Virginia Lodging for Bird Watching Vacations

As the only guest at the Apple Blossom Inn, you have an entire 8 room house to yourself plus a scrumptious, full breakfast served daily on fine china. The gazebo bordering the woodland garden on the grounds of the Apple Blossom Inn provides a restful spot to view robins, bluejays, titmice, tanigers, rosy finches, sparrows, and woodpeckers. In the spring of 2008, a pair of nesting bald eagles was sited and viewed daily, only 4 miles from the Inn. Located near the George Washington National Forest (4 miles) and the Skyline Drive(23 miles), the Apple Blossom Inn B&B can be your headquarters for days trips to the mountains to hike and enjoy the wildlife. You can access the "Daughter of the Stars," "Tthe Lost Shoe,' and the "Skyline Drive" Trails for birding listed in the Mountain Area booklet published by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The New Market Battlefield Birding and Wildlife Trail is two miles from The Apple Blossom Inn.

Apple Blossom Inn- New Market 540-740-3747

Established in 1642, Inn at Warner Hall reflects more than 365 years of history and architectural development. After breakfast, stretch your legs and stroll down to the river. The boathouse is a wonderful place to enjoy the soothing peace and tranquility of the water. Nature, birds and scenery abound! Guests will delight in breathtaking views of the Severn River and the estate’s gardens, pastures and wildlife while comfortably ensconced in one of the River Porches wicker rockers or club chairs.

Inn at Warner Hall- Gloucester 800-331-2720

Sleepy Hollow Farm is nestled in its own unique hollow surrounded by pastures and woods filled with abundant wildlife. A welcome sign leads you into the property towards the spring fed pond where Mallard ducks, Canadian geese and a Blue Heron are residents. For the bird watchers there are bald eagles, red tailed hawks, quail, owls, finches, woodpeckers, and turkey near our property. The hollow lends itself graciously for family reunions, retreats, small weddings and receptions.

Sleepy Hollow Farm- Gordonsville 800-215-4804

At Fiddlers Roost Cabins you may enjoy hiking, biking, bird watching, horseback riding, river rafting or just relaxing by the fire...you're sure to experience "your" kind of vacation. Our Blue Ridge Mountains bed and breakfast cabin lodging is an ideal hideaway for exploring Galax, Mt Airy, Winston Salem, Greensboro and points beyond in Virginia. Home to some of the country's best new vineyards & wineries as well as a variety of cultural activities, talented local artisans and musicians, our area will keep you as active or as laid back as you like.

Fiddlers Roost Cabins- Galax 276-236-1212

For almost 200 hundred years The Buckhorn Inn has been offering its unique and warm hospitality to guests. Now, The Buckhorn Inn is known for country and seafood buffet, comfortable lodging, and catering banquets, all in a historic country setting. The surrounding area boasts fresh cool mountain air, hot springs, mineral baths, historical sites and exhibits, and cultural events. The Buckhorn is in the George Washington National Forest where outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing and bird watching abound.

The Buckhorn Inn- Churchville 877-337-8660

Welcome to the Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm. Created as an elegant, serene country retreat it rests on 70 acres adjacent to the Shenandoah National Park and is surrounded by the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains and woodland streams. It is not uncommon to see deer or wild turkey in our pastures. You are welcome to spend your day bird watching or hiking the forests and woodland streams of Sugar Hollow, or you may want to explore nearby Shenandoah National Park or Ivy Creek Natural Area.

Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm- Charlottesville 866-566-7388

Stoneridge Bed & Breakfast offers a glimpse of antebellum life just minutes from historic Lexington. Just nine minutes from the center of Historic Lexington, this bed and breakfast is surrounded by thirty-two secluded acres of Virginia countryside — fields, streams and woodlands; and abundant wildflowers, butterflies and wildlife — deer, turkeys and songbirds. Sit on the spacious front porch and sip a cool drink as you enjoy the sunset over the mountains.

Stoneridge Bed & Breakfast- Lexington 800-491-2930

At the Miller House bed and breakfast experience the opulence of the Victorian Age by strolling through Staunton's five historic districts. Settled in 1732, Staunton is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. It sits at the top of the hill, just a few blocks from the quaint shopping district of Staunton, and is surrounded by an English garden for your bird watching pleasure. In the spring, summer and fall, one might experience a garden tour, farmers' market, concert, bicycle ride or many other local events. Staunton is an historic, vibrant city, that reveres antiquity and values art, culture, theater, music and local color.

Miller House bed and breakfast- Staunton 877-866-3186

Nestled high above the Shenandoah Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a haven of natural beauty called the Sugar Tree Inn. Set on twenty-eight wooded acres the Sugar Tree Inn is a place of rustic elegance, peace and tranquility. Our spring blossoms with trillium, rhododendron, mountain laurel and dogwood; summer brings brilliant days and cool nights, while fall dazzles with the yellows, rusts and scarlets of our own hardwood forest. We are home to woodpeckers and hawks, chipmunks, raccoons and deer. Follow a hummingbird from the porch feeders to the dogwoods below.

Sugar Tree Inn- Steeles Tavern 800-377-2197

Tree Streets Inn guest rooms are air-conditioned and comfortably decorated with specially chosen fabrics, furnishings, handmade quilts, telephones and cable tv. This 1914 Colonial Revival will welcome you with an abundance of warmth and hospitality. Upon arriving, guests are embraced by a spectacular Bridal Staircase, while the library and Great Room invite you to relax by a blazing fire, enjoy a book, play a game of chess, or simply bask in the casual elegance of antiques and turn-of-the-century furnishings. The Inn features a secluded swimming pool, tranquil indoor-outdoor porch settings where guests enjoy viewing birds and gardens.

Tree Streets Inn- Waynesboro 877-378-0456

The Inn at Narrow Passage is a historic 1740 Shenandoah Valley bed and breakfast. The inn has a country atmosphere on five private acres along the Shenandoah River. The inn offers 12 guestrooms, a well-equipped meeting room for small executive retreats, many common areas, and lovely grounds to host your wedding. After a busy day of bird watching, hiking or sightseeing, return for a cool drink on the porch in summer or hot, spiced tea by the fire in winter. In the evening, walk down to the river to feed the ducks, or maybe spend a little time fishing.

Inn at Narrow Passage- Woodstock 800-459-8002

Colonial Gardens Bed and Breakfast, is an enchanting escape into old world European romance and elegance. With its fine Italian linens and richly ornate furniture, it also boasts the allure of over an acre of gardens filled with birds and wildlife. Busch Gardens and Water Country USA are just a short drive, as is the Williamsburg Antique Mall, with more than 400 antique venders and 20 courses of world class golf. Wake to the aroma of freshly brewed Kona coffee and enjoy a gourmet breakfast before beginning your day.

Colonial Gardens Bed and Breakfast- Williamsburg 800-886-9715

Shepherds Joy BnB offers an opportunity to experience the rare Victorian charm of an in-town farm. Inside the Victorian home, you will find private areas for reading, writing or having a quiet time. The four high ceiling bedrooms welcome you with warmth and comfort and are tastefully furnished with family antiques, memorabilia, queen sized beds and private baths. A gourmet breakfast is served in the dining room. Our outdoor activities include the trails, lakes, trout streams, bird watching and rolling mountains.

Shepherds Joy BnB- Abingdon 276-628-3273

Prospect Hill Plantation Inn & Restaurant is one of the most distinctive bed and breakfast inns in Virginia. Just up the road from historic Monticello, this distinctive inn offers the finest in Virginia dining and lodging. Perfect for corporate retreats, this exquisite Charlottesville bed and breakfast inn offers thirteen fireplace rooms and suites, most with Jacuzzis, and an irresistible array of amenities in a quiet setting on 50 acres of grounds, fields, and woods. A wide array of wildlife and birds sing love songs in the trees as you stroll around our gardens.

Prospect Hill Plantation Inn & Restaurant- Charlottesville 800-277-0844

Miss Molly's Inn sits on the bay and has five wonderful porches with plenty of rocking chairs and a large deck on the second floor that overlooks the bay. We also have a beautiful screened in porch full of flowers where you can sip aromatic coffee while you watch the mother ducks with their ducklings, seagulls wheeling overhead, and a couple of lazy cats that sleep in the sunshine! Enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea listening to some soft music or watch the boats go past in the channel.

Miss Molly's Inn- Chincoteaque Is. 800-221-5620

Yellow Sulphur Springs Inn is a historic mineral springs resort located in a magical hollow between Blacksburg and Christiansburg. Guests enjoy the paths through woods and ruins, healing treatments, and the relaxing outdoor hot tub. The Blue Ridge Parkway and numerous hiking and bird watching trails including the Appalachian Trail are in the area, as is the rural music and crafts center of Floyd. A Healing Arts Studio and Spa is located on the property, offering acupuncture; wraps, scrubs, and massages; and a special Three-Day Spa Program.

Yellow Sulphur Springs Inn- Christiansburg 540-953-2977

The Magnolia House bed and breakfast is warm and welcoming to all. Come to relax, renew and romance in the ambiance of our home. Enjoy our hospitality, this historic property, and our unique location on the southeastern tip of the Virginia peninsula on the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay harbors a wide variety of shore birds and wildlife. Our serene bed & breakfast is centrally nestled within Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Norfolk, Newport News and Virginia Beach. We are perfect for tourists, business, convention center, and military travelers.

Magnolia House bed and breakfast- Hampton 757-722-2888

Brierley Hill Bed and Breakfast — a romantic bed and breakfast country inn just outside of historic Lexington. Being on the outskirts of the Shenandoah Valley, nature is ever present at the inn. You will likely see deer crossing the lower fields and enjoy the antics of the mockingbirds. Perhaps the foxes will make an appearance during your stay. If you visit between April and October, our hummingbirds will delight you. Songbirds are everywhere — a portion of the front field is left wild to encourage them, and feeders by the garden keep them coming back.

Brierley Hill Bed and Breakfast- Lexington 800-422-4925

The grounds of The Inn & Garden Cafe´ are beautifully landscaped with flowers, shrubs, and trees attracting an assortment of birds and butterflies. Our charming inn and restaurant, with all the amenities of a fine hotel, was built circa 1880. It was completely rehabilitated in 2003-2004 as a 4-room inn and a 50 seat fine dining restaurant. Guest rooms are large, comfortable, and quiet. In the restaurant, guests enjoy a variety of Eastern Shore and Modern American dishes, all made from the freshest local ingredients, impeccably prepared, plated, and served in a setting of casual elegance.

Inn & Garden Cafe- Onancock 757-787-8850

The Inn at Meander Plantation is a beautiful 1776 historic country inn. Our southern-influenced gourmet restaurant offers five-course meals often paired with the best Virginia wines. Our nine luxurious guestrooms combine all the grace and charm of yesterday -- with the amenities and services of today. Enjoy our 80 acres with numerous trails for hiking and bird watching or for the more adventurous try Old Rag Mountain. For Civil War attractions the area between Orange & Fredericksburg was most fought over territory in the Civil War.

Inn at Meander Plantation- Locust Dale 800-385-4936

Federal Crest Inn BnB is a grand 1909 mansion in a quiet historic district. Integrating an artistic flair and attention to detail, the beautifully decorated and comfortable guestrooms have private baths, fireplaces, TV, wireless internet, great reading lamps, lounging area, plus many more luxury amenities. Enjoy a hot breakfast, friendly hosts and many nearby attractions and fine dining. We have golfing, fishing, hiking, bird watching, antiques and wineries all close by.

Federal Crest Inn BnB- Lynchburg 800-818-6155

At South Court Inn BnB we cater romantic getaways for couples seeking quality time together. That’s why we offer anniversary, elopement and honeymoon packages. We have 4 guest rooms in the main house and a private rental cottage available for our guests. All our rates and packages include our complimentary pre-breakfast, help-yourself coffee and tea bar, our elegant Baccarat breakfast and help-yourself snack bar. Hiking, Bird Watching, Exploring Caverns and Wine Tasting are all near by or just feel free to run around bare-foot, lounge in the sunroom or prop up with a book in the middle of our living room floor if you like!

South Court Inn BnB- Luray 888-749-8055

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