The Fenton Room in historic Holladay House

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Orange, VA

St. Thomas Episcopal Church1 min walk
Montpelier6 min drive
James Madison's Montpelier11 min drive
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Staying at the Holladay House is taking a step into American history. One previous owner was a grand-nephew of President James Madison, and his daughter's wedding reception in the house counted J.E.B. Stuart among its guests.

The Fenton is on back side of the house, with a view of the enormous evergreen magnolia tree in the back yard.

There are five other guest bedrooms in the Holladay House: three others on the second floor and two on the walk-out basement floor.

Your hosts live in a suite on the first floor, where also are found the common-area parlor, study, and dining room.

Property manager

Patrick McAloon

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Caveat emptor: The home is not child-proof

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets allowed, thank you.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Self check-in with keypad

Please use provided cotton pads instead of towels to remove makeup

Please be conscious of volume after 10pm

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orange

Located in Orange, this guesthouse is in the city centre. James Madison Museum and Barboursville Gift Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Montpelier and James Madison's Montpelier. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Orange, VA

What's nearby

St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 1 min walk
James Madison Museum - 2 min walk
Rapidan River - 5 min drive
Montpelier - 6 min drive
James Madison's Montpelier - 11 min drive

Getting around

Culpeper Station - 25 min drive
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Iron Pipe Alewerks - 12 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Burger King - 2 min drive
El Vaquero West- Orange - 8 min walk
Forked on Main - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fenton Room in historic Holladay House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fenton Room in historic Holladay House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fenton Room in historic Holladay House?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Fenton Room in historic Holladay House located?

Located in the heart of Orange, this guesthouse is steps away from St. Thomas Episcopal Church and James Madison Museum. Rapidan River is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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About the host

Hosted by Patrick McAloon

Monica and Pat aren't crazy about flying but love to travel: we visit Europe whenever we can and enjoy eating our way through work trips to China and Vietnam. We grew up in China and Fairfax County, Virginia, respectively, lived in Columbus, Ohio for 20 years, and are now happy to call Orange, Virginia home.

Why they chose this property

We moved to the Holladay House because we were looking for a home close to the universities of Virginia - we provide educational experiences in the US for Asian students - and close to Pat's family in Northern Virginia. Living in a house this old is a new experience for both of us, but we find it to be very rewarding.

What makes this property unique

Things that make this house special include:
* The home's fascinating history and the cast of characters that have come through it
* Being right on Main St. in Orange, walking distance to cool shops and good food
* The convenience of town living (city water!) while being minutes from the beautiful countryside.