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Virginia Bed and Breakfast Celebrates 20 Years of Hospitality
Planning a vacation can sometimes seem like an arduous task, figuring out where to stay and what to see. At the Holladay House Bed and Breakfast, guests can have it all - a location near to dozens of famous sites and attractions, the warmth and hospitality of ace innkeepers, gourmet breakfasts and the special ambiance one can only find at a historic inn.
Now in its 20th year as an inn, the Holladay House in Orange, Virginia, offers the perfect mix of location and hospitality. Innkeepers Sam and Sharon Elswick are native Virginians and are happy to help guests plan their daily treks. The area is teeming with exciting day trips. One can visit the homes of Presidents Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, all of which are a short drive away. Civil War and Revolutionary War sites are found throughout the area, as well.
The area around Holladay House boasts plenty of other activities, as well. Many local vineyards offer tours and tasting, and more than half a million people visit Virginia wineries each year, sampling some of the nation's top vintages. Orange offers a variety of antique shops, galleries and interesting boutiques. Each year the area is host to several musical events, including an opera festival at Ash-Lawn Highland and several bluegrass festivals. Hiking, biking, hot air ballooning, fishing and horseback riding are just a few of activities available for outdoor enthusiasts, and the innkeepers at Holladay House are always happy to help their guests plan their day.
The Holladay House dates to 1830 and this historic Virginia Inn is one of the stops along the Journey Through Hallowed Ground. Created by the National Register of Historic Places, this journey includes 65 historic sites along Virginia Route 15. Civil War soldiers skirmished along Main Street in front of the home, and such famous men as Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee have passed by its front door.
The common areas have been restored to reflect the historic ambiance of this early 19th century Virginia inn. Guest rooms are romantic, decorated with antiques but including modern amenities such as cable TVs with DVD players, wireless internet and CD players. Some rooms include a fireplace or double whirlpool tub. Each room has a private bath stocked with hypoallergenic bath products and soft, fluffy towels. The two-course breakfast, featuring local ingredients, is a special occasion, presented in the elegant dining room on a table set with fine china. Throughout the day, the innkeepers provide coffee, tea and freshly baked goodies.
In addition to all these enticements, the innkeepers at Holladay House offer a variety of special packages and add-ons. For example, guests can book an in-room massage or perhaps arrange to have a bouquet of roses placed in your room or suite. Other options include the luxurious Aphrodite Package, which includes a two-night stay at the inn, a relaxing massage treatment, freshly baked lava cake, a bottle of Virginia wine and a dinner for two at one of several local restaurants.
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