A peaceful Buena Vista bed and breakfast about 20 minutes from Natural Bridge State Park, with easy access to Natural Bridge Zoo and Virginia Safari Park.
Blue Ridge Abbey makes Natural Bridge trips easy: a quiet room, a comfortable bed, friendly hosts, and a location that also keeps Lexington, Virginia Safari Park, Buena Vista, and the Blue Ridge Parkway within easy reach.
The inn offers Main House rooms with historic character and pet-friendly Carriage House rooms. Guests can add made-to-order breakfast and book direct online, making it a comfortable base for Natural Bridge lodging without staying at a standard roadside hotel.
Plan Around the Natural Bridge Attractions
Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge Zoo, and Virginia Safari Park are separate destinations in the Natural Bridge area. Blue Ridge Abbey keeps all three within easy reach while giving guests convenient access to Lexington, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and downtown Buena Vista. Check each attraction’s current hours before heading out.
Nearby Natural Bridge-Area Stops
Destination
Approximate Drive
Natural Bridge State Park
19 min
Virginia Safari Park
23 min
Lexington, VA
12 min
Blue Ridge Parkway
10 min
Virginia Horse Center
14 min
Glen Maury Park
6 min
A Simple Base for the Trip
Stay close to Natural Bridge without giving up Buena Vista and Lexington access
Sleep in a quiet historic inn instead of a standard roadside room
Choose Main House or pet-friendly Carriage House rooms
Add breakfast before a day of exploring
Book direct and check room availability online
Guest Reviews
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john stinson
Google review•June 27, 2026
Blue Ridge Abbey provides an excellent base for exploring this part of the Blue Ridge. This is a large Victorian home, nicely appointed to imagine time travel to an earlier America. Brooke and Mason were excellent hosts and I plan to return with my wife sometime soon.
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Sonia Henandez-Diaz
Google review•March 21, 2026
Charming, peaceful and very comfortable. Live in an exceptionally well maintained 1900 family house with the amenities of a modern hotel. Perfect location for a retreat, a relaxing vacation or a hiking resting hub. The service is most pleasant and accommodating. If I come back to this beautiful area, I would definitely stay here.
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Katie Pitcher
Google review•June 7, 2026
Gorgeous, tastefully renovated home to maintain the historic beauty! My fiance and I stayed in the Primrose room that is decorated with floral/rose and blush accents. It had an extremely comfy king bed, luxurious modern bathroom, large TV, and amazing AC! I highly recommend staying at Blue Ridge Abbey since you get to step into the past without sacrificing modern comfort! It is hard to find a true bed and breakfast these days which adds to the charm of this stay. The small city of Buena Vista is quiet and beautiful. You are close to many nearby cities and nature activities which makes the Blue Ridge Abbey the perfect location!
