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1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate

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Wolftrap Farm Manor House
Exterior detail
Patio and Hot Tub At Back of Manor House.
Property grounds
The James Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gordonsville, VA
  • Honah Lee Vineyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • James Madison's Montpelier
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Gordonsville, VA (GVE-Gordonsville Municipal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Room

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Dolley Room

1 Queen Bed

James Room

1 Queen Bed

Suite

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bunk Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

James Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Suite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

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

About this property

1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate

Our historic Manor House (circa 1856) was completely renovated and refurnished in 2004. From its hilltop location, you enjoy commanding views of the Southwest Mountain range and of our vast pastures. Children and adults alike are transported far from the world of the city to life on an old Virginia estate, immaculately restored, situated on land once owned by President James Madison, whose Montpelier home is just on the other side of the mountain.

This is a wonderful place to gather several generations of family in a locale where all ages will be contented. Adults savor the peace and quiet, the views, the local historic sites, museums, fine restaurants, wineries, antique shops and art galleries, scenic drives and quaint villages. Children are endlessly fascinated by having 600 acres on which to run wild, explore nature, skim rocks and fish in ponds, play in our swimming hole, watch horses and cows and wildlife, peer down old wells, smell manure, chase lightening bugs and frogs, and have rural adventures of all sorts. If you can get them off the farm, they can trail ride on a neighboring farm, go rafting, see UVA, visit three former Presidents' homes within a 30 mile radius, or go to a bull-riding event, horse show, or other local summer event.

It is no exaggeration to describe Wolf Trap and its environs as idyllic. Spend some time on a Virginia estate, and see why so many celebrities and jet-setters who could choose to live anywhere have chosen this part of rural Virginia for their country retreats.

We have 6 additional vacation rental homes on the farm. The Servants' Cottage is 30 yards behind the Manor House and sleeps up to four (see vrbo #442721). The Pond House is 150 yards away and sleeps up to 7 (see vrbo #90883). There is also a Barn Apartment, the Milker's Cottage, Baldy's Retreat and the Cox Mill House, plus three glamping tents.

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Property manager

Keith Cuthrell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
We host weddings/parties if you book a Pavilion.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On porches or outdoors only.
Dogs are not allowed on upholstered furniture or in beds.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: We host weddings/parties if you book a Pavilion.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gordonsville

Located in Gordonsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. James Madison's Montpelier and Barboursville Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rapidan River and Rapidian Historic District. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Gordonsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Honah Lee Vineyard - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Horton Vineyards - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • James Madison's Montpelier - 16 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Barboursville Vineyards - 17 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Patch Brewing Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Barbeque Exchange - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Iron Pipe Alewerks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Forked on Main - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate located?

This family-friendly Gordonsville holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.3 mi (2 km) from Honah Lee Vineyard, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Graves Fine Art Gallery and James Madison Museum. James Madison's Montpelier and St. Thomas Episcopal Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Absolutely beautiful property

Visited Monticello, wineries, and shops with 9 girlfriends and had a great time. The property has horses, barns, and beautiful sunsets. Sleeping arrangements were good for 8 people. The ninth or more person had to sleep on pull out couch or trundle beds. The 9th spot was not made up for us so we needed to make up the bed. Most pillows need to be replaced. The hot tub was clean, hot and nice. They only had 6 towels out for us, but we made it work. The kitchen was well stocked. The communication was excellent. .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TeslaTesla C.

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

A lot to explore

Fun to walk aound the property, a lot of things to see. House is very clean and comfortable. We have four couples, and we all had a good time. Wish the TV can be bigger for the countdown though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hope D.

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

Holiday Getaway

Had a quiet relaxing time with family. House has great character and everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Thanksgiving

About a month out from Thanksgiving the family decided to get everyone together, however we live 12 hours apart. We found this place available and was about in the middle so it was perfect. It had plenty of space and great features. The staff and those working with the horses were all friendly and accommodating. The one and only negative thing I could say is the hot tub at the house wasn’t working, which we didn’t know until we got there, and the kids were looking forward to it. That being said, there is a second one available on property, we just didn’t want to go that far with the kids in the cold. Everything else was a 10. The history of the place is neat and the towns in the area were fun to explore. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan M., Mechanicsville

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

Great Christmas Holiday

Enjoyed a wonderful Holiday celebration at this historic farm. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Heaven on earth

A wonderful family getaway. Stayed in the manor house and fell in love instantly. The pictures do not do the property justice! A beautiful home stocked w everything you need. Friendly and helpful staff at every turn. Please go with your family and relax, unwind, feed horses, hike, bike, hot tub, and relax. We drove 12 hours from Chicago. Would do it again next month!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thanksgiving 2023

We are a large group of family members (25+) ranging in ages from 88 down to 1 so finding a place to go to for a Thanksgiving reunion is hard to say the least. Wolftrap farm was almost perfect for our group. The manor house is on of 7 properties available and all are easy walks to the manor house for big meals. Don’t let the outside fool you because the age of house can be seen there. Inside is amazing. Extremely clean and well stocked with all paper products and toiletry items you will need. Beds are very comfortable and well maintained. Outside the views are spectacular and you have plenty of space and activites available to fill up any given day. Everyone had a blast!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marga P.

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

Beautiful!

Wonderful home and setting. Very friendly and responsive host and caretaker. Perfect, relaxing getaway any time of year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin R.

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

Family get together

Overall property was very nice. Unforseen issues were responded to very timely. Reuniting with family is always great. Good place to relax
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Charming country home

We rented the manor house and pond house for our daughter’s graduation, and enjoyed our time at this charming country location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N.

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

Fantastic Location

Great location for a girls weekend get away! Very pretty property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Alexandria VA USA

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

Fabulous location, and special home

This was a special destination, both in terms of the house itself, and the expansive farm with its beautiful views! The home is beautifully kept up--impressive for a historic property. There are plenty of places for conversation, games, and meals. Gorgeous furniture, too. It is a lovely place for hikes, even in the wintertime, when we visited. Recommend very highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginna E.

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

Christmas with family

Our families had a wonderful Christmas at Wolf Trap. The farm is picturesque and everyone enjoyed the trip immensely:)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Austin W.

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

Cool Rustic House on a Working Farm

Really cool experience staying in a historical home in the middle of a working farm. Farm staff were very polite and it was nice walking around the property. Great location for people looking at going to some of the nearby vineyards (Horton and Barboursville about 20 minutes away) and old historic Orange. Will definitely look to come back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Beauty on the Farm

Our group had a wonderful time staying on the Wolf Trap Farm. It was truly beautiful and fun for all ages! Everyone we came in contact with was friendly and very kind to us and our group of children. Would definitely return for another stay and maybe look into horseback riding. Check in and out process was very easy, which was much appreciated for our large group!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

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

Great family escape

I stayed here with three college friends, their wives, and our six children under the age of five. It was a perfect spot. The horses and outdoor space were great to run around. The manor house is comfortable and spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Meg S.

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

Post-Vax Getaway!

My friends and I booked the Manor House for a weekend vineyard trip after most of us not seeing each other for a year due to COVID! We had a blast. The house is gorgeous and the property is just as beautiful as it sounds in the description. We cooked both nights and noticed that the kitchen was lacking some quality knives for chopping and the oven door didn't close all the way (we made it work but, as moms, we all agreed that we'd have been nervous if our kids were there!). The house also seemed like it could stand to be sprayed for bugs. We noticed quite a few spiders and earwigs. All in all, a great experience and we would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H., Bucks Pa, USA

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

Wonderful Time!

Such a nice house. Location is excellent. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Beautiful Place

Stunning property. The homes decor was amazing, the views were beautiful and you’re surrounded by horses on all sides. Stayed with my wife and my in-laws for my wife’s birthday. It was exactly what we needed, hoping to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sayed S.

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

Wonderful Experience!

All of us enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Amazing experience!

We stayed here for my nieces wedding in Charlottesville and had other relatives join us. It was absolutely beautiful and the views and farm setting wonderful. Comfortable beds, enjoyed the large dining room table, and plenty of rooms and porches to escape for quiet time. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine D.

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

A Wonderful Stay!

This was a perfect location to just get away and relax! The house is large and charming, we loved that we could enjoy a fire in the dining room! Kitchen very well equipped. The property is perfect to just get out and breathe! Friendly horses, we loved feeding them carrots. The game barn kept our teens busy, as well as the fishing ponds. Food Lion was a 15 minute drive into town, which was convenient! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Blissful Getaway

The Manor House at Wolf Trap farm was the perfect, blissful getaway for me and my family. The house was beautiful, cozy, and incredibly charming with its era appropriate decor. We lived in front of the fireplaces in the evenings (including one in the dinning room!) and during the days we walked the farm, hiked nearby, fed apples and carrots to the horses, saw some nearby historic sites, and lounged in the backyard of the house by the bonfire - playing horse shoes and croquet. The landscape was absolutely picturesque and we saw beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the mountains. The check-in and check-out process was seamless and easy and Tina, who oversaw our stay, was an absolute delight to work with. She was incredibly helpful and available whenever needed. In non-COVID times, I think there would be plenty to do beyond the farm as well! Nearby towns of Gordonsville and Orange are adorable with shops and restaurants. All in all would highly recommend this property and plan on returning to it in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suleman H.

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

Great weekend stay!

Great weekend stay with friends. Property was clean and well furnished. Plenty of amenities and a lot of things to do. We had a great weekend with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great property

Stayed for one night to escape the city. Gorgeous property and checkin was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Keith Cuthrell

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My wife and I live in Virginia Beach, where we have engaged in buying and renovating properties for many years. In 2003, while looking for a mountain 'getaway' property, I stumbled upon a rundown horse farm that looked like it needed me. At 584 acres, it was about 20 times more than we were looking for, but we dove in. Only after we completed the purchase did we learn that the Manor House predated the Civil War. After 18 months of rehab work on the 3 homes and 2 barns, we opened two of the houses for guests. Since then, we have added four additional homes plus two wedding reception facilities and a number of other amenities.

Why they chose this property

Charlottesville is one of the most beautiful areas in America. The terrain is beautiful - rolling, with mountain views, and beautiful farms (including Wolftrap). You have all the amenities of civilization (including great restaurants), but you are in a rural area dotted with small towns and villages. There's a reason Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Governor Barbour and other historical personages picked this area, and why some modern day jet setters chose this area for their East Coast hideaways.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the beauty of the farm itself. Everywhere you look, you are seeing the mountain range, beautiful pastures with horses or cattle, or the woods. The house is great when we have family or friends sharing it with us. The best thing about the house itself is the number of places where people sit and talk. Somehow, the size and configuration of the rooms and furnishings just make people want to sit and talk. This happens at the kitchen table, in the den, the living room, on the upstairs porch, at the horseshoe pits, on the patio, and in the hot tub. Our grandchildren love the rope swing and the ability to roam the trails.

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