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Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex!

Cottage in Lexington with kitchen and patio

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Beautiful Carol's Cottage.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lexington, VA
  • Place, Virginia Horse Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Military Institute
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington and Lee University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex!

Carol's Cottage, built in 1931, is the closest accommodation to the Virginia Horse Center as the Oak Hill cross country course is directly across the street and the main facility is 1/2 mile away. We are also conveniently located approximately 5-20 minutes from most of the wedding venues in the Lexington area.
The Cottage provides a quiet and peaceful locale with excellent internet for working from home or simply enjoying the area.
**Please contact us for special event pricing which includes Graduation and Parents weekends **










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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the front and rear porches.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lexington

Located in Lexington, this cottage is near theme parks and in the mountains. Lee Chapel and Museum and Stonewall Jackson House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boxerwood Gardens and Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alumni Memorial Field or Cameron Hall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lexington, VA

What's nearby

  • Virginia Horse Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Virginia Military Institute - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • VMI Museum - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Washington and Lee University - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Theatre at Lime Kiln - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Virginia Horse Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Virginia Military Institute and Alumni Memorial Field. Washington and Lee University and Cameron Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 133 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of 4 adults throughly enjoyed our stay at Carol's Cottage. It is a well maintained, clean, historically decorated cottage that exudes warmth and coziness. The quiet setting is spectacular, and chats on the porch with the birds singing, blooming hydrangeas, and glorious surroundings were our favorite. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri B.

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

The perfect location for our weekend

This rental is a cute little farmhouse filled with antiques. Very clean and tidy with a beautiful, huge yard and beautiful landscaping. The owners were very easy to communicate with we were in town for our sons Washington and Lee law school graduation and this location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Great stay! Can't wait to come back!

Great, quiet location close to the horse center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Lovely cottage!

The cottage is lovely and comforting.....A+!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Peaceful Cottage

A great cottage in a quiet setting, but near town as well. The front porch is a great setting to relax and watch nature. This a great place for a quiet get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Charming home

Lovely, charming, clean home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Cottage

Lovely cottage just seconds from the horse center. Plenty of room and nice facilities. Very comfortable rental for the week!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

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

Lovely property

The cottage was cozy and convenient to find. They had thought of everything we would need. We'll come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Great proximity to the Horse Center

This is our second stay at this property during an event our daughter was exhibiting in taking place at the horse center. We appreciated the ease of check/in out and that we had a clean, quiet place to call "home" during a hectic weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Floyd B.

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

VMI Weekend

Awesome experience! Beautiful home and exceptional hosts. Great communication. Clean home in a great location. Grounds and home decor are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat R., ALPHARETTA, Ga

Home away from home

This is a jewel of a cottage. Carol and Bernie are wonderful people and maintain this cottage exceptionally. It is conveniently located to town, yet far enough to not be in the hub-bub; peaceful and serene. I highly recommend this for your next stay in Lexington. ( as long as it doesn’t compete with mine!)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey’s V.

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

A True Delight

Our group of 5 old friends enjoyed a wonderful, two-night visit to Carol’s Cottage during a period of frigid weather. Carol and Bernie had the charming house warmed up and ready for arrival, and had cleared snow and ice from the driveway and walk. On our first evening, we made good use of the well-appointed kitchen for a home-cooked meal; on the second evening we made the very short drive into Historic Lexington for a nice dinner at Taps. We also enjoyed exploring the downtown shops and indulging in huge burgers for lunch at the Sweet Treat Bakery. Our hosts responded immediately and cheerfully to all messages. The cottage was immaculate. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little home, with very little traffic. Hosts were friendly and communicated well. The house was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Happy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay during my W&L 10-year reunion weekend! The view from the porch was stunning and the entire house was comfortable and spacious for 3 adults and 2 children.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is super cute, clean and comfy! Everything we needed for the weekend! Nice beds, showers and washer and dryer too! Loved the front porch and the peacefulness of the neighborhood. We were here for a horse center event but also managed to hike on the Chessie Nature Trail which was beautiful and also went to Heliotrope Brewing in Lexington. Great beer and food! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

April N.

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

Love sitting on the front porch overlooking the mountains

Pros: convenient to Virginia Horse Park right around the corner. Outside property beautiful. Wash machine & DryerCons: There were bugs and ants everywhere upstairs and down in the house from the first day until the last. The bottom floor bedroom is tiny. Upstairs TV would not connect to internet, wasnt a big deal we were never there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

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

Wonderful Property

We were attending an event at the Virginia Horse Center and this house is within walking distance. Beautiful home and perfect accommodations. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

COZY COTTAGE

VERY CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Floyd B.

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

VMI Family Weekend 2024

Perfect cottage for a weekend getaway. Tastefully decorated with all the amenities. Host responds quickly. Very clean and close to VMI and W&L. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Porches Capture Mountains

Our stay was relaxing and easy….location is excellent with easy access to Historic Route 11 , Dining, shopping and Historic Lexington! Homes features books offering a broad range of topics! Sun pattern is beautiful all day! Bedrooms offer cozy, comfortable beds and furnishings!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Beautiful views, gracious home.

We visited for my mother’s 80th birthday and had a wonderful time at the cottage! The home has beautiful views and the front porch was our favorite place to relax and enjoy watching the birds visit and the squirrels play! The kitchen was well equipped, the bed linens were crisp natural cotton, the internet was strong and the layout offered both privacy and space to gather. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

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

Charming & Comfortable Cottage

What a wonderful time we had at Carol's Cottage while our daughter competed locally at the Shenandoah Classic Horse Show (at the Virginia Horse Center). The house was well-appointed and beautiful grounds ensured serene mornings out on the porch. Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra Ann H.

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

Lexington

My dad wanted to drive on the blue ridge parkway in Virginia, and also visit Lexington. Went online to find a property to stay at since we were going to be there for several days. While researching came across “Carol’s Cottage”. It was perfect for us. It was very close to downtown Lexington but was on a road that was very quiet and felt like you were in the “country”. The front porch has a Mountain View but unfortunately the weather was too cold to sit out there for us “Florida folks” We stayed busy during our visit. Bernie and Carol are gracious hosts, who were available to us if needed. Everything was perfect at this property and the town of Lexington
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlton D.

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

Carol's Cottage is fantastic

We were fortunate enough to get to stay in Carol's Cottage for Easter weekend. The Cottage was exactly what we wanted and the setting is beautiful. We will definitely make another visit to the Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Great for a Weekend Getaway

Me and my friends wanted a place to stay to get away from VMI for the weekend after the Midwinter Formal dance. It was a very nice place, couldn't have asked for better given the great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bernie or Carol Shaw

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Carol is originally from Charleston, West Virginia. She moved to Lexington and purchased the Cottage in 2011. She met the "boy next door", Bernie, who is from the Lake District of England. One thing led to another and the British guy and the American girl were married on June 1st, 2013 in the Gazebo in front of their lovely homes!

Why they chose this property

We both purchased our properties because we were drawn to the absolute beauty and peacefulness of the area and the wonderful people that live here.

What makes this property unique

The Cottage is the closest accomodation to the Virginia Horse Center. We are literally right across the street from the Oak Hill Cross Country course. We live on a quiet country lane with very little traffic, but Lexington, the interstate, Walmart, etc are only minutes away. We are the Owners and Managers of our property.

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