Location: Charlottesville, Central Virginia, Virginia, USA (Near Gordonsville; 30 Minutes from C'ville & Monticello) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 4 Baths (Sleeps 10-14)
Keywords: House
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 Wolftrap 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 a separate Cottage, the "Pond House", that sleeps up to 7, 150 yard from the Manor House. See vrbo #90883 or visit the farm's website using the link at the end of this listing.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air with Separate zones.
- Linens Provided
- Washer (2) : In Basement.
- Dryer (2) : In Basement.
- Covered Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace (2)
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : Three of the bedrooms have Queen-Sized Beds.
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : One bedroom has two sets of "Trundle Beds" (beds where an additional single bed pulls out from below, giving 4 single beds). That bedroom also has a queen-sized sofa bed. Great for stashing all the kids.
- Convertible Bed
- Crib : Pac-n-play crib.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : In Suite.
- Shared Hot Tub : On Patio. If we have guests in the Pond House, they may also use the hot tub, but usually do not do so.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2) : Televisions in 3 of the four bedrooms and in Den. No satellite: Excellent digital reception on about 12 local channels.
- DVD (4)
- VCR (4)
- Video Library : Good selection of movies.
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Main Kitchen is spacious, plus kitchennette in Suite (which is actually a full kitchen also).
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker (2)
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : On the patio. There's seating for dining on the patio also.
- Deck/Patio : With Hot Tub.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Watch the sun set behind the Southwest Mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : It connects to satellite service. Faster than dial-up but slower than most high-speed connections.
- Other Amenities
- The real amenities, however, are provided by Wolftrap's remarkable setting atop the last foothill, affording a close-up view of the first range of mountains, And you are out of earshot of traffic, in the middle of 600 acres of verdant rolling pastures and woodlands, with 9 ponds, numerous creeks, abundant wildlife, with the elegance of horses serving as living adornments to the landscape
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Call for details. We prefer to limit pets to the Suite and its sleeping porch only.
- Kid Friendly : The upstairs Bunk Room is a great place to bunk down the kids. The farm is wonderful for children. Rope swing, hiking, ponds, wildlife, horses, cattle, room to run.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Two large screened porches and patio are great smoking areas!
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- While at the farm, adults enjoy long walks on our woodland trails, watching the constant wildlife activity around the ponds, rocking and swinging on the porches, playing horseshoes, and chilling out on the patio, If there are young children, the adults will be constantly helping them explore nature at the farm, and swinging them on the rope swing. The older boys love the ponds, with the fishing, frog hunting, groundhog holes, snakes, and other wild stuff, The girls often can't take their eyes off the horses, And when everyone is worn out, they sit and talk on the porches, on the patio, in the den or around the kitchen table, Wolftrap is the setting where your family can create its favorite memories. Great for family reunions. Combine with our Pond House for larger groups. Be sure to visit the farm's website, using the link at the foot of this listing.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Entire Manor House ........ $600/night .. $2500/week.
Efficiency Suite alone .... $195/night .. $1000/week (includes kitchenette).
Efficiency plus Bunkroom .. $300/night .. $1550/week (sleeps 6 on beds,
plus 2 on sofabed).
$400/night .. $1750/week for Downstairs plus Bunkroom (sleeps 8 on beds,
plus 2 on sofabed).
Discounts available if you are filling an unbooked slot
that remains open within 10 days of your call.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate
Year Purchased: 2003
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 House
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.
Outstanding wines; Wonderful tasting rooms. See the Barboursville Ruins and the art galleries while there.
Le Pomme - Fine French Fabios - Authentic Northern Italian Tolivar House - Fine American Fare Inwood - A True Roadhouse, featuring steaks.
Travel through Gordonsville, Keswick and Shadwell to Monticello. Its one of the most beautiful drives in America.
Owner's Map of Charlottesville
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.
Property Photos
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- Wolftrap Farm Manor House - Charlottesville Real Estate
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- Our Historic Barns - Charlottesville Real Estate
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- The James Room - Charlottesville Real Estate
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- Mountain & Pastoral Views
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- Den
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- View of Manor House and Barns from Back Pasture
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- The Dolley Room
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- Main Kitchen
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- Dining Room (seats 10, Table in Kitchen seats 6)
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- Bass From One of Our Ponds - State Citation Winner
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- Kids Love the Farm!!
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- Patio and Hot Tub At Back of Manor House.
Traveler Reviews (9)
From the Manor House Guest Book
Guest: Jack, Charlotte, Riley, Wyatt & Garrett
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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.
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From the Manor House Guest Book
Guest: Pam, Gabby, Riley, Skylar
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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.
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From the Manor House Guest Book (younger guests)
Guest: Noor (age 13); Reban (8 years old).
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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.
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From the Manor House Guestbook
Guest: The [_____] Family
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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.
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From the Manor House Guest Book
Guest: Kathy & Larry; Caroline & Sidney; Lois.
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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!
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From the Manor House Guestbook
Guest: Wendy
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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.
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From the Manor House Guest Book (Wedding Group)
Guest: Chris & Betsy
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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.
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Comfortable house, beautiful property
Guest: s3des
(Maryland)
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:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Absolutely gorgeous!
Guest: marsha
(annandale, va)
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:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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