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1873 Kitchen House at Firmstone Manor

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1873 Kitchen House
Kitchen
Kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1873 Kitchen House at Firmstone Manor

Not suitable for children under 10. Tucked beside the historic 1873 Firmstone Manor, this newly renovated cottage was the estate's original kitchen house — now reimagined with every modern convenience while keeping its 19th-century character intact. Step outside and 16 acres of rolling Alleghany County countryside are yours to explore, with mountain views from the property and quiet spots to read, sip your morning coffee, or watch the sun set behind the ridgeline.
Inside, the single-level cottage offers two bedrooms (one king, one queen), a bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower, and a spacious family room with a dining table. The full kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and Keurig coffee maker — so your first cup is ready before the rest of the world wakes up. Central A/C, heat, and high-speed internet keep things comfortable year-round, and 4K streaming TVs in each bedroom and the family room work with your Roku guest account.
Our location is something special: we sit almost exactly halfway between Clifton Forge, Lexington, and Bath County, which means you can base yourself somewhere peaceful and be at a vineyard, a national forest trailhead, or the historic Warm Springs Pools in under 30 minutes. Firmstone Manor itself, one of the largest surviving Victorian homes in Alleghany County, sits on the property and is currently being restored alongside the other cottages on the estate.
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About the area

Clifton Forge

Located in Clifton Forge, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rich Hole Wilderness and Douthat State Park, while C & O Railway Heritage Center and Clifton Forge School of the Arts are cultural highlights. Virginia Safari Park and Boxerwood Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Clifton Forge, VA

What's nearby

  • Rich Hole Wilderness - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Booker T Washington Park - 13 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Clifton Forge City Hall - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Douthat State Park - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Masonic Ampitheatre - 14 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Clifton Forge Station - 15 min drive
  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Triangle Country Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Twink's Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roller’s Smokehouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Twink's 220 Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Huckabees - ‬13 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything about The Kitchen At Firmstone Manor was impeccable. It was such a lovely and cozy cottage. Made it the perfect place to celebrate my birthday. Big thanks to our hosts, Brian and Michael for making our stay so memorable. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very clean comfortable home with lots of personal touches! Thank you for the cookies, bread and cider!!! We will definitely be making a trip back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with great amenities and welcoming touches including fresh flowers, baked goods and refreshments! Very special!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The hosts did seem welcoming. The house is great although there needs to be more towel hooks for drying or several more towels when 4 people are there for more than a couple of day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

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

Great stay in Alleghany Highlands

Wonderful, whimsical cottage near Clifton Forge/Covington and surrounding natural beauty. Owners have anticipated guest needs and added thoughtful touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

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

Kitchen house

lovely place, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Wonderful Stay!

The home was very unique and decorated beautifully! The property is historic, quaint and close to the highway with easy access to Lexington, VA and a view of the mountains. Thanks for a wonderful stay and for providing the best cookies and local beverages!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Excellent Stay!

We had an amazing stay at the kitchen house. The entire place was decorated so cute and every detail was impeccable. We loved it and will be back! Brian was super helpful and made our stay with the fresh bread, cookies and local craft beer to try. We had a great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed the weekend at the Kitchen house at Firmstone Manor and are leaving more relaxed and restored than we could have hoped for, and we are already planning our next trip back. Situated away from the busyness of Lexington but close enough to get to any events, the fresh air and proximity to hiking trails had us spending lots of time outdoors and gave us excellent sleeps. The beds and linens are very high-quality at, and the whole interior is thoughtfully and carefully appointed. We had the pleasure of meeting the owners, Michael and Brian, and it’s clear that their top priority is to create easy, calming, and memorable stays for their guests. Upon entering, we were greeted with a vase of fresh flowers. local baked goods in the kitchen, and local juices, and beers in the fridge! When we travel as a family, we always need more than one bedroom and the nightly rate makes this an excellent value relative to adjoining rooms in a hotel. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vonda M.

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

Vintage Charm with Modern Conveniences

We had a wonderful stay at the Kitchen House! The attention to detail by the owners, to inclcude the beautiful accomodations and treats, can not be understated. Brian was a perfect host, and we can't wait to visit again and enjoy this beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Gorgeous property in lovely location!

We dropped our son off at a local college in Lexington and stayed in this lovely property for the weekend. I’m from the gorgeous decor to the welcome treats, every part of our stay was perfect. The home is delightful and the owners were attentive and friendly. We plan to stay here each time we visit our son! Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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

Fun and colorful kitchen house at rhe manor

Check in was easy, communication very prompt, owners super nice, beds comfortable, love the colorful and fun decor, easy access to interstate and convenient to places we visited, kitchen has very nice appliances and needs for cooking. Loved the extra touches of fresh flowers and local treats. Truly a wonderful place to stay that i will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi K.

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

Gem!

Lovely place! Beautifully decorated. Well stocked bathroom & kitchen. Thoughtful treats left by the home owners 😊 Look forward to a return trip to this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Perfect little gem!!

This little cottage was perfect in every way. Bright, colorful, great attention to detail. We felt comfortable from the moment we walked in the door. Fresh flowers and local baked goods and spirits added to our warm welcome. Keeping this one on our shortlist for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

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

Gonna save this one

From character to location to cleanliness and hospitality, perfect is the best adjective that comes to . mind. Very quiet area and very convenient access to the interstate. When the host renovated this place it is obvious there was attention to detail in making it an impressive little place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Perfect little nest

This rental was beautifully decorated in such happy and bright colors and artwork. The property was stunning. It was fascinating being surrounded by such wonderful, historic places. The hosts left us cookies, bread, and beer all from local artisans. So very thoughtful and welcoming. The bed is incredibly soft! We would certainly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Mountain time

Property is being refurbished. But this house is completely renovated and absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Girlfriends weekend

Lovely property! Our hosts were wonderful and they had cookies, mini-loaves of bread, a bottle of honey wine and a gorgeous bouquet of flowers awaiting us! Great weekend with friends! Could not have been more pleased! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Weekend getaway

From the moment we stepped into the exquisitely renovated home, we were in an aura of tranquility and refinement. Every facet of the house exuded a perfect blend of comfort, style, and charm. Every corner unveiled a new marvel, from the tastefully decorated living space to the impeccably appointed bedrooms. The location was perfect for our stay, with access to all the local parks and breweries we were looking to visit. The recommendations for eateries also helped us find another location we'll be sure to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

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

Perfect home base for adventure

With rain in the forecast we decided to cancel camping and look for alternate accommodations. We found the Kitchen House last minute and ideally located. It was the perfect home base for our biking adventures, central to the areas we wanted to visit. Brian was responsive and gave us a place to hose down and securely store our bikes. The cottage was clean and colorful – we had everything we needed – the local cider, craft beer, cookies and bread were unexpected and pretty much gone by the time we ended our stay. We will absolutely return if they'll have us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is absolutely lovely! The pictures don’t do it justice. The house is very clean, well stocked, well decorated, and they even left fresh flowers on the table, which I loved!! Also, there were treats in the kitchen. Bread, cookies, and cider from a local business. These were such nice touches. The cider was delicious! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris Van

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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