My boyfriend and I came down for a weekend getaway and were sorry it couldn't have been longer. From the moment we arrived ( which was late at nearly 9) we were so warmly welcomed it was like they had known us forever. Cindy greeted us and offered us drinks and food. Even though ken was getting off shift he got us settled in, got us drinks and an amazing chicken pizza- made to order.
I highly recommend taking advantage of the winery yours included in the room- they were inviting and we found some new favorites at generals ridge and ingleside ... Tho if you're doing all the wineries take a nap and schedule a later dinner.
Dinner was amazing and Joey took excellent care of us even encouraged us to get creative with our bar orders, as kens skills shine! We ordered salads and the stuffed quail and salmon Wellington- unique and so delicious! Cooked to perfection and full of flavor! After which we took our drinks out to the patio.
The included breakfast was also great and fueled us up for a great day at the wineries. I can't say enough about this charming cozy comfortable catering staff & inn. I have told everyone what an amazing weekend away we had- if you're looking for a nice relaxing getaway this is an inn not to be missed!
We will be back! My fiance and I drove down from Arlington, VA for a relaxing weekend away. Cindy and the entire Inn crew did not disappoint!
From the time we arrived, everyone welcomed us and encouraged us to make ourselves at home. We ate at a local restaurant, but we quickly learned it did not even compare to the food at the Inn.
The reputation of the Inn was evident as we visited numerous local vineyards. Everyone spoke highly of the Inn and the management. Its close proximity to multiple Northern Neck vineyards made it perfect for a vineyard weekend. We also lucked out and were able to attend The Wine & Oyster Festival at Straford Hall.
Perhaps our favorite part of the weekend was enjoying a bottle of wine on the porch in the rocking chairs, something we never get to do in the hustle and bustle of the city. After a 5-star dinner, we met a few exceptional characters from the town of Montross. Their shared their extraordinary lives with us, telling us how they ended up in the small town and the marks they've made for themselves. It was a true highlight to listen to the tales of not only Cindy and Ken, but also those in the town who frequent the Inn.
The review wouldn't be complete without raving about Sunday brunch! If we find ourselves having a lazy Sunday, we will definitely drive the hour and a half down to Montross just for this delicious cooking. Do not leave town without tasting the Inn's creations!
Do yourself a favor and stay here!!! Cindy and Ken are amazing and very welcoming! The food is AMAZING! It was such a great experience and so relaxing...I went with a friend b/c of a living social deal that included wine tastings, and it was the best buy on living social to date! Also take time to enjoy the vineyards in the area they are beautiful! I will most defiantly be back!!
Review Source:I came back here for a large business dinner, and was happily surprised. We ate large grain couscous with vegetables and lamb pot pie. I really enjoyed both dishes. For dessert the mangos with pepper flakes and cilantro was awesome! The service was good and we had a great time! My opinion of Montross Inn has changed. :-)
Review Source:Everything was Delicious!!!
This review is for catering services provided by the Inn at Montross. My husband and I recently had our wedding reception catered by Cindy, from the Inn at Montross. Â Cindy put us at ease from the start. She tailored our menu to our taste and budget. She ensured we had our favorite dishes (beef tenderloin, grilled veggies, pasta with homemade pesto) and plenty of delicious options for all our vegetarian and carnivorous friends. She helped us add personal touches like homemade cinnamon ice cream, my husbands favorite flavor. Most of all, throughout the planning process and during the reception, Cindy and her staff treated us like family.
We had our wedding and reception at Westmoreland State Park. Cindy and her team brought in the food, china, flatware, glassware, linens, etc. and orchestrated everything so well it felt as if we were back at the Inn. They were warm and welcoming, and very professional. Â Their food was wonderful and they helped create a fun and relaxed atmosphere where everyone felt special. It was a great value too, just $50 per person. We couldn't be happier.
As an added bonus, we were able to sample their delicious food on a weekend getaway to the Inn at Montross. I highly recommend the Inn's accommodations too.
I'll start by saying that Ken (the male Inn Keeper) was right. They've spoiled all our B+B experiences from now on. They've really set the bar high for us.
Reservation: We found the place through a Living Social deal. We originally reserved the room and then had to change the reservation. I was able to talk directly with Cindy (the lady Inn Keeper and Chef) a couple of times before we got there. Every time I spoke with her it was as if I was calling my best friend to see if she would have us over for the weekend.
The Inn: It is located right by the courthouse and caddy cornered to the police station. It has a drug store and 3 restaurants within walking distance. The house was spotless, the wood shined and the linens free of wrinkles. The decoration goes well with the period plus it is very inviting. There's ample parking. Our room was the Potomac. The bed was very comfortable and the room itself felt very peaceful. Right outside our room in the second floor was a living room with board games and reading material that basically extended our space.
The staff: I expected good southern hospitality and was not disappointed. The servers were very pleasant but Ken and Cindy do make an impression. Ken makes you feel at peace with his calm and collected demeanor. Cindy is a powerhouse of positive attitude. They seemed truly pleased to have us over at their house. They even kept my milk in the refrigerator and invited me right in to grab it whenever I needed it.
The food: Oh boy, the food. So, now you know why you want to spend a few days at your best friend's house -- she is a fabulous chef! For dinner, the Inn turns into fine dining, with everything perfectly seasoned. We shared lobster and shrimp bisque, chicken, spinach and artichoke flatbread pizza, and linguine with wild mushrooms. For dessert we had Helle's "nothing" cake which is "A light airy faux chiffon cake layered with real raspberry puree and silky  semi- sweet chocolate." Breakfasts were delicious. She really surprises you. Everything is 5-star hotel quality. Cindy will meet your dietary needs. She even put together a fantastic cheese platter for us one afternoon based on what we liked.
The region: We were able to savor wine from 5 different wineries. For staying at the Inn she has arranged for free wine tastings at a few local wineries. We went beyond the "close" neighborhood and discovered a few more. This area is the birthplace of George Washington and Robert E. Lee. We were able to enjoy Stratford House, also discounted because of the connection with the Inn.
Your connection to reality: The Inn does have free wi-fi but after the first night you sort of not want to connect to anything but the silence, peace and quiet that surrounds you. Nothing is rushed, which helps to really relax.
The one regret: Not returning for Sunday Brunch. We checked out shortly after breakfast to enjoy some of the sights. We truly should have just turned around instead of heading home. At least we have something special to look forward to our return. And we will return.
Do we recommend it: You betcha! You gotta get out of DC at least once, to breathe in some fresh air, sleep soundly and eat gourmet food - all in one fantastic little place.
My wife booked us a couple of nights at the Inn back in December. Accommodations were nice, the staff friendly, and the location relative to the area sites was perfect. We stayed about a month after I had undergone surgery that impacted my diet quite a bit and Cindy and Ken were fantastic about accommodating me and my special needs diet (Cindy makes a mean bowl of steel-cut oats!). We definitely plan on staying again and have already recommended the Inn to a few friends.
Review Source:What a great place to meet friends. And especially if they are good friends and you want to treat them to excellent food in a comfortable setting with excellent service. Fairly wide selection from pizza to Beef Wellington - but each of us chose something different and each of us loved our selections. The seafood choices included the crab stuffed Shrimp - which I'd order again.
Review Source:The best B&B I have ever been to so far and, we will be back when our schedule permits. Cindy and Ken are gracious, engaging hosts who made our stay over the top enjoyable. The room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Â We arrived Wednesday afternoon and once settled in were given all the information that made our stay pleasant and easy.
We had a wonderful breakfast every morning and fantastic meal Thursday evening after about an hour of wine tasting.
In addition to our nice stay at the Inn we found that the town to be very charming. If you like to get out there are many historical areas plus a nearby state park.
We highly recommend a stay here!
We really wanted to like this place. Â Imagine, fine dining in Montross! Â Best that I can say is that the food was OK. Â The atmosphere was nice. Â However, it was way overpriced. Â The corn soup and oysters were good, but not spectacular. Â I got a flounder with peach/coconut, which again, was OK, but not $26 good. Â My wife got beef wellington, which was somewhat overcooked (med-med/well instead of med-rare) and some potatoes that neither of us could finish because they were so salty. Â Overall, we'll hit Angelo's next time we go out in Montross. Â Or save our appetites for Richmond.
Review Source:This charming Bed and Breakfast Inn (only five or six rooms) is a renovated, historical property. It  is immaculate, comfortable and run like a true Southern home. We stayed but a night---cushy bed, nicely decorated room with gleaming hardwoods. Here you can remember the sound of 'quiet' and a feeling of peace. Away from the rat race, hidden off the beaten track, owned and operated locally by genuine Southerners. Management is on site- smiling- ready to resolve any problem or meet any need.
On the main level there is a  reception area with three adjoining dining rooms with a lounge- and a fully stocked bar.  If the weather is good, have your aperitif in a cushioned rocking chair on the front porch. Very Southern, very genteel.
If you have come to stay the night and eat- you are in for a treat. The level of sophistication of this dinner menu cannot be overstated for its location- who KNEW?- Â I had crab cakes Asian style and husband had the Beef Wellington. There's an 'Airline Chicken' (ask- there's a story). Â I saw the lamb on someone else's plate- and couldn't believe how wonderful IT looked. The kitchen is still experimenting with some new dishes and featured a fantastic pear and fig salad with a Parmesan crouton that evening. If you're lucky- they will have found it a permanent spot on the menu. There is also a wine list featuring Virginia but has some Californian and Australian wines too.
Now for the Sunday brunch, already renown locally. Call a head for a reservation if not staying the night. The highlights on my plate were a mac and cheese that rightly has become a local favorite, spicy shrimp to peel, and a roast beef with gravy. There was also a waffle station, an omelette station, beautiful fruit- but I was saving room for the desserts. Everything in miniature so you can try them all. Well, most of them anyway. Tiny cups with granola and berries, yogurty filling topped with cream, different kinds of truffles, homemade breads and pastries. Everything so very good! And of course freshness cannot be overstated as this Inn is in the middle of a major East coast farming region. Kinda the Salinas Valley of Virginia.
Disclosure
Although we were dinner guests of the owners of the Inn, (group of six owners) our overnight stay was not gratis.
Plenty of parking, all major cards accepted, non smoking.
If you found my review because you are doing recon before you purchase a Living Social or Groupon deal for the Inn at Montross, I will add that I used a Living Social coupon and it was a smooth, easy, and fair experience. I have read horror stories about people trying to use pre purchased deals and businesses treat the customer differently or make it a total headache to redeem - well Cindy doesn't do that to her guests!
Review Source:Cindy/the Inn did the rehearsal dinner for our wedding. In every possible way they went above and beyond. The food was absolutely delicious and much of it was locally grown, the service was wonderful, Cindy was so responsive, warm, and the perfect host - Â we couldn't have asked for better.
Review Source:Truly a wonderful place. Â Signed up via a living social deal and got a steal off the bat. Â Wonderful front porch, great drinks (especially wines), and unbelievable food. Â The room was also really nice and very comfortable. Â
This place is highly recommended. Â Also a short drive from DC.
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