By the Side Of the Road Inn & Cottages

491 Garbers Church Road , Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • Main (540) 801-0430,
  • Toll Free (866) 274-4887
Innkeeper(s): Dennis & Janice Fitzgerald, Anna Fitzgerald Bergey, Innkeepers
 

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Activities

  • Introduction

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    Welcome to The B&B lodging destination in Harrisonburg (Rockingham County) in Virginia's central Shenandoah Valley. Whether staying one night or more, our luxurious Shenandoah Valley lodging is legendary. Guests return time and again to experience the comfort and intimacy of our four Main House Suites and three Luxurious Cottages.

    Indulge yourself with a soak in our over-sized whirlpool spa tubs located beside the fire. Rest on a cloud atop our firm mattresses with four-inch feather ticks. Arise in the Shenandoah Valley to the aroma of only the best Columbian coffee and a truly gourmet breakfast. Explore our exciting surroundings at Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Treasure hunt for antiques. Ski Massanutten. Hike the Blue Ridge Mountains. Walk the James Madision University campus. Be Entertained at the American Shakespeare Center. Dine in Continental or Country style.

    We have it all at By the Side of the Road Bed & Breakfast and we can't wait to meet you! Our 5,000 square-foot Manor House, built in 1789, offers four elegant and distinctly different accommodations, each with private luxury bath and all separated by thick interior walls to insure quiet and privacy. Fireplaces, featherbeds and a memorable gourmet breakfast in our historic, yet cozy environment prepare for a day of pleasant experiences in our beautiful Shenandoah Valley.

    Come be pampered in charming Harrisonburg at By The Side Of The Road Bed & Breakfast Inn. Make our Main House Suites and three Luxurious Cottages your preferred lodging for all your Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia adventures.

    Our Rooms

    All four are appointed with CableTV/VCR or DVD, featherbeds atop firm mattresses, fireplaces (either gas-log or candle-lit), ice buckets, coffeemakers, hairdryers & alarm clocks. Available to all guests are WIFI, wine glasses, corkscrews, refrigerator storage, ice, movie selection and use of all the beautiful common areas of the Main House. And, of course, our spectacular gourmet breakfast is included in the tariff.

    Our Cottages

    The ultimate luxury private cottage accommodations in the Shenandoah Valley - All three have oversized, 110 gallon heated whirlpool tubs, WIFI, flat-panel cable TV/DVD, CD players, featherbeds atop firm mattresses, Seasonal fireplaces (9/15 - 4/30), refrigerators, microwave ovens, ice buckets, wine glasses, corkscrews, ice, coffeemakers, hairdryers & alarm clocks. Bring your favorite CDs & DVDs. And, every morning your special gourmet breakfast basket is delivered to your door.

  • Around the Shenandoah Valley

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    Within minutes of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive, American Museum of Frontier Culture, Massanutten Mountains, Old Order Amish Market, Historic Districts of Staunton and Lexington, campus activities of JMU, EMU and Bridgewater College, numerous antique malls and shops, Civil War landmarks and museums, Luray and Shenandoah Caverns, restaurants, theaters, wineries and more.

    An ideal stopover as you commute via I-81 from northern locations to events of Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia and Roanoke College. We are approximately a two-hour drive from Washington D.C. (south) and Richmond, Va. (west).
     
    History & Heritage
    Valley Brethren Mennonite
    Heritage Center

    Theatre & The Arts
    Bard Guide
    Arts Council of the Valley
    Virginia Quilt Museum
    Court Square Theater
    Blackfriars Playhouse
    Harrisonburg Children's Museum

    Canoe Rentals
    Massanutten River Adventures
    Shenandoah River Trips

    Civil War
    The Civil War Traveler
    The Journey Through Hallowed Ground

    Farmers Market
    Harrisonburg Farmers Market

    Unique Valley Shopping
    Dayton Farmers Market
    Shenandoah Heritage Market

    Golf
    Heritage Oak Golf Course
    Packsaddle Golf Course
    Lakeview Golf Course

    Hiking & Fishing, Bicycling
    Shenandoah National Parks     
    Mossy Creek Fly Fishing
    Shenandoah Bicycle

    Horseback Riding, Caverns, Balloon Rides
    Grand Caverns
    Keezlenutten Farms
    Luray Caverns
    Endless Caverns
    Blue Ridge Balloon

    Restaurants
    Beyond
    Clementine
    Dave's Taverna
    Joshua Wilton House
    Taste of Thai
    L'Italia Restaurant & Lounge
    Blue Stone Inn
    Local Chop & Grill House

    Personal Care            
    Tangles Day Spa
    The Beauty Spa
    Willow Springs Spa
    The Studio

    Horsedrawn Carriage Rides
    Classic Carriage Rides
    Tandem Hill Farm
    Royal Coachman

    SPECIAL SALES & CURRENT EVENTS
    Green Valley Book Fair
    Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale

    Valley Overview & Events
    Harrisonburg/Rockingham Historical Society
    Shenandoah Valley Interactive Travel Guide
    ShenValleyTravel Assn.
    Harrisonburg Visitors Bureau
    ShenandoahValley.com
    Harrisonburg/Rockingham Chamber of Commerce

    Wineries, Pottery, Farms, Coffee
    Virginia Wines
    Blue Stone Vineyard
    Cave Ridge Vineyard
    Shenandoah Vineyards
    Wolf Gap Vineyard
    Nan Rothwell Pottery
    White Oak Lavender Farm
    Lucas Roasting Co.

    Kennels
    Harrisonburg Animal Hospital
    All-Phase K-9