Location: Bedford, Central Virginia, Virginia, USA (Bedford, VA (close to Roanoke and Lynchburg))
Accommodations: Lodge, 6 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 12-15)
Keywords: Lodge, Blue Ridge, Bedford, Lynchburg, Liberty University, Peaks of Otter, hiking
A serene, scenic setting for milestone events: Off-site retreats. Family reunions. Overflow space for out-of-town kin at weddings or funerals. Enjoy a private bedroom , or wander over 300 acres of woodland, and meadow. Gather together in
the great room. Talk privately in the office.
Visit nearby attractions. In less than 25 minutes you can be at Liberty University, the D-Day Memorial, Blue Ridge Parkway, James River, or Holy Land USA.
Smith Mountain Lake, Roanoke, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, and the Booker T. Washington National Monument are less than an hour away.
Economize by cooking for yourself, or splurge by calling on a local catering service. There's even a five-star restaurant three miles away -- but you will need to make reservations for the Mill Stone Tea Room!
Sit on the deck after dinner, and watch the sun set behind the Peaks of Otter. Then enjoy DVDs (or PowerPoint presentations!) on the flatscreen monitor.
Rally your team in the spacious great room, with more than 600 square feet of floor space. Or, have private meetings and check your e-mail in the conference room. Bring a spirit of adventure, and take home a harvest of memories.
Special notes:
~~~ Deposit information. Please read carefully ! ~~~
1. The damage deposit is $500, and is due at the same time you make your reservation.
2. To reserve your place, pay for it using our secure online credit card merchant account. We will e-mail you the link. If you cancel with less than 30 days notice, owner may keep the rental fee, but will refund the damage deposit. Please call if circumstances compel you to change your plans. Owner will reschedule if an alternate date is available.
3. IMPORTANT! Damage deposit will be remitted by company check within 14 days of departure date if there are no damages.
4. Upon rental request, the renter will receive a link to a secure third-party online service enabling them to pay by credit card.
5. CANCELLATION: All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellation must be received 30 days prior to arrival or rentals paid are forfeit.
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* The Forest Service does not permit ATVs in the national park.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central AC
- Linens Provided
- Washer : In separate utility room.
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace : Freestanding fireplace in great room
- Beds
- Double Bed (6)
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Crib (2)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View : You can see the Peaks of Otter from this site.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless DSL connection available.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Our OTHER vacation rental property, the Hawk's Nest Cabin, is pet-friendly.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Live Theatre
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Bring your horse on a vacation. D-Day Memorial, Liberty University, Antiquing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec. - Oct, .. $300/night .... $1500/week
Nov ........... (1 week min) .. $3000/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1970
Urban and regional planner retired to raise apples, cattle, and children. A passionate outdoorsman, he enjoys welcoming people who share his appreciation for the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Why the Owner Chose Bedford
Tom Smedley views Appalachia as "the playground for megalopolis." In less than three hours, residents of Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, or the North Carolina Triad and Triangle areas, can find clean air, mountains, wildlife, and breathing room.
The Unique Benefits of this Lodge
This facility is made to order for larger groups. Six couples and three of their children can retreat to private bedrooms, mingle with co-workers or kin in the great room, have private conversations in a small office, or hike the 300+ acres with kissing cousins.
Listen to the music of Overstreet Creek. Lift your eyes to horizons many miles away, clearly visible in the transparent air. Watch the clouds playing tag with the mountain tops. See new birds on south- and north-facing hillsides.
Let us help you make your milestone events truly memorable.
Property Photos
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- Back / deck view - Bedford Vacation Lodge with Mountain View
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- Freestanding fireplace - Bedford Vacation Lodge with Mountain View
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- Great room - Bedford Vacation Lodge with Mountain View
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- Office / small conference room
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- Bedroom
Traveler Reviews (1)
Smedley's Orchard Lodge
Guest: The Moodster
(Gaithersburg, MD)
Date of Stay: 04/14/10
Review Submitted: 04/14/10
I can't forget this place, even though I was last there 25 years ago! Tom himself is the sterling host that makes the trip an easy drive. We picked apples, baked pie and enjoyed a tour of the packing plant. As a photographer, I snagged some really typical Appalachian images- smoke mornings and more. Tom. Send me your e-mail and I'll send you some pics.
Owner response:Happy memories created here! We now let the deer dine on the apples, and have some wonderful new guest houses, but the scenery and wildlife continue to draw great people to our corner of paradise.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
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