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South Court Inn


  • Welcome to South Court Inn! Spring 2009 was kind to us, just enough rains to keep plants growing and no late frosts and the garden really put on a show for us. We picked this photo not just because of the flower display, but because it also gives a good view of how large the house is. Built in 1875 as a farm house on the front of a 400 acre farm, a major renovation 1938-1940 saw it gain even more rooms, a sun room, the wrap-around porch and a brick veneer. Two parlors combined to make the 15x30 foot living room, the dining room expanded to 18x23 feet and two full baths upstairs made it an exceptionally luxurious house, well ahead of its times. Come visit today and enjoy the gardens and the grand refurbished interiors as part of you elegant getaway here in Luray, in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley...only two hours from Washington but a whole world of less stress and slower paced life away.

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    We cater to couples! We offer 4 fantastic Victorian bedrooms with king and queen canopy beds, private baths...3 with whirlpool tubs, electric fireplaces, plush robes and more, as well as our Susie Hodges Cottage, a private 4-room French Country lovers rendezvous only 50 feet from the main house. Make us your special getaway destination when celebrating marriage, anniversaries and birthdays. Elope and we’ll marry you in the living room or garden. Gourmet breakfast and 2-acre garden lot round out this modern version of the great Victorian country retreat. Please ask us about our Elopement Packages!


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    We enjoy collecting many things, so don't be surprised by the number of turkeys in the house. We also enjoy cooking; just get a look at us and it shows! We hope you'll agree that you had great breakfasts to tell your friends about by the time you leave us.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • 2-Acre Garden

    • Elopement Marriages

    • Quiet In-Town Location

    • Value Priced Packages

    • Wheel-chair friendly Susie Hodges Cottage

    • Antiques/decor

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    • Videos

    On Site:

    • Air conditioning

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Private Off-Street Parking

    • Garden Picnic area

    • Vows Renewal Services

    • Elopement/Marriage by Innkeeper

    • Reservations and Tickets Service

    • Day-trip Planning

  • Valentine's Day Specials

    1/4/2012 - 2/29/2012

    Book our Ultimate Valentine's getaway any 2 nights in February, tell us that you saw our special on Bed and Breakfast.com and receive a FREE sterling silver heart locket for the one you love! Package includes: * 2 nights in the room of your choice with private bath, canopy bed, cable connected TV with DVD player, large DVD library and full breakfast daily as well as: * Luxury quality robes and towels to use while visiting us * An arrangement of 1 dozen long-stem roses * A pair of heart-motif Gorham crystal champagne flutes * Box of Godiva chocolate * $75 certificate toward dinner at a nearby restaurant * A one-hour in-room massage for each of you * A silver jewelery box containing a pair of 14K gold earrings with pearl and heart-shaped garnet setting * Our gorgeous Valentine's breakfast ending with a chocolate souffle with raspberry sauce each morning * Take the flutes and roses with you when you depart. * Special Bonus for Bed and Breakfast.Com users...free sterling silver heart locket for the one you love. You must mention Bed and Breakfast dot com when when you book to receive the free silver locket. Value Priced at: $749 to $849 depending on nights chosen.

    Elopement and Marriage

    3/17/2011 - 3/18/2012

    Elope to Elegance in Luray! Our elopement packages include marriage by the innkeeper, bouquet for the bride, wedding cake, beautiful flutes and overnight stay in the room of your choice, video recording of the ceremony and lots of digital photos on DVD as well as full breakfast the next morning. Or, make it all the more memorable with our 2 night honeymoon package that also includes a gourmet after-wedding dinner for the bride and groom. Priced from $369 weekdays and $419 on weekends. Visit our web site for full details!

    Romance Packages

    3/17/2011 - 3/18/2012

    A. Friday or Saturday Night Getaways! The package includes your room with private bath, fireplace, robes to use while visiting, keepsake crystal flutes, our special chocolate dessert at bedtime and our deluxe candlelight breakfast. Value priced at $190 - $225 for Friday or Saturday night! B. Snuggling Romantic Getaways --- Fantastic 2-night "best buy" weekend. Choice of room in the main house with private bath, fireplace, cable TV & DVD player, queen-or-king canopy bed, one dozen roses, champagne flutes, box of Godiva chocolate, deluxe candlelight breakfast each morning! Value Priced at $469 any 2 nights of the year! C. Ultimate Romantic Getaway - Year-round -- 2-night minimum. Make your getaway an event to remember! One surprise after another! Choice of room with private bath, fireplace, king or queen-sized bed, robes, 1 dozen roses, crystal champagne flutes, box of Godiva chocolate, a half-hour in-room massage for each of you, a personalized, custom-embroidered spa robe for her and candlelight breakfasts each morning. Take the flowers, flutes and robe when you depart: $669 for the 2-night stay.

    Valentine's Day Specials

    1/4/2012 - 2/29/2012

    We offer a variety of great Romantic Getaways that make your Valentine's surprise just the package you are looking for!...one to fit every budget, plus an elopement wedding package for getting married on Valentine's Day. Roses, chocolate, our fantastic candlelight, Baccarat breakfasts await the two of you! Visit our web site for full details!

    Ultimate Anniversary/honeymoon Package

    3/17/2011 - 3/18/2012

    We offer two great packages to choose from. You make the reservation; we take care of the rest! These fantastic packages give her presents every day. Value priced rate includes room with king or queen bed canopy bed, private bath, fireplace, terry robes to use while visiting, our 3-course candlelight breakfast each morning AND a dozen roses AND a pair of champagne flutes when you arrive; an hour-long in-room massage AND personalized robe for BOTH of you PLUS dinner for 2 the second day; AND a pair of our custom-made South Court Inn mugs AND a pair of garnet and pearl earrings for her at breakfast the 3rd day. Take the flowers, flutes, personalized robes, mugs and earrings when you depart. Then remember what a great getaway you had every time you use the robes in the years ahead! $1029 to $1129 depending on room and package selected.

    Spa/Massage Specials

    3/18/2011 - 3/18/2012

    Celebrate any special occasion with a massage and romantic getaway at South Court Inn. Enjoy a long soak in your whirlpool tub followed by a half-hour or hour long in-room massage by a State licensed masseuse. Our Spallalujha Package includes 2 nights in the room of your choice, one dozen roses, a pair of champagne flutes, chocolate dessert when you return from dinner and a half-hour in-room massage priced from $500. Add more massages, dinner for 2 and control the price of your special couples retreat getaway! Visit our web site for full details on this and all our value-packed getaway packages.

    Babymoons

    3/17/2011 - 3/31/2012

    Beat the stork and give your wife a relaxing break before the the baby arrives. Bring her to South Court to enjoy a long soak in your whirlpool tub followed by a half-hour or hour long in-room massage by a State licensed masseuse. She'll love sleeping on our soft-as-silk bedding. And, our new memory foam mattresses will caress her into the best nights' sleep she's had in months! Our Babymoon Package includes 2 nights in the room of your choice, one dozen roses, a pair of champagne flutes and bottle of sparkling cider, a box of Godiva chocolate and a half-hour in-room massage, plus our great breakfast daily priced from $500. We are only 90 miles from the Washington DC area, but a whole world away from the stress of beltway living. Call toll free 888-749-8055 and get her on the track to luxurious relaxation today!

    Valentines for Singles

    1/4/2012 - 2/29/2012

    Pamper yourselves with a great, romantic Valentine's getaway anytime during Feb 2012 and only 90 miles from Washington DC! We offer a variety of 3 Great Valentine's Getaways that make your Valentine's surprise just the package you are looking for!...one to fit every budget, plus an elopement wedding package for getting married on Valentine's Day. Roses, chocolate, our fantastic candlelight, Baccarat breakfasts await the two of you! Visit our web site for full details!

  • Nightly Rate

    $125 - $225

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum stay: 2 Night Stay or 1 NightRomance Package Required on Weekends and Federal Holidays

    • Deposit amount required: Credit Card Number Required for All Reservations: Actual deposit varies depending on reservation and total cost of package.

    • Cancellations: We recognize that circumstances do arise that require you to cancel or reschedule your visit. We observe the following policies associated with rescheduled or cancelled reservations: A. We charge a $105.00 nonrefundable deposit for all elopement, wedding and vows-renewal reservation and for site visits to decide whether you want to be married at South Court. B. We accept cancellations and rescheduling of reservations at no charge to you so long as you request such least 14 days before scheduled arrival. C. If you cancel or rescheduling your reservation with less than 14 advance notice before your scheduled arrival date, we charge you the agreed rate and send you a gift certificate to be used before the end of the calendar of your original reservation. C. If you cancel the same day you are supposed to arrive or fail to appear for your stay, we charge you the full agreed rate and issue you no gift certificate.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Contact innkeepers to discuss possible reservations

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • Military
      Percent off: 10%

    • Multiple Day
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 4

    • Rent the Entire Inn
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 2

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 AM

    • Serving location: cottage, Dining Room


    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Signature Dish

    Lemon Belgian Waffles with Fresh Berry Syrup
    Deep checkerboard pockets of golden cake flour, cooked to the edge of pastry shattering consistency, these waffles float to the table in a cloud of lemon fragrance. Top them with your choice of our fresh berry syrups, a dollop of whipped cream or a pool of yogurt. They're matched with thick patties of fresh sage sausage or turkey bacon, you'll remember our waffles fondly months after your visit.


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Lemon Belgian Waffles
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 30 minutes

    Quick and Easy Baked Vanilla Croissant French Toast
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Quick and Easy Poached Pears with Walnut Caramel Sauce
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 15 minutes

    Sauce

    South Court Inn Fresh Berry Syrup
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 30

  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Wine country


    City

    • Washington

    • Distance to city: 90 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the Capitol Beltway, take Interstate 66 West across the Shenandoah River. After you cross the river, take the NEXT exit for Front Royal (Rt. 340.) Turn left onto RT 340 South and continue through Front Royal. Continue about 25 miles on RT 340 until you reach Luray. Do not turn off onto RT 340/RT 211 Bypass outside Luray. At the first stop light in Luray (Main Street) turn right. Go across the bridge to the top of the hill. Turn left onto South Court Street. Continue on South Court Street until you see the sign for the Inn on right. CONTINUE UNTIL YOU COMPLETELY PASS THE SIGN THAT READS "SOUTH COURT INN" and then turn into our paved drive way where the stone wall meets the sidewalk. Private off-street parking is on the right in front of the mail box as you proceed up the drive way.


    Airport

    • Washington DC, DC (IAD-Dulles) 90 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Departing Dulles Airport parking, take the Dulles Toll Road East. Almost immediately, exit the Toll Road onto RT 28 South toward Mannassas, Virginia. Continue on RT 28 South for approximately 15 miles. Watch for signs indicating exits for Interstate 66. Take the exit for Interstate 66 WEST. Continue on I-66 WEST (approximately 40 miles) across the Shenandoah River. After you cross the river, take the NEXT exit. It is marked Front Royal (Rt. 340.) Turn left onto RT 340 SOUTH and continue through Front Royal. Continue about 25 miles on RT 340 until you reach Luray. Do not turn off onto RT 340/RT 211 Bypass outside Luray. At the first stop light in Luray (Main Street) turn right. Go across the bridge to the top of the hill. At the top of the hill, turn left onto South Court Street. Continue on South Court Street until you see the sign for the Inn on right. CONTINUE UNTIL YOU COMPLETELY PASS THE SIGN THAT READS "SOUTH COURT INN" and then turn into our paved drive way where the stone wall meets the sidewalk. Private off-street parking is on the right in front of the mail box as you proceed up the drive way.


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Llama Trecking

    • Hiking/Camping

    • Bicycle Riding

    • Horseback Riding

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    • Rock Climbing

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

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    Write a review

    The Susie Hodges Cottage

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It was the perfect balance of comfort and privacy. The breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday was amazing; I have tried and failed to make the pumpkin spice french toast at home. Tom and Anita went out of their way to make us feel welcome and to make sure our trip was perfect. We decided to try the wine trail, and we had an wonderful time relaxing at the different wineries. We will definitely be staying at the South Court Inn again. We cannot thank Tom and Anita enough for making our first vacation so wonderful!


    Perfect!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    I could not have asked for a better place to have my intimate wedding! The staff is great and really personable. They are also very knowledgeable about the house which makes for quite interesting discussions! Make sure you ask about how the basement was put in!


    Awesome

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    We got married here 12-18-2011. Everything was awesome. The innkeepers, the room and the ceremony. We were extremely comfortable and couldn't have asked for more. We will definitely be back every year for our anniversary.


    Thanksgiving in Shenandoah Valley

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Superb quality in all aspects. Quality food, comforts, setting, and hospitality. Definitely our destination when back in this area. Close to local activities and in a safe, peaceful setting. The hosts are experts innkeepers; they provide great value for guests.


    Perfect Thanksgiving Getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Tom and Anita are fabulous hosts. The room was comfortable. A welcome snack basket and mini fridge with sodas and water were nice perks we've not experienced before. Meals were FABULOUS -- looked great, tasted great, and were unique. The Thanksgiving package included dinner at the Mimslyn Inn in Luray. It was a delicious dining experience. Tom even made us pumpkin pie and yummy apple pastries for our second dessert! Great coffee to drink with the BEST PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST made with croissants. Every course, from fruit to dessert, was what I would expect from a fine dining establishment. Tom and Anita have all the bases covered for a marvelous B and B experience. We've been going to B and B's for 10+ years for birthdays and anniversary, and South Court Inn with Tom and Anita Potts rates in the top 3 of all times.


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