Steeles Tavern Manor Bed & Breakfast

This was a wonderful experince. Each year we look for a place to get away for our anniversary. We love the Valley and try to get there annually.This year we had a problem with our reservation at another B&B due to the snow Melissa and Ray came to the rescue and really made our stay warm and relaxing. The house is beautiful, the area is beautiful, and Melissa and Ray are very special people. The breakfasts were delicious, the Happy Hour is fun, and we can't say enough about the chocolate chip cookies!

The house was beautiful and the food was outstanding. Also, Ray and Melissa were extremely friendly and hospitable. We enjoyed spending time with them. Highly recommended!

Melissa and Ray at Steeles Tavern B&B know how to pamper their guests. It was a beautiful, comfortable and welcoming visit. Carrie

We had a lovely stay at Steeles Tavern Manor! Perfect getaway, warm and welcoming hosts and an outstanding room, what more can you ask for! We will most certainly visit Melissa and Ray when driving through Shenandoah Valley next time! Ingrid and Per Helsingborg, Sweden

My partner and I both needed a little vacation time, and Melissa and Ray were the perfect hosts. I found it hard to believe that they had been managing Steeles Tavern for less than a year, because they hit every note perfectly. My partner has dietary restrictions, and Melissa did a fabulous job of preparing meals that were delicious, and safe for him to eat. We enjoyed getting to know Melissa and Ray, and other guests, during the Wine and Cheese hour. The food, the rooms, the hospitality - we could not have asked for better! We will definitely be going back soon.

What a lovely place! The food was superb and the the beautiful room was very clean. We would highly recommend this charming bed & breakfast!

Steeles Tavern Manor B&B was an absolute treasure-- Melissa and Ray made my husband's and my weekend get away so special and unique. We were most impressed with their attention to detail, down to a welcoming rose for the "ladies" on valentine weekend to homemade cookies and chocolates in our room to special non-alcoholic drinks for the pregnant lady (that would be me). Our room was cozy with big windows and a comfy bed-- My husband and I both slept more soundly than we had in ages. We would recommend this B&B to anyone visiting the Lexington area-- Be prepared to have one of the most memorable stays!!

I recently treated my wife and I to a getaway weekend at STM. We looked at plenty of B&Bs when trying to make our decision but chose STM because of its distance from Staunton, VA, the distance from our home and the amenities listed on their site. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and Valentine's Day so I wanted someplace special and Ray and Melissa exceeded our expectations in every sense. From recommending dining choices (and making our reservations) and which vineyards to choose to visit, their knowledge and enthusiasm for being innkeepers really shows. The rooms are spacious and the breakfasts were excellent. We really enjoyed the 5:30 pm Happy Hour that featured local wines and cheeses and gave us a chance to interact with the other guests which is what I think is very key to the whole B&B experience. We are already planning our next visit with friends so we can share the experiences we had during our stay.

We had a wonderful stay at the Steeles Tavern Manor. It's a beautiful B&B, warm and inviting. We enjoyed the social hour with great appetizers and local beverages. The breakfast was even better, with fantastic food and service. Our room was gorgeous, loved the fireplace and whirlpool tub! Beautiful grounds and view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Even though our stay our stay was short, we were able to visit a local winery (delicious free wine sampling) and witnessed a heroic cat rescue! Melissa and Ray are the most gracious hosts, and Melissa is a wonderful cook and baker (our complimentary bag of cookies was eaten before we got home). We look forward to staying here again. Our best B&B experience ever!

In our 15 years of retirement travel experience in scores of B&Bs, this is the finest one we've ever come across. These people "get it", in every way. Relatively new owners, they are completely committed to excellence in food, comfort, convenience, housekeeping, and service. If you wish to experience B&B at its best, we recommend STM without reservation. DRS, York, PA December 2012

My husband and I wanted a nice, relaxing inn where we could enjoy the beauty of fall. This inn did not disappoint! I am so surprised because it was so reasonably priced, and yet offered many of the amenities & extravagances of high-priced B & B's. The innkeepers, Melissa & Ray, are SO laid-back and friendly, they immediately put us at ease. They offer such personal attention to each guest and yet are not intrusive or overbearing. Melissa was super-accommodating to my husband's dietary limitations. She called us ahead of time to make arrangements and prepared a delicious and special breakfast meal just for us! All the food was top-notch: homemade chocolate chip cookies & Godiva chocolates in the rooms, fresh muffins and breads every morning (the pumpkin muffins were amazing), and a tasty 2-course breakfast each morning. Ray was very helpful in recommending restaurants and things to do. The inn is so convenient to Natural Bridge, Lexington, and Crabtree Falls--we were able to visit them all within one weekend. The inn itself is immaculate and very warm and inviting. Melissa does a great job decorating for the seasons! There is a sweet screened porch and a little pond in the back where you can just sit and relax in the benches provided. There were several repeat customers at the inn, we noticed. We highly recommend it and hope we can come back some day.

My husband and I recently statyed 2 nights at the Steeles Tavern Manor Bed & Breakfast to celebrate 24 years of marriage. We had a very relaxing weekend and toured the beautiful town of Lexington, which is very rich in hsitory. The innkeepers Ray and Melissa were wonderful, they made us feel as if we were old friends visiting their home. The breakfast they served was awesome, cant say enough about how great the food was. The house was so beautfully decorated and the grounds were well taken care of. I have already recommended the tavern to a friend who is getting married next march. What a wonoderful place to spend a honeymoon. Thanks for helping us make anniversary memories that we will cherish forever. Dawn and Jimmy Scott

My husband and I recently spent a wonderful weekend at the Steeles Tavern Manor! The innkeepers were warm and friendly hosts. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. The happy hour was a nice way to experience local wines and socialize with Ray and Melissa and other guests. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well decorated. Having recently been married at a vineyard the wine decor was especially appreciated. The innkeepers really go out of their way to meet all of your needs, including being sensitive to special food considerations. Our only regret is that we were on the go during most of our stay due to a college reunion. We would love to return to simply relax, enjoy the scenery, food, and company.

My wife and I tour by motorcycle. Parking and security are always a concern. Parking was secluded and off the road. Ray went out of his way to make us at home and offered any assistance he could from places to eat to cleaning solutions for taking the bugs off the windshield. Happy hour was pleasant and relaxing with good company and local wine. Our room was the Chardonnay Suite. It was wonderful. The Jacuzzi tub was just the ticket after a 6 hour ride. Melissa is a fabulous cook. Breakfast was outstanding. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer and enjoy more of the well kept grounds and hospitality. We would return.

In all fairness, this was the first B&B experience for my husband and I. So when I say that it wasn't your average B&B, I am comparing it to pictures that I saw of others while searching for our anniversary getaway. If you are looking for a B&B drowning in floral/Victorian decor then this place is not your cup of tea. Everything at Steeles Tavern Manor was top rate. The rooms were fantastic (we stayed in the cabernet franc room), the food delicious (Melissa makes an amazing hot artichoke dip for social hour at night...along with other appetizers), breakfast was anything but average. My husband, a declared hater of "egg pie", loved the vegetable frittata that was served. Ray and Melissa were very helpful when it came to finding activities around the area. We were able to do a few wine tastings in nearby vineyards. Overall, our experience was first class. We plan to return again, but this time with friends.

Look no further! This bed and breakfast experience was beyond our expectations. The innkeepers host like no other. The manor, the beautiful grounds surrounding the home, exquisite interior design, serenity all contribute to a memorable stay and rates outstanding!!!!! in every way.

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the Steeles Tavern Manor B&B! We felt welcome and cared for. The innkeepers gave us a great restaurant suggestion for dinner and breakfast the next morning was delicious! The rooms were very clean and every need had been taken care of. We would love to return again!

My husband and I spent a weekend at this bed and breakfast. We had such a wonderful time. The innkeepers are very attentive and provide a great atmosphere. We were able to get the relaxtion we needed so badly. The breakfast was amazing!! Our favorite part is the afternoon social hour with wine/beer. The inn is super clean and organized. The decor is beautiful and we loved the wine theme throughout. We are already planning our next stay at Steele's Tavern Manor B & B!!