Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses - Bedford County

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51450 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Bedford, VA

Peaks of Otter Winery7 min drive
Gross Orchard13 min drive
National D-Day Memorial23 min drive
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses

Located on a 200+ year old farm at the foot of the majestic Peaks of Otter, this cottage is perfect for a countryside getaway. Enjoy porch swinging from our newly, custom built pergola while enjoying panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Parkway and overlooking our large 3 acre pond. Horse Lover? You’ll love looking over our horse pasture towards our large pond where catch and release fishing is allowed! Are you an avid hunter? This would be your dream spot to stay. We have a walk-in game cooler, meat processing area and deer skinning shed available on-site. Minutes away from the National Forest.

We are conveniently located 15 minutes from the town of Bedford, 10 minutes to the Peaks of Otter Lodge and Campgrounds, 30 minutes to Lynchburg and Liberty University, 45 minutes to Roanoke, 30 minutes to Smith Mountain Lake. We are 5 minutes from the Peaks of Otter Winery and 10 minutes from Gross’s Orchard - both worth exploring for a true sense of this area. The town of Bedford is home to the National D-Day Memorial and is bursting with lots of quality Arts & Antiques in our quaint downtown area. Other day trips worth the visit include Appomattox where the Civil War ended, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Monticello at UVA, Natural Bridge of VA, Train Museum and Taubman Art Museum in Roanoke and Liberty Mountain’s Snowflex Centre.

Our Cottage Features:
• Newly remodeled
• Large, fully stocked kitchen
• Master bedroom with king size bed
• Guest bedroom with queen size bed
• 1 full bathroom with shower/tub
• Cozy living room area with large tv and dvd player
• Outside Dining/Relaxing Area
• Screened In Porch
• Towels & Sheets Provided at no additional cost

Also available on the farm for an additional fee is our large barn designed for large gatherings, equipped with a ballroom floor, lighting, tables, chairs and much more. Perfect for a rustic wedding, family reunion, birthday celebration, or an anniversary surprise!

Property manager

Sarah Mayhew

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Mountain view

Front porch with rockers and porch swing.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Unless discussed with owner, no pets are allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside of the cottage.

Enjoy the gas logs in the living room. They can be adjusted with the remote on the wall behind the sofa. Just "up" or "down" on the remote.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Bedford

this cottage is located in Bedford. Jefferson National Forest and Gross Orchard reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include A Goode View Alpaca Farm and Butterflies at the Bridge. Traveling with kids? Consider Natural Bridge Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Botetourt Sports Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.

Bedford, VA

What's nearby

Peaks of Otter Winery - 7 min drive
Gross Orchard - 13 min drive
Bedford Welcome Center - 20 min drive
National D-Day Memorial - 23 min drive
Smith Mountain Lake - 52 min drive

Getting around

Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Beale's - ‬18 min drive
‪Olde Liberty Station - ‬17 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬18 min drive
‪Bella Italian Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
‪Forks Country Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses located?

This family-friendly Bedford cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Peaks of Otter Winery and Jefferson National Forest. Gross Orchard and Bower Center for the Arts are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Jun 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little cottage on a farm in the country.

My grandson loved visiting the horse(Buck) being greeted by the dogs and seeing the bunnies. Beds were comfortable and welcoming after a busy day of sightseeing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Jun 2, 2024

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Wonderful stay

Second time staying here and it was just as wonderful as our first visit. Thank you for a relaxing visit!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

May 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing

Nice for homey getaway

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla N.

May 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Great location. 5 minutes from Peaks of Otter and the Blue Ridge Highway for site seeing and hiking. 35-40 minutes from Roanoke or Lynchburg. The best of both Worlds. Property is clean and essential equipped. Beds extremely comfortable and towels and bedding very clean. Air conditioners in every room. Very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

May 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming farm with great views!

We stayed here for several days for our daughter's graduation from Liberty University. This farm house had a unique, quaint style. Sarah, the owner, was very friendly and helpful, and was easy to get in touch with for any questions we had. Do note that there is only 1 bathroom here-I didn't pay attention to that. It has a folding partition separating it from the master bedroom, not a door. Not a huge deal for us since we were all family but worth noting if you're traveling with acquaintances. The kitchen is well stocked and there was a microwave, toaster, Keurig, and a full size fridge. Dining area was a little cramped but we made it work. Sarah left us a personalized note and some cookies for our arrival--a very sweet and kind touch. Living room is upstairs and very cozy and comfortable. TV worked well, and Wi-Fi was reliable. Beds were cozy and comfortable! The views were spectacular, and we were even treated to the northern lights one night. We made friends with Buck, their horse, who would come by and say hi in the mornings. We fed him apples :) Best of all, we did not get any last minute price changes or cancellation notices--which we had heard some places in the area will do, in order to charge more during graduation week. That was never an issue here--the price we originally booked was the price we paid. Very thankful for that! We had a nice relaxing stay here!! Very pleased!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Feb 2, 2024

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Baseball getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with fishing and animals!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jean F.

Oct 28, 2023

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Concerns

The location was beautiful and the hosts were friendly and responded swiftly to questions and problems. However for us in our late 70’s we were concerned about safety issues. The main entrance was tricky to manoeuvre with a concrete channel and steps. The sole bathroom with the only toilet was a passage from one of the bedrooms, and had no lock. A lock on the bathroom door and a shower faucet with a spray arm and easier to turn, would be really helpful. More than anything we were concerned that if there were a fire, the exit from one bedroom would be through the bathroom, the hall, the kitchen and finally the screen porch, and across the hard to navigate entry door.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

Oct 27, 2023

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Work retreat

I was staying here while working In Bedford. Very relaxing and clean. I love the history of the place. Enjoyed sharing my daily apple with Buck.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan k.

Oct 16, 2023

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Perfect weekend getaway

This cottage is a cute vrbo. It was perfect for my family of 5 which 2 are adults. The pond was perfect for fishing and caught some bass. Its location is absolutely beautiful unfortunately it rained a lot so we werent able to do many of the things we planned. All of the property owners was so nice and so friendly as they all made an effort to meet us and chit chat. Overall had a great experience here and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Z.

Oct 1, 2023

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Cozy and Clean!

The pictures do not do this place justice. It is very clean, has cute decor, and the outside was just as serene. The hostess, Sarah, was incredibly attentive, understanding, and kind.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Aug 22, 2023

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Awsome

Beautiful place and the Mayhews were very kind and friendly. My granddaughter loved petting and feeding the horses and rabbits. Was not far from the Va. Safari and Natural bridge area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Aug 22, 2023

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Beautiful and peaceful

Such a beautiful place to stay! This cottage is the perfect mountain getaway! The kitchen is well stocked, plenty of linens, blankets and everything you'll need for a relaxing stay. The king size bed in the master bedroom is absolutely delightful. The swing on the porch is perfect for enjoying a peaceful evening. The owners are very easy to get in touch with and we even got to meet them! They are very accommodating! There are a lot of hiking trails close to the property and others are just a short drive away. Well worth the stay! We plan on going back soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENDALL C.

Aug 15, 2023

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Idyllic!!!

Such a beautiful, serene property in a beautiful part of Virginia. We have never used VRBO and this was recommended to us by friends who had stayed here and wow it did not disappoint! We enjoyed walking around the property, feeding the horses and rabbits and the views from the house were incredible. We visited a nearby winery and hiked A LOT. The restaurants recommended by Sarah were delicious and we greatly enjoyed the D-Day memorial. Overall it was an idyllic vacation, and we were sad to leave!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Jun 30, 2023

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A great getaway!

The cottage was so cute and comfy and we loved the farm! So beautiful, even in the rain! It was a great relaxing trip! 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Jun 1, 2023

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Another wonderful getaway!

We very much enjoyed coming back to “Buck and Noodle’s house,” thanks for having us again! We loved fishing on the ponds, sitting on the porch enjoying the views, and especially visiting with the pups and horses. On one rainy night we enjoyed dinner at Old Liberty Tavern and then working on a puzzle and watching a movie in the cozy living room. We also made the beautiful drive over the mountain to enjoy Natural Bridge, the Caverns, and the Safari Zoo. We are already excited to come back again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Apr 24, 2023

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April 2023

Exceeded expectations. Very welcoming

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Apr 9, 2023

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Amazing

This was literally THE BEST property we have ever stayed on. Absolutely beautifully views and the horses right outside our place was perfect. Buck and Noodles were sweet horses! We all loved feeding them carrots. Buck will smile for carrots!! We fished the pond and we all had a blast catchikg the trout and the bass!! We will def be back! So relaxing here and Tony was great!!!! Thanks for an amazing stay!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ti-An F.

Feb 27, 2023

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Peaceful Retreat

This is a very interesting property, originally constructed as a root cellar. It was inviting, comfortable and just as described. The farm and surrounding area is beautiful. You feel like you are in the middle of nowhere but Bedford is very close. We enjoyed dinner at the Liberty Station restaurant.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise Lawson L.

Oct 24, 2022

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Beautiful

The pictures do not do this place justice!! The views are breathtaking!! We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Oct 16, 2022

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Wonderful stay!

We have now enjoyed two visits to Mayhew Cottage! The scenery is beautiful and the hosts are lovely. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Oct 4, 2022

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Absolutely wonderful !!

We had an amazing weekend staying at Mayhew cottage. The cottage itself is so cozy and cute and the personal touches from the host just made us feel at home. The property is beautiful and everyone was so friendly. I just wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Aug 30, 2022

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Thanks

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

Aug 8, 2022

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Our stay

Great!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Aug 4, 2022

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Absolutely beautiful.

My husband and I stayed for a week in VA to do some hiking and biking around the area. This was our first experience with Vrbo and when we came across this listing we were intrigued. We live in the city of Pittsburgh and this is the complete opposite from a city life and we couldn't have been happier. Sarah and Tony were wonderful host, the property was amazing and the views were incredible. We will definitely be a repeat guest.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann K.

Jul 10, 2022

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Mayhew cottage! It was so relaxing.

The Mayhew cottage was a wonderful place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to visit again. The cottage was very clean and well stocked! Thank you to the Mayhew family for their hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Mayhew

My father-in-law purchased this farm in 1978 where he and wife, Margaret raised my husband and his brother. Margaret and Tony still reside in the large farmhouse which is located just a short distance from the property. My husband, myself and our three children live “over the pond and through the woods” from the cottage. As the more tech savvy one between the two of us, I manage the online reservations while Tony typically enjoys being hands-on with anything that’s needed during your stay. Feel free to contact either of us! We always love to get to know our visitors!

Why they chose this property

The farm was once a full working dairy farm, dating over 200 years old. Up until last year, we have rented this cottage as a long-term rental. We are pleased to now offer the cottage as short-term rental where visitors to the area can enjoy a home such as ours.

What makes this property unique

The peacefulness that our property brings is something you can't find many other places. As you swing under our pergola or sit around the fire pit and listen to the sounds around you, one can imagine what the farm would have looked like so many years ago. We are a history lover's dream!