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Foster Harris House Bed and Breakfast
Average price*: £119 ($237) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5.0 based on 109 reviews 109 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 B&Bs in Washington
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  • Rooms: 5
Description: Just steps from the world-renowned Inn at Little Washington in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Foster Harris House offers comfortable... This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
Address:
189 Main Street
Washington, VA 22747

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“Perfect post-engagement”

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5 of 5 stars
Arlington, VA
29 Sep 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We enjoyed a simply perfect stay with John and Diane. The rooms were lovely, from the ornate wooden post bed to the quaint stove to the surprisingly well-appointed bathrooms. And the breakfast - wow, I thought our dinner the previous night at Little Washington was the only amazing intricate multicourse menu on our schedule but breakfast was of the same ilk. On top of everything, John and Diane go out of their way to make your stay special - and I'm not just saying that because we got engaged the night before. If you're looking for a friendly yet classy place a short walk from Little Washington and in the heart of VA wine country, this is it.

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Nascitur's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 29 September 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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“you won't regret it”

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5 of 5 stars
near Washington DC
28 Sep 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed here almost a year ago to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and have been meaning to leave a positive review. Everything previously mentioned here is true - GREAT breakfast (my husband enjoyed it more than the dinner at the Inn), professional and warm hosts, nice and comfy rooms,... We plan to come back here and do the Tour D' Epicure. I like it that there are a lot of sitting spaces - outside with an expansive view, in the sitting area that has the help-yourself port, the room with the tv, computer, and reading material. When we booked the room, it was too early to make reservations for The Inn. No worries, Diane put it in her calendar and said she'd put in the reservation for us as soon as we get into the reservation period (30 days prior?). It is evident that this couple set this B&B with your comfort in mind. The adorable lab Stella, through either training or invisible fence, will only stay a distance from the adirondack chairs so that you are free to either admire Stella from your chair, or go into her zone and play catch. The Pearsons have a cutie infant/toddler (who was introduced during breakfast), but we never heard a peep from that child throughout our stay - how do they do it?

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HotelLuvvingFamily's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2006
Member since: 04 April 2007
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“Lovely Stay at Foster Harris”

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5 of 5 stars
Arlington, Virginia
20 Sep 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Foster Harris for one night following dinner at the Inn at Little Washington. Staying overnight after dinner at the Inn, and staying at the Foster Harris House especially, was a great decision for us.

We stopped by the Foster Harris House briefly before our dinner reservation at the Inn to freshen up. Our friends, who were not staying overnight, also changed into clothes for dinner at Foster Harris. Diane was friendly but efficient, showing us the common areas and our room, and allowing our friends to use a vacant room to change. The B&B is within a 5-7 minute walk or a 1 minute drive from the Inn, along the main country road.

We stayed in the Compton Room. The bed was very comfortable and the shower and L'Occitane amenities were lovely. Breakfast was definitely the highlight of our stay at Foster Harris. Breakfast rivaled our dinner at the famous Inn at Little Washington the night before. John is an excellent chef and we very much enjoyed sitting on the porch listening to music and enjoying the scenery during breakfast. Diane also gave us directions to Shenandoah for a hike after breakfast.

All in all, it was a wonderful stay and we would love to be able to spend a few more nights if we are in the area again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Proximity to the Inn at Little Washington, breakfast, cleanliness and decor
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afc76's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 25 January 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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“Spectacular Hospitality and Dining”

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5 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
21 Aug 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Everything about our experience here was fabulous! Diane made us feel at-home immediately. We chatted easily as she took us around the house to select our rooms and point out where to find what we needed. She even gave us a great inside tip about asking to see the kitchen at the restaurant where we had reservations that night. The rooms were adorable. I got a great idea for our guest bathroom at home from a great little detail the owners removing eye-makeup. And last but not least, the food was absolutely amazing! John is an amazing chef and we cannot wait for him to publish a book. Breakfast included a 4-course gourmet breakfast that started with homemade ginger scones, a parfait, followed by a poached egg drizzled with chipotle sauce alongside mango-glazed bacon with asparagus and avocado-tomato salad, and for dessert a german pancake filled stuffed with lemon curd. The Foster Harris House exceeded our expectations and raised the bar for all b&b's we'll stay at from now on. Check out some of our pictures from breakfast!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything the accommodations, service & food
    • Disliked — It's not close enough to visit every weekend
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TicaTravels's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 07 July 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine
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“Loved Foster Harris: John is an incredible cook”

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5 of 5 stars
Washington DC
19 Aug 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

My girlfriend and I booked a night at Foster Harris based on reviews we saw at Tripadvisor. It turned out to be one of the best weekend retreats we have had. We liked the location for couple of reasons:
i) It is only 30 min drive from Skyland drive
ii) It is 2 blocks away from Inn at Little Washington

When we arrived at the property, we were warmly greeted by John. He accompanied us to our room. We were pleasantly suprised by the ambience of the room and a great fragrance all around the house. John gave us a quick tour of the property. Property has just 5 rooms and John & Diane personally take care of it. Linen, bathroom, toiletteries (they use l'occitane), bed, living room, media room, patio for breakfast, garden...it was all great

However the best thing about our stay was breakfast that John cooked. It was a four course meal and one of the best breakfast we have had. It began with Fresh juice, tea/coffee and ginger scones. I still have the frangrance of ginger hitting my nostrills. It was followed by fresh fruits with vanilla custard and then main course. Main course was egg on a puff with chipotle sauce, tomatoe/ avocado salsa and bacon with mango chutney. Followed by this was small bites of pancake with banana and chocolate sauce. Just yummy.

We will definitely return

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Warm hosts, great food, location
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Kabeer's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 09 October 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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