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If you are in search of a little rest, relaxation and romance, you will find everything you need at the Holladay House Bed and Breakfast. This charming historic Virginia inn offers travelers an ideal escape from everyday life.

This Orange, Va., inn, now celebrating 20 years of welcoming guests, is close to enough unique activities to easily fill a two-week vacation itinerary. The homes of three presidents are within a short drive of the inn, including James Madison’s Montpelier, just three miles away. Thomas Jefferson’s famed Monticello and James Monroe’s home, Ash-Lawn Highland, are only a half-hour away. Civil War sites and battlefields, as well Revolutionary War sites also are nearby.

The area around Holladay House boasts plenty of other activities, as well. Many local vineyards offer tours and tasting, and more than half a million people visit Virginia wineries each year, sampling some of the nation’s top vintages. Orange offers a variety of antique shops, galleries and interesting boutiques. Each year the area is host to several musical events, including an opera festival at Ash-Lawn Highland and several bluegrass festivals. Hiking, biking, hot air ballooning, fishing and horseback riding are just a few of activities available for outdoor enthusiasts, and the innkeepers at Holladay House are always happy to help their guests plan their day.

The Holladay House, built in 1830 and restored to all its former glory, rests along the Journey Through Hallowed Ground. This tour, created by the National Register of Historic Places, includes 65 historic sites along or near Virginia’s Route 15. The historic Virginia inn has lived through many turbulent times, witnessing Civil War soldiers as they skirmished along Main Street. President James Madison, Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee are among the dignitaries that have passed outside its door.

The common areas have been restored to reflect the historic ambiance of this early 19th century Virginia inn. Guest rooms are romantic, decorated with antiques but including modern amenities such as cable TVs with DVD players, wireless internet and CD players. Some rooms include a fireplace or double whirlpool tub. Each room has a private bath stocked with hypoallergenic bath products and soft, fluffy towels. The two-course breakfast, featuring local ingredients, is a special occasion, presented in the elegant dining room on a table set with fine china. Throughout the day, the innkeepers provide coffee, tea and freshly baked goodies.

Customize your stay at the Holladay House with one of the innkeepers’ special add-on packages. Your innkeepers can pack a picnic basket for you to take along on one of your day trips. An in-room massage can be arranged. The unique Babymoon Package is perfect for expectant parents and includes a fruit, cheese and chocolate tray with sparkling cider, a pregnancy massage, and a gift certificate for a local restaurant. Whatever options you choose, the innkeepers will make your stay at this Virginia bed and breakfast a memorable one.

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