Romantic Escape 107 Year Old Cozy Village Farmhouse Sperryville, Virginia Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 47820

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Location: Sperryville, Virginia, USA (1.5 hrs from Washington, DC; 5 mins to Shenandoah Nat'l Park)

Accommodations:  Two-Story, Single-Family Home, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)

THE HOUSE ON WATER STREET
Enjoy romantic cozy elegance and total privacy in our newly renovated, 107-year-old farmhouse located along the banks of the Thornton River in Sperryville, Virginia. Enjoy the stars in our dark skies while you sit on the front porch, lulled by the gentle sounds of the river. Come to Rappahannock County to heal your soul. NB: TOTAL PRIVACY ASSURED BECAUSE YOU HAVE FULL AND PRIVATE USE OF THE ENTIRE HOUSE! YOU DO NOT SHARE WITH OTHER GUESTS.

Tell us your dream getaway and we help to make it come true! Our services range from the most indulgent to the most exciting and challenging. Your weekend can be as active or restful as you desire. Imagine having a massage at the house by a professional therapist and, after a rest, being served an elegant gourmet farm house dinner... all without ever setting foot outside the door! Alternately, we offer guided hikes in Shenandoah National Park that range from easy to world class level canyoneering experiences.

Dine at the famous five star Inn at Little Washington. Visit award winning Virginia wineries.Enjoy hiking on your own and wild life viewing in Shenandoah National Park, just ten minutes away. Experience the peace of our hills and mountains with horseback riding, or even fox hunting.

In addition to dining at the Inn at Little Washington, walk to the Thornton River Grille,galleries and shops. Long View Gallery, featuring outstanding contemporary artists, is just a stroll away. Savour freshly made breakfast/lunch food, breads and pastries from Pellegatta's Eatery and Stonewall Abbey (fine espresso and cappuccino!). Enjoy lunch/dinner or Sunday brunch at the Thornton River Grille (two minute walk)and Rae's on Main Street or Griffin Tavern,in Flint Hill (just minutes away).

Gourmet catered Farm House dinner - with the chef design your own menu which may include grass fed meats, fresh organic vegetables from local farms. Our Ethiopian chef provides an exotic dinner with coffee ceremony. Order ahead and pick up gourmet take out from Epicurious Cow (ECOW). The Corner Store, a step back in time, has basic groceries, excellent meat and an extensive wine selection.

Perfect setting for small family gatherings, weekend with friends, business planning retreats. We can help you schedule a variety of activities such as visiting award winning wineries, group party at Sperryville Pottery, yoga, massage and spa servies, herbal discovery, creating art from nature, hiking, drumming circles. Pre-wedding activity: Ideal for peaceful alternative "bachelorette" parties. Enjoy your stay at The House on Water Street where the bride and bridesmaids can just hang out, or schedule some of the activities above.

Full self-serve continental breakfast is provided.

Address: 14 Water Street PO Box 295 Sperryville, VA 22740

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: Central heat and air conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage: two car garage
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Plenty of room in parking area
  • Gas Fireplace: Glass front Vermont Castings Propane log stove - very cozy!
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed: Antique Brass Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed: Antique brass beds
  • Crib: One full size crib and one port-a-crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV - 40 channels
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library: limited selection
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen. Tea/coffee and full self-sevice continental brakfast provided.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: Catered gourmet farm house dinners available.
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill: bring your own charcoal
  • Gazebo: Better than a gazebo. This is a converted Spring House with double glass doors and windows. Great for sipping evening wine or morning tea.
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: We are located in the foothills of the luminous Blue Ridge Mountains.
• Communications
  • Telephone: You can make local calls on the house phone but must have a calling card for long distance.
  • Cell Phone: Very, very limited. Only Sprint is available in some parts of the county. Don't count on it.
  • Broadband Internet: DSL with WIFI
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): WIFI is fully available for your use.
• Other Amenities
  • New eliptical trainer for your use. Heart Pine Floors Two Bathrooms, One with Tub/Shower, One w/Claw Foot Tub, The stairs in this house are steep, consistent with turn-of-the-century construction
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly: For very young children the stairs will present a challenge to parents for safety.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • Dine at the Inn at Little Washington. We can personalize your visit with visits to award winning wineries, massages, spa services, pottery classes, bark/clayworkshops, yoga, drumming circles, etc, All are within five minutes of Water Street, or at the house, Private visit to the Studio of well-known Artist Jeanne Drevas can be arranged, Live performances and movies at The Theatre in Washington, Virginia, seven minutes from the house, Visit many art galleries, including Long View Gallery, featuring outstanding contemporary artists, just a stroll away

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1-2 Persons .. $170/one night .. $300/two nights .. $ 420/three nights.
3-4 Persons .. $340/one night .. $600/two nights .. $ 840/three nights.
5-6 Persons .. $500/one night .. $900/two nights .. $1260/three nights.
Off Season Rates Available.
**NB: Rental is for the Entire House. You Do Not Share with Anyone.
Best value is 6 persons for three nights, equivalent of $70 per person per night!
Lodging Tax Added to the Total Bill. Family discount available for multiday stays.
Minimum two nights/four people certain weekends

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 06/13/09
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  Terry Siegel , Summerville SC
  • The House On Water Street was the perfect location for my daughters surprise bridal shower! I was looking for a venue that could accommodate girls form all over the country and Ireland and I couldn't have picked a more beautiful peaceful setting. Its location and proximity to the wineries was perfect for our relaxing pre-wedding get-away!! Our hosts couldn't have been more helpful - all of our needs were attended to and anticipated. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!! Terry Siegel
• 04/16/09
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  Jessica , Los Angeles, CA
  • My kids and I stayed for 2 nights in early April and it was perfect! The drive from Dulles is easy, we had a wonderful (but a bit pricey) dinner at the Thorne River Grill that night and then spent the evening relaxing by the fire at the House On Water Street. The next day we hiked Old Rag (fun!) and then got to come back to "base camp" with its big fluffy towels, hot showers and peace and comfort! We can't wait to come back. My kids (10 & 13) loved it too! Thanks for setting up such a great spot! -- Jessica Roddy
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Hiking adventures were supported by our partner, Shenandoah Mountain Guides. This is a terrific family getaway. Barbara
• 04/07/09
  Positive Rating
  Laura Wyman ,
  • I want to thank you Barbara for a fantastic stay as usual. My husband and I needed a couple days away from our home renovation to relax and your house is such a great place. As usual it was comfortable, and was so peaceful. The breakfast was perfect and all the necessities of home. Thank you again for the 3rd time and will be back soon. Laura Wyman
• 01/29/09
  Positive Rating
  barb , york, pa
  • We had a great stay after a long day of hiking the Old Rag trail. It was marvelous to be able to come back to wonderful amenities and a short walk to a great pizza place. Thanks for sharing this home with us!
• 12/01/08
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  • The House on Water Street is great for a weekend getaway! Barbara did an excellent job coordinating all the events we wanted to experience. Definitely recommend a stay!
• 11/24/08
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  Melissa , Chicago, IL
  • I just got back from a bachelorette/bridal shower weekend with friends at The House on Water Street, and I wanted to add an extremely positive comment about my experience. Barbara really set up an excellent weekend for us. The house is beautiful - immaculately clean, well stocked with everything you could need, and super comfortable (the best towels I have experienced in a long time!!!). Dinner at the tavern was incredible, as was our limo wine tour with Gary (he's fabulous!). Definitely do the in-house massages and ABSOLUTELY do the drum circle - it sounds silly but was one of the best moments. We are already planning to go back and do some hiking with this quaint and adorable home as our base. I would highly recommend it!!! The only caution? The walls are paper thin - you hear everything from upstairs as if the people were downstairs, so make sure you really like the people you are with!
• 10/21/08
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  The Baldwin's , Maryland
  • The House on Water Street was absolutely wonderful! Barbara met us and made us feel right at home. Our daughters loved the farmhouse, which reminded them of being with relatives. They didn't want to leave! Barbara Adolfi gave us tips on restaurants, walks and more. We would highly recommend this property and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Many thanks!
• 09/06/08
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  Donna Fogle , Lancaster, Pa.
  • Fantastic! That is one word to describe the bachelorette weekend I gave my niece and her bridesmaids! From the moment that they arrived on Friday, until they departed Sunday, the weekend, thanks to Barbara, was wonderful! Highlights included: gourmet pizzas Friday evening, on Saturday, a limo ride to some lovely vineyards for wine tasting followed by massages back at the house and later that night a very special, private chef prepared dinner to toast the bride! The best compliment I can give Barbara and the House on Water Street is that every young woman who attended the weekend said that they plan to return! Barbara Adolfi knows how to make weekends fabulous! Now I need to arrange for my own visit!!
• 05/21/08
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  Mary , Eastern Shore Maryland
  • We had a lovely getaway weekend and loved the house, it was so charming and wonderful to come back to after hiking,eating,shopping,etc!! Would definetely recommend
• 04/24/08
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  , Seattle, WA
  • The house was charming and lovely and it was so nice to have an entire house to ourselves. We felt comfortable and cozy. Barbara was very good about emailing and calling with details ahead of time. We also participated in the "Cooking with Foraged Food" class, which is only a 10-15 minute drive away. The class was enjoyed immensely, even by the pre-teen and teenagers. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable weekend.

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