Speed the Plough Bed and Breakfast
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Speed the Plough Bed and Breakfast is located on a gorgeous three hundred acre property, at the foot of Tobacco Row Mountain. We have beautiful views in every direction, with peaceful sounds of nature, lots of birds, huge old trees and huge Boxwoods. We are close to four colleges, all 15 to 30 minutes from our door. There is so much to do including: Wineries, Golfing, Festivals, including the famous Garlic Festival and much more.
Massage services available, by appointment
Lake and Two Ponds · Fishing · Boating · Birdwatching · Hiking Trails
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In Amherst County, near
Sweet Briar College,
Appalachian Trail,
Natural Bridge
& The Blue Ridge Parkway
Historic Sites in Appomattox,
Bedford, Lexington, and
Lynchburg, VA
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From Lynchburg:
On business Rt 29, after crossing the James River, EITHER take River Road Rt 685 for about 6 miles, turn left onto Rt 130 west,
OR continue on Business Rt 29 through Madison Heights, about 5 miles, and turn left on Rt 130 west (drive about 7 miles to Elon).
From Elon, drive about a mile and turn right on Ambrose Rucker Rd. (Rt 653). Take your first right onto Fairlea Lane, our driveway, which is about .7 miles.
From Amherst:
Take business Rt 29 south, and turn right on Rt 671 (North Five Forks Rd), to Rt. 636 (High Peak Rd) and turn left on Ambrose Rucker Rd. (Rt 653). After about 3 miles turn left on Fairlea Lane.
From Rt 29 Bypass:
Take Rt 130 Exit either from the north or south. Follow Rt 130 to Elon, then follow the above directions.