About this venue
Angeleigh Brieno
EVENT SALES MANAGER
Peaks of Otter Lodge is a wedding venue located in Bedford, VA. This grand setting is perfect for your dream wedding against the breathtaking backdrop of Abbott Lake and Sharp Top Mountain.
Peaks of Otter Lodge can accommodate up to 100 guests in a stunning lakefront setting. Their fully-equipped event space is perfect for ceremonies and receptions, and with their pet-friendly options, you can include your four-legged family members in your special day. The renowned Lake View Restaurant elevates your stay with spectacular dining with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with panoramic lake and mountain views. Their expert catering staff is there to take care of you and your guests, and you can enjoy farm-to-table dining that celebrates Virginia's Blue Ridge flavors. From intimate ceremonies to full weekend wedding getaways, this venue offers stunning seasonal backdrops for every wedding style. All of their accommodations feature spectacular views of Abbott Lake and Sharp Top Mountain, and they offer double, king, and patio view rooms. You can even extend your celebration with a mountain honeymoon and take a little time to soak in the natural beauty.
Peaks of Otter Lodge is perfect for bringing loved ones together from near and far. It's positioned on America's Favorite Drive for unparalleled scenic beauty. The venue offers plenty of natural diversions for you and your guests. Also a natural adventure hub, there are over 300 miles of hiking trails along the Appalachian crest for hiking enthusiasts to explore. The dedicated events team is there to ensure your big day is a success.
Meet the team
Angeleigh Brieno
Event Sales Manager
Hi there! I’m so excited to be part of your wedding planning journey. With over 10 years in the wedding and outdoor recreation industry, I’ve found the perfect blend of celebrating love and the great outdoors. Whether it's under the trees, by the water, or atop a mountain view, I believe your day should reflect your story in the most beautiful setting. When I’m not helping couples create unforgettable celebrations, you’ll find me hiking new trails, wine tasting with friends, or cozied up with a crochet project. I can’t wait to help bring your vision to life and make your big day as seamless and special as possible!
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9/25/25
We only stopped for lunch but would have liked to spend the night. The location is perfect. Our lunch was very good and reasonably priced. We were served by Doris who was great. She was friendly, informative and patient. Her cheerfulness was r...
efreshing after a long day on the road.
10/02/25
I needed a little reset and ultimately decided to stay here. I have no regrets! Everyone I came in contact with was friendly, the staff was great and the food is good. I recommend the Crab Cakes! The room was fine (a little dusty and a few webs...
but you are in the mountains) I love that there is a privacy balcony and the view was AMAZING! I drove through the mountains and its simply breathtaking. I plan on coming back with my family when the foliage changes. Thanks again to the great staff!
10/14/25
I gave everything 5 stars, primarily because of the location. The lodge is an “old-fashioned” motor lodge-type motel. While the rooms are pretty basic — clean and comfortable — you are paying for the views and location. They had two large group...
s while we were there — our group of about 45 who had gathered for a friend’s celebration of life and a wedding party. Every room has either a private balcony or patio, overlooking Abbott Lake and the “Peaks of Otter.” of the buildings was designated as pet-friendly. The restaurant accommodated our group gatherings in their very comfortable meeting room — a catered happy hour event and luncheon. The restaurant staff went out of their way to seat us as a large group for a dinner.
I think everyone else staying there were hikers and there are several trails within easy walking distance of the lodge, including an easy-peasy, one-mile walk around Abbott Lake. There are several chairs located along the lake and a lovely fire pit. You can even arrange a shuttle ride to within 1,500 feet of the top of Sharp Top Mountain. Or you walk to the beginning of a trail and hike part or all of it. Highly recommend doing that!
It’s pricey for the level of accommodation you’re getting, but the location, views and if you’re staying with a group of friends, the many places you can gather to enjoy the views and one another’s company is a pure delight and worth the cost.
10/23/25
Location is everything! If it's luxury and amenities you are looking for go look somewhere else this is not a hotel that provides a whole lot. For snacks they have nothing and their ice machine is in desperate need of cleaning. For the price of...
the joint you($264 check-in time 4:00 p.m. check out time 11:00 a.m.) would think you could at least have access to a microwave but there is none. There are no phones in the room you have to walk up the hallway outside to be able to call the front desk. If you're going for Aesthetics of the surroundings then it is perfect! it is beautiful this time of year, my husband and I been here twice for our anniversary this year it was our 37th. but access to the rooms is very bad especially someone who is disabled like myself I thought getting back and to my room from the parking lot was going to kill me. The restaurant area was beautiful but the food sucks and is terribly expensive. $47 for my husband and I to have breakfast buffet!!! By the time you get the food to the table it's ice cold and there's no microwave so the waitress has to make you another plate that's not been touched by you to be able to heat it up. And while the servers were very nice they were also very condescending I do not like being called sweetheart and darling and every other pet name by someone who doesn't even know me my husband doesn't even call me those things.
11/13/25
I did not want to leave a one star review. The grounds were gorgeous but oh my goodness...the room we stayed in was so terrible!
When we got there I found someone's old fake nails on the floor. Gross but I picked them up with a tissue so my tod...
dler didnt grab them and I wasn't too bothered. However, my husband found LOOSE PILLS scattered on the floor. I googled the number on the pill and they were sleeping aids! I was horrified. As I said, I had my little toddler who will find anything and put it in his mouth. I also had my dog with me.
I tried calling the lodge 3 times and was never able to connect with someone.
I am so upset that our room was not only dirty but a danger to my son, and that no one has helped me solve this issue.
Again, the grounds here were so gorgeous and our stay would have been really enjoyable but housekeeping, please...if you're not going to even sweep the floor, please check it for dangerous items. Thank goodness we found them before my baby or dog.
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