Hotels near Washington and Lee University
A peaceful historic bed and breakfast about 14 minutes from Washington and Lee for campus visits, family weekends, graduations, and events.
Stay Near Washington and Lee
Blue Ridge Abbey is a restored Victorian bed and breakfast in Buena Vista about 14 minutes from Washington and Lee University. Parents, alumni, and visiting guests can stay close to Lexington while returning to a quieter setting after a day on campus.
Rooms include comfortable beds, modern bathrooms, WiFi, smart TVs, mini-fridges, complimentary coffee and snacks, parking, and a made-to-order breakfast guests can select when booking.
Nearby Places
| Destination | Approximate Drive |
|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | 14 min |
| Downtown Lexington | 12 min |
| Virginia Military Institute | 14 min |
| Virginia Horse Center | 14 min |
| Southern Virginia University | 2 min |
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 10 min |
| Natural Bridge State Park | 19 min |
A Comfortable Choice for Washington and Lee Visits
- Campus tours and student visits
- Family weekends and university events
- Graduations and alumni gatherings
- Quiet rooms outside busy downtown areas
- Easy access to Lexington restaurants and shops
Guest Reviews
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Kenneth Bruns
While visiting from Michigan we stayed at the Blue Ridge Abbey for three nights. The property features a stunning 1890s main house with its original interior and a cozy wrap-around porch. We stayed in the old guest house (the carriage house), where our two rooms were exceptionally clean with excellent hot water and water pressure. If you travel with dogs, this is the ultimate spot. While the main house preserves its historic structure, the converted carriage house units are completely pet-friendly. It is the perfect base for exploring the area, including the nearby Paxton House plantation and the beautiful campuses of VMI and Washington & Lee Universities in neighboring Lexington as well as all the other beauty of the Shenandoah valley.
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Alexia Gregory
Great new bed and breakfast at n historic Buena Vista. Close to Washington and Lee and VMI and blue ridge parkway. Breakfasts were individualized and homemade. Would definitely stay again
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Audrey Bishop
We had such a lovely time at the beautiful bed and breakfast! Daniel is SO lovely and made the best breakfast. We booked through booking.com and Daniel didn’t get our number/email since it wasn’t given to him so he had no idea when we were coming. When we arrived he was there within a minute! He’s so accommodating! We loved our room. It was very clean and beautifully decorated. We got the special each day for breakfast. Saturday we had a quiche and Sunday a delicious fresh toast casserole. We didn’t explore buena vista much since we were here to see Lexington but it was a super quick 12 min drive into Lexington and super easy to park there. Would absolutely stay again if we are back in town! :)
FAQs
Blue Ridge Abbey is about a 14-minute drive from Washington and Lee University in Lexington.
Yes. Blue Ridge Abbey offers a peaceful place to stay for campus visits, family weekends, graduations, university events, and alumni trips.
Yes. Guest parking is available near the Main House and Carriage House.
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