Spacious room in ca. 1830 home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Orange, Virginia

St. Thomas Episcopal Church1 min walk
Montpelier6 min drive
James Madison's Montpelier11 min drive
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The Pembroke Room is in the oldest portion of the Holladay House, built around 1830. With its location in downtown Orange, wineries, historic homes, battlefield parks, Charlottesville, and much more are all short drives from the house.

The Pembroke is one of four guest rooms on the second floor and one of only two in the original, 1830's portion of the house. Because of its location in the pre-plumbing part of the house, the Pembroke's bathroom is located in the hall outside the bedroom door; two bathrobes are provided to Pembroke guests for that three-step trip :-).

On the first floor are the common-use parlor, study, and dining room (as well as the hosts' quarters); two guest rooms are located on the basement/parking entrance level.

Members of different First Families of Virginia have lived in or visited the Holladay House during its ~200-year existence, including Madisons, Pages, and Taliafferos. JEB Stuart attended a wedding reception here when Lee's army spent the winter of 1863-64 in Orange.

Property manager

Patrick McAloon

Languages

English

Amenities

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Caveat emptor: The home is not child-proof

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Birthday parties, family gatherings, weddings, ect

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets allowed, thank you.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please use provided cotton pads to take off makeup instead of towels

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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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orange

Located in Orange, this vacation home is in the city center. James Madison Museum and The State Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Montpelier and James Madison's Montpelier. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Orange, Virginia

What's nearby

St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 1 min walk
James Madison Museum - 2 min walk
Rapidan River - 5 min drive
Montpelier - 6 min drive
James Madison's Montpelier - 11 min drive

Getting around

Culpeper Station - 28 min drive
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

Iron Pipe Alewerks - 12 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Burger King - 2 min drive
El Vaquero West- Orange - 8 min walk
Forked on Main - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious room in ca. 1830 home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Angie A.

5 May 2022

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

Convenient Orange location

I have previously stayed at this location when it was operated as a bed and breakfast, this time it is only a lodging spot with complimentary drinks which was conveyed in the listing. The home is lovely and easily located in Orange, with quick access to many historical areas. While the Fenton is listed as having a bathroom, which it does, it is a tiny water closet at best. There is no standard size mirror or sink, the shower is also quite small. Overall, our stay was fine, but I did not like the ridiculously small bathroom.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hunter P.

5 May 2022

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

Wonderful Stay in the Fenton Room

Pat & Monica made the check in process seamless. The room was so charming with everything we needed to enjoy our time in Orange. The Thornhill home was marvelous as a whole, as well.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Patrick McAloon

Monica and Pat aren't crazy about flying but love to travel: we visit Europe whenever we can and enjoy eating our way through work trips to China and Vietnam. We grew up in China and Fairfax County, Virginia, respectively, lived in Columbus, Ohio for 20 years, and are now happy to call Orange, Virginia home.

Why they chose this property

We moved to the Holladay House because we were looking for a home close to the universities of Virginia - we provide educational experiences in the US for Asian students - and close to Pat's family in Northern Virginia. Living in a house this old is a new experience for both of us, but we find it to be very rewarding.

What makes this property unique

Things that make this house special include:
* The home's fascinating history and the cast of characters that have come through it
* Being right on Main St. in Orange, walking distance to cool shops and good food
* The convenience of town living (city water!) while being minutes from the beautiful countryside.