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NEW! Cozy 3 BR Getaway Cottage at WeatherLea Farm & Vineyard
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,000 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
Three bedrooms, full kitchen, living/dining room, sleeps up to 6
The Shepherd's Cottage at WeatherLea Farm sleeps up to six guests in a master bedroom with queen bed, a double bedroom and a third bedroom with single-size trundle bed that sleeps 2 when open. Includes a well-equipped, all-new gourmet kitchen and breakfast nook, and a dining table that seats 6, as well as one full bath with new tub and shower. An outside rear deck offers grilling and al fresco dining.
Ideal for a weekend or longer vacation for families with children; bride's and bridesmaids' pre-wedding hangout; writer's retreat; visits to Loudoun wineries, breweries and farm-to-table restaurants; Civil War historic site visits; Appalachian Trail hikers and C&O Canal Towpath bicyclists.
For larger groups, the Shepherd's Cottage can be paired with the adjacent Milk Cottage, which sleeps up to 4. WeatherLea's historic barn serves as a marvelous venue for weddings, family reunions and other gatherings between early May and late October.
WeatherLea's 28 acres of pastures, meadows, lawns and vineyard offer pleasant walks and places to sit and enjoy the outdoors and the view of the nearby Short Hills. The Potomac River is only a half-mile away.
About Pamela and Malcolm Baldwin
Malcolm and Pamela Baldwin are active retirees from careers in international development and environmental policy, now focusing their time and energy on their historic farm, where they raise sheep and llamas, grow wine grapes and host weddings and overnight guests. They love to share their property with guests from all over the U.S. and overseas.
Pamela and Malcolm Baldwin purchased this cottage in 1992
Why Pamela and Malcolm Baldwin chose Northern Virginia
The Shepherd's Cottage and its companion the Milk Cottage -- both part of beautiful WeatherLea Farm and Vineyard in Lovettsvillle, VA -- combine the best of vacation rental and bed-and-breakfast accommodations for families, couples and small groups of any age. Our location is unbeatable for a wide variety of sights and activities -- historic, recreational, rural and epicurean -- while also offering easy access to Washington DC and Baltimore, MD. We have also been a favorite place for writers to work in peace and quiet while taking advantage of our internet connections. We recently served as the location for an independent film, and for a renowned group of artists who painted our outstanding landscapes during the autumn season. Both cottages also serve as refuges for brides, grooms and their families during weddings held here at WeatherLea between May and October.
What makes this cottage unique
Having lived abroad for a number of years, the Baldwins especially enjoy hosting international guests!
Our location is ideal for an amazing array of historic sites, recreational opportunities, and great food and wine.
Amenities
Lovettsville Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Bed & Breakfast
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Included
- 1000 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 6
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed ...
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- Mountain View ...
- Rural ...
- Village ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
- Towels, hair dryer and all bath amenities are supplied for our guests.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 double
Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single
- The master bedroom has a queen-size bed. Bedroom #2 has a double bed, and bedroom #3 has a twin trundle bed. Each room accommodates two persons; the cottage as a whole sleeps six.
- Books ...
- DVD Player ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television ...
- Video Library
- Balcony ...
- Bicycles ...
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lanai / Gazebo ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible ...
- churches
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- museums
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- outlet shopping
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- medical services
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- kayaking
- rafting
- rock climbing
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(11 traveler reviews)
The pictures don't do this place justice!
The owners were warm and responsive. The property was beautiful and the house met all of our needs. I highly recommend this spot for families (in particular) and everyone.
Charming and peaceful
Loved staying at this very cozy cottage, enjoying the incredible farm and landscape created and maintained lovingly by Pamela and Malcolm. They were doting when we had some small issues, and generous and gracious. We look forward to returning.
Hidden from the busy time that we live in
My daughter in law found this wonderful cottage on a REAL working farm for Presidents' Day weekend. We live only one hour away and we thrilled to drive up the driveway to see sheep and llama right up at the fence. Really...only one hour away from the hustle and bustle to a perfect oasis. The pictures of the Shepherd's Cottage are wonderful and when you walk in, you feel like you are going back in a time of easy living. Ample room inside for the grandparents, parents and two children with outside areas to explore as well. The back deck with a grill was perfect for our evening meals and the front porch was perfect to watch the grandchildren running around, looking at the sheep, playing at the hay bale, not having to worry about them. Lots of things to explore on the farm with leisurely walks through the farm walking through the vineyard, pond area, and more. We even had the excitement of watching the deer running through the field as we were relaxing at the top of the vineyard. Breakfast items had been loving placed there for us to enjoy which was greatly appreciated. Luxurious bed and bath items for us to enjoy as well!
We will be back! Even though we went in February and everything was brown from winter, our stay was a treasure and a welcoming place to be. Seeing the vineyard in full growth and everything bring green will be exciting to see as well. Yes, a treasure of a place to stay at.
Amazing place to stay!
We stayed three nights in this beautiful cottage, located on Weatherlea farm! When we arrived, the breakfast goodies (meat, eggs, whole milk, yogurt and more) were SO appreciated and delicious. This home had more than enough room for my husband and I, along with my two children, to spread out. And the farm was so fun to explore! We had a nightly walk down to visit the sheep and llamas, which was their favorite part of our day. They are still talking about it! This property is incredibly close to the Maryland line, and just across the river lays lots of fun stuff to check out. There is even a cool coffee shop in a converted church! Breweries, wineries, restaurants- all close-by!
We took day trips to Gettysburg and DC and both were about an hour away. The cottage was just wonderful and the owner's hospitality out of this world. We will absolutely be back again!
What an awesome 27th Birthday Weekend!
Myself and 5 friends shared this wonderful cottage for the weekend. Everything that we needed was there! A Grill, cleaning supplies, the towels and linens were better than mine at home also the waters in the bedroom came in handy in the morning! Pam was so inviting and their farm and vineyard is just gorgeous. This was a fantastic getaway from the city for the weekend. They are close to everything, the wineries, downtown harpers ferry -- we did a white water tubing adventure that was only 10 minutes away. We will definitely be back for an extended weekend. We watched Malcom feed the llamas! :)
Cozy Cottage worthy of 4 1/2 stars!
The Sheperds Cottage is set on a beautiful sheep farm in wine country. It is perfect for two couples or as in our case, girls weekend! Filled with old world charm, the cottage has a very nicely equipped kitchen that was perfect for cooking breakfast each morning with the provisions Pamela graciously stocked! The dining area table seats 6 and allowed us to play games each evening comfortably. The cottage has wi-fi as well as cable tv so you can stay in touch with the outside world. We were a party of 3 so we each had our own room but there is only one bathroom so sharing is a must. The area is beautiful and the wineries were fantastic! We all agreed we would return in a heartbeat! Thank you Pamela and Malcolm for your hospitality!
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We are ideally located for visitors with a wide variety of interests -- history, nature and wildlife, agriculture, bicycling, running and biking, fresh and local food and wine (as well as craft beers), painting and drawing, or just chilling out in our cottage with a good book or movie. (We keep a collection of books and DVDs in our cottages).
For Civil War buffs, we are a short drive from the battlefields of Antietam, Manassas, Monocacy, South Mountain and Ball's Bluff; even Gettysburg is only an hour's drive away. Civil War battle reenactments occur from time to time at all these battlefields. Harper's Ferry, WV -- the site of John Brown's raid -- is 10 miles away at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Lovettsville itself was a key border town, as a majority of its residents voted against secession and a number of its young men fought for the Union as part of the Independent Loudoun Virginia Rangers.
We are also only 8 miles from the historic village of Waterford, founded by Quakers, whose residents also voted against secession and served as an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Today, the fabulous Waterford Craft Fair and Homes Tour on the first weekend of October brings thousands of visitors from all over the U.S.
Lovettsville hosts two fun festivals each year -- MayFest and Oktoberfest; Brunswick hosts Railroad Days in October.
Several vendors at Harper's Ferry offer rafting, kayaking, canoeing and inner-tubing on both the Potomac and the Shenandoah.
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Rates & Availability
Lovettsville Cottage Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event | ||||
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Summer
Jul 1 2017 -
Aug 31 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$195
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$1,200
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$3,750
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$175
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$1,100
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$3,750
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning fee | $25 |
| Tax Rate | 13.0% |
Cancellation policy: A full refund, less 10% and any taxes already remitted to state and local authorities, will be made if cancellation is no less than 30 days in advance.
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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