Cider House Bed And Breakfast - Waynesboro

Adults-only historic bed and breakfast on a working farm with gourmet breakfast and orchard views in Waynesboro, VA

Historic Setting & Farm Experience

Cider House Bed and Breakfast occupies a 1790 house set on a working apple orchard farm with sheep, alpacas, donkeys, cows, and yaks. Guests can hand-feed these farm animals using treats stored in mailboxes at each pen. The property also has mowed walking paths through meadows and an orchard for a relaxing farm tour, plus an upcoming cidery scheduled to open by springtime.

Accommodations

Each air-conditioned room at the Cider House has a private bathroom, a balcony or porch overlooking the farmland, and antique furnishings. Two-room suites offer a separate sitting area, tall ceilings, and large windows for natural light. Select rooms include a private covered porch with seating to watch storms roll across the valley.

Gourmet Breakfast & Snacks

Breakfast at Cider House Bed and Breakfast changes daily and uses locally sourced ingredients such as homemade scones, preserves, poached pears, fresh sausage, and yogurt parfaits. Upon arrival and each afternoon, guests find a glass platter of homemade shortbread, crystal bowls of chocolate-covered nuts, and Lindt truffles. Coffee and tea are available all day from a Keurig, and a refrigerator is accessible for personal food items.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Cider House sits on the edge of Waynesboro, 20 km from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport and less than a 10-minute drive to Shenandoah National Park. The Monticello Wine Trail and Charlottesville's cultural landmarks, including Monticello, are within 46 km. Guests can also reach the Beerwerks Trail and historic Staunton restaurants such as Maude and the Bear in under 15 minutes.

On-Site Activities & Property Amenities

The property offers access to an outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and a garden with comfortable outdoor furniture. Guests can borrow hiking or walking tour maps from the innkeeper, Melinda, who provides restaurant recommendations and local information. Evening fireflies and varied birdlife add to the rural experience, with all guest rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and heating plus space heaters if needed.

• Farm animals: Sheep, alpacas, donkeys, cows, and yaks available for hand-feeding
• Historic house: 1790 farmhouse with antique furnishings and modern bathrooms
• Breakfast: Daily changing gourmet breakfast using locally sourced ingredients
• Orchard: Working apple orchard with walking paths and upcoming cidery
• Location: 10 minutes from Shenandoah National Park and Monticello Wine Trail
• Adults-only: Quiet retreat for couples, no children allowed on property