Mulberry Lavender Farm and B&B

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : quiet place on a small farm

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : We highly recommend Mulberry Lavender for a unique and informative farm experience. We learned some history about the area (make sure to explore the town of Mulberry as well) and the farm, and had great conversations about alternative and sustainable agriculture. We would have like to have had another day to walk around the farm with the host or hostess to tell us more about their farming and animal husbandry. There was nothing pretentious or overly fancy about the farm; simple and authentic. So while the lavender was not blooming and the field was undergoing rotation and necessary rejuvenation, it was still all wonderful. We loved the very rustic cottage where we stayed. During our rainy evening and frosty fall morning, it was very comfortable and warm with the stove. The clawfoot bath was a bonus (clean, plenty of hot water) and we received a complimentary bar of their outstanding lavender soap! Make sure to ask to see Anita's lavender gifts selections!
  : As morning coffee drinkers, the only thing we didn't like was the absence of a good coffee maker or Kruger. There were no "kitchen/cooking" accommodations in the cottage, but that should also not be expected of a true B&B anyway. We did have utensils, pleasant china settings, and glasses for wine/water. So, have plans in place for your meals in nearby Lynchburg or Fredericksburg. That said, Anita served us a very good and healthy breakfast that we took too long to eat due to our mutually enjoyed, morning chatter. Filtered water was provided. We would have liked to have been provided a better venue for viewing the goods produced by the hostess as well as the artwork of the host.

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : Breakfast was super good and so many little details were attended to. Coffee was on early. Our host was gracious, helpful, friendly, and then allowed us to roam the farm at our pleasure in the morning. We absolutely loved the charm of the decor - so many wonderful antiques and period pieces. We had fun playing with the turkeys in the morning before we left. And the roosters made sure our alarms went unneeded. LOL. 7 a.m. sharp. Rise and shine!
  : Well, Chuckie in the hall was a little much even though he added to the unique charm of the entire home.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The location and rural setting. The variety of farm animals in the house yard.
  : Old, tired, and not well maintained. An old classic farmhouse which has being neglected. The exterior of the house was covered in cobwebs, spiders and dust. The interior has classic, antique rustic furnishings but is dark and musty. Windows couldnt be opened due to the buildup of dirt and cobwebs. The bathroom is tiny and the shower almost unusable for a person over 6 foot. This property is very expensive given its poor standard of cleanliness and maintenance.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Bonus was breakfast was prepared with all non-GMO ingredients! Also, it was like stepping back in time and remembering my childhood visiting my relatives on farms.
  : I would not touch a thing! No improvements needed!

Poor
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : the place is extremely dated and rural. no internet or a TV.
  : the cost was pricey. there was a mildew smell. the booked bedroom had a stand in shower plus toilet the size of a closet. we ended up leaving and not staying.

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The breakfast was a little salty, and I like salt. But Bob was so nice I didn't want to send it back. The rest of breakfast was ok, but on the small-ish side. A hearty eater would be disappointed. The coffee was top notch.
  : This is a true, working farm. This is not a posh, wanna be farm environment. This is the real thing, in a real farmhouse from the 1800's. If you are looking for a pampered, comfy modern vibe, keep looking. If you want a true rustic experience, this may be for you. It's clean, but rustic. It's real farm. And they pulled up their lavender, so there was none. And the gift shop, normally in the entrance hall, was packed up for the next day trip to the farmers market. We left a day early to get back to the comforts we are accustomed to. It's for some, but wasn't for us.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Anita was so sweet! I wish we had more time there but our trip was short and we found her at the last minute.