Woodward House porch
I must make a mention of Woodward House in Front Royal. We spent three great nights here. (I’ve stayed there before, on my trip to DC and Virginia in 2015, but that was on my own.) It’s a B&B, but what a B&B! Incidentally, B&Bs in the US are nothing like B&Bs in England. Often they’re medium-to-high priced rather than cheap-as-chips, but they do offer quality to match.
It’s situated about half-mile from Main Street in Front Royal, and is just off the main road through town (South Road). It’s also lifted above the main road, and backs onto open ground, with the town cemetery not far away – so it’s pretty quiet. It’s an oldish house, with lots of bits apparently added on over the years. Downstairs is all service areas – the office, the kitchen, a lounge, the breakfast room and the bar – and upstairs is all bedrooms. There are maybe six or seven bedrooms, and they are wonderful. Ours (with the name “Kathleen’s Retreat”) had a sleeping area, then a separate sitting area with a settee and TV as well as the bathroom. Very comfortable. Finally, there’s a porch at the back. (more…)