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Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate

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Cottage with shade trees and private parking
Welcome to Glebefield
Romantic getaway with a super comfy queen bed
Amazing sunlight warms and awakens
Bedroom with queen bed, queen futon, hand hewn timbers and fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gloucester, VA
  • Yorktown Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Water Country USA
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate

Come spend your vacation in this quiet, peaceful setting on the Ware River. This charming and romantic 2 story cottage has hand hewn post and peg construction dating to the 1890's. There are fireplaces in both the living room and bedroom with ceiling fans in the bedroom and on the front porch. Just in front of the cottage is a restored icehouse used to store vegetables and dairy with blocks of ice brought from up north by steamboats down the Chesapeake Bay. The waterfront is a short stroll down our private oyster shell drive and has a pier with a floating dock, table, chairs and fishing gear. This is a perfect spot for watching our beautiful sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine, fishing, crabbing, or launching your canoe or kayak. The Cottage is 1 hr from Richmond or Norfolk, 2 hours from DC, 45 min from Williamsburg, 30 min from Yorktown, and 20 minutes to the Arts and waterman community of Mathews. It provides a great home base for exploring this beautiful and diverse region of Virginia.

Property manager

Sherri
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please provide crate if you leave your pet alone.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$50 per stay doggie deep clean fee

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
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

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Gloucester Museum of History and Walter Reed Birthplace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gloucester Golf Club and Severn Yachting Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gloucester, VA

What's nearby

  • Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Yorktown Beach - 29 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 44 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Water Country USA - 46 min drive - 51.1 km
  • College of William and Mary - 53 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 47 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Ware Parish Church and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fairfield Foundation and Main Street Center. Gloucester Public Library and Gloucester Museum of History are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 264 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Gloucester Getaway

The cottage was just as described, well appointed and equipped.Property was secluded, just the right respite.Love the area and we will return again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely cottage

This is a lovely historical cottage on a peaceful and large property. Spring was a beautiful time to be there. Great home base for side trips to Yorktown. Highly recommend Olivia’s in the Village in Gloucester.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

A cozy peaceful holiday

Everything was so charming and cozy! We appreciated the little holidy touches for our Christmas away from home. I would definitely come again when in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

M A.

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

Quite Place

Nice place to rest and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Stay in a Historic Gloucester Cottage

We had a very
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

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

Delightful

The cottage was a wonderful place to get away and decompress. We loved the peaceful location and side trips to Williamsburg and Gloucester. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

So cozy

My husband and I stayed at the cottage over a long weekend for our anniversary. We brought our dog and enjoyed a wonderful weekend. It was quiet and cozy! We also enjoyed talking with the neighbor about the history of the property. We definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

My husband and I loved our stay at the Middle Cottage! The setting was idyllic and the amenities were phenomenal. It was the perfect retreat from our busy lives in the city. The only thing of note is the steep staircase up to the second floor. If you have any sort of mobility issues, this may not be the spot for you. We enjoyed visiting downtown Gloucester and making a day-trip to Williamsburg. We also considered a dinner on Yorktown beach because of its easy access. We truly loved our stay and hope to be back very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi B.

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

Loved it!

Nice and peaceful cottage! Found everything we needed and more. Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johann T.

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

Family Vacation

We did a short stay over a weekend - the weather was bad so we weren't able to do much in the area, but the host answered all our questions and was very pleasant to work with. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Incredible, charming place

We had an amazing time staying at this property. The place was extremely clean and well-maintained, and the house and grounds are so gorgeous and charming. We would look forward to returning again some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricio R.

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

All around great stay

Such a well appointed cozy cottage on a beautiful estate. Hosts were super friendly. Great location for checking out that part of Virginia. Hope to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

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

Total relaxation

Loved everything about this place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Very Cozy Cottage

Our short stay in the cottage was wonderful. The fireplace was a nice touch on a chilly night. Very cozy for 2
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Quiet Getat

We enjoyed staying in this beautiful cottage and having access to the dock a short walk away. Beautiful property with all of your needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

david w.

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

Great Experience

Excellent base for exploring Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown. Beautiful historic cottage on expansive grounds. Dead quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Will return

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Beatiful area

Lovely cottage in beautiful setting. Half mile tree lined drive, well kept garden and great dock by the river. John and Sherrie are super hosts and very responsive. Would like to see a printout with a short history of the cottage and the area Thank you John And Sherrie for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guinevere H.

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

So relaxing

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. Peg provided great communication, and all our expectations were exceeded. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Christmas in Williamsburg

This lovely cottage is about an hour's drive from the Historic Triangle: a little farther than we had anticipated, but this in NO way spoiled our trip! The "Middle Cottage" offered us a place to call "home" from our travels.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy N.

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

Perfect Getaway

Hi.. I was expecting just a peaceful, quiet, and relaxing couple of days and was not disappointed. Check in was extremely easy and the communication leading up to it was perfect. The entire time was special. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Tom and Joan’s stay

Extremely pleased!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Glebefield Cottage

Clean, quiet and private. Easily accessible. Kitchen very well equipped. Bed and bedding very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Lovely!!

The cottage was beyond adorable! It was decorated to perfection, and the property was quiet and peaceful. We took many long walks with our small dog who was in heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

warm and cozy

stayed here while visiting friends at border collie rescue . cottage had everything you have may forgot to bring. . Nettles country store just down the road . Cottage is warm and cozy . A very peaceful place. My dog was in love with property. Host was a pleasure to . deal with Linda
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2024

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