Athlone Farm: Spacious, Gorgeous Grounds, Historic Outbuildings, Summer Deals! | House in Amherst
7 Bedroom House in Clifford, Amherst
Athlone Farm is directly off Hwy 151, a designated Virginia scenic highway. You are renting the entire house. Classic and beautiful. Sleeps up to 18. Two kitchens and conveniently located to breweries, vineyards, hiking trails, Crabtree Falls, the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail, area Colleges and Universities and more.
NOTE: You can also rent Athlone’s historic 800-square foot cottage. The Cottage sleeps up to 4 people. Go here for details: https://www.vrbo.com/3351548
ATHLONE’S STORY:
Athlone’s lands first became a working Virginia farm sometime between 1751 and 1815. The Athlone Farm Homestead, together with its spacious home and 10 historic outbuildings and farm structures, sits on 31 acres of the estate and reflects the lifestyles and activities of Virginia’s farmstead developments during the second half of the 19th century.
ATHLONE’S HOME:
Athlone’s original 6500 square-foot home was constructed in two separate wings, the West wing circa 1815, and the East wing circa 1856. In 1996, the home was lost to fire, but was reconstructed by the family a year later exactly one foot off its original foundation.
Athlone’s home is fashioned in two distinct, fully equipped living quarters, East and West wings. The two wings combined can sleep up to 18 people. The home is beautiful, comfortable, roomy, well furnished, and perfect for families, retreats, reunions, and conferences.
Each wing features fully equipped eat in kitchens, well-appointed bathrooms and bedrooms, delightful living/family rooms, streaming TVs, wireless internet, and direct access onto the expansive back porch.
The larger East wing also features a formal parlor, a sunroom, a third-floor entertainment room, a tranquil library, a formal dining room (table seats up to 10), and ADA compliant accommodations and access.
There is ample paved parking and self-check-in. We offer excellent amenities to all guests.
ATHLONE’S GROUNDS:
Athlone’s setting is rural, peaceful, and quiet, but also extremely well located to take advantage of numerous area activities—hiking and biking trails, local breweries and wineries, restaurants, historic sites, and area colleges and universities. (See below for details.)
The 420-square foot porch sits at the rear of the home. For early risers, there is nothing more peaceful than sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee, watching the sun come up in the East, while the cows graze in the pasture.
The porch is beautifully outfitted for dining and with rocking chairs to take full advantage of wonderful views of the property and for easy grilling off the kitchens.
The family’s striking brick and iron memorial garden also offers shared patio visits and a gas firepit for late night story telling.
Athlone’s grounds are perfectly suited for provided outdoor games, including croquet, cornhole, and badminton.
ATHLONE’S HISTORIC OUTBUILDINGS:
Athlone Farm features 10 unique historic outbuildings that date from the early 1800’s to 1940:
-- The property’s original early brick kitchen, where our forefathers cooked away from the main building for fear of fire.
-- The original fieldstone ash house, where cooking and other ashes were stored for use in making soaps and starting new fires.
-- Three late-nineteenth-century hay barns, some made from hand hewn posts and logs.
-- A late-nineteenth-century frame smokehouse.
--A framed corncrib, with a steep-pitched roof and slanted sides, allowing rain to run off away from the building to keep the corn dry.
-- A stable and a feed barn.
-- “Jenny’s House,” a single room, rustic wood structure.
NOTE: For your safety and in compliance with our insurance coverage, we are unable to grant you access into Athlone’s secured historic outbuildings. In addition, the fenced livestock in our fields are valuable and part of a private agricultural operation. They should not be disturbed or approached.
ATHLONE FARM IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED:
-- 3 miles from the Rose Mill trailhead of the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail
-- 3.5 miles from the Winton Country Club golf course
-- 5 miles from Saunders Brothers Farm Market
-- 9 miles to the Town of Amherst
-- 11 miles to Loose Shoe Brewing Company and Trapezium Brewing Company
-- 11 miles to Sweet Briar College
-- 18 miles to hiking at Crabtree Falls
-- 22 miles to Wintergreen Ski resort
-- 28 miles from Liberty University and Lynchburg College
-- An easy drive to areas of major interest including Monticello, Appomattox Court House, Charlottesville, Natural Bridge, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Longwood University as well as to scenic byways, the James River, local wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants and other historic homes and sites.
Athlone Farm: Spacious, Gorgeous Grounds, Historic Outbuildings, Summer Deals! is located in Clifford. Athlone Farm: Spacious, Gorgeous Grounds, Historic Outbuildings, Summer Deals! provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Entertainment, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Athlone Farm: Spacious, Gorgeous Grounds, Historic Outbuildings, Summer Deals! has 7 Bedrooms , 6 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 18 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Clifford has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Clifford, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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Shampoo
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6 bathrooms
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Bathtub or shower
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Bed sheets provided
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7 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Dining room
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Paper towels
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Ice maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Kitchen island
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Dishwasher
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Electric kettle
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Near laundromat
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Onsite parking
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2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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Welcoming dogs only
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Pet friendly
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Wheelchair accessible
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Note from host: Butt receptacle is behind the Memorial garden.
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Designated smoking areas
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Winery tours nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Golf nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Ecotours nearby
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Smart TV
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Arcade/game room
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Games
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Books
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Unit size: 6500 sq ft (604 sq m)
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English
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Near a hospital
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Near a health or beauty spa
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In a rural location
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Desk chair
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Desk
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Children's books
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Children's games
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Highchair
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Playground
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Travel crib
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Outdoor furniture
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Barbecue grill
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Porch or lanai
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Garden
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Firepit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Deadbolt lock
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Fire extinguisher
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: please clear your events with us before your stay. parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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