There are several country inns and bed and breakfast
inns closer to Lockesly Manor. We highly recommend staying
at one of these properties for a true Virginia Country experience.
Rates range from about $75 to well up to $500 if you really
want that something special! I’ve tried to group them by location.
If you need any additional directions or advice on where to stay,
please do not hesitate to contact me. This is just a sampling
below. A good website that lists others are:
http://www.bbonline.com
.
Some larger, very picturesque towns that you may be stay
that are a little farther are
Leesburg
or Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. You can search for inns
on the link above.
Boyce - just down the road from Millwood where there
is a historic mill.
River House
(703) 837-1476
Middleburg (
http://www.middleburgonline.com
) - a large town with many posh shops filled with hunt
country paraphernalia and antiques. Route 50 (John Mosby
Highway) passes through Middleburg on the way to Lockesly Manor.
It is about 40 minute drive from Lockesly Manor.
Briar Patch - $125 to $195
866-527-5911
http://www.briarpatchbandb.com
Red Fox Inn – Oldest original inn, est. c.
1728, romantic accommodations, canopy beds, hand-made truffles,
$150-$215.
540-687-6301
http://www.redfox.com
Middleburg Country Inn - $165 - $265
540-687-6082
http://www.midcountryinn.com
Middleburg Inn and Guest Suites $150 - $250
800-432-6125
The Goodstone Inn - $225 to $425
540-687-4645
http://www.goodstone.com
Upperville – very small town fairly close to Lockesly.
The 1763 Inn – has restaurant also with German specialties.
$125-$185
540-592-3848
http://www.1763inn.com
Berryville – just north of Lockesly with some nice affordable
choices.
Battletown Inn – early 19th century Inn. Grey Ghost
Tavern on site.
800-282-4106
http://www.battletown.com
Berryville Bed and Breakfast - $95 to $165 a night.
540-955-2200
http://www.berryvillebb.com
The Lost Dog - $85 to $165 a night
540-955-1181
http://www.thelostdog.com
Smithfield Farm - $145 - $165
540-955-4389
http://www.smithfieldfarm.com
Paris – a pretty country town
Ashby Inn - Has well known restaurant too.
$150-$200 a night.
http://ashbyinn.com
The Plains – another quaint town.
Grey Horse Inn - $105 to $195
877-253-7020
http://www.greyhorseinn.com
Washington, VA. – known as little Washington.
About an hour south of Millwood.
The Inn at Little Washington – See where Tim proposed
to Christy! The ultimate country inn in Virginia. One
of the top restaurants on the east coast. The ultimate splurge
for dinner or for an overnight stay.
540-675-3800
http://www.relaischateaux.com/washington/
What To Do
If you have some extra time, here are some ideas of
what to do in the area.
Washington, DC – If you have never been, its worth going
downtown to see at least the monuments, the White House and some
of the Smithsonian Museums if you have time. Walking around
Georgetown and Dupont Circle neighborhoods is a great night time activity.
The Washington Post has a great visitors guide:
here
.
Alexandria, VA
– just outside of Washington, but a little easier to drive
to Alexandriahas a historic downtown next to the Potomac river that
offers great restaurants, quaint shops and Mount Vernon (George Washington’s
home) is just 7 miles down the parkway.
If you would like to explore the area near Dulles airport
and the wedding location:
Antiques, historic homes,
wineries
, hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, hiking opportunities
are all in the area.
Leesburg
– colonial market town with quaint shops nearby historic plantation
homes too.
Middleburg
– you will pass through Middleburg on the way Lockesly. Another
great town.
Harpers Ferry, WV – One of our favorite places!
Absolutely beautiful in the fall. About an hour’s drive from
the wedding location and an hour’s drive from the Fairfield Inn.
Harpers Ferry is a small historic town on a tiny peninsula in West
Virginia where the Shenandoah river meets the Potomac River.
Maryland and Virginia are across the rivers. Part of the town
is National Park
and costumed interpreters give talks on the famous abolitionist
John Brown who staged a raid here, it’s Civil War History. The
Appalachian Trail runs right through town. A walk up to Jefferson’s
Rock is a must. Those willing to hike up to Maryland Heights (about
an hour) are afforded with the most spectacular view.
A couple of the bed and breakfast web sites had some
great ideas and info on area attractions:
http://www.thelostdog.com/Attractions.htm#Air%20Adventures
http://www.berryvillebb.com/attr.asp
Directions
DIRECTIONS TO LOCKESLY MANOR
From Washington, DC/Arlington/Alexandria: (approximately
1 ½- 1 ¾ hour travel time depending on location)
Step 1) Take I-66 West. Take exit 57B for Rt. 50 west towards
Fair Oaks/Winchester. At this point, Route 50 is named Lee-Jackson Memorial
Highway.
Step 2) In about 22 miles you will pass through Middleburg.
At some point, the name will change to Rt. 50/John Mosby Highway. After
Middleburg, you will drive for about 17 more miles.
Step 3) After you cross the Shenandoah River, take a right
at the second road, State Rt. 723/Millwood Road. There is a green sign
that will point right towards “Millwood” and “Boyce” just before you turn
on 723. Lockesly Manor is approximately one mile down on the right. The
estate begins at the stone wall. Follow the wall until the double brick entrance.
There was a flag out front the last time I drove by. There is a sign for
Lockesly Manor, between the horseshoe driveway entrance and exits, but it
is not facing toward the road (you will see it on the right if you pass the
entrance!). You can see the house from the end of the drive. The veranda
has tall white columns. If you enter the town of Millwood, you’ve gone
too far. Drive up to the house and follow the signs to the left for the
parking area.
From the Fairfield Inn in Chantilly, VA: (approximately
70 minutes travel time). As you leave the hotel parking area, you will
be on Corsair Court. Take a right onto Thunderbolt Lane and then another
immediate right onto Centerview Drive. At the light, you will make a right
on Rt. 50/ Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway. Follow directions for Step 2 and
Step 3 above.
From Charlottesville, VA area: Take Route 29 North to the
Warrenton area. Then follow Route 17 North. At Route 50/John Mosby Highway,
make a left at the light. Follow directions for Step 3 above.
Directions from Dulles airport to the Fairfield Inn
Make a left to exit the rental car lot and then left at the first light
(should be Rudder Road). Follow the Airport exit signs. You will end upbriefly
on the Dulles Access Road. As soon as you are on the access road, take exit
9A Route 28 South towards Rt. 50/Centreville/Manassas. Stay on Route 28
for about 4.5 miles. Take the Route 50 East exit towards Fairfax/Washington.
As soon as you are on Route 50, go immediately to the far left lane and enter
the separate left turn lane. Make a left at the first light which is Centreview
Drive ( you will see the Courtyard Marriott sign from Route 50). Make an
immediate left at Thunderbolt Road and then an immediate left at Corsair
Court. The Fairfield Inn is right there!
Directions from NY/NJ/PA to the Fairfield Inn
Step 1) Take 95-South to I-495 the Capital Beltway.
Take 495 West towards Silver Spring/Bethesda. Be careful as there are frequent
sudden backups on this stretch of the Beltway. 495 will loop SOUTH across
the American Legion Bridge into Northern Virginia.
Step 2) Take exit 49 for I-66 West towards Front Royal/Manassas.
Stay on I-66 for about ten miles. Take exit 57B Rt. 50 west for Fair Oaks/Winchester.
After about four miles, you will cross Centreville Road. Make the first
right after this onto Centerview Drive ( you will see the Courtyard Marriott
sign from Route 50). Make an immediate left at Thunderbolt Road and then
an immediate left at Corsair Court. The Fairfield Inn is right there!
Directions from Michigan to the Fairfield Inn: Take
I-75 south towards Toledo. Follow signs for the Ohio Turnpike (I-80) EAST.
Take the Ohio Turnpike and follow signs to Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) EAST.
You will exit at Breezewood, PA. This is a small town of restaurants and
motels. Drive for less than a mile through the town and you will see the
signs for I-70. Take I-70 EAST towards Washington, DC. You will be on I-70
for about an hour. Then, take 270 south towards Washington. 270 merges
into 495/the Capital Beltway. Follow the signs for South towards Northern
Virginia. Be careful of aggressive drivers and sudden backups! Follow Step
2 for the NY/NJ/PA directions. |
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