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Reviews of The Buckhorn Inn

3 out of 5
The Buckhorn Inn
2487 Hankey Mountain Highway, Churchville, VA

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ute

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing stay
We were disappointed with our stay at the Buckhorn Inn. I had called the owner in the morning to let them know of our time of arrival and nobody was there to unlock the door for us. After waiting for twenty minutes we drove to the next restaurant to call them, since there is no cell phone reception at the Inn. Lucky for us, the owner happened to have dinner there but she barely apologized. Decor Is also extremely outdated and the breakfast was very mediocre as well. The Inn is currently for sale and it shows that the owners do not put their excitement, love and care into the running of the Inn. I would never go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic, nice and pretty, quiet! The owners are great, they tell you the history and give you a tour. It is for sale.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience with incredible hospitality. We can't wait to go back!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rare find in western Virginia.
This is gem in an quiet, but somewhat out of the way location. Feels like home It’s worth the trip of you’re traveling along the Blue Ridge!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The house itself is beautiful and our room was spacious, comfortable and private. Breakfast was great, no comparison to what you get in a regular motel. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time on the front porch, very relaxing place. Sylvia was very helpful, friendly host and excellent cook. Worth the visit and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Shuey, Richmond,Va

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent a wonderful, restful night in the Buckhorn Inn and were served a delicious breakfast the next day. Everything we needed was provided and we really enjoyed our time in this historic place. We would highly recommend it to other travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Please updated photos on your site.
Rooms have been updated. Owners state they sent updated pictures to hotels.com but that hotels.com has not posted them. It would have been ideal to have correct pictures of rooms when booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl, Gold Coast AUSTRALIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a delightful experience and well worth travelling a little off-route. Sylvia was exceptional in customer service and friendliness. We enjoyed her sharing her knowledge of the history, which is why we chose the location, but any expectation was truly exceeded. Everything added so much to our 'historical tour' including Gettysburg, Boston, NYC, Niagra and DC. We could not recommend more the total experience: luxury, cleanliness, welcome, breakfast and general fellowship. It was truly a pleasure and addition to our goal of the trip. I wish we were close to take advantage of the professionalism, intimacy and historical quaintness, we know their catering would surely provide for something special... Thank you, Sylvia and Garlan! p.s. I only rated condition less than excellent, because Sylvia says Garlan wants it to be perfect, but is having trouble finding some of the tin rosettes for the ceiling to match the originals perfectly - which I would never have noticed!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wife’s trip
I sent my wife and a few of her friends to the maple festival and a night at the Buckhorn inn. They all loved the inn and want to go back again next year.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Slice of History
The review I'd read said the Buckhorn Inn was basic accommodations. I don't know what other people expect, but the place is a historical goldmine. It is extremely well kept with friendly hosts and every amenity you could need, such as a fridge full of cold water bottles and a full breakfast ordered to your liking. The food was amazingly delicious, with fresh fruit provided for all. The rooms are large and nicely decorated. Very comfortable. If you stay there, you are clearly there to enjoy the area so you know you are out in the country. The countryside is gorgeous with rolling hills and the mountains in the background. I highly recommend this inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hippo, ft. myers, fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impressive historic B & B
A unique experience with friendly hosts and a lot of history to make this an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth your visit!
beautiful place, great location, comfortable room. Garlan was a great host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was fantastic. They provided information of the surrounding area. The staff went over and above what I was actually expecting. They really made you feel at home.

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The innkeepers, where great! They made you feel as if this was your home. The history and charm of the inn made this even more special. Great breakfast in front of a warm fire each morning. A pool table provided great evening entertainment.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here, it's wonderful
Absolutely amazing

10/10 Excellent

celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hidden gem!
This was exactly what I wanted. The service was top-notch, the inn was very welcoming, and breakfast was perfect. I will be going. back. It's off the beaten path and is perfect to relax. We didn't have cell service but that was great to detach from all that. (Verizon gets service but AT&T doesn't)

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
step back in time
We were delighted with our stay at the Buckhorn Inn. The inn is wonderfully old and has so much character. The owners were very warm and welcoming and the food was fabulous.

8/10 Good

Dan and Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Buckhorn was a very nice relaxing place. It was quiet and serene. The owners left us pretty much to ourselves but were helpful when needed. Bed was comfy. Only down side was the window air conditioning could not keep up with the heat.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Williamsburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B, two thumbs up!
Lovely B&B. Great breakfast served by a gracious family. Historic location (Stonewall Jackson ate there after arriving by stage).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great surprise!
Utterly charming!

8/10 Good

Paul, Prince George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Inn
Charming historic inn in the wooded countryside, but only 13 miles from Staunton. Owners were gracious and served a good breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H, Salem, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buckhorn Inn
The Buckhorn Inn is a beautiful, relaxing, historic place. It has been well maintained and we had a wonderful time. It is isolated and the perfect spot to relax. We drove to Churchville for dinner and to Staunton for shopping/exploring. The innkeepers are lovely and served an amazing breakfast. The Thanksgiving buffet (additional cost) was fabulous!! The food was all home-cooked and was wonderful. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to visiting this lovely family and their home again.

8/10 Good

david, hanover va

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
200 year old bed and breakfast
Greeted by the owner and given a tour.the history is quite interesting. personal letters from the past . . We went in the fall to see the colors , did some hiking, and toured weyers cave .

8/10 Good

Ro, Vienna, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to relax, stars shine brightly
Lovely space away from it all, but just a quick drive into Staunton. Host was congenial as were his kids. The property had a calming effect on our children, and the host's children were particularly calm and friendly. I think the proximity to the forest and sense of quiet over there can be very good for kids. They had a nice swing and a sandbox for the kids, as well as chickens, rabbits (with baby bunnies at the time of our visit, and a cat who also just had kittens. So, this was a great place for the family to unwind. The room was perfect for a family of 4, two day beds and one king/queen for the parents.

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Columbia, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful Stay
There were four of us and we all rated them top notch. Clean, courteous, good breakfast, snacks at night, friendly. Super fresh linens, smelled good.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Getaway
Nice chance to getaway and relax. Easy access to Staunton. The place has interesting history and therefore is old with character, yet comfortable. Innkeeper, Sylvia and her family are wonderful hosts. Yes, we would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B by the mountains
Enjoyed the experience. Sylvia and Harlan were amazing hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Butch E, Bluegrass State

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One regret
The only regret I have is that we could not stay longer. We were in town only 1 night for graduation at mbc. The location was off the beaten path and perfect for relaxation. The Yoders are wonderful host and the place was immaculate. The homemade bread was great. When you go plan to stay for a while.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you like B and B's, you will like this
Great place in the middle of no where. The owners are wonderful people who made us feel at home. Our room was spacious and clean.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely bed and breakfast
The Yoder family were so welcoming and warm. They put together a lovely happy birthday package for us and the cake was delicious. In fact, the breakfast was amazing both mornings! We would definitely stay there again.The only drawback is that it is far from town and the road very dark at night.

4/10 Poor

Daryl, Demorest, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Disappointed
We expected more for a 3 star hotel. The bed was very uncomfortable and the A/C noisy. The owner offered us another room but we checked out after the first night. It was not conveniently located to what we wanted to see.The breakfast however, was wonderful.

8/10 Good

MaryLynn, Madison, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country Experience
The staff was very helpful. We enjoyed the history and19th century charm of the hotel . We arrived after nearby restaurants were closed so the hotel owner prepared a tasty supper for us. A wide variety of choices were available for breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Claymont, DE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful
My wife, mother-in-law and I visited the inn during the government shutdown in 2013. The facility is clean and homey, and the couple running the inn are dedicated to making your stay enjoyable. And oh my, the breakfast was magnificent! The best at any B&B I've ever visited.

10/10 Excellent

Ericka, Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Historic Inn
Amazing innkeepers who are obviously proud of their very historic Inn. We were shown around the inn, told of its history and made to feel completely at home. The room was large and the porch was a great wind-down at the end of the night. Breakfast in the morning was amazing and the perfect way to start the day. Can't recommend this inn highly enough.

10/10 Excellent

Feng Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Rich & Cathy Ghigliotty, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful time!! The hospitality shown to us by the Yoder family was most enjoyable. Beautiful B&B, beautiful surroundings, great food, great hosts....would highly recommend it!!

10/10 Excellent

David, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect B&B!
Great stay with wonderful hosts!

8/10 Good

Kevin G., Williamsburg, VA

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great service and location, but the Inn needs work
My wife and I went to the Buckhorn Inn for our anniversary and had a great time. The proprietors, Garlan and Sylvia Yoder, were wonderful, and they served us a wonderful breakfast each morning we were there. We like to get outdoors and hike and get exercise, so the proximity to a lot of trails in the GW National Forest (the Inn is actually inside the National Forest) was great. It was still only 15 minutes outside Staunton, so we were able to go into town for a nice dinner and catch a play at the American Shakespeare Center. The only concern we had was the condition of the Inn, particularly the first floor. There was a strong, musty smell coming from the Banquet room that permeated the first floor--they really need to just tear out the carpet in there. The wallpaper in our room was discolored in places and probably needs to be replaced as well. That said, we didn't come to the Valley to hang out in our rooms, and the combination of a great breakfast, friendly hosts, and a great location were everything we could ask for.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming bed and breakfast
Made very welcome by sylvia and garlan and their children. A beautiful location in George washington national forest. Excellent breakfasts both days. On our next stay would book one of the larger bedrooms.

8/10 Good

Doc Gunn, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
JMU Parent's Weekend
Charming BB&B, circa 1811. Our first. One mist remember it's an old, refurbished house. There were room a/c units, but not in place as it is October. The rooms were very clean, thanks to inn keeper Sylvia. Breakfast was made to order and very good. No mobile cell service, but they made their inn phone available at no charge. Wi-fi was available, but only from one central spot. All-in-all, an excellent stay. Further updating of rooms would be possible in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, PR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun fun
Get away from street lights for a romantic stay off the beaten path. History buffs and nature lovers will especially appreciate this place. We sat on the balcony outside our room with coffee and watched the hummingbirds. Great service too

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot to see Appalacians
comfortable room and very clean. Innkeepers made us very welcome. Great food.

8/10 Good

colin, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rural experience
This is a very homely B&B in a genuine old property of a quirky nature. Breakfast was excellent, all home cooked. Dining in the evening is very limited in the area, nearest restaurant, very basic, is seven miles away. Four guests eat with the family, unexpected and unusual. Lady running it was very nice and gave us a history tour of the house.