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The Manor House
We knew it the moment we saw it. An old mansion, nearly in ruins, rich in one family's history and vacant for decades, and the ancient limestone spring that must have drawn them to this place as it has drawn us. Here we would recreate a tradition of Southern style and service that any resident from over the 200 years of its known past would recognize as classic Virginian. Originally built in 1785 by the young Revolutionary War Captain Strother Jones, the Vaucluse Manor house was home to his direct descendants through the Civil War. Its fall into disuse was reversed in 1997 when we restored the house and Vaucluse once again was filled with life, laughter and good food.
Today, the first floor of Vaucluse contains the inn’s two dining rooms and two gracious sitting rooms. The photo album of “before” pictures prompts gasps of amazed disbelief and many animated discussions of restoration projects. The soaring windows, high ceilings, intricately carved mantles, and walnut and cherry paneled doors always elicit comments.
Outside, the front porch with its row of rockers and peaceful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley is the site of many an early morning cup of coffee and late afternoon glass of wine.
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"Named after a spring in Vaucluse, France by its original owner in 1785, the Manor House still boasts much of its original woodwork and beautiful mantles. Guests can stay in a variety of dependencies in a peaceful rural setting. "
Second Floor Rooms
Commanding views of the surrounding countryside are a feature of all three of the elegant bedrooms on the second floor. High ceilings, original mantles, and gleaming heart pine floors under thick Oriental rugs are found throughout.
The Jones Room Bedroom features: Queen size four poster bed, remote control gas fireplace, original mantle and heart pine floors, two comfortable reading chairs (one, a “chair and a half”) with ottomans, antique Eastlake secretary, and south-facing views of Signal Knob and the Blue Ridge. Bathroom features: Two-person Jacuzzi tub-shower combination, remote control gas fireplace. $250 per night |
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The Strother Room Bedroom features: King size bed, remote control gas fireplace, original mantle and heart pine floors, two comfortable reading chairs, French antique mirrored two-door armoire and matching bedside tables and dresser, and two south-facing windows with views of Signal Knob and the Blue Ridge. Bathroom features: One-person Jacuzzi tub-shower combination, morning sunrise views over rolling pastureland. $235 per night
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The Randolph Room Bedroom features: Queen size sleigh bed, remote control gas fireplace, original mantle and heart pine floors, two comfortable reading chairs, antique mirrored oak two-door armoire, morning sunrise views over rolling pastureland. Bathroom features: One-person Jacuzzi $200 per night
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"With romantic rooms and good food, the Inn at Vaucluse Spring is an elegant retreat near the Blue Ridge"
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Winter Kitchen Rooms
All three Winter Kitchen guest rooms are located off the common room.
The Thornton Room Bedroom features: Queen size bed, gas fireplace, antique one-door armoire, two comfortable reading chairs (one is a recliner), two full exposed stone walls, west-facing window. Bathroom features: One-person Jacuzzi $160 per night |
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The Marshall Room Bedroom features: Queen size sleigh bed, gas fireplace, antique oak armoire, two comfortable reading chairs, exposed stone wall, east-facing window, a bit of floral, coral and denim. Bathroom features: One-person Jacuzzi tub-shower combination. $160 per night |
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The Barton Room Bedroom features: Queen size bed, gas fireplace, Oriental rugs, vintage-look fabrics, exposed stone wall, north- and east-facing windows, a bit of a dog theme to decor. Bathroom features: One-person Jacuzzi tub-shower combination. $160 per night
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