Inn at Vaucluse Springs -- What a Place!

A few years ago, muh wife and I wanted to get far away from the world of New Jersey and try our luck at a Bed & Breakfast or Inn since neither of us had ever really been to one before.

Through some research that involved grilling people in Washington, D.C. and Virginia, we finally discovered The Inn at Vaucluse Springs in Stephens City, Virginia.



We looked at the pictures on the web and read descriptions of it by others on such web sites as TripAdvisor and decided that we would make the trek down. We were treated to one of the prettiest and remote places we have ever been and it's owned and run by a really nice couple named Neil and Barry.



The Inn is an old farmstead that has been converted to several buildings of rooms. There are about 15 rooms and each room is made to feel unique.



What is different about the place from other bed and breakfasts is that 1/2 of the rooms are in separate buildings and feel almost as though they could be cabins. We chose a room where we would only run into one other set of guests. Each room also has its own bathroom, which is unique from what I gather.



We had such a nice time last time that we decided to stay again. They make you feel so much at home and take the time to get to know you. It is truly a magical expericince each time we go.

One of the major reasons to go to the Inn is the meals. Neil is a tremendous cook and she takes great care in preparing items that neither muh wife or I would eat on any other given day. They also take care to discover your likes and dislikes so that they can slightly alter the meal to your liking. The dinners are "extra" and you pay for them per person, but the breakfasts are included in the price of the room.

We completely recommend anyone going. My favorite breakfast was a croissant that was "french toasted." I was given this special meal since the main french toast meal contained almond cream cheese. I never had to say a word this second time around... they had it saved from last time.



The inn is located near the famous Skyline Drive (of Appalachin Trail -- AT fame) and each of the two times we went, we went on a fantastic hike through the wilderness of the Drive. This trip adds to the beauty of the entire trip and is an absolute necessity for any traveller to the area.

Sooo... our time at the inn eventually came to a close after a beautiful weekend with perfect weather... and we headed on home on our 4.5 hour drive...

Before we left though... Tangent Woman had to make sure to feed the hippo...