Veteran hotelier Simon Smith is the new General Manager at Goodstone Inn & Restaurant in Middleburg, Virginia.

He will be responsible for daily operations of the award-winning Virginia country inn and five-star French Country restaurant.

Smith joins Goodstone following responsibilities as Director of Food and Beverage and Director of Lodging at Blackberry Farm, a Relais & Chateaux property in Walland, Tennessee. He previously served as Restaurant Manager at Boars Head Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia, and as Restaurant Manager and Sommelier at Meadowood Resort, a Relais & Chateaux property in Napa Valley, California.

A native of England, Smith's history with Goodstone began in 2008 when he first served as General Manager, overseeing the daily hotel operations of the 18-room country inn and estate. He is highly regarded for his hotel expertise and exceptional leadership skills.

"We are thrilled that Simon will be joining Goodstone at this very exciting time," says owner Mark Betts. "With his strong background in hotel operations and food and beverage management, he will be a tremendous asset to Goodstone."

Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a romantic country inn and restaurant in the heart of Virginia's wine and hunt country. The luxury country inn offers eighteen elegantly decorated guest rooms and suites in six individual residences restored in English and French Country decor.

Drawing inspiration from its location on 265 acres of rolling hills and farmland in Middleburg, The Restaurant at Goodstone provides its guests with an unparalleled fine dining experience.

Goodstone won Wine Enthusiast Magazine's 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2012; Trip Advisor's 2012 Certificate of Excellence; Open Table Diner's Choice Awards for Top Best Overall Restaurants in the USA 2011; and Condé Nast Johansens Most Excellent Inn 2011.

For more information, please telephone Goodstone Inn & Restaurant at (540) 687-3333.