Warm Springs house rental - The Tannery circa 1820.
The Tannery circa 1820.
 
Warm Springs house rental - The Tannery circa 1820.

The Tannery circa 1820.

Stairs to back yard and dipping pool.

Stairs to back yard and dipping pool.

The Tannery welcoming on a summer's day.

The Tannery welcoming on a summer's day.

Welcome!

Welcome!

Through the apple and walnut trees at dusk.

Through the apple and walnut trees at dusk.

Watercress filled stream under the maple tree.

Watercress filled stream under the maple tree.

Lower back porch.

Lower back porch.

A four legged guest enjoys the back porch.

A four legged guest enjoys the back porch.

Living room, dining and kitchen are all here with access to the lovely porch.

Living room, dining and kitchen are all here with access to the lovely porch.

Fully appointed kitchen. Large refrigerator on lower level.

Fully appointed kitchen. Large refrigerator on lower level.

Front entry.

Front entry.

Stairs to bedrooms.

Stairs to bedrooms.

Back hall and French doors to sleeping porch

Back hall and French doors to sleeping porch

Back hall and bedroom entries.

Back hall and bedroom entries.

Back Guest Room with Queen Size Bed

Back Guest Room with Queen Size Bed

Front guest bedroom with queen size bed.

Front guest bedroom with queen size bed.

Second shot of front bedroom.

Second shot of front bedroom.

The famous sleeping porch with beds from VMI

The famous sleeping porch with beds from VMI

Part of upstairs bath.

Part of upstairs bath.

Personal Warm Springs dipping pool!

Personal Warm Springs dipping pool!

With a little waterfall. Great for the shoulders.

With a little waterfall. Great for the shoulders.

Thanksgiving at The Tannery's Warm Springs Stream.

Thanksgiving at The Tannery's Warm Springs Stream.

Hammock and garden shed between the apple trees.

Hammock and garden shed between the apple trees.

Hillside meadow next to The Tannery.

Hillside meadow next to The Tannery.

  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Half Bath
 

Photos and Description of the Warm Springs vacation house rental
The Tannery -A Beautiful 2 Story House- 2BR 1½BA With Sleeping Porch

The Tannery was built ca. 1820 on Old Germantown Road, an historic central byway, which in its heyday was an important part of revolutionary Virginia and used for the exploration of the then western frontier. Constructed with handmade brick and heart pine beams, The Tannery was initially a blacksmith shop, a tannery and a relay station for riders to obtain fresh horses.

In 1997, The Tannery was updated, remodeled and furnished with antiques. Large double back porches overlook two streams, a lovely treed half acre and the Alleghany Mountains. The Warm Springs Stream flows through the rear of the property, with warm mineral water around 90 degrees. There is a small pool and waterfall for a unique soaking experience day or night. To the front and side of the house, a cold artisan spring supplies The Tannery with the purest water and then trickles through watercress to meet the Warm Springs Stream.

Within walking distance, Warm Springs village is a charming step back into time. The village is 5 miles north of the historic Homestead Hotel. Wonderful restaurants are abundant including Saturday night dinners at the music conservatory of Garth Newell. The area is also surrounded by State and National Park land with plenty of out door activities. Or just relax on the main porch of The Tannery: read, bird watch, or nap in the hammock. The Tannery is the perfect place for a romantic getaway or an activity filled weekend. Come enjoy the beautiful mountains of Virginia.

Amenities: Fireplace, Local Phone, VCR & Tapes, Stereo, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Cooking utensils provided, One AC Window Unit, Fans, Linens provided, Laundry facilities, Maid service.

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About Jack & Mimi deOlloqui-Turner

Jack and Mimi have owned The Tannery since they were married. They were actually married at The Tannery. They split their time between Colorado and the two Virginias. They love being in Warm Springs when they are able to. The history, the waters and the natural beauty of Bath County have always been close to their hearts. Their guests love it as much as they do.

Jack & Mimi deOlloqui-Turner purchased this house in 1997

18 Reviews of Property 310996 in Warm Springs, Virginia

The Tannery ca.1820! A Relaxing Piece of Heaven!
average rating of 5.0 based on 18 reviews
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The Tannery ca.1820! A Relaxing Piece of Heaven!
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Warm Springs Shenandoah Valley
Richmond,VA, USA
5

Perfect Weekend Getaway

5 of 5
Submitted: April 20, 2009 Stayed: April 2009
My spouse and our two college-aged daughters stayed here on Easter 2009 weekend, and despite the dismal weather, we had a delightful weekend. The cottage is cozy, tastefully decorated, peaceful, and very convenient (easy walking distance) to nearby amenities, including a great restaurant, an excellent spa and a friendly and well equipped miniature tavern. The setting and grounds are gorgeous, the rear veranda a delight. The Tannery is a perfect location for a couple's romantic getaway, or quiet weekend with friends --- we will definitely be visiting the Tannery again.

Highly Recommended !
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Dear Dana and Janice,
Thank you for the glowing review. We love The Tannery and are so pleased when our guests treasure it as much as we do. You all are always welcome back and if there is anything we can do to make your stays a more wonderful experience, just let us know. Mimi & Jack
Helpful votes: 5/6
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Warm Springs Shenandoah Valley
Charlottesville, Va
5

Thanksgiving holiday at The Tannery

5 of 5
Submitted: November 27, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
Our family of five spent Thanksgiving week at The Tannery. It was the perfect cozy get-away! We spent lots of time around the wonderful wood stove, reading, playing board games and watching a few movies. I even cooked a 10 pound turkey along with a full Thanksgiving meal in the tiny kitchen.

We loved the comfort, warmth and charm of The Tannery along with the warm mineral spring right in the backyard. We also enjoyed walks with our dog around beautiful Warm Springs. My two teenage sons even slept one night out on the sleeping porch with lows in the 30's! Thank you for the down comforters provided!

Thanks for a great cottage!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Warm Springs Shenandoah Valley
Baltimore, MD
5

Great weekend getaway!

5 of 5
Submitted: November 26, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
We went to the Tannery to celebrate my brother's birthday. The property was very nice, and pet friendly which was a must for us. We went hiking and fly fishing on the Jackson River, and spent a morning at Jefferson Pools. A very relaxing getaway! Perfect for two couples. I would definitely recommend staying here, we hope to return in the spring!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Romantic Getaway
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The Tannery ca.1820! A Relaxing Piece of Heaven!
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Warm Springs Shenandoah Valley
5

Our Stay at the Tannery

5 of 5
Submitted: July 26, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
All I keep thinking after I have gotten back home and to work is ... it was so... nice. My husband and I spent a week at the Tannery with the grand-kids.

We did day trips every day to the surrounding areas. We went paddle boating on Lake Moomaw. Then we went swimming on Lake Moomaw, the water is so beautiful there. We played in Back Creek by the Blowing Springs Campground and checked out the Blowing Springs. We took the kids to Cass WV to ride the railroad up the mountain. We also visited the National Radio Astronomy in Green Bank WV ( we told the grand-kids that they were listening for ET). They loved the place. We hiked in Hidden Valley by the Jackson River. We visited the Bath County Historical Society and the local thrift shop.

We ate in and we ate out and enjoyed the dipping pool out back with the minnows. I enjoyed the fireflies at night after it got dark. We spend three great nights on the sleeping porch my husband and I in the beds and the grand-kids in their sleeping bags.

We all enjoyed Mimi's painting and artwork around the house. Even the grand-kids enjoyed looking at her paintings. We were very pleased to meet her and Jack during out stay.

We had a great time, the place has a wonderful view. I have already been telling my co-workers about the place. It is really wonderful and if you go there do not wait too long to jump into the dipping pool because once you do you will want to do it again.

Alice and Dennis and the grand-kids
Owner's Response: Dear Alice, Dennis and grand-kids,
You all are so sweet. Thank you for staying at our house and visiting all our favorite places in and around Bath county. And thank you too for the compliments on my paintings. The Tannery is a treasure and we are lucky to have such great guests love it as much as we do. We enjoyed meeting you all. Please come again soon. Jack and Mimi
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Warm Springs Shenandoah Valley
Portsmouth, Virginia
5

Absolutely Amazing!

5 of 5
Submitted: June 27, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
Enjoyed a wonderful week "off the grid" at the Tannery. The home is beautiful and wonderfully cozy. The sleeping porch is perfect for those afternoon naps. The location is absolutely perfect as well. It is a quiet little town with all the amenities of home. You can find everything you need between the Dollar General and the IGA - no need to bring tons of food (lesson learned for next visit). Also close enough to attractions such as Natural Bridge and Lake Moomaw for fun day visits. The absolute best part of the Tannery is the dipping pool. Many many many hours were spent enjoying the time in the spring. We also enjoyed watching wildlife (rabbits, deer, chipmunks, squirrels and even the minnows in the spring) and just relaxing. We will certainly return to the Tannery and have already recommended it to family and friends.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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The Tannery ca.1820! A Relaxing Piece of Heaven!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p310996
+1 303 518-4630
Warm Springs Shenandoah Valley
5

Can you keep a secret?

5 of 5
Submitted: June 25, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
I almost hesitate to write this review, because once the "secret" is out, we might have a hard time getting a reservation to return! Ok...here's the secret...only a mere 4 hrs. from DC, The Tannery is the perfect place for a couple to "retreat and de-stress" from the day-to-day craziness of living and working in the greater Washington DC area. Special charms of the house: the screened sleeping porch, the wood stove (to ward off the night chill)...but most of all, the warm springs stream with the dipping pool that flows by the back of the property. We "took the waters" (like Thomas Jefferson did) at least twice each day during our weekend stay. While not "hot" (the water is about 90 degrees), it is so relaxing to just sit on the pebbly creek bottom and let the pristine waters flow around you. Also, if you sit still, in a short time you will have dozens of little minnow "friends" come to visit! Don't worry...they don't bite off that much flesh ;-)
As soon as you drive away from your stay at The Tannery, you WILL be planning your return....like we did.
Owner's Response: Thank you for your wonderful review! And we look forward to having you all stay again! The Tannery is so special to all, especially those who come every year. Glad you are now part of our group!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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The Tannery ca.1820! A Relaxing Piece of Heaven!
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Warm Springs Shenandoah Valley
Fairfax Station, Virginia
5

Best Place Ever

5 of 5
Submitted: November 22, 2011 Stayed: November 2011
We were looking for a place that was quiet and cozy, what we found was just that and more. The Tannery is wonderful . The moment we walked in , we knew we were in the right place , the living area is perfect for 4 adults, the wonderful wood stove kept us cozy. Beds were extremely comfortable. Although , we did not sit in the warm creek behind the house we did walk in it. The Jefferson Pools are just down the road and that was a great time relaxing in the warm springs. We found the restaurants delicious , esp Jason's - good sandwiches. I hope we go back during the warmer weather so we can enjoy the beautiful back porches and look at the scenery. The area is quiet ( but great outdoor adventures are available) but we were looking for just a relaxing weekend away with friends and The Tannery fit the bill. The owners are very great to work with and well... just go to the Best Place Ever.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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The Tannery ca.1820! A Relaxing Piece of Heaven!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p310996
+1 303 518-4630
Warm Springs Shenandoah Valley
Washington, DC
5

Perfect summer getaway

5 of 5
Submitted: June 21, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
My wife and I and another couple, stayed at the Tannery to participate in the annual Bath County triathlon and it couldn't have been more perfect. We had such a great time. The house is walking distance to the Gristmill Inn where we picked up our race packets, and the baths where we soaked our tired bodies after the race. We also spent hours in the stream out back and lounged on the beautiful porches and lawn.

It's important to note that this is the country and this is an old house. We loved every aspect of the house and grounds, and found it provided everything we wanted and needed, but others may miss cable TV or be spooked by a few mice. This place is the definition of country chic but if you're looking for the lap of luxury, you should probably go elsewhere.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you all for the wonderful comments both at The Tannery and here in the reviews. It was a pleasure to have you all stay and hope you will come back to Bath County often. The Tannery is a special place and we can't wait to get there each year. We're so glad our guests love it as much as we do.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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The Tannery ca.1820! A Relaxing Piece of Heaven!
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Submitted: January 17, 2011 Stayed: August 2010
We drove down from CT and we were certainly not disappointed! We came with our two dogs, and we enjoyed the trails and the lakes immensely.
Best of all, was coming back to this lovely place and soaking in the hot spring, or reading on the porch with a glass of wine. Thank you.

Denise & Bob, Newtown, CT
Helpful votes: 2/2
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The Tannery ca.1820! A Relaxing Piece of Heaven!
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Warm Springs Shenandoah Valley
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Submitted: January 17, 2011 Stayed: July 2010
We enjoyed our stay at The Tannery immensely. I heard about it from a friend and am so glad we made the trip from St. Louis, MO to stay here. The lovely warm spring was like our personal spa and so refreshing after hiking Warm Springs Mountain. We will be back!