1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate
- Minimum stay:1 night
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Our historic Manor House (circa 1856) was completely renovated and refurnished in 2004. From its hilltop location, you enjoy commanding views of the Southwest Mountain range and of our vast pastures. Children and adults alike are transported far from the world of the city to life on an old Virginia estate, immaculately restored, situated on land once owned by President James Madison, whose Montpelier home is just on the other side of the mountain.
This is a wonderful place to gather several generations of family in a locale where all ages will be contented. Adults savor the peace and quiet, the views, the local historic sites, museums, fine restaurants, wineries, antique shops and art galleries, scenic drives and quaint villages. Children are endlessly fascinated by having 600 acres on which to run wild, explore nature, skim rocks and fish in ponds, watch horses and cows and wildlife, peer down old wells, smell manure, chase lightening bugs and frogs, and have rural adventures of all sorts. If you can get them off the farm, they can trail ride on a neighboring farm, go rafting, see UVA, visit three former Presidents' homes within a 30 mile radius, or go to a livestock auction, horse show, or other local summer event.
It is no exaggeration to describe Wolf Trap and its environs as idyllic. Spend some time on a Virginia estate, and see why so many celebrities and jet-setters who could choose to live anywhere have chosen this part of rural Virginia for their country retreats.
We have two separate cottages. The Servants' Cottage is 30 yards behind the Manor House and sleeps up to four (see vrbo #442721). The Pond House is 150 yards away and sleeps up to 7 (see vrbo #90883). Visit the farm's website using the link at the end of this listing.
Keywords: House
Property Type
- 2 story
- Estate
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, Beds for 14
- Other (See Description)
- Dolley Room
- 1 queen
- Uses Hall Bath
- James Room
- 1 queen
- Sitting Area and Bath within room
- Suite
- 1 queen
- Huge bath, kitchen, porch.
- Bunk Room
- 4 twin/ single, 1 sleep sofa /futon
- Great for the kids or singles.
- Two rollaway beds. Pak-n-play.
Bathrooms
- 4.0 Bathrooms
- Hall Bath
- combination tub/shower, toilet
- Dedicated to Dolley Room guests
- James Bath
- toilet, shower
- Suite Bath
- toilet, combination tub/shower, jetted tub
- Huge.
- Bunk Room Bath
- toilet, shower
Kitchen & Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Refrigerator
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Living Room seats 5
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Stereo
- Music Library
- Games
- Books
Communications
- Telephone
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
Location & View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Equestrian Events
- Groceries
- Fitness Center
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Antiquing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shopping
- Horseshoes
- Walking
- Scenic Drives
- Live Theater
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Winery Tours
- Museums
- Golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
Other Activities
Reviews
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From the Manor House Guest Book
Guest comment entered by ownerFrom the Manor House Guest Book
- Guest Jack, Charlotte, Riley, Wyatt & Garrett
- Date of stay 04/24/11
- Review Submitted 10/10/11
Had a great week on this beautiful farm! The boys had fun exploring the woods, falling in the creek, chasing frogs & lizards, fishing, feeding the horses (Radar & Will) and swinging on the rope swing behind the house. Several hikes in the nearby mountains & a fun visit to Charlottesville & Monticello. Hope to return to this amazing place sometime soon.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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From the Manor House Guest Book
Guest comment entered by ownerFrom the Manor House Guest Book
- Guest Pam, Gabby, Riley, Skylar
- Date of stay 06/02/11
- Review Submitted 10/10/11
Phenominal Family Vacation. Such a beautiful, beautiful place. Four little guys all under nine have made memories for a lifetime! The adults made some too! Thank you. [Children's opinions] Thank you for the swing it was awesome. We really enjoyed your home, this was a great vacation. We slep there. I swang outside. I had a great time riding horses and swinging.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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From the Manor House Guest Book (younger guests)
Guest comment entered by ownerFrom the Manor House Guest Book (younger guests)
- Guest Noor (age 13); Reban (8 years old).
- Date of stay 07/02/11
- Review Submitted 10/10/11
it was awesome. I really enjoyed it - it was definitely very amazing :) The house is awesome, yard is so cool with the horseshoes & the SWING & hot tub! I loved watching & petting the horses too! Hopefully we'll be back! I really liked the house. Also I liked the horses, barn and the swing. It was really fun. I hope we can come back soon.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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From the Manor House Guestbook
Guest comment entered by ownerFrom the Manor House Guestbook
- Guest The [_____] Family
- Date of stay 08/20/11
- Review Submitted 10/10/11
Thank you for being so flexible with the ever changing plans due to the hurricane. The house was perfect for our family - the grandchildren were enchanted with the farm, the horses, the hot tub, the games, etc. Blue skies today make us wish to stay longer.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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From the Manor House Guest Book
Guest comment entered by ownerFrom the Manor House Guest Book
- Guest Kathy & Larry; Caroline & Sidney; Lois.
- Date of stay 09/11/11
- Review Submitted 10/10/11
We've been here a week - four couples from Tennessee, Oklahoma, California and D.C. What a wonderful place to rest, relax and tour historical places. Thank you. Highly Recommended! [Another in the group] Ditto to Kathy & Larry's comments - we had a great time visiting/catching up on each others' doings. Looking forward to bringing the grandchildren to fish the ponds in the future. Again, thank you for everything!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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From the Manor House Guestbook
Guest comment entered by ownerFrom the Manor House Guestbook
- Guest Wendy
- Date of stay 09/25/11
- Review Submitted 10/10/11
What an ideal week-end! We enjoyed the grounds and especially the hot tub. It was perfect for our large group after our friends' wedding. Breakfast was lovely and the staff was so kind and helpful! Thank you again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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From the Manor House Guest Book (Wedding Group)
Guest comment entered by ownerFrom the Manor House Guest Book (Wedding Group)
- Guest Chris & Betsy
- Date of stay 10/02/11
- Review Submitted 10/10/11
[From the bride.} For a week-end full of family, friends, sunsets, and a new life with my husband, THANK YOU! The moment we drove across those tracks and spotted the barn in the distance, I knew this was the mouontain view/split rail fence backdrop I dreamed of for our big day. Everyone left wanting to come back. Tina, Scott, Kenny, Keith, EVERYONE - Thank you from our hearts.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Comfortable house, beautiful property
Comfortable house, beautiful property
- Guest s3des
- Date of stay 08/26/11
- Review Submitted 08/31/11
We rented the house for our extended family and were very pleased with our stay. The owner and caretaker were very flexible about arrival and departure times, breakfast, etc. The photos on the website don't do justice to how nice the property is. There are lots of fun things to do, especially for families. We met the friendly horses, romped on the hay bales, hung out in the hot tub, walked on the trails in the woods, had lunch outside, played on the swing, gazed at the mountains from the upstairs porch, and felt very relaxed.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.
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Absolutely gorgeous!
Absolutely gorgeous!
- Guest marsha
- Date of stay 08/19/11
- Review Submitted 08/25/11
My husband and I rented the Manor House for the weekend with 3 other couples. This place is beautiful! We dropped our bags at the door and spent the next hour just walking through all the different rooms, admiring all the lovely details and decor. The kitchen is huge with plenty of room for multiple 'chefs'. The bedrooms are gorgeous, each unique in its decoration and style (one has a two-side fireplace). The property is beautiful, rolling hills, horses wandering around. The place is really breathtaking (and immaculate!) It was the perfect place for our "Big Chill" weekend:) CANT WAIT to go BACK!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 1 night min stay |
$525 | $625 Fri, Sat |
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Discounts: 3 nights or more $475 nightly, 6 nights or more $400 nightly |
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| winter Dec 1 - Mar 31 1 night min stay |
$315 | $375 Fri, Sat |
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Discounts: 3 nights or more $300 nightly, 6 nights or more $250 nightly |
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Additional information about rental rates
Winter Rates not applicable at holidays. Two night minimum on week-ends except while winter rates are in effect. Exceptions made if a week-end is not booked less than two weeks out.
Major Credit Card must be provided to secure your booking. Your card is not charged until check-out, or in the event of no-show or untimely cancellation.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
7% sales & occupancy tax. No additional fees.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
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- Nearest Golf: Spring Creek at 15 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Le Pomme, Fabio's, Bar-B-Que Exchange at 4 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2003
About the owner: My wife and I live in Virginia Beach, where we have engaged in buying and renovating properties for many years. In 2003, while looking for a mountain 'getaway' property, I stumbled upon a rundown horse farm that looked like it needed me. At 584 acres, it was about 20 times more than we were looking for, but we dove in. Only after we completed the purchase did we learn that the Manor House predated the Civil War. After 18 months of rehab work on the 3 homes and 2 barns, we opened two of the houses for guests.
Why the Owner Chose Charlottesville:
Charlottesville is one of the most beautiful areas in America. The terrain is beautiful - rolling, with mountain views, and beautiful farms (including Wolftrap). You have all the amenities of civilization (including great restaurants), but you are in a rural area dotted with small towns and villages. There's a reason Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Governor Barbour and other historical personages picked this area, and why some modern day jet setters chose this area for their East Coast hideaways.
The Unique Benefits at this Estate:
We enjoy the beauty of the farm itself. Everywhere you look, you are seeing the mountain range, beautiful pastures with horses or cattle, or the woods. The house is great when we have family or friends sharing it with us. The best thing about the house itself is the number of places where people sit and talk. Somehow, the size and configuration of the rooms and furnishings just make people want to sit and talk. This happens at the kitchen table, in the den, the living room, on the upstairs porch, at the horseshoe pits, on the patio, and in the hot tub. Our grandchildren love the rope swing and the ability to roam the trails.
Contact us
- Primary: +1 (540) 832-1803
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - Wolf Trap Farm Home Page
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
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Wolftrap Farm Manor House
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The James Room
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Den
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The Dolley Room
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Dining Room (seats 10, Table in Kitchen seats 6)
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Kids Love the Farm!!
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Our Historic Barns
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Mountain & Pastoral Views
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View of Manor House and Barns from Back Pasture
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Main Kitchen
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Bass From One of Our Ponds - State Citation Winner
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Patio and Hot Tub At Back of Manor House.
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