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Holladay House Bed & Breakfast

Holladay House Bed & Breakfast

155 W Main Street
Orange, VA 22960-1528
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Sharon and Sam Elswick

(540) 672-4893
 

Circa 1830. The Holladay House in Orange, Virginia, provides an inviting alternative to a hotel stay. This 1830s Federal style brick B&B is in the heart of steeplechase races and foxhunting, only 90 minutes from Richmond and Washington, D.C. Relax on the side porch rockers. Browse the Civil War books in the library, sit by the fire or play a parlor game. Savor homemade treats and beverages. Luxurious guest bedrooms and suites boast family heirlooms with Victorian and Colonial antiques. Stay in a room that features a fireplace and two-person whirlpool tub. A hearty country breakfast with gourmet entrees is served in the spacious formal dining room. Visit the many historic sites and attractions nearby and in the surrounding scenic area of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Holladay House Bed & Breakfast



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Rates

$139 to $239

Payment types accepted include Visa, Master Card, Personal Checks, Discover, Travelers Checks and Cash.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Events Hosted

  • Romantic Getaways
  • Honeymoons
  • Meetings
  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Weddings
  • Luncheons
  • Afternoon Teas

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Picnic Lunches
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant off Premises
  • Wine
  • Catered Luncheons

Other Activities

  • Wineries
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Bicycling
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Festivals
  • Horse Shows & Races
  • Historical Sites Montpelier
  • Monticello
  • Ash-lawn & Civil War Battlefields
  • Skydiving
  • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Skyline Drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Kayaking

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages

Off-Site Spa Services Available

Nearby Recommended Spas

Hamilton's Day Spa
(540) 672-2428
www.facebook.com/pages/Hamiltons-Day-Spa/211552812201492

Transportation Services

  • Airport Pickup
  • Train Station Pickup

Innkeeper(s)

Sharon and Sam Elswick

Rooms

This property has 6 total guest accommodations with private bath, 1 with fireplace, 2 with whirlpools, 2 suites and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Queen and King.

Amenities In Room

  • Fireplace
  • Reading Lamps
  • Clock Radio
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Bathrobes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Hair Dryer
  • Ceiling Fans
  • DVD
  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • Bath Amenities
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Two-person Whirlpool Tubs
  • Two-person Walk-in Showers
  • Complimentary Water Bottles
  • Luxury Sheets
  • Fluffy Towels
  • Robes
  • Ipod/cd Alarm Clocks

Amenities On Site

  • PC
  • Fireplace
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Copy Machine
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Library
  • Parlor Games
  • Computers
  • Homemade Cookies & Coffee/tea Bar Available 24/7
  • DVD Library
  • Popular Magazines
  • Small Fridge
  • Freezer

Parking

unlimited, complimentary

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Internet Access
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Television
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Hair Dryer
  • Gym Nearby
  • Desk
  • Flexible Cancellation
  • In-room Business Workstation With Color Printer
  • Pc With Internet Access
  • Exclusive Business Traveler Rates
  • Complimentary Printing Services
  • Flexible Check-in
  • Check-out Times
  • Concierge Services

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Holladay House Bed & Breakfast

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Location: Country, Mountains, Central Virginia and Main Street.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Elmwood At Sparks, Palladio, Pomme, The Light Well, Stonefire Kitchen, Bbq Exchange
  • Vintage

Romantic Interest

The evenings are softly lit with classical music softly playing in the background. Upgrade your stay with a fully-planned romantic itinerary (Aphrodite or Cupid Packages) or choose individual upgrades to create your own romantic escape.

Historic Interest

In 1830 this house originated as a mercantile shop, operating during the last 6 years of President James Madison's life. The house was once owned by one of President James Madison's grand-nephews, John Madison Chapman. During one of the Civil War skirmishes that were fought in the town's streets, according to local legend, a Confederate soldier died on the porch steps of the Holladay House. The Holladay Family owned this property for 101 years and ran their general practice out of the main part of the home.

Historic Awards:

  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • National Trust
  • Local Historical Society
  • Civil War Preservation Trust

Historic sites nearby:

James Madison's Montpelier (3 miles), Exchange Hotel and Civil War Museum (13 miles), Civil War Battlefields (25 miles), Thomas Jefferson's Monticello (29 miles), James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland (29 miles), rich regional history (1-25 miles).

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Minimum Stay Requirements:Two-night minimum during peak months and special events or holidays.
Children Restrictions:Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Cancellation:Cancellations in 10 days or less of the check-in date will be charged for the full reservation. If the room(s) can be re-booked, you will not be charged for the reservation. If the room(s) must be discounted to book them, then the customer who cancelled will have to pay the difference. No-shows will be charged the full reservation amount.
Check in/out:3p / 11a
Pets:Pets Allowed and Pet is not allowed to stay in the room alone.
Smoking:Outside Only.

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9/19/2003

My husband and I have traveled from Florida to Long Island for nine years. We always stay at B&Bs. The Holladay House is truly one of the finest.

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Publicity and Press Reviews

* HGTV.com's TOP 10 Christmas Mantels of 2010
* TravelChannel.com's THE inn to visit in Virginia to connect with rich history, great architecture and unique stories.
* Cooking.com accepted the Holladay Family Buttermilk Biscuit recipe to immediate rave reviews
* Over the last two years, the Washington Post has featured our inn and our specials on three separate occasions.
* The Huffington Post covered the historic nature and history detective projects we are accomplishing at the inn., * PBS regularly airs a television program called “Road Trip to History,” produced by Oaktree Productions. The Holladay House is featured as one of the many historic properties in the Town of Orange.

Promotional Rates and Packages:

Orange Jam Package
Learn how to jam in Orange, VA with Brandy Hopwood of BerryWood Farm Market in her own kitchen. Brandy's creative jams have been such a hit at regional farmers markets! Using berries and fruits grown on her farm, Brandy will teach you step-by-step how to make jam. This package includes: • two-nights in the Green Room, Blue Room, Oak Room or John Madison Suite • locally-sourced breakfast each morning • a few hours in Brandy's kitchen learning how to make jam • lunch served by Brandy • a private tour of the property, where you get a chance to see the berry patches, fruit trees and some of the other farming operations on their property • two jars of your own personally labeled jam you made that day • plus the opportunity to purchase Brandy's creative jams and bakery items at their Farm Store $429, for two, including tax
Valid from 05/23/2012 through 03/20/2013.
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Genealogy And Research
Come to Orange to discover your own family history! Located one block away from the Orange County Historical Society and the Orange County Courthouse. As an historian, Sam (inn owner), has spent many hours in local archives researching a number of historical topics. Let him assit you in your pursuits with a two-night package that includes: • Personal introduction to the Orange County Historical Society staff, collections, and research guides • Complimentary one-year individual membership to the Orange County Historical Society • Personal introduction to the Orange County Courthouse archives and staff • Free guided tour of the Orange Downtown Historic District • Use of the inn library and inn Library of VA card. • Connection with other historians in the area (extra costs may apply) • Much much more! Visit our website for more details: http://holladayhousebandb.com/virginia-genealogy.html.
Valid from 05/23/2012 through 03/20/2013.
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Civil War Tour Package
2011 marks the 150th Anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. The Holladay House, a pre-Civil War structure (ca. 1830), was witness to skirmishes and daily war life over the entire 4 years of the struggle. Time spent here and touring will offer an opportunity to gain insights into those turbulent times. 3 days and 3 nights of touring and activities will be conducted by expert and engaging local historians. All details of the package and most meals are planned so you may spend your time soaking in the knowledge and stories of the area of that era. There is even time for a little shopping and individual sightseeing. Please visit our website for complete details and to reserve your seat on the tour: www.holladayhousebandb.com/packages.html The 3-day, 3-night all-inclusive Civil War Tour Package is $1649 per couple, including all taxes. Single occupancy pricing available.
Valid from 12/17/2010 through 12/12/2012.
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Senior Special
If you are over 62, stay with us anytime between June 3-14, 2012 and receive 15% off your stay, get a choice of 3 bedtime snacks delivered to your room, and receive a free tour of the Orange Commercial Historic District (weather permitting!) Subject to availability; you must mention this special when making your reservation; not combinable with other offers.
Valid from 05/23/2012 through 06/14/2012.
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Bath Bliss!
Stay in on of our luxury suites, and let us be your bath sommelier. At a pre-arranged time, we will set the stage for a relaxing and romantic whirlpool bath experience: we will draw your hot whirlpool bath, surround the tub with lit scented soy candles, and complete the scene with chilled Barboursville Brut. Depart with a gift bag of locally handcrafted soap, bath sea salts, air freshing spray, and natural body lotion or oil. Price: $62, plus tax.
Valid from 09/15/2010 through 12/15/2012.
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Coffee Connoisseur
Embark on a VIP tour of the Orange County Roasters facility, where the our coffee beans are lovingly roasted. Have the opportunity to purchase freshly roasted beans onsite. Depart the Holladay House with a full 16oz. of Holladay House's Signature Morning Blend and your own Holladay House coffee mug. (Please note, the VIP tour is based on the roaster's schedule.) Coffee Connoisseur - $42 24 hour advanced notice required.
Valid from 05/23/2012 through 12/31/2013.
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You're Invited! The Annual Thanksgiving Feast!
Join our family for our 7th annual Thanksgiving dinner. At 6:30 pm, begin feasting upon free-range turkey, lots of side dishes, desserts and great conversation! Dinner is $39/person, all inclusive. Make a long weekend out of it and do some holiday shopping at unique shops and wineries! Stay with us a second consecutive night, we will take 25% off your second night stay. If you stay with us a third consecutive night, we will take 50% off your third night stay. Both offers cannot be combined. Subject to availability.
Valid from 05/23/2012 through 11/26/2012.
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July 4th Hops & Chops Celebration
July 4th is one of our favorite holidays, and our annual Independence Day Hops and Chops celebration is one of our most popular events of the year! Join us Saturday, July 7th to drink local micro-brewed craft beers (the Hops), feast on locally-raised chops (beef, pork, and mutton, expertly prepared a variety of ways) and dive into Sharon’s "family secret" homemade apple pie (Virginia wine also available)! And if you’ll be here July 4th, enjoy music at Keswick Vineyard’s annual Red, White and Blues event, then head over to Culpeper for fireworks! Stay a third night and we’ll take 50% off your third night stay! To participate, just say "Hops and Chops" when you make your reservation! The Hops and Chops feast is only $39 per person! 2-night minimum; based on availability.
Valid from 05/23/2012 through 07/09/2012.
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Renew Vows In A Historic Setting
Renew your vows in a beautiful historic setting. The all-inclusive package includes: * One night in our romantic John Madison Suite. * Exclusive use of the 1830's parlor for one hour. * Arrangement of a Virginia-licensed officiant. * In-season Bride’s bouquet and Groom’s boutonnière. * A bottle of sparkling wine to toast the occasion! * Full gourmet breakfast for the bride and groom the next morning. * Late checkout – enjoy the ambiance until noon. Price: $399, plus tax.
Valid from 05/05/2009 through 03/01/2013.
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Complimentary Wine Passes!
The Holladay House has arranged for complimentary winery tasting passes for our guests. The following wineries are included: Barboursville, Keswick, Prince Michel, Gray Ghost, Old House, Pearmund Cellars, Winery at la Grange, and Barrel Oak.
Valid from 05/05/2009 through 03/01/2013.
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Intimate Weddings Held Here!
The Holladay House is perfect for an intimate wedding of parties of 2 to 20 people. The innkeepers themselves had an intimate wedding at an inn so they know exactly how to cater to the wedding couple! We have three different packages from which to choose. Simply contact us for the details, and we'll work with you to create the perfect wedding day: 540-672-4893 or innkeeper@holladayhousebandb.com
Valid from 05/05/2009 through 03/01/2013.
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Pet Friendly Inn
We welcome pets at our inn. We allow pets in the Garden Room. The room is on the ground floor with a private entrance. There is an additional fee of $29 per pet per night. The fee includes a “Welcome Basket” for your pet.
Valid from 05/05/2009 through 03/11/2013.
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One-hour In-room Massage!
Don't drive anywhere! The licensed massage therapist will come to you! Enjoy a one-hour massage in the comfort of your own room. The ultimate way to relax during your getaway, for only $89. (Sorry, massages are not available in the Green Room.)
Valid from 05/05/2009 through 03/01/2013.
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Cupid Package
This romantic package is perfect for a one-night stay and includes: * 1 romantic night in one of our three traditional guest rooms (luxury suite available for an additional $100) * a bottle of Virginia wine * a freshly baked, made-from-scratch, dark chocolate lava cake for 2 OR a fruit & cheese tray * gift certificate for dinner at one of several fine local restaurants $299, plus tax
Valid from 05/05/2009 through 03/01/2013.
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Active Military Discount
Thank you to our active military personnel! 10% off your entire stay, any time, any day.
Valid from 05/02/2009 through 03/11/2013.
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Aphrodite Package
Perfect Romance for a two-night stay, this package includes: * 2 romantic nights in one of our three luxury suites, which may include fireplaces, double-sized whirlpool tubs, private patios, and king-sized beds * two one-hour in-room massages * a bottle of Virginia wine * a freshly baked, made-from-scratch, dark chocolate lava cake for 2 OR a fruit & cheese tray * dinner gift certificate at a selection of fine local restaurants Price: $789 plus tax.
Valid from 05/02/2009 through 03/01/2013.
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Babymoon Package
Either before your bundle of joy enters the world or afterwards, this package includes: * A fruit, cheese & chocolate tray with sparkling cider upon arrival. * A pregnancy massage in the privacy of your room. * Gift certificate for dinner for two at a local fine dining restaurant. * Use of the portable crib, high chair and baby utensils if your bouncing baby is with you during your stay. Price: $189, plus the room rate
Valid from 05/02/2009 through 03/01/2013.
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