Rockbridge Baths is a tiny community of 904 residents in rural Virginia. NASCAR racer Rick Mast and a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Henry C. Schadeberg, are two of its well-known residents. Travelers can stay at Ashwood Hill Cottage in Rockbridge Baths or in one of the many bed-and-breakfast inns in the vicinity. People often come to Virginia to shop for bargains at the factory outlets and craft shops that dot the area.
Tourists who visit Rockbridge Baths can stay at Ashwood Hill Cottage, which is picturesquely situated in the Shenandoah Valley. It is built from 150-year-old chestnut logs and is set on 30 private acres, so expect to be very secluded. The cottage is minutes from Goshen Pass, a local attraction featuring a rocky gorge where vacationers can tube, hike or kayak. Expect to pay between $185 to $200 per night for two adults sharing a room, as of January 2011.
The Hummingbird Inn Bed and Breakfast is in Goshen, less than 7 miles from Rockbridge Baths. This five-room inn was built in the 1780s and can boast of having hosted Eleanor Roosevelt in 1935. The romantic-looking inn is pet-friendly and has nightly rates of $145 to $175 double occupancy, as of January 2011.
This 50-year-old Colonial bed-and-breakfast lodge is in Lexington, less than 9 miles from Rockbridge Baths. Enjoy host Ellen Roberts' award-winning Blue Ribbon Omelet for breakfast and then share co-host John Roberts' expertise on local outdoor activities. Expect to pay in-season rates of $95 to $189 or winter rates of $79 to $159 per night, based on double occupancy, as of January 2011.
Applewood Inn in Glasgow is about 9 miles from Rockbridge Baths. Guests can treat themselves to such unusual activities as trekking with Spunky and Stryker, llamas owned by the innkeepers. Other pastimes include trout or bass fishing, swimming or eating Sunday dinner with the company of crickets and fireflies. Rates range between $120 and $152, as of January 2011, depending on the type of room or getaway that you choose.
