As Christmas approaches, things begin to look – and smell – more festive here at Steeles Tavern Manor B&B and Alpine Hideaway Cottages. We follow and practice lots of holiday traditions that our parents and grandparents observed all through their … Continue reading
Thanksgiving has passed and now thoughts turn to holiday shopping, decorating, and special baking. For busy shoppers, “Black Friday” is followed by Small Business Saturday. Then “Cyber Monday” is the day when more and more people are shopping online and … Continue reading
When you turn into the driveway of a professionally run Bed & Breakfast, you notice how manicured the lawn looks and how nice all the flowers are planned and maintained. When you enter the main entrance, you will notice how … Continue reading
The second “B” in B&B means breakfast. We love to prepare special breakfasts made from locally sourced ingredients. One of the favorite breakfast dishes here at Steeles Tavern Manor B&B and Alpine Hideaway Cottages is our Frittata. Frittata has an Italian … Continue reading
As spring flows into summer, we use the bounty of local farmers for ingredients for our breakfasts and snacks. Earlier this season we used fresh strawberries and black raspberries in wonderful recipes. Local vegetables included asparagus, spring onions, and sweet … Continue reading
Top Ten lists are a popular way to explain any popular phenomenon these days. The Bed & Breakfast industry is no different. Here is our Top Ten List of reasons to stay at Steeles Tavern Manor B&B and Alpine Hideaway … Continue reading
As Innkeepers, Ray & I welcome visitors and tourists every day. Sometimes it’s fun for us to be tourists in our own area. Recently we went “day tripping” and enjoyed a scenic tour just across the ridge from Steeles Tavern … Continue reading
The restaurant reviews, “foodie” story lines, and magazine recommendations say it all! We invite all “foodies” to stay with us and enjoy a culinary tour of nearby Staunton, VA. Baltimore Magazine calls Staunton a “Foodie Find”. Southern Living details a … Continue reading
If you are staying indoors during these cold, dark days of January and February, you may be developing the “winter blues” or “cabin fever”. It’s time to get out of your house, stay at our Bed & Breakfast or Cottages, … Continue reading
As 2016 draws to a close, we want to tell you about the team of people who make Steeles Tavern Manor B&B and Alpine Hideaway Cottages the wonderful retreat that it is. Ray & I are supported in our efforts … Continue reading
