One of Central Virginia's most historic Private Guest Residences

The house is beautiful, in a lovely country setting.The furnishings and decor are appropriate to the history of the house, which is fascinating if you’re a history buff!It was clean and well appointed, with a modern kitchen and two en suite bathrooms to go with the two bedrooms. The bedroom upstairs has its own sitting room with a tv; there’s no tv downstairs.We loved it! PS: Please note: There is no drinking from the faucets; but fresh bottled water is supplied.

Everything was excellent! Enjoyed our stay very much! Would come again!

Our stay at Woodley Cottage was wonderful! Extremely clean, beautifully decorated, and comfortable for our family of 4. The property has a lovely drive in and the scenic views from the cottage are beautiful! We definitely enjoyed our stay.

Felt like we stepped back into history. Was lovely. And the quiet peaceful property was just what we needed.

We were in town for a family wedding and this was the perfect spot for us to stay! The property is beautiful and the owners were very kind to let us fish in their ponds as well, it made the trip for my husband and I!

The cottage was beautiful in every way. The furnishings were both lovely and comfortable. The living areas were spacious. The kitchen was well equipped. The bed was great. Everything was extremely clean. The screen porch overlooking the gorgeous grounds was the icing on a perfect stay.

We will be back! Our stay was amazing and just as advertised. Everything you could need they provide. One of the cutest places we’ve stayed! The owners are very quick to reply with any questions. I was there alone with my daughter and a few of her friends and we felt very safe. Thank you for an amazing stay!

Perfect spot to unwind, relax and recharge. Close to things to do (wineries, shops, restaurants) but also feels wonderfully far away from the hustle and bustle. Comfy beds, fluffy towels, well appointed with modern amenities without losing any of the historic charm. Screened porch is wonderful for bird watching and listening to the cows from the distant dairy.

In beautiful farm surroundings

A simply elegant historical cottage with modern conveniences. Arriving at the property, I drove up a winding tree-lined drive past the main house and back to the cottage. It made me feel somewhat like I was in a Jane Austin novel. It had a perfect cottage look about it. There were beautiful english garden flowers and landscaping around the cottage. A convenient nice-size private parking area leads right to the entry door of the cottage. The large fireplaces were impressive architecture for the size of the cottage. The pastoral scene at the back of the property was breath taking. Wake up early, take a cup of tea or coffee to the screened-in porch, and quietly take in the vistas. It’s nature at its finest. A bird atop a large pyramidal holly would greet me every morning. Thank you God :). The owners/managers were extremely responsive per text; I had just a few simple questions. Unprompted, they left a large basket filled with extra towels and printed cards explaining the history of the property which was a nice touch. The history added to the interest of the cottage. I only used the downstairs area, and slept great. The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower was perfect. Overall the cottage had a very comfortable, quiet and calming affect. I felt extremely safe as a party of one. A great getaway for anyone who wants to escape a fast-paced world. Would definitely stay at this cottage again! Very grateful, thank you for sharing your home :)

Beautiful property and home

We couldn't have asked for a more serene, peaceful and tranquil property to begin our trip. Your home brought us the reminiscences of days gone by and it captured our expectations of what we perceived our trip to be. The quaintness of your home was so welcoming and we hated to see our time there end.

If you find yourself anywhere in the Orange, Gordonsville, Barboursville VA area, this is a FANTASTIC rental. Great location, wonderful hosts, lovely cottage. We came for a birthday weekend, to be close to Barboursville Vineyards (our wine fave), and as cyclists, to ride the backroads of Orange County. This location made both goals a joy to reach. The house is nicely appointed - nothing chinzy. Comfortable king bed, fluffy towels, stocked kitchen. And as amateur astronomers, we LOVED the dark skies. Lovely views over the meadows, and beautiful landscaping of flowers attracting butterflies. Just a wonderful, relaxing place to stay.

Be careful not to lock yourself out onto the screened porch, as there is no door in the screened room where you can exit. Our main complaint is that there was no TV on the main level. Stairs are very steep, and we wanted to watch TV. We are in our early eighties, so this house was not ideal for us. Another issue we noted was that the main rooms are dark. There is no overhead lighting and there is not an abundance of lamps. The kitchen and bathrooms were very nice and brightly lit. For someone younger who is not especially interested in watching TV, this would be an okay choice. The yard, trees and flowers are beautiful. Again, the owner was very nice, but I'm just being honest about our experience which was impacted greatly by our ages.

This property is lovely! The house, mantle, porch, view. We were serenaded by the evening sounds of bull frogs, deer and quiet! And they have more stars than you can imagine. Highly recommend!

Beautiful property! Very comfortable bedrooms, set up perfectly for our family of 3. The screened patio is a special spot to relax. Property manager was incredibly attentive. We will be back!