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Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses

Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses

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The Peaks of Otter Mountains
The Front Entrance
Screened-In Porch
Interior
Spacious Kitchen

Overview of Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

Bedford, VA
  • Popular LocationPeaks of Otter Winery7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBower Center for the Arts17 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational D-Day Memorial23 min drive
  • AirportLynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses

Located on a 200+ year old farm at the foot of the majestic Peaks of Otter, this cottage is perfect for a countryside getaway. Enjoy porch swinging from our newly, custom built pergola while enjoying panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Parkway and overlooking our large 3 acre pond. Horse Lover? You’ll love looking over our horse pasture towards our large pond where catch and release fishing is allowed! Are you an avid hunter? This would be your dream spot to stay. We have a walk-in game cooler, meat processing area and deer skinning shed available on-site. Minutes away from the National Forest.

We are conveniently located 15 minutes from the town of Bedford, 10 minutes to the Peaks of Otter Lodge and Campgrounds, 30 minutes to Lynchburg and Liberty University, 45 minutes to Roanoke, 30 minutes to Smith Mountain Lake. We are 5 minutes from the Peaks of Otter Winery and 10 minutes from Gross’s Orchard - both worth exploring for a true sense of this area. The town of Bedford is home to the National D-Day Memorial and is bursting with lots of quality Arts & Antiques in our quaint downtown area. Other day trips worth the visit include Appomattox where the Civil War ended, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Monticello at UVA, Natural Bridge of VA, Train Museum and Taubman Art Museum in Roanoke and Liberty Mountain’s Snowflex Centre.

Our Cottage Features:
• Newly remodeled
• Large, fully stocked kitchen
• Master bedroom with king size bed
• Guest bedroom with queen size bed
• 1 full bathroom with shower/tub
• Cozy living room area with large tv and dvd player
• Outside Dining/Relaxing Area
• Screened In Porch
• Towels & Sheets Provided at no additional cost

Also available on the farm for an additional fee is our large barn designed for large gatherings, equipped with a ballroom floor, lighting, tables, chairs and much more. Perfect for a rustic wedding, family reunion, birthday celebration, or an anniversary surprise!

Property manager

Sarah Mayhew

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Unless discussed with owner, no pets are allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside of the cottage.
Enjoy the gas logs in the living room. They can be adjusted with the remote on the wall behind the sofa. Just "up" or "down" on the remote.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bedford

This cottage is located in Bedford. Jefferson National Forest and Gross Orchard reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include A Goode View Alpaca Farm and Butterflies at the Bridge. Travelling with kids? Consider Natural Bridge Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Botetourt Sports Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Peaks of Otter Winery - 7 min drive
  • Gross Orchard - 13 min drive
  • Bower Center for the Arts - 17 min drive
  • Bedford Welcome Center - 20 min drive
  • National D-Day Memorial - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Olde Liberty Station - 17 min drive
  • Hardee's - 18 min drive
  • Bella Italian Restaurant - 18 min drive
  • Forks Country Restaurant - 19 min drive
  • Clam Diggers Seafood - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses located?

This family-friendly Bedford cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Peaks of Otter Winery and Jefferson National Forest. Gross Orchard and Bower Center for the Arts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baseball getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with fishing and animals!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jean F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Concerns
The location was beautiful and the hosts were friendly and responded swiftly to questions and problems. However for us in our late 70’s we were concerned about safety issues. The main entrance was tricky to manoeuvre with a concrete channel and steps. The sole bathroom with the only toilet was a passage from one of the bedrooms, and had no lock. A lock on the bathroom door and a shower faucet with a spray arm and easier to turn, would be really helpful. More than anything we were concerned that if there were a fire, the exit from one bedroom would be through the bathroom, the hall, the kitchen and finally the screen porch, and across the hard to navigate entry door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work retreat
I was staying here while working In Bedford. Very relaxing and clean. I love the history of the place. Enjoyed sharing my daily apple with Buck.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
This cottage is a cute vrbo. It was perfect for my family of 5 which 2 are adults. The pond was perfect for fishing and caught some bass. Its location is absolutely beautiful unfortunately it rained a lot so we werent able to do many of the things we planned. All of the property owners was so nice and so friendly as they all made an effort to meet us and chit chat. Overall had a great experience here and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Clean!
The pictures do not do this place justice. It is very clean, has cute decor, and the outside was just as serene. The hostess, Sarah, was incredibly attentive, understanding, and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Mayhew

Host profile image
My father-in-law purchased this farm in 1978 where he and wife, Margaret raised my husband and his brother. Margaret and Tony still reside in the large farmhouse which is located just a short distance from the property. My husband, myself and our three children live “over the pond and through the woods” from the cottage. As the more tech savvy one between the two of us, I manage the online reservations while Tony typically enjoys being hands-on with anything that’s needed during your stay. Feel free to contact either of us! We always love to get to know our visitors!

Why they chose this property

The farm was once a full working dairy farm, dating over 200 years old. Up until last year, we have rented this cottage as a long-term rental. We are pleased to now offer the cottage as short-term rental where visitors to the area can enjoy a home such as ours.

What makes this property unique

The peacefulness that our property brings is something you can't find many other places. As you swing under our pergola or sit around the fire pit and listen to the sounds around you, one can imagine what the farm would have looked like so many years ago. We are a history lover's dream!
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