Inn and Tavern at Meander

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Cabin (Groom) | Terrace/patio
Mr. Jefferson's Suite
Garden
Cabin (Madison) | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2333 N James Madison Hwy, Locust Dale, VA, 22948
  • Rapidan River
    12 min drive
  • Cedar Mountain
    16 min drive
  • Early Mountain Vineyards
    24 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    45 min drive

Room options

Cottage (Washinghton)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage (Summer Kitchen)

  • 94 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mr. Jefferson's Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin (Groom)

  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Shearer Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cottage (Rapidan)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cabin (Madison)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Lightfoot Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Colonel Fry's Suite

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cottage (Robinson)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Locust Dale

When you stay at Inn and Tavern at Meander in Locust Dale, you'll be 11.8 mi (19 km) from Montpelier. .This bed & breakfast is within the region of Luray Caverns and Virginia Discovery Museum.

What's nearby

  • Montpelier - 18 min drive
  • Early Mountain Vineyards - 24 min drive
  • James Madison's Montpelier - 25 min drive
  • University of Virginia - 55 min drive
  • Luray Caverns - 68 min drive

Getting around

  • Culpeper Station - 16 min drive
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪WAR Craft Brewery - The Winery at Rapidan - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Inn at Willow Grove - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Pub - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Inn and Tavern at Meander

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Montpelier
Inn and Tavern at Meander offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. This bed & breakfast has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Private picnics

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Inn Meander Plantation Locust Dale
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Inn and Tavern at Meander Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 114 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Eve, Durham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very cute property, bedrooms super clean and the food was delicious, easy parking and good views. The managers are very nice and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to unwind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela, Hampton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The manager and staff were very nice. Property has great views. Food was good. However, this property needs a major renovation. I believe price is lower than others in area because it needs work. Also, being very pet-friendly appears to have contributed to furniture damage and dog odor in rugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kolleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old Inn. We had a lovely time sitting outside enjoying a bottle of wine and the views. The beds were very comfortable and the entire place was very clean. I will definitely be back! Dinner was also delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

weiping, Durham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historical house and hospitality service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Francesca, Stafford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet, Revolutionary War era property turned into a B&B
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really to my liking, and we very much enjoyed the beautiful Summer Kitchen room for our stay. The dining room waitress, and it was not a very busy dining room, was very single task oriented and not alert to customer needs. For example, she brought out coffee in a pot to pour for another table but did not look over to ours to see if we would like coffee. She could use some pointers on how to wait tables. There were only four of us in the dining room, so from an old waiter and bartender, she coulld have read the room better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meander is Magic!
Our stay at Meander was magical! There was an issue with the cottage we had originally booked, but were seamlessly transferred to a different room. Learning about the history of the home from Daniel was a delight. Dinner and breakfast at the on property restaurant were both so incredibly delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, excellent service, and very clean 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful colonial property where many of our country's historic forefathers stayed! Very clean, peaceful, and scenic. Host Dan was respnsive to our needs. If you would like to visit a little piece of history at very reasonable rates, be sure to book a stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally Worth The Stay
The stay was wonderful! The room was very clean, the staff was so friendly, and the views were beautiful! The breakfast was outstanding and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing in a beautiful historical setting. The staff and service was top notch, friendly, professional, and ensure everything I needed was addressed. Higly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place, staff, and food. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Rancho Cucamonga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the history behind this property. It's very quiet and peaceful, due to its setting on a beautiful 80 plus acres and its distance from the main road. Staff was very friendly and enjoyable to be around. The breakfast in the morning was very good and set the tone for the rest of the day. Only a few negatives, and both small. 1) every time we got toast, it was always hard, dry and cold. 2) In our room, only had one very small waste basket. I think of one thing that could elevate the hospitality experience, since they have a kitchen available, is to have a little cheese and cracker spread with some local wines. This would give the guests an opportunity to mingle and get to know one another. I would not hesitate coming back here, and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful weekend we had in the Summer Kitchen at the Inn & Tavern at Meander. You first enter through the white brick columns and make you way up the driveway to the striking home at the top of the knoll that immediately transports you back in time. Our cottage was used as the kitchen for the main house 200 plus years ago and has been transformed to a well appointed spacious living space with modern conveniences and the most comfortable bed that gave us the best night's sleep. Dinner and breakfast were made order and so delicious. We were greeted on arrival by the general manager Daniel who we had the added bonus of speaking with throughout our stay. He is well versed in the incredible history of the home, grounds and surrounding area and shared some wonderful stories with us. The property is a work in progress which we liked. If you are seeking all modern amenities and everything brand new and posh, this is not the place for you but if you are looking for a tranquil escape from the bustle of city life and a respite in the county, you'll love it here as we did. We truly felt like guests in a friends a home and can't wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for the weekend and what a lovely experience. A true authentic plantation house with awesome accommodations. Staff are incredible! We had a great time and loved walking the property and enjoying the countryside. This manor has its charm and character which is the reason you come to this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Ann, Pikeville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property dates back to Thomas Jefferson era. The staff is awesome and the rooms are well preserved. We stayed in the Summer Kitchen and absolutely Loved it!! I can't wait to come back. The chef was spot on and the food was Amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a beautiful landscape & friendly people, you will find it here. The chef is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meander sits in a lovely setting in the country, and the rooms/cottages are so cute, very relaxing in an area where there are many sites/activities in which to participate, if you want to be busy. But this is also a therapeutic, get-a-way setting for quiet reading/study.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A refreshing alternative to chain hotels
Unique, quaint, dog friendly. Great personal service. Great food. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024