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  • The Iris Inn Bed & Breakfast
    Breakfast is served each morning from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at individual tables in the Iris Inn great room.
    Enjoy the Iris Inn's expansive decks and watch the sunset over the Shenandoah Valley
    The Garden Path Luxury Suite offers an efficiency kitchen, double person Jacuzzi, King bed, private deck and plenty of space to relax.
    Enjoy an evening cocktail by the fire in the private Garden Path Suite with a view of the Shenandoah Valley
    Take in the fresh Shenandoah Valley air from your second story room, after you relax in a double person Jacuzzi tub.
    After your hike in the Shenandoah National Park, check out the outdoor breeze while you relax in a double person Jacuzzi tub in the Iris Inn luxury Deep Woods Suite .
    Get away for the daily grind in the private entrance, Hawk's Next Suite, complete with a King sized bed, and private hot tub with a view of the Shenandoah National Forest
    The Hawk's Nest Cottage has a elevated private deck with a hot tub.
    View the forest from the double windows in your King bed of the Deer room.
    Enjoy an evening beverage while taking in the warmth of the fireplace at the Iris Inn.
    Need to recover after a day of sight seeing? Toss your laundry in your personal washer and dryer, walk over heated floors to relax in the two person rain head shower.
    Immerse yourself in the sunset and the night sky through the cabin windows that encircle you or from the bubbling water our your hot tub on the screened in porch. With nature as your wallpaper, you'll feel as though you're camping in luxury.
    Cabins are new for 2013. Iris Inn cabins offer an extended stay in a secluded, self-contained, woodland setting. Practice your culinary expertise in the cabin's full-sized kitchen.
    Enjoy a period desk in the Pine Room.
    Enjoy a spacious sitting area in the Woodland Room.
    Enjoy some wine in the Woodland Room.
    Enjoy the walk out access to the front porch with a sunset view of the Shenandoah Valley from the first floor Duck room.
    • Nightly Rate $149 - $299
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    • Reviews 186  
    • Rooms 15
    • Accepts Gift Cards

    • Address 191 Chinquapin Dr.
      Waynesboro, VA 22980
      USA
    • Phone+1-540-943-1991
    • Fax+1-540-942-2093
    • Toll free+1-888-585-9018
    • EmailContact Innkeeper

    The Iris Inn offers a full experience-we pair wine touring with a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities, world-renowned historical sites, phenomenal culinary options and enchanting Main Street America venues. Visit Monticello and learn of the approach Thomas Jefferson, the father of American wine making and renowned gourmand, took in bringing wine into the American vernacular. Then venture out to the nearby countryside and experience Virginia wine and food today. Travel the world famous Skyline Drive. Take a side trip to the state’s highest waterfall, Crabtree Falls and experience a 1200 feet drop in a half-mile section of Crabtree Creek.

    Rooms & Rates


    Luxury Suite

    1 King Beds, 1 Queen Beds, Private Bath, sleeps4
    Average Nightly Rate $269
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    Spacious King Bed Room

    1 King Beds, Private Bath, sleeps2
    Average Nightly Rate $179
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    Couples Cabin

    1 King Beds, Private Bath, sleeps2
    Average Nightly Rate $269
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    Garden Path Suite

    1 King Beds, 1 Queen Beds, Private Bath, sleeps4
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    Deep Woods Suite

    1 King Beds, 1 Queen Beds, Private Bath, sleeps4
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    Professionally Inspected

    Diamond Collection Inspected and Certified

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 186 Reviews

    4.7 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    Award Winner: 2009 - 2010
    5 out of 5
     

    Thank You for Making My Birthday so Special!

    May 01, 2013

    Dear Dave & Heidi, Thank you for making my birthday such a special weekend! You home is lovely -- beautiful views, delicious breakfasts, comfy bed, roaring fireplace, and the hospitality you both share so openly. Since I had seen the Iris Inn website before, it was special to be able to experience it.

    5 out of 5
     

    The Setting is Quite Inviting and Spiritually Warm

    May 01, 2013

    My wife and I enjoyed ourselves throughly. The setting is quite inviting and spiritually warm. We did not have a chance to meet Heidi, but did get to meet David. The cabins were that great to stay in. We didn't really need to roam around much. Hopefully, an opportunity will present itself for a future visit.

    5 out of 5
     

    You Helped Make Our Vacation the Best

    May 01, 2013

    Thank you Dave & Heidi, you helped make our vacation the best. Great suggestions for things to do and places to eat.

    5 out of 5
     

    Loved the View & Quietness

    May 01, 2013

    Enjoyed our stay here. We loved the view and quietness. Great breakfast!


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Dave & Heidi Lanford

    Innkeepers Description:

    Hobbies and interests include gardening, hiking, travel, entertaining, friends & family, wine, UVA basketball, cooking.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    Resident Pets

    1 Dog

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $149 - $299

    Luxury Suite

    Luxury accommodation with king-size bed. Large bath with luxurious Whirlpool tub, stall shower, and double sink. Gas fireplace with remote, sitting area, VCR. Kitchenette. Private deck on two sides. Spiral stairs to loft with queen bed, and small deck.

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King, 1 Queen

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $299/$239
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    Spacious King Bed Room

    King bed, WIFI, in room refrigerator, entrance to outside deck.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $209/$149
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    Couples Cabin

    New in 2013--luxury adult tree houses! With nature as your wallpaper, you'll feel as though you're camping in luxury. Practice your culinary expertise in the cabin's full-sized kitchen. Toss your laundry in your persona washer and dryer, walk over heated floors to relax in the two person rain head shower. Immerse yourself in the sunset and the night sky through the cabin windows that encircle you or from the bubbling waters of your hot tub on the screened in porch. If you are a lover of nature and luxury, then the Iris Inn cabins are certainly the best pick for your getaway.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $299/$239
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    Garden Path Suite

    King Bed, Fireplace, Sitting Area, Efficiency, Double Whirlpool, Shower, Loft with Queen bed, Private Decks, Facing West

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King, 1 Queen

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    Deep Woods Suite

    King Bed, Fireplace, Sitting Area, Efficiency, Double Whirlpool, Shower, Loft with Queen Bed, Private Decks, Facing East

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King, 1 Queen

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    Hawks Nest Suite

    King Bed, Sitting Area with Queen pull out sofa, Efficiency, Tub/Shower, Private Deck, Private Hot Tub/Spa

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King, 1 Queen

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    Wildflower Room

    King Bed, Sitting Area, Twin Sofa, Double Whirlpool with Shower, Second Floor Deck Access, Facing West

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Woodland Room

    King Bed, Alcove Single Bed, Sitting Area, Shower, Facing East

    • Maximum Capacity: 3
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King, 1 Twin

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    Bird Room

    King Bed, Tub/Shower, First Floor Room, Lots of Windows, Facing East

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Pine Room

    King Bed, Tub/Shower, Second Floor Deck Access, Facing West

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 4:00 PM    Check Out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum Stay: 2 night stay required on most weekends - ask for one night availability.

    • Cancellations: Reservations that are cancelled with notice of seven day are not liable for booking. Cancellations received with less than one day notice before arrival date are not liable if room can be rebooked. If room is not rebooked guests with be charged for all nights reserved. All cancellations must be received by telephone or email to be valid.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Wine & Cheese is offered nightly at about 5:30 PM.

    • Drinks Available: Yes

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • AAA
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 2

    • Military
      Percent Off: 5% Days Required: 2

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 186 Reviews

    4.7 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    Award Winner: 2009 - 2010
    5 out of 5
     

    Thank You for Making My Birthday so Special!

    May 01, 2013

    Dear Dave & Heidi, Thank you for making my birthday such a special weekend! You home is lovely -- beautiful views, delicious breakfasts, comfy bed, roaring fireplace, and the hospitality you both share so openly. Since I had seen the Iris Inn website before, it was special to be able to experience it.

    5 out of 5
     

    The Setting is Quite Inviting and Spiritually Warm

    May 01, 2013

    My wife and I enjoyed ourselves throughly. The setting is quite inviting and spiritually warm. We did not have a chance to meet Heidi, but did get to meet David. The cabins were that great to stay in. We didn't really need to roam around much. Hopefully, an opportunity will present itself for a future visit.

    5 out of 5
     

    You Helped Make Our Vacation the Best

    May 01, 2013

    Thank you Dave & Heidi, you helped make our vacation the best. Great suggestions for things to do and places to eat.

    5 out of 5
     

    Loved the View & Quietness

    May 01, 2013

    Enjoyed our stay here. We loved the view and quietness. Great breakfast!

    5 out of 5
     

    The cabins truly are a wonderful, couple-centered retreat

    April 24, 2013

    My husband and I stayed in one of the new cabins over the past weekend and words cannot adequately convey how amazing this place is - the setting is beautiful, it is close enough to everything you want to do, but far enough away that you feel such peace. Dave, Heidi, and dog Katie make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. Breakfast was delicious and a great way to start the day. The cabins are like adult treehouses – private screened decks looking west for amazing sunsets (including screening under the deck – whoever thought of that is a genius!), welcoming Jacuzzi, comfortable bed, fireplace, TV with Dish Network, a full kitchen and coffee maker, as well as a bathroom with heated floors. The cabins truly are a wonderful, couple-centered retreat. We really didn’t want to leave and we will definitely be back!

    5 out of 5
     

    Inviting, warm, relaxing

    April 14, 2013

    My husband and I began our 40th anniversary road trip at The Iris Inn. We were warmly greeted by Dave & Heidi and their border collie Katie. Upon entering the inn, we couldn't help but smell the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies that are available at any time of the day...or nite! Our room, the Pine Room is more beautiful & inviting that we could have imagined. We had a spectacular view of the valley and mountains from the porch right out our door. It was a bit chilly so we really didn't get to enjoy sitting on the swing...taking in the vistas...this time! There most definitely will be a next time. We've never experienced such warm hospitality at a bed and breakfast. Pleasant conversation by a warm fire with a glass of wine - it doesn't get much better than that! Breakfast was delicious as well. We highly recommend The Iris Inn!

    4.6 out of 5
     

    .A diamond in the woods - B&B!

    April 13, 2013

    A perfectly delightful getaway - even on a cool, dreary weekend before anything was in bloom. Would be fabulous late spring, summer and fall. Close enough to Staunton for special dinners. The couples massage was heavenly. The picnic was top of the line. A beautiful lake in the National Forest just down the road. Our hosts were so helpful. Try the cottages for a romantic getaway all year long.

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Wonderful weekend

    April 07, 2013

    My wife and I absolutely loved our stay at the Iris Inn. Our room was spacious, tastefully decorated and very very comfortable. We loved the main room, and we wished we had built in a little more time during the day to just hang out at the Inn on one of the many decks/patios - the day beds would be a great place to hang out and take in a little nature. Owners Dave and Heidi were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfasts were terrific too. Wonderful experience all around.


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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City - Charlottesville

    • Distance to city: 25 miles

    • Directions to property:
      The Iris Inn is located 12 miles east of Staunton and 25 miles west of Charlottesville, just off of I-64 near Waynesboro. From I-64, take Exit 96(Waynesboro-Lyndhurst), turn south on Route 624 toward Lyndhurst, then make an immediate left on Chinquapin Drive. The Iris Inn entrance is approximately 3/10 of a mile on the left.

    Airport

    • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) 32 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Highway 29 south to I-64 east. From I-64, take Exit 96(Waynesboro-Lyndhurst), turn south on Route 624 toward Lyndhurst, then make an immediate left on Chinquapin Drive. The Iris Inn entrance is approximately 3/10 of a mile on the left.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Skyline Drive

    • Blue Ridge Parkway

    • Shenandoah National Park

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Wine Tasting

    • University Athletics - UVA & JMU

    • Hot hair balloon rides

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

    • Water sports

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Country Inn

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    • Boutique Hotel

    • Spa

    Property highlights

    • Blue Ridge Parkway 3 miles away

    • Relaxation

    • Skyline Drive 3 miles away

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    On-site

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Spa

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:00 - 9:30 AM

    • Serving Location: Outside deck,Breakfast/dining area,On-site restaurant

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Apple stuffed french toast
    Baked sourdough bread with cream cheese and granny smith apples, served with warm maple syrup.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Water and soft drinks in room.

    Recipes

    Salad

    Cashew Salad
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Spinach Salad
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 20 minutes

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