Grandma's Cottage Bed and Breakfast

STEP BACK IN TIME~ENJOY THE SLOW PACE.
One of the best B&B's in the Shenandoah Valley, guaranteed!

Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley and only 10 minutes from Harrisonburg, VA through beautiful countryside lies Port Republic, VA, the home of GRANDMA'S COTTAGE BED AND BREAKFAST.

Come and enjoy our 1892 Victorian home and the slow pace of life that will make your stay a memorable experience.
Located within 15 miles of...
* Shenandoah Nationa Park with the famous Skyline Drive
* Harrisonburg, Virginia * Staunton, Virginia * Shenandoah and Dayton Farmers Markets * Antique Shops * James Madison University * Eastern Mennonite University * Bridgewater College * Green Valley Book Fair * Massanetta Resort, Ski Lodge and Waterpark * Civil War Muesums and Battlefields * Much More!!!

Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Countryside
    • Mountains
    • Village
  • Nearest major city: Harrisonburg, VA (10 miles West)
  • Directions to property:
    I-81: take Port Republic Road Exit 245 (JMU EXIT). Turning left onto Port Republic Road (Rt. 253) Proceed on Port Republic Road 10 1/2 miles until you come to the village of Port Republic. Turn right onto Main Street. First white Victorian house with black shutters on the left: 8570 Main Street, Port Republic, Virginia. Sign in the front yard. Park in "guest parking".
  • Nearest major airport: Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) 45 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    I-64 East: take Waynesboro Exit 99 on top of Afton Mountain. At the blinking red light turn left toward Waynesboro(Rt. 250 - Three Notch Road) Proceed 3 miles down the mountain. At the first stoplight turn right onto Rt. 340 North. Go 16 miles;turn left onto Port Republic Road (Rt. 253). Travel about 1 mile; cross over South River Bridge;turn left onto Main Street (Rt. 605) First white Victorian house with black shutters on the left: 8570 Main Street, Port Republic, Virginia. Sign in front yard. Park in "guest parking".

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Cottages
  • There are 2 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 89.00 and $ 124.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 89.00 and $ 124.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
  • Other Accommodations: Rooms
    Grandma's Cottage Bed and Breakfast offers you a private cottage or a private room in the main house. Both accomadations have a fireplace, antique queen size beds with plush bedding, private baths, robes, fresh flowers, TV with cable, stocked fridge, microwave, coffee pot and many extra amentites. Furnishings are antiques and bygone memorabilia. We guarantee to be one of the best B&B's in the Shenandoah Valley!

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Turndown Service
  • VCR
  • Wet bar
  • On Site
  • Amenities Basket
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Internet Service
  • Telephone
  • Videos
  • Wedding Facilities
  • Other Amenitites
  • 3 Porches with Rocking Chairs
  • Complete driving directions for area attractions
  • Private parking
  • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 8:00 to 9:00
    • Breakfast is served in the cottage, Dining Room, In room
    • Dinner is available by special request
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Homeade Lemonade, Ice Tea, Soda's, Homemade Cookies, Hot Chocolate and Hot Tea, Popcorn, Non-alcoholic beverage
    • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
    • Our signature dish is Hot Country Southern Breakfast
      We only use the freshest ingredients when we serve breakfast. Our meats are cut and prepared fresh daily by the village country store. Our produce comes from our garden or the Dayton and Shenandoah Farmers Market. Our eggs are as fresh as our hens can lay them! Listed are some of the items we may be serving...Sausage with sausage gravy, thick slabs of Virginia bacon or ham, country fresh scrambled eggs or omlet, homemade buttermilk biscuits, Virginia fried cinnamon apples, dried chip beef gravy, fresh seasonal fruit, assorted muffins, fresh ground coffee, juices and teas. This list goes on...

    Policies

    • No minimum stay required
    • Smoking is allowed (Outside Only)
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Children are welcome
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
    • Deposit amount required (The complete balance of your reservation will be accepted for James Madison University "Family Week-end" and James Madison University Graduation". See cancellation policy.)
    • Check in time is 4:00 to 8:00 and Check out time is 11:00
    • Cancellations:
      If you cancel your reservation a $25.00 service charge for each day of your reservation will be charged to your credit card. If you cancel your reservation within 48 hours or later of your check-in date the total amount of your stay will be charged to your credit card. * SPECIAL NOTICE: Total balance for James Madison University graduation and family week-end will be accepted at time of booking your rooms. There are NO REFUNDS or GUEST TRANSFERS for James Madison University graduation or family week-end. Thank-you for respecting and being understanding of our cancellation policy.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • (BBAV) Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia
      • (BBHSV) Bed and Breakfast's of the Historical Shenandoah Valley
      • (CSVBB) Central Shenandoah Valley Bed and Breakfast's
      • Harrisonburg Convention and Visitors Services
      • Virginia Green Lodging Program

    Discounts available:
     10%MilitaryMinimum stay: 1 days

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Bob and Dianna Chandler
      Bob and Dianna have been married for 37 years and still counting. They are blessed with 4 wonderful children who have grown to include spouses and 14 beautiful grandchildren. Their hobbies and interest also include antique hunting, refinishing furniture, gardening, and just enjoying a simple way of living.
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • There is one cat on the property
    • Other pet(s) on the property: Roosters, hens and baby peeps!

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Dayton Farmers Market, Shenandoah National Park, Frontier Culture Museum, Skyline Drive, Blueridge Park Way, Shenandoah Farmers Market, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Canoeing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals

    Contact Information


    Grandma's Cottage Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast
    Grandma's Cottage Bed and Breakfast
    8570 Main Street
    Harrisonburg VA 24471
    USA
    Phone: +1-540-249-8113
    Toll-free: +1-877-241-8113
    Innkeeper(s)
    Bob and Dianna Chandler
    Rates:
    $89 - $124
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    Bob and Dianna Chandler invite you to be their guest at GRANDMA'S COTTAGE BED AND BREAKFAST. They have 4 wonderful children and 10 beautiful grandchildren, with numerous friends and a large extended family. Other interest include: antiques, gardening, refinishing furniture and just enjoying the simple pleasures of life.GRANDMA'S COTTAGE is a charming cottage with its own private entrance and central air and heat. A fully equiped kitchen, sitting area with fireplace, TV with cable and VCR is located downstairs. Upstairs is the bedroom with an 1800's Queen High Back Oak Bed that promises an evening of rest and comfort, oak mirrowed dresser, TV and bathroom. Rooms are furnished with antiques and bygone memorabilia. Also enjoy a coffee pot, microwave, small fridge and all the fixins'...three porches with plenty of rockers and wicker furniture...home cooked hot country breakfast... down home country livin'!
    GRANDMA NANA'S ROOM: Is a cozy country room in the main house with a private bath located in the room, TV with cable and a firplace. A queen size High Back Wrought Iron Bed with quilts and feather pillows wraps you in comfort. Small hutch with a microwave, fridge, coffee pot and with all the fixins' is for your enjoyment. Every inch of the room whispers "Welcome to the slow pace of country life"! Also enjoy central air and heat...three porches with plenty of rockers and wicker furniture...home cooked hot country breakfast...and down home country livin'!The cottage has a small fully equiped kitchen for your convience. Microwave, coffee pot, stove with oven, small fridge, dishes, pans and all the kicthen ware you will need to prepare a light lunch or dinner if you decide not to dine out. Homemade cookies, coffee, tea, bottled water, sodas and popcorn are stocked daily in the kitchen for you to enjoy.
    Our dining room in the main house is chocked full of rich victorian oak antiques to make your breakfast experience perfect. A hot country breakfast is served each mornin' that may include thick slabs of bacon, Virginia country ham, extra lean sausage, assorted fruits, muffins, biscuits, jams and jellies, country potatoes, fried apples, grits, french toast, assorted cold cereals, pancakes, orange juice, apple juice, coffee and hot teas.  From our own chickens you get fresh eggs each mornin' and we cook them any style you want!!! You will never leave our table hungry...that is a promise!!!The sitting area in the cottage is cozy and charming with a loveseat sofa and oak victorian rocker. The fireplace  can be used all seasons adds a touch of romance to the sitting area. A TV with cable and VCR is available to enjoy a movie or the evening news. There are plenty of books, magizines and brochures to read while you just relax. 
(The love set folds out to sleep a third person if needed)
    Our home sits on 1/2 acre of beautiful green grass and plenty of flower gardens. Our gardens are very country and pleasing to the eye and touch. Two small waterfalls greet you in our rock garden.Enjoy a relaxing mornin', afternoon or evenin' on one of our three porches. The front porch has wicker furniture while the back two porches has plenty of oak rockers. The view from the front porch is just as serene as the view off our back porch. From our small waterfalls the sound of flowing water is heard while you relax on the porches.  What a wonderful place to read, have great conversation, take a nap, enjoy a cup of coffee, all while you enjoy the slow pace of days gone by!
    Bob will be more then happy to show off his train collection. From the Lionel and the Rail King to the K-Line his O gauage trains runs through three lay-outs. Handmade wooden cars, trucks and trains line the walls of the train room. His train collection includes not only old and new trains, but lanterns, train signals, train books, brass train spitoon and a dispatch board from the B&O railroad and there is more. This collection is a must to see while you stay at our B&B.Grandma's Cottage Kitchen
    Grandma's Cotage Sitting Room

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Back to Basics
    • Charm
    • Country Breakfast
    • Coziness
    • Family Friendly
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Christian Travel
    • Economical rates
    • Family Travel
    • Honeymoons
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape
    • Weddings

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Victorian
    • Built in 1892
    • Opened for business in 2000
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1994
    • Parking available (Paved On Site Guest Parking)