[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kitchen House @Firmstone Manor Vacation home in Clifton Forge with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91400000/91398600/91398539/9e4fce0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91400000/91398600/91398539/b95a8a28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91400000/91398600/91398539/e83e94c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91400000/91398600/91398539/17319a08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91400000/91398600/91398539/acea4b64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled beside historic Firmstone Manor, this newly renovated cottage offers a serene retreat. Enjoy modern conveniences like central A/C, high-speed Internet, and 4-k streaming TVs in each room. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4980 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kitchen House @Firmstone Manor Not suitable for children under 10. A newly renovated cottage with all the modern conveniences is located beside the historic Firmstone Manor which was built in 1873. The house was the original kitchen house for the 1873 Firmstone Manor house, it has central A/C, heat, and high-speed Internet, and is one level, has two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed, another with a queen-size bed, a bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower, a full kitchen with refrigerator, range, and dishwasher. The cottage also features a spacious family room with a dining table. Use your Roku guest account for the 4-k streaming TVs in each of the bedrooms and family room. Kickback, relax and enjoy our 16-acre property. The area around us is ideal for wineries, breweries, hiking, biking, and fishing. Firmstone Manor, a Victorian home built in 1873 by Harry Firmstone, also sits on the property and is one of the largest surviving homes in Alleghany County. We are in the process of restoring Firmstone Manor and the rest of the cottages on the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b60f6cx ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.80938%2C-79.68319&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C_dQmvoTXhCJEtKdLVRcfbBxAo4=) Clifton Forge, VA #### What's nearby - Douthat State Park - 14 min drive - 19.1 km - Virginia Horse Center - 26 min drive - 41.3 km - Washington and Lee University - 28 min drive - 42.3 km - Virginia Military Institute - 30 min drive - 43.8 km - Virginia Safari Park - 55 min drive - 66.4 km #### Getting around - Clifton Forge Station - 15 min drive - Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Triangle Country Store - ‬9 min drive - ‪Twink's Diner - ‬13 min drive - ‪Mango's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Citgo - ‬10 min drive - ‪Twink's 220 Diner - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kitchen House @Firmstone Manor pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kitchen House @Firmstone Manor? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kitchen House @Firmstone Manor? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Kitchen House @Firmstone Manor located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from George Washington National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Rich Hole Wilderness. Jefferson National Forest and Booker T Washington Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kitchen House @Firmstone Manor Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### mike m. Dec 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Alleghany Highlands Wonderful, whimsical cottage near Clifton Forge/Covington and surrounding natural beauty. Owners have anticipated guest needs and added thoughtful touches. ##### mike m. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula D. Apr 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kitchen house lovely place, friendly staff! ##### Paula D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam R. Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay! The home was very unique and decorated beautifully! The property is historic, quaint and close to the highway with easy access to Lexington, VA and a view of the mountains. Thanks for a wonderful stay and for providing the best cookies and local beverages! ##### Adam R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan R. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay! We had an amazing stay at the kitchen house. The entire place was decorated so cute and every detail was impeccable. We loved it and will be back! Brian was super helpful and made our stay with the fresh bread, cookies and local craft beer to try. We had a great visit! ##### Megan R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vonda M. Sep 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vintage Charm with Modern Conveniences We had a wonderful stay at the Kitchen House! The attention to detail by the owners, to inclcude the beautiful accomodations and treats, can not be understated. Brian was a perfect host, and we can't wait to visit again and enjoy this beautiful property! ##### Vonda M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous property in lovely location! We dropped our son off at a local college in Lexington and stayed in this lovely property for the weekend. I’m from the gorgeous decor to the welcome treats, every part of our stay was perfect. The home is delightful and the owners were attentive and friendly. We plan to stay here each time we visit our son! Thank you for a great time! ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki S. Dec 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun and colorful kitchen house at rhe manor Check in was easy, communication very prompt, owners super nice, beds comfortable, love the colorful and fun decor, easy access to interstate and convenient to places we visited, kitchen has very nice appliances and needs for cooking. Loved the extra touches of fresh flowers and local treats. Truly a wonderful place to stay that i will recommend to friends and family. ##### Vicki S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi K. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem! Lovely place! Beautifully decorated. Well stocked bathroom & kitchen. Thoughtful treats left by the home owners 😊 Look forward to a return trip to this location! ##### Jodi K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy H. May 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little gem!! This little cottage was perfect in every way. Bright, colorful, great attention to detail. We felt comfortable from the moment we walked in the door. Fresh flowers and local baked goods and spirits added to our warm welcome. Keeping this one on our shortlist for sure! ##### Nancy H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke M. Mar 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gonna save this one From character to location to cleanliness and hospitality, perfect is the best adjective that comes to . mind. Very quiet area and very convenient access to the interstate. When the host renovated this place it is obvious there was attention to detail in making it an impressive little place. ##### Luke M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin H. Dec 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little nest This rental was beautifully decorated in such happy and bright colors and artwork. The property was stunning. It was fascinating being surrounded by such wonderful, historic places. The hosts left us cookies, bread, and beer all from local artisans. So very thoughtful and welcoming. The bed is incredibly soft! We would certainly recommend staying here! ##### Justin H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven B. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mountain time Property is being refurbished. But this house is completely renovated and absolutely gorgeous. ##### Steven B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna D. Apr 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girlfriends weekend Lovely property! Our hosts were wonderful and they had cookies, mini-loaves of bread, a bottle of honey wine and a gorgeous bouquet of flowers awaiting us! Great weekend with friends! Could not have been more pleased! Thank you!! ##### Donna D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris Van Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Chris Van Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher E. May 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect home base for adventure With rain in the forecast we decided to cancel camping and look for alternate accommodations. We found the Kitchen House last minute and ideally located. It was the perfect home base for our biking adventures, central to the areas we wanted to visit. Brian was responsive and gave us a place to hose down and securely store our bikes. The cottage was clean and colorful – we had everything we needed – the local cider, craft beer, cookies and bread were unexpected and pretty much gone by the time we ended our stay. We will absolutely return if they'll have us. ##### Christopher E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris L. Feb 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway From the moment we stepped into the exquisitely renovated home, we were in an aura of tranquility and refinement. Every facet of the house exuded a perfect blend of comfort, style, and charm. Every corner unveiled a new marvel, from the tastefully decorated living space to the impeccably appointed bedrooms. The location was perfect for our stay, with access to all the local parks and breweries we were looking to visit. The recommendations for eateries also helped us find another location we'll be sure to visit again. ##### Chris L. 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