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The B&B Experience
For those who have never stayed in a bed and breakfast, the idea of staying in what is often someone’s home is daunting. But, in fact, B&Bs are becoming more popular every year. B&Bs offer an appealing alternative to the traditional hotel and motel rooms, and often feature amenities not found in other lodging choices. The bed and breakfast concept originated in Europe, and is quite popular there, especially in Great Britain. B&Bs began appearing in the United States about 40 years ago and today there are thousands of B&Bs throughout North America. What people appreciate most about staying in a bed and breakfast is that each establishment is unique. Your room might be furnished in antiques, have a fireplace or private porch, a library of books for your enjoyment or a four-poster bed covered with an Amish quilt. Your view may include a garden pond, a historic town or spectacular mountains. Architectural styles vary, from historic Victorian or Colonials to modern contemporary-style houses, log cabins or stone cottages. Some only offer one or two rooms for rent, others are larger. The average B&B has four or five rooms available, and all offer breakfast with the price of the room. This meal is distinct to each B&B, and might be Continental-style in your room, or a full country breakfast in a dining room. Just to make the distinction, country inns differ from their bed and breakfast cousins in that most country inns have a dining room that serves dinner to outside clientele as well as to inn guests. One common misconception is that B&Bs provide spartan accommodations. Most B&Bs today are air conditioned, have cable or satellite television, and offer private baths. Some have whirlpool or soaking tubs, tennis courts, swimming pools, common rooms with games, books, magazines and televisions and possibly even a piano for your enjoyment. Applewood Inn and Llama Trekking is situated on 35 acres in southern Rockbridge County. It features four bedrooms with private baths, three with fireplaces and either a whirlpool tub or hot tub. Large porches, a swimming pool and guest pantry add to your enjoyment. Applewood offers llama treks, fishing and just enjoying nature in an unspoiled setting. A hearty breakfast is included. www.applewoodbb.com Brierley Hill, minutes west of Lexington perches on the shoulder of Brushy Hill, where it enjoys a spectacular mountain and valley view. It has three rooms and three two-room suites, all with private baths. Bedrooms have sitting areas, TV/DVDs and four-poster beds. The suites offer separate sitting rooms with convertible sofa beds, stocked refrigerators and gas fireplaces. The baths feature whirlpool tubs. Guests enjoy sitting on the verandah and reading, having a tea or just reveling in the view. A country breakfast is included. www.brierleyhill.com Southern hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere is how the owners of The Mangus House describe their B&B. Located in Vesuvius, Va on the banks of South River, the house was a part of the original Cyrus McCormick farm, and served as the miller’s house for the lower mill. The Mangus House offers four bedrooms, each with private bath, and each with its own distinctive view. A stay at The Mangus House includes dinner as well as breakfast. An active trout stream flows through the property. www.mangushouse.com. Rider’s Rest Bed & Breakfast has the distinction of being within walking distance of the Virginia Horse Center. Though it’s in the country, it’s only two miles from downtown Lexington. Located in a 1920s era home, Riders Rest offers four bedrooms all with private baths, high speed Internet and a full breakfast. www.ridersrestbandb.com Yet another option to consider when planning your trip is staying in one of the areas many cottages. When you rent a cottage for several days, or a week, typically there are no other guests sharing the cottage with you, although there may be several cottages clustered together. Most are in peaceful rural settings, many with views of the area. Each cottage is unique, and come with a variety of amenities and sleeping capacities. Braford Cottage near Natural Bridge is one example of this style of accommodation. It’s facilities are modern and its views of the Blue Ridge are spectacular. It adjoins Antiques by Braford, so you can browse the selection of 18th and 19th century furniture, paintings, bronzes and accessories during your stay in the cottage. Below are Rockbridge area bed and breakfasts and cottages currently listed as members of the Lexington-Rockbridge County Chamber of Commerce.
A B & B at Llewellyn Lodge 603 South Main Street Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-3235 (800) 882-1145 Applewood Inn and Llama Trekking 142 Tarn Beck Lane Glasgow, VA 24555 (540) 463-1962 (800) 463-1902 Back in Thyme B&B 65 Raphine Walnut Lane Raphine, VA 24472 (540) 377-9271 Brierley Hill 985 Borden Road Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 464-8421 (800) 422-4925 Cottage Farm Bed & Breakfast 3147 Glasgow Hwy. Buena Vista, VA 24416 (540) 258-1252 (800) 895-7457 Firmstone Manor 6209 Longdale Furnace Rd. Clifton Forge, VA 24422 (800) 474-9882 (540) 862-0892 Fox Hill Bed & Breakfast 4383 Borden Grant Trail Fairfield, VA 24435 (540) 377-9922 (800) 369-8005 The Hummingbird Inn 30 Wood Lane Goshen, VA 24439 (540) 997-9065 (800) 397-3214 The Inn at Lexington 408 South Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-4715 (866) 288-4715 Lavender Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast 1374 Big Spring Drive Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 464-5877 (800) 446-4240 Magnolia House Inn 501 South Main Street Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-2567 The Mangus House 347 Tye River Tpk. (Rt. 56) Vesuvius, VA 24483 (540) 377-9455 Manor on Main 502 S. Main Street Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 462-7122 (877) 359-9523 Maury Heights Farm 1080 Maury River Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-7458
Riders Rest B&B 225 Alphin Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-9125 (800) 259-1393 Stoneridge Bed & Breakfast 246 Stoneridge Lane Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-4090 (800) 491-2930 Whistle Creek B&B 320 Whistle Creek Drive Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 462-3784 Cabin & Cottage Rentals
A Cabin at The Highlands 521 South Main St. (mailing) Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-2593 Alpine Hideway Cottage P.O. Box 39 Steeles Tavern, VA 24476 (800) 895-6121 Ashwood Hill Cottage 200 Dry Hollow Road Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473 (866) 263-4188 www.ashwoodhill.com Autumn Ridge Cottages P.O. Box 1433 Lexington, VA 24450 (866) 900-3387 www.autumnridgecottages.com Buffalo Bend Lodge, LLC 15 & 20 Palfrey Lane (business) Glasgow, VA 24555 7709 Hillview Avenue (mailing) Richmond, VA 23229 (804) 282-5669 www.buffalobendlodge.com Greystone at Buffalo Creek 2159 Spring Valley Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-5906 (540) 463-5642 www.greystonecabins.com Lazy Acres Cabin Rentals 140 Lazy Acres Lane Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-1636 www.lazyacrescabins.com South River Highlands 521 South Main St. (mailing) Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-2593 www.southriverhighlands.com The Granary 104 Shake Rag Road Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-6303 www.shakeraggranary.com |
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