The Hummingbird Inn

The informal, relaxed atmosphere says, "Take time to be." First built in 1780 and expanded in 1853 to its current size, our unique Victorian Carpenter Gothic villa has been operated as an inn for many years, and has been host to celebrities such as Eleanor Roosevelt, and Efraim Zimbalist, Sr. Architectural features include wraparound verandahs on the first and second floors, original pine floors of varying widths, a charming rustic den, and a solarium. A wide trout stream defines one of the property lines, and our old barn was once the town livery.

Location

A unique Victorian Carpenter Gothic villa (born in 1780 and completed in 1853) in a little railroad town just west of scenic Goshen Pass on the western edge of the Shenandoah Valley, in a small triangle defined by historic Lexington, Staunton, and Warm Springs/Hot Springs. Country elegance amid perennial gardens and an old livery stable which edge a wide trout stream.The informal, relaxed atmosphere says, "Take time to be."

Accommodations

Martha - Very spacious, queen-bedded, private bath with double jacuzzi, working fireplace, garden views.

Franklin - Spacious, queen-bedded, private bath with double jacuzzi, working fireplaces, views of our barn, the old Goshen livery stable.

Eleanor - Large, beautiful birdseye maple queen-bed furniture, private bath with old iron tub and ring shower, working fireplaces, Eleanor Roosevelt stayed here in 1935. 

Teter-Wood - Spacious, hand-made canopied Sheraton queen bed, private bath with ceramic tile shower, views of old livery stable. 

Abigail - Cozy, queen-bedded, private hall to bath with shower, views of garden, private door to verandahs. 

Meals 

A more than full breakfast is served on lovely antique Meissen china, and Early American Fostoria glassware. Breakfast specialties include fruit compote or fresh fruits in season, oven-baked honey-cinnamon french toast, omelets, breakfast meats, raisin-filled scones from a family recipe, home-made oatmeal bread, and rose geranium and lemon cake-breads. And every breakfast features Hummingbird Inn special blend morning coffee, made in small batches so that the last cup is always as fresh as the first. We describe our morning meal as a "skip-lunch" breakfast. And although dinner at the Inn is wonderful, it is only available on Saturday. Other evenings, you'll want to try one of our area dining spots. Area restaurants abound. 

Amenities 

Outside the inn, over an acre of landscaped grounds, with over a thousand perennials and shrubs, makes for pleasant strolling. Walk right through the beds or down by the side of the old livery stable to view the trout stream. Within five minutes of the Inn, you'll find Goshen Pass, a spectacular rocky gorge with one of the finest vistas in Virginia. Dozens of miles of hiking trails can be found there. 

Awards and recognitions: Mobil 3 Star Rating, B&B Association of Virginia inspected and approved 

Children: over 12 welcome 

Smoking: outside only 

Pets: Dogs by special arrangements, $20 extra Rates: $95 - $155 

Payment: major credit cards, checks, cash.