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Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 152100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
The current price is £364
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm

Country living at its best! Quarter mile to other houses, at end of long drive. There are 7 vacation homes on our 600 acre farm, widely spaced. Give the kids a taste of nature. Fish in our ponds, swim in the swimming hole in our creek, hike our roads & woodland trails, pet the horses. Enjoy our Party Patio (with its hot tub). Share with another family, as there is room.

Do not be fooled by the "Plain Jane" exterior. The inside has huge living spaces, and is fabulously tricked out. With four bedrooms and a bonus children's sleeping room, Baldy's can comfortably accommodate 13 people.

Baldy's Retreat is tucked up against the woods on our 600 acre horse and cattle farm. Guests at Baldy's have access to the ponds, Game Barn, woodland trails, horse petting, hiking, bicycles, swimming hole, and the gorgeous scenery of Wolftrap Farm. Out the front door, Baldy's guests have views of horses that will come to the fence for treats, and you may see wild turkeys passing as well. The back deck is well-shaded, and the night noises of frogs and crickets back there are free.

You will also have the option of booking one of our golf carts to use to explore the farm, and to book our Party Patio, with its hot tub, corn hole and other games. (Party Patio must be reserved, 90 minutes per day, first come-first served. Contact the owner to reserve.)

We describe Baldy's as a Retreat because it is almost out of sight and out of earshot of the farm complex. However, a short walk down the drive brings you to additional horse paddocks with friendly horses. Just beyond, you reach the edge of the farm complex, with additional guest cottages, the Manor House, the stables, our Pavilions where we host wedding receptions, the Game Barn, and access to our woodland hiking trails.

Wolftrap Farm is an excellent home base when you want to visit wineries (Barboursville, Horton, Keswick and Hona Lea are within 15 minutes; Early Mountain is within 30). Monticello is a beautiful 30 minute drive away, and Montpelier is just across the little mountains in front of the farm, 15 minutes away. Other historical venues include the Civil War Museum in Gordonsville, James Madison Museum in Orange, Wilderness Battlefield and Michie's Tavern. (Once you book, we will be allowed to tell you how to access the Guest Information Booklet on the Wolftrap Farm website, describing local wineries, historical sites, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and other things to do when you stay at Wolftrap Farm.)

Property manager

Keith Cuthrell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: The back deck is a fine smoking area.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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The price is £202
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30 Jun - 1 Jul
Escape the City; Country Living at its Best at our 600 acre horse/cattle farm.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Most dogs welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Gordonsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Honah Lee Vineyard - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Barboursville Vineyards - 20 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Barboursville Gift Gallery - 21 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • James Madison's Montpelier - 24 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Patch Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Barbeque Exchange - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Forked on Main - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero West- Orange - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm?

As of 26 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm on 30 Jun 2025 start from £364.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm located?

This family-friendly Gordonsville holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.8 mi (3 km) from Honah Lee Vineyard, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Graves Fine Art Gallery and James Madison Museum. The Arts Center in Orange and James Madison's Montpelier are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Had a wonderful time and highly recommend staying.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Very quaint property with a very quiet place to stay with you, your family & your friends. Me and my friends had a great time during our stay, very clean & the host was great & obliged our every needs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

SPACIOUS AND COZY There were 2 king size beds, 4 sets of bunk beds, and a very comfy extra large couch. LOCATION Beautiful area. Lots of horse and cows within eye sight of the house. Incredible starlight night sky. Check-in went smooth, kitchen had everything we needed to cook, and the place was clean. Lots of small touches that the host put into providing an amazing experience for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

The house was clean and welcoming. Perfect location for wine tasting by day and relaxation by night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

We had a great time in this comfortable well laid out home. We would be happy to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

The property was great. A quiet removal from the hustle and bustle of Charlottesville, but close enough to serve as a basecamp. The property mgmt was very easily reachable and made the trip a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Great place! The kids loved it. We had a fire in the fire pit while the kids played. The horses were friendly. Beds were comfortable. The hostess was responsive when the kids locked the door to one of the bedrooms and we couldn’t get in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

I traveled to Baldy's Retreat at Wolf Trap Farms with 9 of my closest girlfriends for my 50th birthday weekend. The farm is absolutely beautiful! Baldy's Retreat was warm and welcoming. Everything was clean and the accommodations were perfect for inside and outside fun. Tina greeted us when we arrived with a lovely smile which made us feel at home. I would definitely book this property again. Thanks for helping to make my birthday weekend awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Property was very clean and spacious. Slightly dated, but did not affect our stay. Few too many wasps near entrance and some obvious nests I felt could be dislodged by maintenance. Understand it is located at woods edge. Horses and surroundings are beautiful. Front storm door slightly stubborn. Please update the WiFi name and code. The one I received in my check in instructions not correct. Figured it out. Would recommend this as a stay. No cushions on back deck furniture, or missed where they were located. My error if so.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10

This is on a nice large farm/ranch. The owner/manager was basically easy to get in touch with and answered my questions beforehand. I think it was really nice about 10 or 15 years ago. It is an older mobile home which is really starting to show it's wear. The main picture that is on the listing is from a long time ago. The porch on the pic is brand new. Now it is older, painted and peeling. The inside was ok but not very clean! There was pet hair all over the bedspread in the one bedroom. There was dirt beside the microwave etc. In general it was ok but was rather expensive considering all I just listed above!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

I dont generally leave reviews but we stayed here on the way home from the beach. Was an amazing time even though it was short. The horses were really cool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Our stay was fantastic. Plenty of sleeping area for a large party. The drive was scenic and the farm was beautiful to wake up to. Enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Awesome place Very nice people Fast response with questions I'll be back someday
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10

Good place for families. The grandchildren enjoyed the horses. Some problems with lighting...chain on dining room fan light missing. Couple of drawers off track in Master Bathroom and Kitchen. Shoe molding and sink in master bath needs to be stained. No pepper in kitchen. Overall nice place for families. My wife (retired Art Teacher) was impressed with the decorating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

We had a group of friends stay here after exploring area wineries for the day. It looks small from the outside but has great space for a large group. Clean and comfortable and within a quick easy drive to many wineries. We didn’t have any opportunity to really explore the property because we only stayed one night but it is a beautiful farm setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10

We will make this a yearly tradition!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

This was a great place for our family gathering which consisted of a variety of ages. The children loved the fishing pond and the game barn. We all loved the beautiful surroundings and hiking in the woods. We enjoyed the farm animals too of course. Staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

The property was beautiful! The house is larger inside than it looks on the outside ! Tina the property manager was amazing l She answered all of my questions quickly and helped guide us on things to do . The game barn was really fun! We rented a golf cart for a minimal fee and saw the farm on it ! Fire pit outside was enjoyable too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10

My friends group (7) enjoy staying here. This place is very private and you can barely hear anyone else around this place. This has a very great nature view and very calming place. We didn't like the fact that this place has a lot of bugs but it was a farm place so not really matter. We will go back to this place if we are going back to this location. The TV in living room didn't work or we didn't get it to work but we are not there to watch TV. It has very slow internet so you might want to consider it before you make your decision. Otherwise, it was very private and decent place to stay with a lot of people!

8/10

This was a wonderful, relaxing retreat into the beautiful, peaceful Virginia countryside. It's remarkable how quiet it is outside, which was a welcomed, calming experience. We took a daytrip to Shenandoah to hike Doyle River Falls and visited Monticello. In between, our kids (4 and 6) absolutely loved walking around the farm, getting to feed the horses carrots and apples. My only concern, which ended up not being an issue, was my kids and how they are sometimes very sensitive to allergens (dogs/cats/pollen/etc). They did great and didn't have any issues. I would very much recommend staying at Baldy's if you are looking for a peaceful retreat and a great home base while touring everything Charlottesville has to offer (ie. wineries/horses/history/etc).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10

Good time with family

10/10

Nice place to relax with the family and enjoy the ambiance, very quiet and great views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10

This was a fantastic property for our group (3 adults, 4 kids). The property itself was clean and well-appointed. Unlike many rentals, the beds had been made for us, which was a nice surprise. House has good space for families - multiple areas for sitting/lounging - and is comfortable. We enjoyed the farm immensely. We fed the horses, played with the dogs, took a hike, visited the swimming hole, fished, spent time in the game barn (billiards, ping pong, air hockey, bicycles and helmets, darts, wagons, bean bag toss, etc.), and took some amazing photos. We rented the golf cart (which was so convenient) so that we could really see the whole farm. Property manager was delightful to deal with. She was responsive and helpful. We loved staying at Wolf Trap Farm and look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020