By the Side Of the Road Bed & Breakfast

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.

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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.

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.

• To confirm your reservations a deposit of one night's room rate may be paid by Visa or MasterCard.
• Minimum two-night stay preferred on weekends, please call to inquire
• One Night stays are available for the coming weekend on Thursday after 5 pm.
• Main House Check-in is from 3 to 6 p.m., or by pre-arranged appointment, but no arrivals later than 9 pm.
• Cottage Check-in: Self check-in anytime after 3 pm
• Check-out is at 11 a.m. Late check out is available for an additional charge of $25/hour.
• Seasonal Only - We waive our two-night weekend minimum seasonally - that means you can stay in any of our beautiful
• Main House Suites OR our Luxury Cottages for a single evening. This reduced requirement applies to reservations to stay evenings: January 1 - April 14; June 16 - September 14; November 15 - December 25
• Cancellation/Change Date Policy:
  • To insure that your cancellation is received you must CALL and the following policies apply:
  • Cancellations cause significant adverse impact due to our small size.
  • If notice of Cancellation/Change date is provided 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival time, your deposit (minus a $50 service charge) will be refunded.
  • No Shows will be charged the full amount of their reservation.
  • Reservations and/or Cancellations/Change Date less than fourteen days prior to the arrival date are responsible for the entire balance due.
  • Special event weekends including James Madison University Graduation, Family Weekends And JMU Homecoming are upcharged and require Non Refundable payment in full at time of reservation.
• Our rates are based on double occupancy. We can accommodate up to three (3) people in The 1790 Suite (ages 13 and above) and up to four (4) people (two adults and two children or three (3) adults ) in The Bishop's Retreat. Our extra person charge is $35/night regardless of age.
• Inclement Weather Policy: If weather prevents travel, we will charge your credit card for the balance due, but issue a Gift Certificate equal to the amount of your full stay, to be used at a future date, subject to availability.
• Smoking Policy: Smoking Is Restricted To Porches And Grounds - A $250 charge will be imposed for in-room smoking. We respect the sensitivities & allergies that may effect the next guest & must disinfect the premises following a violator's occupancy.

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