If relaxation is on your agenda, a retreat at a West Virginia Bed and Breakfast may be just what you need. Here is a list of some of the best and most popular B&Bs.
If you are looking for a peaceful or romantic getaway, a trip to a West Virginia bed and breakfast may be a wonderful choice for you. Known as "The Mountain State", West Virginia is loaded with nature, wildlife, and history. Rafting, hiking, and fishing are jus a few of the many activities available. There are many bed and breakfasts to choose from. All you have to do is decide which has more of what you are wanting out of your retreat.
The Edgewood Manor, which is located in Bunker Hill, West Virginia, was an old civil war mansion built in 1839. The mansion has been completely restored to it's original beauty. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with ponds and streams on the property. The Edgewood Manor is conveniently located to historic Harper's Ferry, the C. & O. Canal, and the Antietiam Battlefield. For more information or reservations, you can call them toll free at 1-866-334-3963.
Located in Berkeley, West Virginia, the Sleepy Creek Mountain Inn offers a 120 acre farm with no shortage of nature and wildlife. Rooms are decorated in a country theme with beautiful antiques. There is a golf course and horseback riding stables located close to the bed and breakfast. There is also a wonderful variety of antique shops and restaurants. Their toll free number is 1-877-258-0234.
The General Lewis Inn is located in Lewisburg, West Virginia. A beautiful and historic home, it is located in the Greenbrier Valley, close to the Greenbrier Valley Theater. Thanks to the Allegheny Mountains, evenings are cool, with almost no humidity. It is also located within a few miles of the Bunker Tour. Mountain biking, rafting, canoeing, and fishing, are some of the activities that would be available to you. For more information on this bed and breakfast, call 1-800-628-4454.
The Hampshire House is a completely restored 1884 home, located in Romney, West Virginia. This bed and breakfast provides central air conditioning, private bathrooms, cable television, and sound proof walls. Romney is one of the oldest towns in West Virginia and is on the southern branch of the Potomac River. Rafting, mountain biking and fishing are available. The inn is also conveniently located to Charleston, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Their toll free number is 1-888-806-1131.
Located in Elkins, West Virginia you will find the Graceland Inn. This is a beautifully restored mansion that provides private rooms as well as conference rooms. It is located close to Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley State Park. If you love antique shops, you won't be disappointed. Fairs and festivals also take place year round. They can be contacted at 1-800-624-3157.
North Fork Mountain Inn is located in Smoke Hole, West Virginia. The home has a beautiful wrap around porch that provides wonderful views of the mountains. It is located close to Spruce Knob, which is West Virginia's highest mountain. All rooms have private bathrooms. There are also billiards, hot tubs, tennis, darts and horseshoes available to guests. It is also close to Seneca Rocks, which has beautiful trails to walk through, and Smoke Hole Caverns. Tours are available of the caverns. For more information call, 304-257-1108.
The Thomas Shepherd Inn bed and breakfast is located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It is within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. It is also minutes from Harper's Ferry and the Antietiam Battlefields. There are many fairs and festivals, such as the Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival and the Dulcimer Festival. The toll free number for more information on this bed and breakfast is 1-888-889-8952.
If you are planning a trip to a bed and breakfast, consider West Virginia as your destination. Peace, nature, and wildlife are plentiful. The Mountain State Association of Bed and Breakfasts was founded in 1991 to promote tourism to West Virginia. Their site contains valuable information on the bed and breakfasts listed above as well as others that are available throughout the state. Their website is www.wvbedandbreakfasts.com. You won't be disappointed by choosing West Virginia. They don't call it "Wild and Wonderful" for nothing!
