Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast is a historic farm (circa 1805) situated on 47 rolling acres in Middleburg -- the heart of Virginia horse, antiques, and wine country.

Conveniently located on Route 50 West, Briar Patch is just 20 minutes from Dulles Airport and about an hour from Washington D.C., nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Mountains.

Sip a glass of Virginia wine on the veranda of this 200-year-old farmhouse and imagine a fierce Civil War battle unfolding before you. On a fateful day in June 1863, what is known as the Battle of Haystacks took place on this very site. Briar Patch combines its fascinating history with comfortable accommodations and superior hospitality to provide a casual, relaxed, and homey atmosphere to a wide spectrum of guests.

Stay in one of the eight bedrooms in the main house or combine two rooms to create your own suite with private bath. The two first-floor rooms have private baths and entrances. Each bedroom is named after a flower to reflect the colors and scents of the flowering plants surrounding the house. Several rooms have majestic mountain views, and all are bright, airy, and inviting. Each room has a king- or queen-sized bed and is furnished with antiques.

In the morning, join fellow guests for a full breakfast prepared by manager Becky Croft, known for her superb morning fare and country hospitality. A full hot breakfast is served on weekdays in the large kitchen or outside on the patio. On weekdays, a continental self-serve breakfast is provided.

If you choose to stay close to the bed and breakfast, you can meander along the sprawling acreage as you take in the scenery or simply watch the horses graze. Curl up with a good book on the veranda overlooking the Bull Run Mountains, or relax around the large pool or in the oversized hot tub. Come to Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast for historic Virginia country relaxation.

For even more privacy, stay in the fully equipped one-bedroom cottage. Boasting a full kitchen, living room with sofa bed, dining area, bedroom with queen-sized bed, and bath with huge clawfoot tub and shower, this charming cottage is ideal for a family.

From the Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast you can explore the close by historic towns of Middleburg, Leesburg, Aldie, Waterford, and Manassas, taking advantage of the many antique shops and fine dining opportunities. Discover Civil War battlefields, sample Virginia wine at one of the nearby wineries, or shop at the outlet mall. Recreationalists will enjoy horseback riding at one of the local stables, hiking through the mountains, and playing tennis or golf.