Gracious 19th Century Country Estate Home Surrounded By Nature And History

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Sleeps 84 bedrooms5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Keswick, VA
  • Place, Castle Hill Cider
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Keswick Vineyards and Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

The Amelia Room

1 Double Bed

The Cayley Room

1 Queen Bed

The Eastlake Room

1 Double Bed

The Lindbergh Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gracious 19th Century Country Estate Home Surrounded By Nature And History

Lovely 1898 country estate home located in the historic Keswick area, in walking distance to Castle Hill. Turkey Run Farm is convenient to Charlottesville, but far enough away for amazing peace and quiet, and night skies. Very accessible to Monticello, Montpelier, Ash Lawn, many of the area’s most celebrated vineyards and cideries, the University of Virginia, the historic Charlottesville downtown, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Skyline Parkway. Fantastic views of the Southwest Mountains can be enjoyed from several vantage points, complete with regular sightings of wild turkeys, albino and piebald deer and Bald Eagles. A wonderful, relaxing place to walk and ride bikes, Turkey Run Farm is a gracious and welcoming environment for family reunions, bridal party groups, smaller wedding receptions and company retreats. (There is an event charge for gatherings of greater than 20 guests, and a porta-potty requirement.)
Four private bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and living room with fireplace are located on the main floor, with a stone family room and large farm kitchen in the English basement. Front and rear porches and stone terrace offer exquisite, unsullied views of the Southwest Mountains.
It should be noted here too, that Turkey Run Farm truly is nestled into the embrace of nature. That means that our guests will be experiencing authentic rural life in contrast to an environmentally controlled hotel or in-town dwelling. This also includes some bugs in the summertime. And, like all rural properties in the mid-atlantic region the new bug on the block is the indomitable, but friendly, stinkbug. We seem to have them the worst mostly in the October time frame when they too are seeking a cozy VRBO for a long winter vacation, but a few are with all of us year round these days.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
But no monkeys jumping on the beds!
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 508309vb
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 are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this holiday home is in a rural area. Graves Fine Art Gallery and Four County Players are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Barboursville Ruins and Historic Court Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at John Paul Jones Arena or Sheridan Snyder Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Keswick, VA

What's nearby

  • Castle Hill Cider - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Keswick Vineyards and Winery - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Barboursville Vineyards - 23 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Downtown Mall - 31 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 29 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patch Brewing Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Reynard Florence Vineyard - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Stony Point Market - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barboursville Vineyards - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Fabio's Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gracious 19th Century Country Estate Home Surrounded By Nature And History pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gracious 19th Century Country Estate Home Surrounded By Nature And History?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gracious 19th Century Country Estate Home Surrounded By Nature And History?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gracious 19th Century Country Estate Home Surrounded By Nature And History?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gracious 19th Century Country Estate Home Surrounded By Nature And History located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Castle Hill Cider and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Keswick Vineyards and Winery. Burnley Vineyards and Graves Fine Art Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Richard Davis, Owner and Property Manager

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Richard Davis, the owner, grew up on a horse and cattle farm in the nearby Gordonsville area. He attended Woodberry Forest school in nearby Orange, VA, and graduated from the University of Virginia. He has both worked in aviation and the space program for years and has traveled extensively. Richard has always found the Blue Ridge Mountains to be incredibly beautiful and inspiring. He spent years looking for a place in the area that met his dreams and was very excited to find Turkey Run Farm when it recently became available. He and his sister Deborah McLeod, who manages the property for him during his absences, have spent the past year restoring and furnishing it for guests as well as Richard's family's own part time use.

Why they chose this property

Richard and his family tremendously enjoy the nature there, the dramatic views of the mountains, the extensive landscape plantings all around the house, a place for the children to explore nature, the amazing clear views of the night skies, the graceful presence of history in the house, and most importantly, the incredible peace and quiet of the surroundings.

What makes this property unique

Turkey Run's greatest benefit is the tranquility and privacy that can be experienced from its outdoor spaces - the terrace swing or the ease of the front porch chairs. The only sounds that can be heard are the calls of birds and the rush of the wind.

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