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Free full breakfast, a library, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at The Inn on Thistle Hill. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

About the neighborhood

Located in Boston, The Inn on Thistle Hill is in the mountains. Sharp Rock Vineyards and Copper Fox Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shenandoah National Park and Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Boston travel guide
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5541 Sperryville Pike, Boston, VA, 22713

What's nearby

  • A grand piano by a pond.
    River District Arts
    12 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • A waterfall in a forest with autumn foliage.
    Shenandoah National Park
    16 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Lake Pelham
    12 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Copper Fox Distillery
    12 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Culpeper National Cemetery
    16 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Culpeper Station
    15 min drive
  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonny's Best BBQ
    13 min drive
  • La Bella Terra B & B
    18 min drive
  • Central Coffee Co Limited
    18 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Library

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Frequently asked questions

Is The Inn on Thistle Hill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Inn on Thistle Hill?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Inn on Thistle Hill?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Inn on Thistle Hill located?

Situated in the mountains, this bed & breakfast is within 12 mi (20 km) of Sharp Rock Vineyards, Shenandoah National Park, and Copper Fox Distillery. River District Arts and The Loft are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

The Inn on Thistle Hill Reviews

6.2

6.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Inn is extremely run-down and poorly maintained. We did not actually check in when we saw the accommmodations. Avoid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

Whistle hile

Exterior needs some cleaning and refurbishment
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Past its time

The place desperately needs maintenance and clearly has become too much for the owner to upkeep. We forfeited our one night fee and chose not to stay
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice People

Nice folks here. Property needs a lot of TLC.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short on expectations.

I should have heeded the September 2016 review. The owner was very pleasant but too many shortcomings from the property and service. The property definitely needs some polish to fit the B&B image it tries to portray. The room itself was fair but very bare bones. Breakfast was ok; we simply ordered omelets (and no sausage, bacon, etc.) but were told that all they had was cheese. I guess only one omelet could be made at a time but it took over an hour, and we were the only customers. Pretty costly for what you get. Beware, no cell/internet service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Stay at the Azaleah Cottage, at the Inn on Thistle Hill

I was greeted by a lovely, amiable couple, upon my arrival at the Thistle Hill Inn; where I stayed for the purpose of hiking the scenic nearby Old Rag Mountain trail, but ended up hiking the marvelous, nearby White Oak Canyon trail of the Shenandoah National Park instead! In my hike, I enjoyed relaxing views of winding trails, in a serene wilderness area, with peaceful waterfalls. The hike was beautiful, and the presence of park rangers, as well as the presence of many other human beings; who were hiking the same trail; made me feel secure that, if any accident were to happen during my hike, that there would be people to provide succour, and to come to my rescue. I shared a room with my mother, at the inn; where our hostess prepared a wonderful, hearty, wholesome, home-made, and abundantly well served, breakfast for us; and kept us company during the meal, at times; while entertaining us with pleasant conversation that made us feel very welcomed and cared for, at her home.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Has seen better days...

We had a reservation at another B&B fall through and were looking for a place at the last minute. Thistle Hill had a room and looked cute and homey online. The reality is that the inn has not been maintained or updated in what appears to be a long time... peeling paint, overgrown grass, and a general feeling of lack of upkeep. There was no wifi in our room. The bed was comfortable and we did sleep fine. There were no towels in the room and we had to ask for them twice. The host asked when we would like breakfast upon check-in, but had just started to prepare it at that time. It was nothing special, consisting of overcooked eggs and sausage and biscuits and portions were small. We needed a place to stay and that is what we had, but it was not worth $200 a night and we would not stay there again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

We had a lovely stay during the Virginia Garden week home tour. Such a nice couple, are the Innkeepers!

The room was very comfortable with a king size bed and luxury linens. Breakfast was delightful. Our hostess even provided gluten free toast, with scrambled eggs and sausage, ice cold fresh orange juice and hot tea/coffee. The view from the breakfast table, was of the gazebo, with an active bird feeder and nature in harmony; beautiful spring flowers all about the grounds.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

dcjoel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Sperryville area hotel

The hotel is definitely dated and needs quite a bit of updating. Internet is only available in about a 40 foot range in the main building. The lady running it is the owner. The husband apparently had a stroke somewhat (maybe) recently so she appears to be handling it a lot on her own which is admirable but quite a lot for a lady of her age to deal with. The "gardener" also apparently broke his leg recently so the garden and yard were overgrown. The room was old with a loud room a/c unit and the fireplace boarded up for the summer. The breakfast which we were sort of counting on, given previous reviews, was also a disappointment. She asked if we wanted a 9am breakfast. We asked if we could get it at 8:30 so we could get hiking early and she had no problem with that. When we arrived at 8:30 she hadn't started anything yet so we sat down and waited. I believe we finally got served breakfast between 9 and 9:15 which but us a bit of time behind schedule for the day. She's a very nice lady but it's too much for her to do. We did see a for sale sign when we turned in to the property so I guess they're trying to get out of it altogether, which is probably good.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Shenandoah Visit

Close to Shenandoah National Park and Old Rag Mountain Trailhead.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Once may have been nice

The pictures on their website seem a bit dated and don't provide a accurate representation of current conditions. The Inn on Thistle Hill may have once been quaint; unfortunately it seems due the age and health of the owners that it has fallen into being a bit unkempt and cluttered in the grounds and main house. Our room cottage with bathroom was decent for our nightly sleeping - we spent most of the days touring the local wineries so we didn't have any daytime activities at the inn. Had we been inclined to stay at the inn during the day, there really wasn't any facilities or nice garden areas to sit in order to relax. Breakfast was good country cooking - eggs to order, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and jams. And the cooking staff loves Neil Diamond - or that's the only CD they have. We stayed two nights. Due to no coordination between the owners and hired staff, our room was not made up after the first night, nor were fresh towels provided. We had to go track down the owner once we returned the first day in order to get fresh towels for the next morning. No Cell service due to location; Wifi access limited to the dining room of the main house. The location was a bit out of the way from the wineries we visited. Poor planning on our part. Next time we will do better research on accommodations closer to the wineries we intend to visit.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good value at all.

Way, way, way, way overpriced for what was provided.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A Hidden Gem

This place is magical! My significant other surprised me by bringing me to the Inn on Thistle Hill after a day of hiking at White Oak Canyon. We got in late, but our hostess, Shauna, greeted us with immense hospitality and charisma, guiding us to our reserved cottage. The Azalea Cottage was private, cozy, and elegantly decorated - very romantic. We felt immediately welcome and at home. Though we discovered good restaurants in nearby Culpeper, our favorite part of the evening was making use of the rustic fireplace and delightfully luxurious sheets. Frank prepared a phenomenal breakfast for us the next morning. In addition to coffee and orange juice, we were treated to homemade yogurt, jam, biscuits, eggs how we liked them, sausage, and hashbrowns... it was all delicious. Both Frank and Shauna were very conversational, and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know us, as well as sharing some of their amazing story. Cell service is spotty at present, but I was able to get decent signal with Virgin/Sprint service when I stepped outside our cottage. If you're looking for a a serene and unique place to escape from the hustle and bustle, consider the Inn on Thistle Hill.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kelly

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

loved it!!!

Absolutely beautiful!!!! Wonderful, friendly, and attentive service. A very caring couple runs the B&B and are lovely people! Welcoming and warm! The breakfast was delicious :) we will be returning!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

wonderful

The personal attention and incredible experience with the inkeepers, coupled with incredible accommodations, made this an amazing stay ~T
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely home in the woods, warm, friendly hosts...

My husband and I stayed at the Inn so that we would have close proximity to Old Rag Mountain and White Oak Canyon trails for hiking. The Diana room was generous in size and the soaking tub was a treat after our long days of hiking. The breakfasts were hot and good and the conversations enjoyable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lots of character near Shenandoah

Definitely not an exceedingly fancy place, but very clean and comfortable. The proprietors are a very sweet older couple who make you feel right at home. The breakfast was amazing and we enjoyed being serenaded with Neil Diamond songs by Frank as he cooked (even though we aren't really fans of Neil Diamond). If you're down-to-earth, open-minded and enjoy a unique experience, this is the place for you! If you're looking for the five star treatment, you should look elsewhere.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

A Night away from DC

It was a pretty nice B&B. It seemed a little pricey for what we got. Though we were trying to get away, there was no cell service and no WiFi, which was a bit disconcerting, especially given that we had left our kids with a sitter and didn't like being unreachable.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Even though we stay for just one night, my wife and I enjoy the stay that much that we have done this for twelve years.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A Grand One Night Stay

Will be back for the great hospitality!!! Seane and Frank are both wonderfully awesome people and really know how to make thier guests feel at home. Thank you so much
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent Stay

Breakfast was great, the owners are unique & it's a decent option to be close to Old Rag & nearby wineries. Rooms are not updated, but were clean and generally alright.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thistle Hill Review II

The building is rundown and needs a major refurbishment. The accommodations are way overpriced. There is no charm to the place. The breakfast was okay but nothing exceptional.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Good food, entertaining staff. Accommodations weren't exactly what I was expecting, but everything was clean.

Good food, entertaining staff. Accommodations weren't exactly what I was expecting, but everything was clean. Don't expect to be on the grid here; no signal for miles in either direction, which was ok for us to unplug for awhile.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Easy access to Old Rag and Great breakfast

The Inn keepers are very nice people. Shauna was extremely accommodating about a late check in on Friday night. Breakfast both mornings was delicious. The dining table was set each morning with lovely china. The cottage could use updating, but the bed was comfortable and the area is wonderfully quiet. The Inn is not far from Old Rag and made our hiking weekend convenient.