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THE COTTAGES

Grooms Cottage

Nestled beside the Estate’s historic barn, Groom’s Cottage offers a secluded and intimate retreat defined by rustic elegance and sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Once home to the groomsmen who tended the property’s horses, this stand-alone cottage has been thoughtfully reimagined as a private haven—where heritage and comfort meet in quiet harmony.

368 sqf

Sleeps 4

King + QSB

Tub & shower

Fireplace

Private terrace

Pet-friendly

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DETAILS

  • A cozy bedroom with a large bed, lit fireplace, and exposed ceiling beams.
  • Bedroom with large bed, red sofa, and open door to patio.
  • Inviting house exterior with patio set and garden under golden light.
  • Bright yellow bathroom with toilet, vanity sink, shower, and poppy art.
  • Small white house with dark roof and shutters, framed by vibrant garden flowers.

Features & Amenities

Core Guestroom Amenities (all):

High-speed Wi-Fi with capacity for streaming

Luxury plush mattress and bedding with high-thread-count linens

Hypoallergenic pillows & duvets/comforters

Antique/vintage furnishings, decor and art

Armchair and/or sofa seating

Writing desk or table

Refreshments & Snacks:

Gourmet coffee & tea service (in-room)

Electric kettle (available upon request)

Complimentary bottled spring water

Wine glasses, corkscrew & ice bucket

Bath Amenities:

Tub & shower

Spa-grade toiletries

Plush spa robes

Slippers

Egyptian cotton bath linens

Hair dryer

Vanity mirror

Guest Comfort and Ambience:

Fireplace

Individually controlled heating

Individually controlled cooling

Iron & ironing board (available upon request)

Blackout curtains

Extra blankets & pillows upon request

In-room aromatherapy diffusers with essential oil menu

Private outdoor deck/patio

Grooms Cottage

Inside, a king bed anchors Meander’s Signature Sleep experience, layered with luxurious linens and plush bedding curated for deep rest and renewal. A pull-out sofa provides additional space for family or extended stays, while a gas fireplace casts a warm, ambient glow—inviting slow evenings and moments of reflection.

Bedroom with large bed, red sofa, and open door to patio.

Grooms Cottage

Inside, a king bed anchors Meander’s Signature Sleep experience, layered with luxurious linens and plush bedding curated for deep rest and renewal. A pull-out sofa provides additional space for family or extended stays, while a gas fireplace casts a warm, ambient glow—inviting slow evenings and moments of reflection.

Bedroom with large bed, red sofa, and open door to patio.

Grooms Cottage

Inside, a king bed anchors Meander’s Signature Sleep experience, layered with luxurious linens and plush bedding curated for deep rest and renewal. A pull-out sofa provides additional space for family or extended stays, while a gas fireplace casts a warm, ambient glow—inviting slow evenings and moments of reflection.

Bedroom with large bed, red sofa, and open door to patio.

Newly refinished heart pine floors and a fully renovated private bath—featuring a soaking tub and spa shower—enhance the sense of comfort and ease. Large windows draw in natural light and frame the surrounding landscape, connecting the cottage to the beauty beyond its walls.

Inviting house exterior with patio set and garden under golden light.

Newly refinished heart pine floors and a fully renovated private bath—featuring a soaking tub and spa shower—enhance the sense of comfort and ease. Large windows draw in natural light and frame the surrounding landscape, connecting the cottage to the beauty beyond its walls.

Inviting house exterior with patio set and garden under golden light.

Newly refinished heart pine floors and a fully renovated private bath—featuring a soaking tub and spa shower—enhance the sense of comfort and ease. Large windows draw in natural light and frame the surrounding landscape, connecting the cottage to the beauty beyond its walls.

Inviting house exterior with patio set and garden under golden light.

Set apart from the main Manor, Groom’s Cottage offers one of the Estate’s most private accommodations. Pet-friendly and equipped with in-room Wi-Fi, it is an ideal escape for those seeking space, stillness, and an authentic connection to Meander’s pastoral setting.

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Madison Cottage

A nod to neighboring Montpelier and presidential heritage.

More details

  • Bedroom with a large bed, upholstered headboard, nightstands, and patio door.
  • A bright, well-appointed bedroom with a large bed, nightstands, and a chair.
  • White clawfoot tub with a chrome stand-alone faucet.
  • Open-plan suite with a clawfoot tub in foreground and a large bed.
  • Modern bathroom with a glass shower and a white clawfoot tub.

Lafayette Cottage

Inspired by the Marquis de Lafayette’s celebrated visit to the estate.

More details

  • Bedroom with ornate wooden bed, blue bedding, and adjacent bathroom.
  • Cozy bedroom with a bed, burning fireplace, and French doors.
  • Elegant bedroom with white bed and freestanding bathtub.
  • Cozy living room with lit fireplace, champagne, and a journal.
  • Vibrant purple and blue irises in bloom in front of a wooden deck.

Washington Cottage

Honoring George Washington’s early military connection to the land.

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Two people sit in red Adirondack chairs on a lush green lawn, facing a serene sunset view with trees and rolling hills in the background at The Estate at Meander.

Stay the Story

Whether waking to mountain light on a private terrace, gathering beside a crackling fire, or stepping onto the Manor veranda at sunrise, every overnight experience at Meander is an invitation to slow down.

To rest where history lives. To savor every Meander moment.