Athlone Farm: Spacious, Gorgeous Grounds, Historic Outbuildings, Summer Deals!
Amherst, Fergus County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Athlone Farm: Spacious, Gorgeous Grounds, Historic Outbuildings, Summer Deals! 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 mor...
Athlone Farm: Spacious, Gorgeous Grounds, Historic Outbuildings, Summer Deals! 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/3351548ATHLONE’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 other special, small events.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.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Smart TV
- Game room
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Rural
- Mountain view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Health/beauty spa
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Mountain view
Languages spoken
- English
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Highchair
- Travel cot
- Children's games
- Playground
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 7 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 6 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Porch/lanai
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Up to 23 kg per pet
- Welcoming dogs only
Suitability accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Designated smoking areas
- In-room accessibility
- Note from host: Butt receptacle is behind the Memorial garden.
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- Near a health/beauty spa
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Ecotours nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Winery tours nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 6,500 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, playground, games room, games and toys
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
- Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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: 30
- Note from host: Please clear your events with us before your stay.
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Amherst
Located in Amherst, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at George Washington National Forest and Lake Nelson, while Amherst County Museum and Historical Society and Maier Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail 4 min drive
- Winton Country Club 6 min drive
- Rebec Vineyards 10 min drive
- Sweet Briar College 15 min drive
- Oak Ridge Estate 19 min drive
Getting around
- Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) 34 min drive
Restaurants
- Blue Mountain Barrel House 14 min drive
- Colleen Drive In 13 min drive
- The Amherst Corner & Ice Cream Parlor 7 min drive
- Subway 7 min drive
- Ann's Family Restaurant 12 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Athlone Farm: Spacious, Gorgeous Grounds, Historic Outbuildings, Summer Deals! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Athlone Farm: Spacious, Gorgeous Grounds, Historic Outbuildings, Summer Deals!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Athlone Farm: Spacious, Gorgeous Grounds, Historic Outbuildings, Summer Deals!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Athlone Farm: Spacious, Gorgeous Grounds, Historic Outbuildings, Summer Deals! located?
This family-friendly Amherst holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Winton Country Club and Woodson's Mill. George Washington National Forest and Amherst County Museum and Historical Society are also within 9 miles (15 km).