Foster Harris House

After one night in the suite here, I thought about selling everything I owned and moving in. I am still thinking about it. John and Diane are lovely, friendly and welcoming folks who truly make you feel at home. If your home was a lovely country manor with a beautiful view out the window, overlooking a well maintained garden and rolling hill, followed by an amazing 5 star 4 course breakfast. Stella the dog was an added draw. This place is lovely, so well maintained, the pride of the owners really shows, it is the closest thing to paradise I have found within hours of DC. I plan to go back here time and time again, this is by far the nicest B & B I have ever been to.

We love the Foster Harris House! We have been coming here every year at Thanksgiving for the past 5 years just in order to receive the "royal treatment". Although the food, the hospitality and idyllic location alone make the Foster Harris House a must do on the B&B enthusiasts' list, John and Diane MacPherson make the extra effort to ensure that their guests feel 'at home' in their home. And yet, they seem to do it effortlessly. We always feel completely welcomed and know that our time here will be thoroughly enjoyable. What a treat to get away from life's general mayhem and, at least for a day or two, be spoiled rotten!¿David and Richard

The Foster Harris House was lovely, clean, perfectly situated in the town. the owners, John and Diane were friendly and offered more amenities than we thought. The 4-course breakfast was enough to make you return to the inn. We will be back!

My husband and I celebrated our 44th Wedding Anniversary were extremely pleased with the warmth and welcoming we received from Diane and John. Our two evening stay was just what we had hoped for. We enjoyed all the amenities including a bicycle ride and walks on the Blue Ridge. We were close to fine dining which we thoroughly enjoyed. Our guest rooms and breakfast were a wonderful treat and we'll return.

My husband and I planned a long weekend in Washington, mostly for the great biking, Civil War battlesites and a special meal at the Inn at Little Washington. Little did we realize that our stay at The Foster Harris House would be another highlight on the trip and not simply a place to sleep. The innkeepers, Diane and John, were outstanding host, tending to our every need. The place is spotless, good beds and the bathroom has a really cool rainfall shower. The breakfast served at the inn are absolutely delicious. Go here if you want a special weekend.

A remarkable experience with truly superb service and accomodations...it was the Four Seasons meets a B&B. Dianne and John are wonderful hosts...not a detail missed. My highest personal recommendation!

dinner at the Inn in Little Washington, we slept well and awoke to a fabulous breakfast on the terrace.

Our stay at Foster Harris House initiated us to the Bed and Breakfast theme in a way that will be difficult to improve on. The house is tranquil, beautiful, and poetic both inside and out. John and Diane helped us feel at home and comfortable with the other guests. John was able to produce a wonderfully chilled Riesling within minutes of our request at arrival. He also maintains an open bottle of delicious 2001 Dow Port with glasses on a silver serving tray for guest to self-serve as they lounge in the comfortable living room. The room leant itself well to sipping port in the evening and then to reading with other guests the next morning while waiting for breakfast to be served. One could easily daydream about the pleasanter aspects of colonial living. Our recently redecorated bed and bathroom in the Compton room were more comfortable and relaxing than those found in the best of hotels. Service was unobtrusive yet complete. I had forgotten dress socks, I rang the bell, and Diane produced a pair to match my suit within a minute. The breakfast was a series of wonderfully understated yet filling dishes beginning with a perfectly cooked scone to Lilliputian style pancakes. The other guests at the table were friendly and interesting. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary, and another couple became engaged on a bike ride that morning, but all of the couples there were having a wonderful time in this truly romantic setting. We are glad to have another excellent reason to visit Washington, VA in addition to the Inn at Little Washington dining experience. We hope to be back by our 25th, if not sooner!

My wife and I went to the Inn at Little Washington for a romantic weekend dinner, and stayed at the Foster Harris House for one night. We chose it because we realized we could save significant $$ on the lodging costs over the Inn, but were rewarded with fantastic service, a quaint and beautiful house and room, and a delicious breakfast. I would highly recommend this B&B to anyone looking to get away for a long weekend, visit the mountains and wineries nearby, or to visit the Inn.