Places to Stay

29 Main on the River in Sperryville

A quaint private building, originally built as a blacksmith shop near the Thornton River. Equipped with many amenities such as a plush queen bed with lavish bedding, private bathroom with shower, kitchenette, smoothie maker, coffee maker, microwave and a private deck that overlooks the Thornton River equipped with an outdoor shower. Located at 29 Main St., Sperryville. Call 540987-8445 or email jwk@copper.net

Belle Meade Bed & Breakfast

Defined by mountains, streams, rolling hills, pastures, woodlands,

a pond, and an abundance of life, Belle Meade is a dynamic community on 138 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge facing Old Rag Mountain. Guests can slow their pace, relax, eat delicious farm-fresh cuisine, lounge by the pool, sit by the wood stove in the parlor, enjoy a massage, and breathe. It is a community center that welcomes rehearsal dinners, classes, workshops, and retreats. Contact proprietors Mike Biniek and Susan Hoffman at 540-9879748, info@bellemeade.net or www.bellemeade.net

The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn

Recently purchased and renovated, ideal for a romantic weekend getaway or corporate retreat, offering privacy and luxury to match in a quiet and charming country setting. Choose from four suites that accommodate two to four guests. Enjoy dinner in the elegant and relaxing dining rooms, or on the patio (weather permitting), cocktails at the bar or in the gazebo, a peaceful walk around the grounds (see the Blue Door listing under Places to Eat). Close to wineries, hiking trails and the charming town of Flint Hill, at 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy. Call 540-675-1700 or visit thebluedoorkitchen.com

Caledonia Farm 1812 Bed & Breakfast

This National Register landmark home celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2012 and 36 years as a top-rated Virginia B&B. It's adjacent to Shenandoah National Park and has views of Skyline Drive from each of two suites and the breakfast table. Its 135 acres of permanently protected pastures, 2 miles of stone fences, beef cattle herd, porches and patios provide the perfect rural environment. Catch-andrelease fishing, biking, lawn games and bird watching at the first stop on Virginia’s Birding and Wildlife

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Trail merely begin opportunities for fun. Horses welcome — ride in the park without retailing. Other sports nearby. Fireplaces, a/c, full baths, full beds and full breakfast choices await reservations at 800-BNB-1812. History, scenery, recreation, accommodations, hospitality and still only $140. At 47 Dearing Rd, Flint Hill. For information, call 540-675-3693 or visit bnb1812.com

Fairlea Farm B&B

A five-minute stroll from the center of the town of Washington, this country manor house overlooks a 40-acre sheep and cattle farm. At 636 Mount Salem Ave., Washington. Contact proprietors Susan and Walt Longyear at 540-675-3679 or longyear@shentel.net, or visit fairleafarm.com

Foster Harris House

Foster Harris House, just steps from the Inn at Little Washington, provides comfortable, refined accommodations and gourmet breakfasts with farm-fresh, local ingredients. At 189 Main St., Washington. Contact owners Klaus and Gisele Peters at 540675-3757 or visit fosterharris.com

Gay Street Inn

Gay Street Inn provides the perfect escape — nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only steps away from world-class dining and entertainment in historic Little Washington. Our elegantly restored 1850s farmhouse offers four spacious guest rooms and one pet-friendly suite, each with its own private bath. Relax in the evening with a glass of wine or craft cocktail and indulge the next morning with a home-cooked breakfast served at individual tables in our light-filled sunroom overlooking the inn’s beautiful gardens. At 160 Gay Street, Washington. Contact Drew Beard and Deb Harris, owners/ innkeepers, at 540-316-9220 or innkeeper@gaystreetinn.com, or visit gaystreetinn.com

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Glen Gordon Manor

Overlooking Shenandoah National Park on its 45 acres of Huntly pasture, lawns, gardens and parkland, Glen Gordon Manor has hosted members of the British royal family and staged hunts and balls. Peerless views combine with host (and renowned chef) Dayn Smith’s willingness to whip up memorable private dinners for paying guests. A Wells Fargo stagecoach stop in the early 1800s, the main house offers a fire-lighted entrance hall, a baronial oak hunt room and stone wine cellar. As well as suites at Glencroft Cottage and Gordon Mews House, Glen Gordon Manor offers a pool and stables, with rates from $250 to $450 per night. At 1482 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Huntly. 540-636-6010 or visit glengordonmanor.com

The Meadows at Castleton

One-of-a-kind Virginia wedding and event venue, nestled among the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley. Available for business retreats, weddings and vacation rentals. 671 Castleton View Road, Castleton. 540-937-3454

Henselstone Farm

Escape to a private nature retreat in Rappahannock County. 5 bedroom 5.5 bath manor house with private pool, tennis court with a clear view to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the midst of wine and horse country. The newly renovated house sits in the middle of 220 acres with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A library, dining room, kitchen and living room and walkout basement offers a large entertainment area complete with pool table, seating area, large screen TV, dry bar, full bath & laundry facilities. 113 Henselstone Lane, Amissville. 540-219-3112

Hopkins Ordinary

Built in the 1820s as an “ordinary” by John Hopkins, it also housed a tavern and was a stagecoach stop. The five guest rooms have private porches and fireplaces. Cottages are also available. At 47 Main St., Sperryville. Also onsite is the Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works (see under Wineries). Contact hosts Sherri Fickel and Kevin Kraditor at 540-987-3383 or visit hopkinsordinary.com

Inn at Little Washington

Celebrating more than 40 years of excellence, the Inn’s 24 bedrooms and suites are sumptuous hideaways created by Joyce Evans, a London stage and set designer, who conceptualized the interiors without ever setting foot in America. This worldfamous establishment, a member of Relais and Chateaux offers a range of accommodations from well-appointed rooms to opulent, two-story suites, many with balconies and garden views. Three additional accommodations are offered to guests: the Mayor’s House, with its two fireplaces and private courtyard garden; the Gamekeeper’s Cottage, with an outdoor dining pavilion and a magnificent mountain view; and the Claiborne House, a

3,200-square-foot residence named in memory of the food writer and cookbook author Craig Claiborne. In 2014, The Inn opened the Parsonage, six luxury guest rooms of understated but unrivaled elegance, in the former Clopton House across the street. Located at Middle and Main streets in Washington. Call 540-675-3800 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com

Inn at Mount Vernon Farm

In 1827, John Miller Jr., “Poplar John,” purchased Mount Vernon Farm and built this brick home on a knoll overlooking his fields and the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the front porch, he could watch over his herd and relax to the sounds of nature. Five generations later, Mount Vernon Farm invites you to join Poplar John’s descendants, the Millers, at the beautifully restored house at 147 Mount Vernon Ln., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8115, email 1827inn@gmail.com or visit theinnatmountvernonfarm.com

Inn on Thistle Hill

This traditional bed and breakfast, located on 10 acres of rolling hills and forest, features unique individual cottages and country-style breakfasts that are all natural, with no preservatives. Romantic and Wellness getaway packages available all year. At 5541 Sperryville Pike (U.S. 522), Boston, midway between Sperryville and Culpeper. Call 540-987-9357 or visit visittheinnonthistlehill.com

LeFay Cottage at Little Washington

Experience charming LeFay Cottage at Little Washington, nestled on a five-acre property with well-appointed rooms and Blue Ridge views. Inside the three-bedroom, two-bath cottage, French and English antiques and ornate chandeliers adorn each room. Child friendly. Pets can be boarded next door and are allowed on the grounds; horses may be boarded at the stable across the field. At 41 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington. Call 703 980-1478 or visit lefaycottageatlittlewashington.com

The Loft at Little Washington Spa

Enjoy a restful stay in the pleasant Loft located above the Little Washington Spa — minutes away from the famous restaurant The Inn at Little Washington. Loft guests enjoy a two-room suite equipped for comfort with a private bedroom and spacious living room — with a sleeper sofa. At 261 Main St. Washington. Call 540-987-8445. jwk@copper.net

Quiévremont Vineyard Cottage

The farm and vineyard, near Washington, offers a rustic cottage for visitors — converted from a grain silo, the cottage, nestled next to the Covington River, makes a perfect getaway for couples or families. Call 540-987-3192 or email info@quievremont.com. (See listing for vineyard under Wineries, and for Reality Farm under Farms, Orchards, and Nurseries).

Sharp Rock Vineyards

On its 23 acres in a valley at the foot of Old Rag Mountain and Shenandoah National Park, Sharp Rock Vineyards is an award-winning winery and working vineyard (see listing under Wineries). It offers a two-bedroom cottage and a one-bedroom carriage house. Buildings on the farm date from 1792 to 1864. At 5 Sharp Rock Rd., Sperryville. Contact Jim and Kathy East at 540-987-8020 or jeast@sharprockvineyards.com, or visit sharprockvineyards.com

Trail’s End Ranch B&B

High on a bluff above the Hazel River, Trail’s End is on an organic farm and wildlife refuge surrounded by pastures and forests, the essence of serenity and quiet. The ranch house offers lots of space to enjoy interaction with other guests or quiet private time, with four wellappointed rooms with private baths available. Three miles from the summer’s annual Castleton Festival, Trail’s End is open year-round at 9232 Frontier Ln., Castleton. Call 540-937-3213 or visit trailsendranchbandb.com

A distinctive whitewashed icon on Washington’s Main Street, the former Heritage House was remade from the ground up by developer Jim Abdo, a longtime Rappahannock weekender and D.C. neighborhood rehab pioneer, into the town’s second official hotel. (By carving a sixth room out of the former Ice House Gallery next door, it was bumped up to a category formerly occupied only by The Inn at Little Washington). The White Moose’s modern, minimalist style — whites, linens, lacquered vintage furnishings — provides some contrast to the more traditional Inn down the street, and Colonial-style Washington in general, and is the work of designers Mai Abdo (Jim’s wife) and Jeff Akseizer. Located at 291 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-3207

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