Deck the Halls at a Virginia Bed and Breakfast

November 28th, 2008 by Jane Leisteiner

by Jane Leisteiner

While traveling at Christmastime, there are few better places to enjoy the holiday season than a Virginia bed and breakfast. Along with the unparalleled hospitality, travelers will enjoy a multitude of country attractions, from historic holiday home tours to Christmas concerts.

If you enjoy history, plan your holiday stay in Orange, Virginia. Much of this quaint, historic village is located in the National Register of Historic Places. The town is also within easy driving distance to four presidential homes, several of which offer Christmas and holiday events.

Just a short drive from Orange, you’ll find Mount Vernon, home of George and Martha Washington. The Mount Vernon by Candlelight programs are a popular holiday event. The three-hour, evening program includes a candlelit tour of the home, as well as hot cider and fire-side caroling.

At Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello, visitors can take a step back in time and experience the holiday season much as it was during the early 19th century. Throughout December, nine Signature Tours are held and these evening events include a tour of the main floor of the house and the third-floor dome room. James Monroe’s home, Ash Lawn-Highland, is another holiday option. The home is decorated for the season and special concerts and holiday workshops are scheduled during December.

The Holladay House bed and breakfast, a beautifully restored bed and breakfast located right on Orange’s Main Street, is a perfect spot from which to enjoy all your holiday fun. This Virginia inn is part of the town’s historic commercial district which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The home’s 19th-century charm is enhanced with period decor and antiques.

Each of the individually decorated guest rooms includes luxury linens and specialty bath products. Some of the rooms include items such as a fireplace, a two-person whirlpool tub or a private patio. In the mornings, the innkeepers serve a gourmet breakfast. Homemade treats are often available during the day. Massage services, hot-air balloon rides and Civil War tours are among the options one can add to make their stay truly one of a kind.

About the Author:

Jane Leisteiner enjoys writing and traveling. For more information about this Virginia bed and breakfast inn or other Virginia bed and breakfast inns, visit the Holladay House or iLoveInns websites.