Herring Hall is the best Bed and Breakfast we have stayed in! We stayed two nights in August as we were celebrating my birthday. We were treated to a sumptuous breakfast each morning. We enjoyed homemade black raspberry jam, homemade apple butter and biscuits, pancakes, fruit, and egg dishes. I have an allergy to beef and pork and Anne was so gracious to make turkey sausage and turkey bacon for me. Anne is so friendly and helpful. She gave us several ideas of places to visit during our stay in Lexington and surrounding area. Our room was the General room and it was so pretty and comfortable. There was even delicious pound cake and there were snacks in the dining room each day! This home is so rich in history and Anne gave us a tour of the house and told us several interesting historic facts about it. We very highly recommend this Bed and Breakfast.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Anne was an amazing host! She & Brad were so very kind and made us feel right at home!! The home itself was beautifully and lovingly restored to its original bones. The home was rich in history and had been in Annes family for over a century. The floors were original wide plank flooring, polished to a sheen. The home sits off of a secondary road, surrounded by open pastures and cattle. To say it was meticulous would be an understatement. Each morning A delicious breakfast was prepared by both Brad & Anne. Such a special treat with many ingredients right off their farm. Anne was a delight-great sense of humous & a splash of color in a world needing good energy,. Brad & Anne were a wealth of information for our crew as we explored the area. We stayed in the suite which was wonderful and was restored to its original era. It provided 3 people with an opportunity to feel connected and yet have our own bedrooms and space. The bedrooms were both large with a connecting bathroom. Herring Hall was so very peaceful, quiet and yet only 5 minutes to the natural bridge recently designated as a dark sky, and 15 minutes to historic Lexington with awesome restaurants, breweries, shops….Herring Hall wonderful location…wonderful hosts!! We are already planning our return!!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Herring Hall is a beautiful home, restored with care to maintain the original charm and authentic history, while adding modern comforts. For example, the bedrooms are appointed with antiques as well as clocks with USB ports; the lovely claw-foot bathtubs have shower heads that give you a nice hot shower. The breakfast is delicious - spoon bread to die for; delicious homemade applesauce; scrumptuous biscuits; and fresh fruit. Herring Hall pound cake is available around the clock. The hosts strike the right balance between friendly, helpful, and unobtrusive. Near Lexington, Natural Bridge, hiking trails, and loads of fun activities. Will definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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I stayed at Herring Hall just for one night while driving through the area. I normally find a chain hotel on the side of the highway, but was intrigued by Herring Hall. I wish I had more time to spend there, Anne is a fantastic host. The setting is beautiful, and the rooms take you back in time with historic decor that has connections to the Herring family. Upon my arrival, Anne gave me a full tour of the house that included several interesting historic facts, which, as a history buff, I loved! I regret that I was unable to stay for breakfast, but if the food is as wonderful as Anne’s hospitality, you won’t want to miss it. I left an item in my room by mistake upon my departure, and Anne has been so helpful in helping get the item mailed back to me. Thank you Anne, I hope to be back soon!
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
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We stayed for a night in the general room. Beautifully decorated with history and handed down from the generations that have owned and worked here. The owners were very hospitable and generous. Gave us a tour and gave us lots of information about the area and the history about the house. Had a mint julep upon arrival. Also a homemade pound cake in the lobby which was amazing!! with snacks, coffee, and water. Woke up to an amazing southern cooked breakfast of homemade biscuits, chocolate zucchini bread, frittata, homemade apple butter, mimosas, lots of fresh tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, fruit, and bacon. All fresh from the garden or local. It was amazing. Also loved the décor around the house and cow pastures around. It is quiet but close enough to natural bride/ lexington. will stay again, highly recommend
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Date of stay: April 2021
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We had a great stay last night. The hosts are extremely kind and stored our cake for us, offer free coffee throughout the day, and have central AC throughout the house. The General room was very nice and we slept well. Would recommend this place.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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As soon as we arrived, Ann greeted us at the porch with her winning smile and southern charm. She immediately gave us a leisurely tour of the inn while pointing out various furnishings and describing their significance to the inn’s and the region’s history. When we finished the tour, Ann’s husband had taken our bags upstairs to our room. And what a room it was! Expertly decorated with a blue theme and Washington and Lee University memorabilia. Ann then brought us each a glass of sangria. Breakfast in the morning was delicious…..mimosas, biscuits, preserves, apple butter, eggs and sausage, cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh ground coffee that was to die for. The entire inn was shiny clean, bedding was comfortable, and our every need was taken care of. My wife and I are already trying to find a good excuse to visit the area again just so we can stay at Herring Hall. We highly recommend it!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This Inn epitomizes elegant southern hospitality . Ann is gracious and welcoming. The bed and breakfast and the grounds are simply breathtaking. Everything is so clean it was just so nice! We enjoyed our sangrias on the front porch listening to the birds and enjoying the lovely views. Breakfast was delicious all homemade items that featured local ingredients. There is such a rich history here. It is quiet and just a short drive to the natural bridge. We can’t wait to return.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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We could not have had a better experience than at Herring Hall. We look for beauty, charm, cleanliness, quiet and a great bed in an inn, and Herring Hall offers all of these. Our room (and perhaps all the rooms) was decorated with great care, using memorabilia from the life of Anne's father. She took the time to explain them and tell us a little about his life. It was like staying the particularly elegant home of a good friend. I am especially grateful that Anne took the time to mail a favorite pair of earrings I had left there.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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My wife and I stayed in the Bright Bovine room at Herring Hall for a weekend getaway the first weekend in November. Anne (the owner) could not have been more hospitable. We loved hearing her tell stories of the history of this charming early 19th century estate. We were able to visit Natural Bridge State Park, Virginia Safari Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway during our stay, all located only minutes away. Lexington is also just a short drive away with many dining and shopping options. I would highly recommend Herring Hall when searching for a place to stay in the Natural Bridge area.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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