Perfect Weekend Getaway

Mimi,

Thanks so much!!! What a great place. My wife two children and two four legged children stayed here in the beginning of August 2009. My daughter loved sleeping on the sleeping porch. We drank the water from the spring in front of the house and soaked in the warm (like bath water) stream behind the house every day. The dogs loved playing in the back yard and walking a long the stream. We had a wonderful dinner at the Grist Mill down the street and a great lunch at The Homestead resort.

Great get-away from DC.

Thanks again,
Jimmy

I stayed at the Tannery this past June with my beagle Gracie and a couple of friends including their dog. The Tannery is as lovely as the pictures and wonderfully relaxing and secluded. And although there is a great restaurant close, we didn't feel the need to check it out. There is a grocery store not not far away that was well stocked so we preferred to just stay at "home."

We loved the layout which allowed the pups to have a safe run of the house and both porches. We took advantage of the warm spring in the back and just propping our feet up on the back porch. I don't think any other setting could be more relaxing (and Gracie and I travel a lot). We plan to return on a regular basis!

I can't say enough about our experience at the Tannery. Perfectly maintained, clean, and so beautiful. Every modern comfort yet the feel of the history of the place was ever present. A perfect balance. The sleeping porch was a dream for our children as well as the warm stream flowing through the back yard. They found it as entertaining as an in ground pool with the added thrill of being able to bath each night there. The area is beautiful and "slow", perfect for biking through the tiny town, viewing the galleries and local museum. We also found so much history and areas of interest in the area we never knew existed.

Me, my wife, and our dog enjoyed the Tannery because of its seclusion and privacy, but it also offered nearby a wonderful restaurant and warm, natural springs (Jefferson Pools) within walking distance. Quiet location settled on a slopping property with a warm water river in the back of the property. Hammock makes for great napping, and the outsides become the insides thanks to a wonderfully covered and screened porch where two single beds for overflow guests (or napping!) are located. The world famous Homestead hotel is 5 miles away in Hot Springs, with a few shopping distractions for those who must spend money. And just so you know, the Tannery's interior decoration is incredible. Recommend Spring and Fall time of year only, as we did an end-of-summer visit and it was still fairly hot/humid in the area. Overall, it's a "can't miss" vacation for a 2-4 day getaway.

A great experience. The Tannery was a beautiful and relaxing home. The warm spring running throught the backyard was a delight and loved by the kids.

The large yard and great porch(s) provided able room for the children to play.