Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast

We stayed at Briar Patch because of a Living Social deal but will go back because of the wonderful rooms, great food, and wonderful people. The owner booked our dinner reservations for us and recommended the most wonderful places to eat. The room was very clean and we felt right at home! Such a wonderful place to stay if you are ever in Middleburg!

OK so we are not experienced B&B people - our first time actually. I have read the more negative reviews and would like to say that we had NONE of the problems reported by them. Being that we are first timers maybe our expectations were a bit less expectant....but I feel extremely happy with the accomodations, service, and atmosphere. We were greeted very warmly and the staff was always helpful, There was access to all the things we needed at all times, and the Cottage which holds a huge amount of charm and whimsy was PERFECT for us! I can not speak to the hot tub or pool as we were there in December, and did not utilize them. Pet friendly really was one of the things that sold me on this destination - though we did not bring our dog I was happy to see a place that was welcoming of the idea of animals. I would like to say that I found the cats to be a welcome and fitting addition to the property. They were friendly and added a homey feel to our stay. I am confused by those persons that might be offended by them when seeking to stay in a rustic, beautiful country setting....If you are not into nature and the things found there, maybe you should stay at the Hilton. LOVE LOVE LOVED our time at the Briar Patch and hope to spend future anniversaries there.

Our stay at the Briar Patch was very disappointing, in every sense of the word. We had high expectations of this B&B. That all faded when we noticed the entire cottage was infested with bugs, specifically, stink bugs. They were crawling on all surfaces of the cottage, including the bed, our pillows and into our luggage. In case you aren't familiar with these fine critters, they let out a very potent odor if they feel threatened. Needless to say, simply walking to the bathroom could set one of these suckers off and it would smell out the entire place. Multiply that by 100!! When presenting this to the manager, since the owners were on vacation, no actions were taken. We were told, "this is what you get for being in the country." Out of respect to the other guests we were discrete while trying to resolve this matter. We were told that the owners would contact us after arriving back form their vacation. As a lot of money was spent on this highly anticipated trip, we simply wanted to clear the air about our experience. However, the owners never contacted us after being back form vacation for several days. I had to take action and reach out to them directly. I was immediately greeted from a very unfriendly and disgruntled owner. He was very rude and in no way handled the situation with respect or maturity. Instead of "the customer comes first," philosophy he treated this as "I'm right and you are completely in the wrong for complaining about your experience." He then had the nerve to belittle me with such comments as, "you should invent a pesticide for stink bugs," "would you be complaining to me if these were lady bugs?" "you should really think about whether you deserve a refund or not and call ME back in a few days." And just when you thought it couldn't get any worse he proceeded to HANG UP on me mid-conversation. Needless to say, we will NEVER return to the Briar Patch. It's very unfortunate because Middleburg is simply beautiful!

Beautifully maintained & decorated in a style consistent with it's history (not too modernized). Perfect if you enjoy a historic experience. Notebook in the room describing the history of the house as well as the area, and a journal for guests to write comments/musings. I had the Rose Room which is probably the largest and favorite. My friend stayed in the Sunflower room next door and we shared a bathroom (had a clawfoot tub!). The whole "suite" could be closed off from the rest of the house by closing a door to the hallway so felt very private. We were upstairs in the front of the house with amazing views. 4 other bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs (vacant during our stay), plus 2 bedrooms downstairs at opposite ends with private baths & entrances, and a cottage outside. There is a huge event building on the property for weddings etc. and the beautiful grounds and ability to house the wedding party/family in the house & cottage make this ideal for that or to rent out for a whole family for holidays or reunions. Kitchen was well stocked. Guests encouraged to help themselves to snacks/drinks. A full breakfast was prepared in the mornings and pastries, cereals, coffee, tea etc. is always available. There is a pool & hot tub on the property, acres of land with horses, a beautiful porch, and several outdoor seating areas (although the weather wasn't conducive to utilizing these during our stay). There are 4 wineries in the nearest town, and dozens of others less than an hour away. We arrived on a Tues, many of the wineries were closed, but we managed to find at least 6 to visit during out stay. Middleburg is lovely with beautiful brick buildings & shops. We enjoyed local fare at several restaurants including the Red Fox Inn. I loved the B&B and the area and plan to go back. Probably my favorite B&B to date.

I stayed at the Briar Patch for two nights - one the night before my wedding in Middleburg and the second was on my wedding night. I stayed in the cottage and was so impressed - it is a beautiful, roomy and comfortable accomodation. There was plenty of space for everyone to get ready the day of the the wedding and we were able to enjoy a wonderful breakfast the day of. I will definitely be returning for a future visit - maybe for our first anniversary!

Had an enjoyable and relaxing stay. This B&B is set in a lovely setting and has an interesting history. Our stay was delightful. We had tasty enjoyable breakfasts and access to the kitchen filled with tasty snacks and drinks anytime of the day. Our room was beautiful with a wonderful view. We sat on the front porch at sundown enjoyed a glass of wine and chocolates. There is a living room type room with a TV and the opportunity to meet others if you choose. The area itself is beautiful and filled with history. The Hunter Head Tavern, about 15 minutes away is a unique and charming place to have a satisfying meal. It was a cozy, comfortable, charming and relaxing stay.

Nothing horrible, but you can certainly get MUCH better service for your money... Overall, our stay lacked the attention-to-detail, service, and presentation we usually get at B&Bs. There were no personal touches. We did not feel like guests(/customers) of a proprietor, but rather distant relatives that were hosted out of obligation and nothing more. Other B&Bs have welcomed us, given us personalized notes, and sent us off with warm wishes. We got none of that at Briar Patch. While breakfast was very tasty, I have never been at a "self-serve" place where one option of food is just put on the counter and you get it yourself. The other places I have been usually have a small menu where guests can choose from one or two things cooked-to-order. Also, usually there is a window of time to get breakfast, for example from 8-10:30, instead of just 9am... get it or miss out. Young staff didn't know much about the area and when asked about things to do, didn't really have any suggestions. They were also not super knowledgeable about the property. Our room was not cleaned during our stay. We paid an extra $200 for a cooking class weekend they offer four times per year. We were given conflicting info about the start time so some people missed the beginning of the presentation. Also, we were told “of course, recipes will be provided," but they were not. We learned later that the owners were away at a wedding. I don't think it's unreasonable to leave for the weekend during a lull period, but most places will close down completely or at least have their getaway when there aren't many people visiting. It seems inappropriate to host a cooking weekend with a full house of people and then leave for a wedding. I emailed them about our poor experience and my email was ignored. Again, not a horrible place, but for the money you can get MUCH better service. We will not return.

We had a wonderful experience at Briar Patch - with our teenage daughter and two cats (!) - while we relocated to the DC area. Very relaxing and welcoming. We felt very much at home and would certainly recommend Briar Patch to anyone wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Friendly service and just a half-hour or so from DC.

We had a terrific time at Briar Patch. the staff were all very friendly and warm. We will be back.

My husband & I won a free weeknight stay here at a silent auction, so I have no advice on why we chose to stay here. (We live about 30 minutes away so this was a nice distance for a quick escape from life/work/kids....) I can tell you that our stay was very nice. We stayed in the Iris room which was lovely! Dan was wonderful...not only did he recommend a nice restaurant for us for dinner, but he also called to make sure they had space for us. We enjoyed watching TV in the common room and appreciated the munchies left out. Breakfast the next morning (continental during the week) exceeded our expectations. Everything was neat and clean while being comfortable and inviting. Definitely check it out if you have the opportunity!

My husband and our friends recently stayed at Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast for the Inauguration. Our initial purpose for staying there was to have a convenient place to stay so we could easily get to the Metro Station. Briar Patch exceeded our expectations all around. The owners didn't price gouge us like every other establishment during the Inauguration festivities. The rooms were cozy, clean, and smelled very pleasant. I travel for work, so I live in hotels and have a pretty high standard for where I stay. We will definitely be returning, so we can patron some of the mom and pop stores and visit the local wineries. I'm also huge on Customer Service and staff was awesome. Everyone was so helpful and so knowledgeable about the DC area. Two thumbs up! Definitely a great location to kick back and relax.

What fun to find a rural B&B so close to Dulles airport, Ashburn, and Leesburg. I pulled in at 11pm and Dan and Ellen were a welcome sight.

We stayed in October 2007 as part of a wedding party. The owner sat and watched while we cleaned up the dirty grounds which hadn't been cleared from the previous weekends event. The cottage was dark and not prepared when we arrived and then we had to request soap as the liquid containers were empty. The kitchen is a mess and more importantly the staff were disinterested in their guests. The place has so much potential and the location is charming. Could be a great place if they would just invest some loving care and money into the B&B other than the event hall.

I booked the Iris Room to share an intimate 30th Wedding Anniversary with my wife. We had a great time in the outdoor hot tub, had an outstanding breakfast and enjoyed the peaceful serenity of the local and surrounding countryside. Our stay can be summarized with the words quiet, peaceful, pleasant, cozy and warm. If you are looking for a place that your can really relax and feel like you're in your own home, this is the place. The refrigerator is stocked and there are plenty of snacks available although they don't seem to cater to people on diets. There was ample fruit available, but it was not the freshest. There were no yogurts, diet sodas or coffee creamers (of which they stock at least six different flavors). My worst complaints during our short stay would have to be that the place could use more maintenance and attention to details to put this place "over the top." Little things like scraping the window glass after painting, filling small cracks in the walls, dusting lady bugs from window sills, removing price stickers from room decorations/kicthen pots, oiling squeaking door hinges, replacing screens with holes etc. could turn our good experience into a great experience.

We stayed at the one-bedroom cottage at Briar Patch and loved it. The cottage is located off far away from a two-lane quiet, country road and offers the ultimate in PRIVACY and SECLUSION. The cottage is also stocked with snacks, board games, DVD's, full kitchen (i.e. pots, pans, utensils, etc.) and a clawfooted tub...this is appealing because you can stay fully entertained if you decide NOT to leave the cottage and explore MIDDLEBURG. We, however, decided to take a tour of the town. The B&B is located near a small village full of shops, two wineries, and a small, privately owned restaurant. In addition to this, their are several farms and historical sites to visit. The scenery is also picturesque and worth the drive to all the above attractions. Although, the accomodations aren't exactly luxury, what Briar Patch has to offer is definitely worth every penny! We will return again SOON!