106 acre Farm with Animals, River & Private Pond, near Wineries and Breweries

106 acre Farm with Animals, River & Private Pond, near Wineries and BreweriesEscape to Riverview at Belle Meade Farm, a magnificent 106-acre estate overlooking the James River, once owned by Thomas Jefferson’s family. Nestled in the serene countryside, our property is just a mile away from the charming historic downtown of Scottsville, and a short 25-minute drive to Charlottesville, Monticello, UVA, and many award winning wineries and breweries.Experience the ultimate outdoor adventure by indulging in a plethora of activities, including catch and release fishing in our stocked pond, tubing in the river, or exploring the one-mile biking and walking trails. The building itself is perched on the highest point of the farm and features an exclusive, private 1200 square ft space with breathtaking views of the James River. The space boasts two spacious bedrooms with plush, brand new Casper queen mattresses, a full bathroom, a fully-equipped kitchen, an adjacent dining area with a bar sitting area, and a cozy living room with two couches, one of which converts to a comfortable queen bed. The living room also has an electric fireplace, a TV, and a game area for the kids, complete with board games.Step outside to our dedicated backyard area with patio furniture and a fire pit, perfect for unwinding and soaking up the stunning views. For your convenience, a brand new washing machine and steam dryer are located in the kitchen area, and complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks are provided upon check-in.At Riverview at Belle Meade Farm, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with many friendly animals, including our two small dogs, cats, and cows. Our friendly dogs, Abby, Lucy, and Sweetie, love attention from children and adults alike. The cats are always happy to greet guests, and the white cat named “Angel” is a favorite and loves to lounge around in the driveway. We kindly request that you don’t bring your own pets, as we have plenty to keep you company.Explore the property at your leisure and indulge in petting our animals, but please ensure that children are always supervised. Our personal house is just a couple of hundred feet away, and while we may be working around the farm, we’ll respect your privacy. You’ll have the entire second floor of the building to yourselves with a private entrance however, you will have to walk up a flight of stairs to access this area. The first floor consists of an office/storage area and a long-term rental unit where our farm caregiver resides named Jon. He has become a great friend of our family and is always happy to help out with farm tasks and helps take care of the animals. He is very helpful and if you see him outside around the farm he can help introduce you to some of the animals if you would like!Enjoy over one mile of gravel road by taking a hike or bike ride through the rolling hills or stroll along the driveway or woods, but please don’t venture past the two barns as it’s a private residence. You can also walk, bike, or drive down the gravel road to our private river entrance, or follow the marked pond trail to access our beautiful pond.At Riverview at Belle Meade Farm, we’re committed to ecological sustainability and have honey bee hives on the property (at a safe distance from your living quarters) to support the health of our crops. Our property is located in the first bee city in the State of Virginia! Verizon, US Cellular, and Sprint/T-mobile have service in our area, but you may wish to check with your carrier to be sure of your coverage. There is a ring camera that views only the parking lot area of the vacation rentalWINERIES and BREWERIES:James River Brewery: 3 minutesHardware Hills Winery: 10 minutesMount Ida Reserve: 15 minutesEastwood Winery: 15 to 20 minutesDave Matthew’s Blenheim Winery: 20 minutesJefferson Winery: 20 minutesTrump Winery: 20 minutesPippin Hill Winery: 25 minutesDelfosse Winery: 30-35 minutesBold Rock Cidery: 35 minutesDevils Backbone Brewery: 38 minutesKeswick Winery: 40 minutesTHINGS TO DO:James River Reeling and Rafting: 3 minutes/1 mile Tube, kayak and canoe rental with transportation to and from the riverJames River Runners: 10 to 15 minutes/7 miles Tube, kayak and canoe rental with transportation to and from the riverCarters Mountain Orchard: 25 minutes Seasonal apple picking and Bold Rock tastingsThomas Jefferson’s Monticello: 25 minutesAsh Lawn Highland: 25 minutesWalton’s Mountain Museum: 20 minutesUniversity of Virginia: 25 minutesCharlottesville: 25 minutesWintergreen Ski Resort: 50 minutesAppomattox: 45 minutesFarmville/Longwood University: 45 minutesShenandoah National Park: 1 hourBlue Ridge Parkway: 1 hourLOCAL RESTAURANTS/STORES IN SCOTTSVILLE: 1 mile awayUnique gift shops like Scottsville Supply Company specializing in local honeys, gifts and beekeeping supplies, Riverbend gifts, cupcake shop, other gift shops, and restaurantsAmici’s: Italian food, pizza, sandwiches, plus much moreBaines Coffee Shop and Book Store : Homemade quiches, sandwiches, fresh ground coffees, teas, scones and various pastries. Bookstore as well.Beijing Kitchen: Take-out Chinese foodThe Batteau: Gourmet dining. Evenings onlyThe Tavern: A large selection of steaks, seafood, sandwiches and more

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from James River Brewing and within 9 miles (15 km) of James River and Pine Knot. Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve and Michael Shaps Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).