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1868 Magnolia House Inn

Lexington, Virginia.

A short walk from downtown restaurants, museums, and boutiques, this 1868 Shenandoah Victorian style Inn, with its high ceilings, tall windows, porches and fireplaces, offers a comfortable mix of antiques, Oriental rugs, and traditional furnishings.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Magnolia House Inn was built as his private residence in 1868 by William Pole, the builder of the beautiful Lee Chapel on the Washington and Lee University campus. An example of the Shenandoah Victorian style, the house boasts high ceilings, tall windows, many fireplaces, and several porches.

Guests may enjoy the parlor, the dining room, the Hospitality Room—stocked with cold drinks and snacks, including Jan's homemade cookies—and the front porches on both levels overlooking the garden. Enhanced with antiques and traditional furnishings, the inn reflects the warmth of Victorian elegance, combined with the casual comforts of today--including free Wi-Fi access for your computer. Enjoy a visit back in time, surrounded by the gentle welcoming grace of an old Virginia home.

Located on Main Street in Lexington's Historic District, Magnolia House Inn is a short walk from the quaint downtown restaurants and shops, the Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson Memorials, the campuses of both Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute, and the Lexington Visitors Center. Nearby are the Virginia Horse Center, Natural Bridge, and the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail.

Inn Information

Season: Year round
Rates: 139.00 - 189.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 5
With private baths: 5
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Soft drinks, bottled water, crackers, homemade cookies

Nearest Airport(s): Roanoke

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Parlor with library & fireplace, porches, garden, WiFi

Area Attractions and Activities:

Lexington and Rockbridge County offer numerous attractions for people of all ages. In addition to the cultural, athletic, and other activities offered by the two colleges, attractions include the Virginia Horse Center, Natural Bridge, the Theater at Lime Kiln, trails and vistas along mountain streams and the spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway, antique shopping, and visits to the area's numerous historic sites.

Washington and Lee University was founded in 1749. It is a four-year liberal arts college with a well respected law school. George Washington endowed the school with 100 shares of James River Company stock in 1796. This gift saved the school from closing. Robert E. Lee became president of the college after the Civil War in 1865.

Virginia Military Institute, founded in 1839, is the oldest state supported military college in the nation. Its mission is to provide an undergraduate educational program of the highest quality within a military environment.

Most Popular Rooms:

Shenandoah Suite: Soft greens and blues accented with burgundy; queen sleigh bed, Empire sofa, lounge chair, gas-log fireplace, private bath; second room with twin bed; enclosed sun porch can sleep a fourth person in a family group (not for two couples).

Lexington Room: Our finest deluxe room has first-floor convenience,king four-poster bed, gas-log fireplace, and private bath with Jacuzzi tub. Classic decor, antiques, Oriental carpet on hardwood floor, small desk with phone/laptop recharge outlets.

Reservation Notes:

A credit card or check is required with reservations. A weekend minimum of two nights will apply March through November. For some college weekends, a three-night minimum applies. For cancellation 7 or more days in advance (except for college weekends and special reservations) - no penalty; cancellation less than 7 days prior to stay requires one half amount due. Please ask for cancellation policies for college events, reservations longer than three days, and multiple-room reservations.

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.
• No access for disabled persons.

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