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Gay Street Inn

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  • The Gay Street Inn's front porch faces west to the mountains on a quiet street at the edge of town. Watch the sunset from our comfortable Adirondack chairs while enjoying a glass of wine.

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  • Inn Details

    Our 1850s farmhouse in a quiet corner of the historic village of Washington, Virginia, will welcome you to a relaxing stay in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are walking distance from the renowned restaurant of the Inn at Little Washington, and minutes from Shenandoah National Park, award-winning wineries, horseback riding and antique stores. Your day here begins with a home-cooked breakfast in our sunroom. Lounge in the library (with fireplace) or retreat to the quiet of one of our 5 guest rooms, each with private bath. Come visit us!

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Telephone

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  • Shenandoah Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $215/$255

    The studio apartment on our first floor features a large bedroom with king-size bed and a comfortable, overstuffed loveseat, western views of Jenkins Mountain and Shenandoah National Park, and a complete, private, eat-in kitchen with all of the necessities to make this your home-away-from-home. Private bath with shower. Wireless highspeed Internet access. Pet-friendly for additional fee. Ask about special rates for extended stays.

    Bradams Ridge Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $185/$215

    The only room with both Eastern and Western exposures, this cozy, second-floor room with a queen-size bed has both wonderful morning light and a view of the mountains. A leather club chair, antique rocker and traditional, Virginia-made wood nighttables and chest complete this pleasant retreat. Private, recently renovated bath with double-headed shower.

    Mountain View Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $185/$215

    A large, second-floor room with western views of Jenkins Mountain and Shenandoah National Park. Enjoy a queen-size sleigh bed with extra pillows and special linens. Reproduction period wallpaper, tables with two comfortable chairs and private bath with tub/shower make this a grand room year round.

    Blue Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$185

    A spacious second-floor room with windows overlooking our yards, elegant draperies and reproduction period wallpaper. Enjoy an antique, queen-size iron bed with extra pillows and classic linens, reproduction period game table with chairs, wing-back chair for reading, glorious morning sunlight and private bath with tub/shower.

    Garden Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$185

    On the first floor, our most elegant room has sun-filled morning views of our yards. Featuring a queen-size sleigh bed with reproduction period wallpaper, two Eastlake sidechairs from the Shenandoah Valley, antique table, and an extraordinary Eastlake dresser with original marble and mirror (circa 1890). Private bath with tub/shower.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 p.m.    Check out: Noon

    • Minimum stay: Holiday weekends and during fall foliage.

    • Cancellations: On reservations of 3 room-nights or less, 7 days notice required. On reservations of 4 room-nights or more, 14 days notice required.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Children 12 and under only when the entire Inn is reserved.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full and Continental

    • Time Served: Full 8:30-9:30; Contin. 7:30+

    • Serving location: Breakfast Room

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Complimentary wine and cocktails

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Village

    • Wine country

    City

    • Washington

    • Distance to city: 70 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Please visit our website for driving directions.

    Airport

    • Washington DC, DC (IAD-Dulles)

    • Directions to property:
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    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

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    Just what we needed

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Kevin and Jay are outstanding hosts. My wife and I stayed in the Shenandoah Suite because it accomodates dogs. It was a great room. We are looking for reasons to stay there again.

    Perfect Getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I cannot say enough good things about the Gay Street Inn...we spent a wonderful weekend there with our main plan to dine on Saturday night at the Inn at Little Washington. From check-in to check-out, it was an absolute delight to be there and Kevin & Jay are welcoming and attentive without ever being intrusive. Their recommendations for places to eat and area happenings were spot on, and the pancakes were some of the best I"ve ever had. We can't wait to return again soon for another country escape!

    Charming B&B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Beautiful home. Hosts put care and thought into every detail. Our stay was very comfortable and relaxing. Will recommend to all of our friends

    We hope to go back!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Everything about our stay at the Gay Street Inn was wonderful. The rooms were beautifully decorated, amenities very comfortable. The breakfast was AMAZING and featured delicious banana scones, locally roasted coffee, and tasty cornmeal pancakes. Kevin was very nice and accommodating. He offered a glass of wine upon our arrival, and we returned from our dinner to find port and chocolate waiting for us in the library/living room. We visited on a perfect winter night, but hope to go back in warmer weather. He really 'sold' Rappahannock County to us, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience at the Gay Street Inn. We highly recommend this b&b.

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Serene, thoughtful, little touches, individual attention, lovely

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