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Rapidan Cottage

Set within a shared 18th-century brick cottage alongside Robinson Cottage, Rapidan Cottage offers a secluded and romantic retreat that reflects the quiet elegance of Virginia’s colonial past. Rich in detail and thoughtfully preserved, the space invites guests to step into history while enjoying modern comfort.

275 sqf

Sleeps 2

Queen

Full size tub with shower

Wood burning fireplace, ca 1766

Pet-friendly

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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:

Full size tub with shower

Spa-grade toiletries

Plush spa robes

Slippers

Egyptian cotton bath linens

Hair dryer

Vanity mirror

Guest Comfort and Ambience:

Wood burning fireplace, ca 1766

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

Rapidan Cottage

A wood-burning fireplace anchors the room, casting warmth across rich oak floors and beneath a ceiling of hand-hewn beams. At its center, a stately cherry four-poster queen bed creates a sense of timeless refinement, complemented by carefully selected antiques that echo the heritage of the Estate.

Rapidan Cottage

A wood-burning fireplace anchors the room, casting warmth across rich oak floors and beneath a ceiling of hand-hewn beams. At its center, a stately cherry four-poster queen bed creates a sense of timeless refinement, complemented by carefully selected antiques that echo the heritage of the Estate.

Rapidan Cottage

A wood-burning fireplace anchors the room, casting warmth across rich oak floors and beneath a ceiling of hand-hewn beams. At its center, a stately cherry four-poster queen bed creates a sense of timeless refinement, complemented by carefully selected antiques that echo the heritage of the Estate.

Windows frame sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, connecting the interior to the natural beauty beyond. Guests enjoy the privacy of an en-suite bath and direct access to a serene garden sitting area—an ideal setting for quiet reflection or a peaceful start to the day.

Windows frame sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, connecting the interior to the natural beauty beyond. Guests enjoy the privacy of an en-suite bath and direct access to a serene garden sitting area—an ideal setting for quiet reflection or a peaceful start to the day.

Windows frame sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, connecting the interior to the natural beauty beyond. Guests enjoy the privacy of an en-suite bath and direct access to a serene garden sitting area—an ideal setting for quiet reflection or a peaceful start to the day.

Pet-friendly and equipped with in-room Wi-Fi, Rapidan Cottage offers an intimate and character-filled escape where history, landscape, and comfort come together in effortless harmony.

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Robinson Cottage

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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.