Description
Set amidst a 265-acre country estate with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance, the Goodstone Inn & Estate is a world-class luxury country retreat, ideal for romantic getaways, private corporate retreats and country weddings of distinction. Relax in the unspoiled natural beauty, tranquillity and privacy of Goodstone while enjoying the finest in Southern hospitality and personal service. Just outside of historic Middleburg, and nestled in the heart of Virginia's finest hunt and wine country, Goodstone is very convenient to both Washington, DC & Dulles International Airport. We look forward to serving you!
Services
- Year built: 1923
- Year remodelled: 1998 to 2003
- Number of floors: 2
- Number of rooms: 13
- Number of suites: 4
- Number of rooms accessible for wheelchairs: 1
- Conference room capacity: 15
- Free parking
- Room service (07:00 to 21:00)
- No pets allowed
Location:
26 miles/42 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport, 30 minutes by car. 48 miles/77 kilometres from Washington DC, about an hour by car.
Room Description
Guestrooms and suites are available in four of the former estate homes, which have been meticulously restored- The Carriage House, The Dutch Cottage, The Spring House, and The French Farm Cottage. All offer picturesque views of the estate's rolling hills with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance.
Deluxe Suite: Corner suite with queen-size four-poster bed, separate sitting room, en-suite bathroom. Private entrance with views of the courtyard and forest.
Junior Suite: Large, one room suite with sitting parlour, queen-size four-poster bed and sleeper sofa. Roman style whirlpool tub and shower combination or claw foot slipper tub.
Deluxe Room: Queen-size beds with either combination whirlpool/shower tubs, claw foot slipper tubs and/or steam showers. Views of the 265 estate, Blue Ridge Mountains and/or Goose Creek.
Room Features
- 120 DC
- Air-conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath tub
- Bathrobe
- CD player
- Daily newspaper
- Direct dial phone
- En-suite bathroom
- Fresh flowers
- Fresh fruit
- Full size mirror
- Hairdryer
- In-room safe
- Make up mirror
- Mini bar (Carriage House Only)
- Wireless Internet Access
- Operable windows
- Radio
- Satellite TV
- Shaving mirror
- Shower
- Slippers
- Smoke detector
- Sofa beds (suites only)
- Television
- Toiletries
- VCR
- Work desk
Restaurants
Coming in 2006- Intimate dining room perched above Goose Creek and surrounded by indigenous Virginia hardwoods. Kitchen specialises in using seasonal organic products. Refined country food prepared with classic French techniques which emphasize the freshness of the ingredients.
Leisure
- Croquet (on-site)
- Driving range (nearby)
- Fishing - freshwater (nearby)
- Hairdresser (request)
- Horse racing (nearby)
- Horse riding (nearby)
- Mountain bikes (on-site)
- Outdoor swimming pool (on-site)
- Snooker (on-site)
- Tennis courts (on-site)
- Hot-air Balooning (nearby)
- Canoeing (on site)
Directions
Directions to the Goodstone Inn from Dulles airport - Take Route 28 south (Centreville) exit. Travel on Route 28 south about six miles to Route 50. Take Route 50 West towards Winchester, VA Route 50 will bring you right into the village of Middleburg. Look for the stoplight in the centre of our village. (it's the only one, folks, welcome to the country!) Take a right at this light onto North Madison Street. Bear right around the funny ""Y"" in the road and continue north This road then changes name to Foxcroft Road or Route 626. Go past the Middleburg Elementary School, which you will see on your right
Travel straight on Foxcroft Road for approximately 2.5 miles. Cross over Benton's Bridge and be prepared for a sharp right
After you have crossed the bridge take the first left to Snake Hill Road. Travel 150 yards and look to your left for the ""Goodstone"" wooden sign on our driveway entrance wall. Drive up the steep hill to the top of the driveway and you will see The Carriage House directly in front of you. Arrival parking is located in front of the Carriage House. We are waiting to welcome you to Goodstone in the Carriage House
Please note - Do not park long-term in the arrival parking spaces, as these are limited. There are two parking lots located directly off the driveway for long-term guest parking if you are staying in the Carriage House or the Dutch Cottage. The Spring House and French Farm Cottages have their own small parking lots . If you succeed in getting lost, please feel free to call us at 540-687-4645, or on our cell phone (540) 454-7161 after 6:00 pm. Don't feel bad - it can happen.
Transportation
- International Airport: Washington Dulles International, 26 miles/42 km west. Transfer fare USD 120.00
- Local Airport: Washington Dulles International, 26 miles/42 km west. Transfer fare USD 120.00
- Car rental: Washington Dulles International, 26 miles/42 km west. Daily Rate USD 30.00
- Motorway: Route 50
- Taxi fare - airport: USD 80.00
- Pick up service: USD 120.00
- Helipad: On Request
Landmarks
- Middleburg is a charming historic village that offers some of the finest shopping in the area. (2.4 miles/3.8 km down Foxcroft Road)
- Wine tastings at many award-winning vineyards surrounding Middleburg are popular year round.(4.5 miles/7.2 km off Route 50) Civil War battlefields at Manassas and Bull Run(15 miles/24 km off of Route 15) Stately plantation homes such as Oatlands and Morven Park, are close by. Major equestrian arenas such as Great Meadows & Glenwood within 5 minutes/30 minutes respectively.
Shops
- Stroll leisurely down narrow streets to enjoy art galleries, antique shops, speciality boutiques and local restaurants in Middleburg. There is a large selection of factory outlet shops in nearby Leesburg (35 minutes by car)
