Accommodation and Local Information
Accommodation
This year we have changed things in order to allow students more choice and flexibility.
Students should arrive on Sunday 18th June, to start lessons on Monday 19th June.
Option 1- The University Inn
We have arranged a rate with the University Inn on campus, where students can book a shared or single room at very reasonable rates. This is a 5 night option where a single room including all meals is £50 per night, or a single room with no meal plan is £30 per night. This is paid on booking here.
These rooms include
- All meals are included in cost
- Wifi
- Student Lounge and Kitchen
Students are required to bring their own linen (sheets and towels) however.
This accommodation is located on Campus where the school would take place. Find out more here
Option 2 - Clarion Inn, Winchester (formerly the Lee Jackson Motel)
We have reserved a number of rooms at an advantageous rate in the Clarion Inn, 711 Millwood Avenue, Winchester which is located right next to Shenandoah University. This was formerly the Lee Jackson Best Western Motel.
When calling to make a reservation students simply have to inform the Inn that they are attending the Bagpiping and Drumming summer School in order to receive the Promo rate. See below for rates and code to quote. To take advantage of this rate, rooms must be booked before Monday 11th June 2018.
Students under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by a chaperone who will stay in the same room as the student.
Accommodation
The contact details are:
Clarion Inn and Conference Centre
711 Millwood Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
$79.12 incl. tax per night
Reservation Telephone: (540) 662-4154
Please reserve before June 11 2018 to use this rate
Driving directions for the Clarion Inn:
– From southbound Interstate 81, go to Exit 313 West and turn left at the light.
– From northbound Interstate 81, take Exit 313, stay to the right and go over the overpass.
Other local hotels include:
TRAVEL LODGE
Rt 50 and I 81
Winchester VA 22601
Reservation Telephone: 1-800-578-7878
HAMPTON INN
1655 Apple Blossom Dr.
Winchester, VA 22601
Reservation Telephone: 540-667-8011
WINGATE
150 Wingate Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
Telephone Reservation: 540-678-4283
HILTON GARDEN INN
120 Wingate Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
Reservation Telephone: 540-722-8881
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES by MARRIOTT
P) 540-665-8881 ext. 404
F) 540-665-8840
Directions to the School
From Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia
Take 1-95 Route 66 West. Proceed on Route1-81 North. Follow Route 81 to exit 313 (Route 50 West). Look for campus on the right.
From Charlottesville and Roanoke
Take 1-81 North to exit 313 (Route 50 West). Look for campus on the right.
From Richmond and Virginia Beach
Take 1-95 North to Route 17 North. Proceed on Route 17 North through Warrenton. Take 1-66 West to 1-81 North. Proceed on 1-81 North to exit 313 (Route 50 West). Look for campus on the right.
From Baltimore, Maryland
Take Route 1-70 West to Route 1-81 South. Proceed on 1-81 South to exit 313B (Route 50 West). Look for campus on the right.
From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Take Pennsylvania Turnpike (1-76 East) to Route 1-81 South to exit 313B (Route 50 West). Look for campus on the right.
From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Take Pennsylvania Turnpike (1-76 West) to Route 1-81 South to exit 313B (Route 50 West). Look for campus on the right.
From New Jersey, New York Area
Take 1-95 South to the Baltimore Beltway (695 West). From 695 take 1-70 West to Hagerstown, Maryland. Take 1-81 South to exit 313B (Route 50 West). Look for campus on the right.
Local Information
Why not bring your partner or family with you? Winchester, VA has so many local attractions that there is something for everyone to do while you enjoy piping and drumming instruction from world class teachers.
VisitWinchesterVA.com is an excellent website which provides information for tourists to the area.
Some local attractions include:
- Abram’s Delight – 0 miles
- Apple Blossom Festival – 0 miles
- Shenandoah University – 0 miles
- Washington Headquarters – 2 miles
- Jackson’s Headquarters – 3 miles
- Skyline Drive – 18 miles
- Charlestown Racetrack – 20 miles
- Shenandoah Valley – 20 miles
- Airport – Dulles Int’l (VA) – 60 miles
