Enjoy woods and wildlife just 5 minutes from Sperryville food and fun!

Feed your soul at a nature getaway located on 35 wooded acres bounded by the Thornton River and Shenandoah National Park. The sound of the running river and the singing birds will bring a meditative state to your body. Relax by spring fed ponds and enjoy star-filled skies. Within steps of the cottage are private trails to explore. Hike to the Park on the nearby Thornton River Trailhead. It's a 17 minute drive to the Thornton Gap Entrance of Skyline Drive. Visit charming Little Washington and Sperryville with wineries, breweries, distilleries, galleries, shops and restaurants just minutes away.

The cottage is located at the top of the property behind the main house which is occupied by the home owners. It has been beautifully updated with paint, appliances, new bathroom, flooring and HVAC system. It is a very quiet place where you can read, relax, walk, forest bathe and enjoy nature. There is a running stream in front of the property that you can hear even at the cottage. It creates a meditative sound to help you get a restful sleep.

You can use the entire property for hiking and exploring. There is no fishing or swimming in the ponds, but you can hang out and enjoy the water. Cook out on the grill (bring your own charcoal) while you enjoy the open back porch.

The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans and utensils to make a meal from simple to gourmet. The refrigerator has an ice maker and there is an electric stove, microwave and hand mixer. Pottery from Sur La Table, wine glasses and plenty of coffee mugs round out the kitchen. Salt, pepper, sugar and other spices make it easy to flavor your creation.

Before you come to the property you can stop at the popular Corner Store in Sperryville to get gourmet meats, produce, wine and beer. There is also an adorable local produce grocery store called Roy and Janet's that is open from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM every day. They have amazing fruits, eggs, home grown veggies and any other dry good you would want in your kitchen.

The Sperryville area is home to amazing wineries including Quièvremont Vineyard and Winery, Little Washington Winery and Gadino Cellars. Rappahannock Cellars and Chester Gap Winery (INCREDIBLE VIEW), are about 20 minutes away, and Ducard Vinyard is 25 minute drive. Copper Fox Distillery in the River District has world class whiskey. And there are three breweries Pen Druid Brewing, Hopkins Ordinary Aleworks and Veditz Brewing. These spots are within 6 miles of the cottage.

There is an amazing 6 mile loop on paved/gravel road for a beautiful walk out the front driveway. The entrance to the Thornton River Trailhead is 2 miles down the road and has street parking. The trail goes along the river for an easy walk or you can challenge yourself and go on up to the Shenandoah Park for a great in and back hike.