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Five-Star Resort in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Powered By TripAdvisorSet on 340 stunning acres in Virginia’s beautiful wine country, just 30 minutes from Washington, DC, Salamander Middleburg is a five-star luxe country retreat with refined rooms, farm-to-table dining, and activities that range from the serene to the ruggedly rural. Feel at home in the elegant guestrooms and restaurants as impressive as their countryside surroundings. Fish, play tennis, explore the region on horseback, or zoom along zip lines, then unwind at the award-winning Salamander Spa.
- Choose from 168 opulent yet relaxed guestrooms, with designer touches and luxury amenities
- Glide from whirlpool to hot stone treatment to the aromatic steam room or reconnect in a couple’s suite at the award-winning Salamander Spa
- Learn how to turn simple ingredients into delicacies during a cooking class at Harrimans Cooking Studio
- Spend your evenings under the stars with a glass of regional wine or a signature cocktail
- Make the most of rural Virginia's great outdoors with horseback riding, zip lining, clay shooting, and fishing
- Savor local bounty and regional specialties from brined pork chops to a 22-ounce prime bone-in Cowboy Cut ribeye, fresh crab cakes, and fried chicken with buttermilk biscuits at Harrimans Grill
Revel in the beauty of the Virginia countryside at this lavish and indulgent retreat in the heart of wine country. Spend your days outdoors enjoying activities with your family, relax in the healing spa, dine in style, and end your evenings by the fire pit.
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Accommodations
Spacious and elegant, the 168 guest rooms and suites at Salamander Middleburg are equipped with sumptuous bedding, linens, and throws designed by resort founder, Sheila C. Johnson, and outdoor patios and balconies that bring the outside in. Luxury baths come with soft, thick robes, large soaking tubs, and TVs. Every single detail caters to your needs and comfort. Fireplaces in the larger guestrooms transform the space with a warm ambiance on cool Virginia nights. Suites provide even more space with separate living areas perfect for larger families, longer stays, or extended business travel.
With activities that keep children happy and occupied all day and relaxing activities to help adults unwind, Salamander Middleburg is a family-friendly, pet-friendly home away from home, where every member of your family can reconnect in the idyllic Virginia countryside.
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Dining at Salamander Middleburg shows off the region’s exceptional, high-quality local ingredients. Choose from three dining spots and take cooking lessons at Harrimans Cooking Studio.
Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill – Open for breakfast, dinner, and Sunday brunch, Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill celebrates the best of local produce in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. From a 48-hour brined pork chop to pan-roasted sweetbreads and a 22-oz. prime bone-in ribeye, the menu stresses the bounty of the region. The fundamentals of their farm-to-table principle come into their own in non-meat dishes, too, with ingredients from the resort’s culinary garden, from brussel sprout Caesar to pear carpaccio and glazed Thumbelina carrots.
Gold Cup Wine Bar – A location near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains means not only having prime ingredients available to cook with, but extraordinary wines to choose from, and Gold Cup Wine Bar offers the best of both. This relaxing, pet-friendly venue is the ideal place to taste local wines paired with delicious regional fare surrounded by staggering views of the Virginia countryside.
Harrimans Cooking Studio – Every Saturday afternoon, Salamander Middleburg chefs host an interactive cooking class that will take you from amateur chef to fine-dining master. The chefs share their knowledge while you create items from their seasonal menus. Enjoy the fruits of your labor when the cooking studio becomes a private chef’s table for an exclusive dinner at Harrimans.
Activities at Salamander Middleburg
Choose Salamander Middleburg if you are planning an outdoor adventure, a romantic escape, or a family vacation to remember always. With the densely forested Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop, you can relax at the indoor and outdoor pools; enjoy tennis courts, a complimentary putting green, clay shooting, archery, and disc golf; get together with lawn games; or explore the surroundings by fishing, hiking, and cycling. The full equestrian center makes the resort a popular retreat for passionate horseback riders.
Head into the town of Middleburg and enjoy a game of golf. Or take a tour of the local wineries and museums and dig into the local wine culture and history. Let the hotel staff guide you to the best activities to make the most of your stay.
Location
Salamander Middleburg is set in Middleburg, Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just 30 minutes from Washington, DC. Established in 1787, Middleburg was named for its location halfway between Alexandria and Winchester and is now best known for its viticulture, as well as its expansive countryside. The resort is located about 43 mi / 69 km from Washington DC and 82 mi / 131 km from Baltimore.
Address
500 North Pendleton Street, Middleburg, VA, United States
Transportation
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- Dulles International Airport is 24 mi / 39 km from the hotel.
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Absolutely amazing.
Wed Aug 06 2025 15:28:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by T D
Absolutely amazing experience…. The room was one of the best we have stayed in, the food was off the charts, and the staff were great. The overall Spa Services / Experience are impressive. The property is beautiful and it’s almost impossible not to be at peace when walking around. We will definitely go back.
Shameful!
Mon Aug 04 2025 20:36:07 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by RidinXpress
We prepaid for dog friendly room with doors that opened to ground floor making it easier for my ADA family. Upon arrival, we were told accessible accommodations we paid for were not available. We expected much more from a highly rated resort. Spend your hard earned money somewhere where they care more about people than giving rooms away to others with less need. My wife celebrating her 70th birthday deserved much better — and received just that at a Hilton down the road.
Good Outweighs the Bad
Mon Aug 04 2025 17:55:58 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Mauresam
My friend and I did a girls weekend trip during the week under the “midweek escape” offer. The terms of the offer to “enjoy a bottle of Virginia wine upon arrival.” Unfortunately, this was the downside of our trip. Upon checking in we were both told (we had separate rooms and arrived at different times) the wine would be delivered to our room that evening. That did not happen. We inquired the next day and were told the wine is usually delivered during turndown service. We received an apology and were told it would be delivered. Again, no wine. Day 3 (the day before our departure), we asked about the missing wine again. We received another apology and the wine was finally delivered later that day. Unfortunately, it was too late for us to enjoy as we envisioned. I had a problem with my remote. Although I contacted the front desk, I never received any assistance. Fortunately, there was a tv in the bathroom that had a remote that I discovered would control the main tv. Yes, there is a tv in the bathroom that you can watch while getting ready. Or, while you are taking a leisurely bath. Having said all that, it was still a lovely trip. The rooms are a nice size with multiple sitting options beside the bed. As mentioned earlier, there is evening turndown service and it includes a sweet treat left bedside. The bathroom amenities were luxurious. A bathrobe and slippers are also in the room. The room also had complimentary cartons of water that were replenished daily. We had dinner at Harriman’s. We wanted something that was not on the menu. The waiter accommodated our request with no problem. Service was attentive without being intrusive. The food was delicious. It was not an inexpensive meal but it was well worth the treat. We also had drinks and a meal at the wine bar both of which were satisfactory. We enjoyed using the complimentary ride service in their chauffeured Audi vehicles to go into town on two occasions. We also utilized the spa services which were absolutely divine. All said, the good outweighed the bad and we are already planning a return visit.
Great - but lots of dogs
Mon Aug 04 2025 17:18:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by jtc9700_10
I agree with all of the nice reviews. The service was excellent, the spa pool was lovely, and our meals at the Gold Cup Wine Bar and Harriman's were delicious. However, I was surprised at just how dog-friendly this resort is. Dogs were everywhere - on the lawns, in the lobby, in the library area. At one point on Saturday night there was a dog running around with no owner. If you are at all allergic or do not care for dogs being a part of your vacation, just be aware and maybe choose somewhere else. Otherwise, this is a wonderful resort with top-notch service.
Six Years of Excellence – A Luxurious Escape That Never Disappoints
Mon Aug 04 2025 15:01:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Debbie V
We’ve been visiting the Salamander Resort for the past six years, and each stay is a uniquely enriching experience. Every visit offers something new, yet consistently delivers excellence. The cuisine is absolutely phenomenal, and the range of activities available is not to be missed—they’re an essential part of what makes each trip so memorable.
