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Summer Kitchen

Once the working heart of the Manor House, the Summer Kitchen Cottage has been thoughtfully transformed into one of Meander’s most distinctive accommodations—where history, architecture, and modern comfort converge. Connected to the Manor by a graceful Jeffersonian brick archway, the cottage carries forward the legacy of the Estate’s earliest gatherings and culinary traditions.

828 sqf

Sleeps 4

King + QSB

Soaking tub & shower

Two fireplaces

Mountain views

Not 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:

Soaking tub & shower

Spa-grade toiletries

Plush spa robes

Slippers

Egyptian cotton bath linens

Hair dryer

Vanity mirror

Guest Comfort and Ambience:

Two fireplaces

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

Summer Kitchen

On the main level, a generous sitting room welcomes guests with a gas fireplace set within the original grand Colonial cook fireplace—an evocative centerpiece that speaks to centuries past while offering a warm and inviting place to gather. A pull-out sofa provides additional space, making the cottage well-suited for couples or families.

Summer Kitchen

On the main level, a generous sitting room welcomes guests with a gas fireplace set within the original grand Colonial cook fireplace—an evocative centerpiece that speaks to centuries past while offering a warm and inviting place to gather. A pull-out sofa provides additional space, making the cottage well-suited for couples or families.

Summer Kitchen

On the main level, a generous sitting room welcomes guests with a gas fireplace set within the original grand Colonial cook fireplace—an evocative centerpiece that speaks to centuries past while offering a warm and inviting place to gather. A pull-out sofa provides additional space, making the cottage well-suited for couples or families.

Upstairs, the bedroom offers a serene retreat anchored by a king bed as part of Meander’s Signature Sleep experience—layered with luxurious linens and plush bedding curated for deep rest and renewal. A wood-burning fireplace adds a sense of intimacy and warmth, creating a peaceful space to unwind.

The modern bath features a soaking tub and walk-in shower, offering a spa-like experience after a day exploring the Estate and surrounding countryside. Throughout the cottage, natural light fills the space, illuminating beautifully refinished floors and framing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and pastoral landscape beyond.

Upstairs, the bedroom offers a serene retreat anchored by a king bed as part of Meander’s Signature Sleep experience—layered with luxurious linens and plush bedding curated for deep rest and renewal. A wood-burning fireplace adds a sense of intimacy and warmth, creating a peaceful space to unwind.

The modern bath features a soaking tub and walk-in shower, offering a spa-like experience after a day exploring the Estate and surrounding countryside. Throughout the cottage, natural light fills the space, illuminating beautifully refinished floors and framing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and pastoral landscape beyond.

Upstairs, the bedroom offers a serene retreat anchored by a king bed as part of Meander’s Signature Sleep experience—layered with luxurious linens and plush bedding curated for deep rest and renewal. A wood-burning fireplace adds a sense of intimacy and warmth, creating a peaceful space to unwind.

The modern bath features a soaking tub and walk-in shower, offering a spa-like experience after a day exploring the Estate and surrounding countryside. Throughout the cottage, natural light fills the space, illuminating beautifully refinished floors and framing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and pastoral landscape beyond.

Equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and meticulously curated antiquities, the Summer Kitchen Cottage offers a rare opportunity to stay within a piece of Meander’s living history—reimagined for comfort, connection, and quiet luxury.

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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.