion of the front field is left wild to encourage them, and feeders by the garden keep them coming back. The chipmunks also like the feeders; they steal the sunflower seeds and plant them in the garden for our enjoyment in late summer.
Brierley Hill is a hiker- and backpacker-friendly bed and breakfast catering to persons with all levels of experience; from Appalachian Trail through-hikers to weekend enthusiasts.
Learn more online at www.brierleyhill.com.