Magnolia House Inn

Located on Main Street in Lexington's Historic District, Magnolia House Inn is a short walk from the quaint downtown restaurants and shops, the Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson Memorials, the campuses of both Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute, and the Lexington Visitors Center. Nearby are the Virginia Horse Center, Natural Bridge, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Parlor
Enhanced with antiques and traditional furnishings, the inn reflects the gracious warmth of Victorian elegance, combined with the casual comforts of today.

Dining Room
Guests may enjoy the parlor, the dining room, the Hospitality Room—stocked with cold drinks and snacks, including Jan's homemade cookies—and the front porches on both levels overlooking the garden.

Breakfast
A full breakfast is served each morning in the lovely dining room. (Come as you are: the formal presentation is all for fun...you don't have to worry about your best company manners!) Early risers will find a fresh pot of coffee in the dining room—and a mug to take into the parlor, out on a porch, or back to your room.

The Shenandoah Suite
Named for the soft blues and greens of our own Shenandoah Valley, the Shenandoah Suite offers a sleigh bed, complemented by an Empire sofa, and a tapestry-upholstered lounge chair and ottoman that cozy up to the gas-log fireplace. Besides a twin bed and an upholstered chair, the second room also has an extra vanity sink. The private sun porch has windows that open wide for fresh breezes, and a mountain view - and a wicker rocker from which to enjoy it all.

Equestrian Suite
Hunting prints on the walls and a huntboard beneath the mirror set the theme for the Equestrian Suite. An antique coverlet hangs beside the four-poster bed, while a recliner and oversized chair flank the gas-log fireplace. Shades of burgundy and green, and a reproduction Empire barrister bookcase lend classic grace. The second room has a fun mix of country pieces—an antique dresser, mirror, and a single brass bed covered with a patchwork quilt. The open porch is furnished with wicker rockers. The bath has a tub/shower combo.

The Sunshine Room
The soft yellow walls and east and south-facing windows make the Sunshine Room bright and cheery. The sleigh bed and wing-back chairs rest on oriental-design carpets. Peeking out from various corners, a collection of ducks and geese adds light-hearted balance to the antique mantel and reproduction Chippendale highboy dresser. The electric wood stove adds a romantic glow and cozy warmth.

The Garden Room
The Garden Room overlooks the garden and is decorated with a floral motif in fabrics and art. It is also our most Victorian guestroom with a variety of Victorian furnishings—including an heirloom settee (that once belonged to Jan's great-grandmother), a writing desk, period lamps, and an ornate faux-bamboo bed. Soft green walls complete the garden theme. In colder months, the electric wood stove beneath the mantle lends quaint charm and extra warmth.