Elkwood is a small community located within Culpeper County, Virginia. The area is home to a variety of museums and wineries, and a short distance from the Shenandoah National Park. While Elkwood doesn't have any hotels, there are a variety of nearby inns and bed and breakfasts for visitors to choose from.
Fountain Hall is located in historic downtown Culpeper, the first bed and breakfast in the city. Reconstructed from a colonial residence in 1985, the property was once owned by Virginia's Royal Governor, Sir Alexander Spotswood, in 1859 before turning into a six-room guest house. The bed and breakfast is equipped with a library parlor where guests can read books, watch a movie or play a variety of the board games, while croquet and bocce ball games are available for use outside on the lawn. Fountain Hall is within walking distance from downtown Culpeper and a short drive from The Museum of Culpeper History. Nearby restaurants include It's About Thyme, Foti's, Lugi's and Thai Culpeper.
The Black Horse Inn is a plantation-style hotel located in the city of Warrenton. The inn was built initially as a home in 1850 before serving as a hospital during the Civil War, then becoming the hotel it is today. Named after the Black Horse Cavalry, the inn has nine rooms, many featuring Jacuzzi tubs and in-room fireplaces. Rooms overlook the outside landscape grounds and gardens which guests can enjoy up-close during a walk or by viewing from the porch area. The hotel is equipped with a library near the dining area, where guests can borrow reading material or rent a classic film for the evening. The inn has received praise from the Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal's Book of Lists and Washington Life Magazine. Local attractions include The Old Jail Museum, Battlefield Tours and the Great Meadow, all a short drive away, with local dining options including Cafe Torino, Napoleon's Restaurant and The Old Town Cafe.
The Inn on Thistle Hill is a bed and breakfast located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The inn is adjacent to 10 acres of wooded and open land, providing many guest rooms with scenic views. The property boasts a garden and stream behind the premises, filled with bird feeders which attract goldfinches and cardinals. Providing both standard guest rooms and cottages, all rooms are equipped with high thread-count bed sheets and Egyptian cotton towels in the bathrooms. Guests have access to the on-property Wellness Center for massages. Local attractions include the Luray Caverns, Narmada Winery and the Gray Ghost Vineyards. Nearby restaurants include Osaka Japanese Steakhouse, Poplar Springs and Frogs and Friends Restaurant.
The Gay Street Inn is a bed and breakfast within Washington, Virginia. The inn was originally built in 1850 as a farmhouse before becoming a five-room guesthouse. The property hosts a fireplace in the main room, a library and a sun room for guests to enjoy, along with a garden behind the property. Rooms within the premises either overlook the Jenkins Mountains, Shenandoah National Park or the yards. Restaurants including Griffin Tavern, Thornton River Grille and the Iron Bridge Wine Co. are a short distance from the inn, with local attractions including the Theater at Washington, The Rappahannock Association for Arts in the Community and the Marriott Ranch horseback riding all a short drive away.
