Escape to Riverview at Belle Meade Farm, a magnificent 106-acre estate overlooking the James River, once owned by Thomas Jefferson's family. Nestled in the serene countryside, our property is just a mile away from the charming historic downtown of Scottsville, and a short 25-minute drive to Charlottesville, Monticello, UVA, and many award winning wineries and breweries.
Experience the ultimate outdoor adventure by indulging in a plethora of activities, including catch and release fishing in our stocked pond, tubing in the river, or exploring the one-mile biking and walking trails. The building itself is perched on the highest point of the farm and features an exclusive, private 1200 square ft space with breathtaking views of the James River. The space boasts two spacious bedrooms with plush, brand new Casper queen mattresses, a full bathroom, a fully-equipped kitchen, an adjacent dining area with a bar sitting area, and a cozy living room with two couches, one of which converts to a comfortable queen bed. The living room also has an electric fireplace, a TV, and a game area for the kids, complete with board games.
Step outside to our dedicated backyard area with patio furniture and a fire pit, perfect for unwinding and soaking up the stunning views. For your convenience, a brand new washing machine and steam dryer are located in the kitchen area, and complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks are provided upon check-in.
At Riverview at Belle Meade Farm, you'll have the opportunity to interact with many friendly animals, including our three friendly dogs, cats, and other animals as well. Our friendly dogs, Abby, Lucy, and Sweetie, love attention from children and adults alike. The cats are always happy to greet guests, and the white cat named "Angel" is a favorite and loves to lounge around in the driveway. We kindly request that you don't bring your own pets, as we have plenty to keep you company.
Explore the property at your leisure and indulge in petting our animals, but please ensure that children are always supervised. Our personal house is just a couple of hundred feet away, and while we may be working around the farm, we'll respect your privacy. You'll have the entire second floor of the building to yourselves with a private entrance however, you will have to walk up a flight of stairs to access this area. The first floor consists of an office/storage area and a long-term rental unit where our farm caregiver resides named Jon. He has become a great friend of our family and is always happy to help out with farm tasks and helps take care of the animals. He is very helpful and if you see him outside around the farm he can help introduce you to some of the animals if you would like!
Enjoy over one mile of gravel road by taking a hike or bike ride through the rolling hills or stroll along the driveway or woods, but please don't venture past the two barns as it's a private residence. You can also walk, bike, or drive down the gravel road to our private river entrance, or follow the marked pond trail to access our beautiful pond.
At Riverview at Belle Meade Farm, we're committed to ecological sustainability and have honey bee hives on the property (at a safe distance from your living quarters) to support the health of our crops. Our property is located in the first bee city in the State of Virginia! Verizon, US Cellular, and Sprint/T-mobile have service in our area, but you may wish to check with your carrier to be sure of your coverage. There is a ring camera that views only the parking lot area of the vacation rental
WINERIES and BREWERIES:
James River Brewery: 3 minutes
Hardware Hills Winery: 10 minutes
Mount Ida Reserve: 15 minutes
Eastwood Winery: 15 to 20 minutes
Dave Matthewâs Blenheim Winery: 20 minutes
Jefferson Winery: 20 minutes
Trump Winery: 20 minutes
Pippin Hill Winery: 25 minutes
Delfosse Winery: 30-35 minutes
Bold Rock Cidery: 35 minutes
Devils Backbone Brewery: 38 minutes
Keswick Winery: 40 minutes
THINGS TO DO:
James River Batteau Company: 3 minutes/1 mile - This is our most recommended thing to do in Scottsville! Enjoy the charcuterie boards, beverages, and live acoustic music while listening to the stories of the by-gone era of the batteaumen while floating down the historic James River.
James River Reeling and Rafting: 3 minutes/1 mile Tube, kayak and canoe rental with transportation to and from the river
James River Runners: 10 to 15 minutes/7 miles Tube, kayak and canoe rental with transportation to and from the river
Carters Mountain Orchard: 25 minutes Seasonal apple picking and Bold Rock tastings
Thomas Jeffersonâs Monticello: 25 minutes
Ash Lawn Highland: 25 minutes
Waltonâs Mountain Museum: 20 minutes
University of Virginia: 25 minutes
Charlottesville: 25 minutes
Wintergreen Ski Resort: 50 minutes
Appomattox: 45 minutes
Farmville/Longwood University: 45 minutes
Shenandoah National Park: 1 hour
Blue Ridge Parkway: 1 hour
LOCAL RESTAURANTS/STORES IN SCOTTSVILLE: 1 mile away
Unique gift shops like Scottsville Supply Company specializing in local honeys, gifts and beekeeping supplies, Riverbend gifts, cupcake shop, other gift shops, and restaurants
Amici's: Italian food, pizza, sandwiches, plus much more
Baines Coffee Shop and Book Store : Homemade quiches, sandwiches, fresh ground coffees, teas, scones and various pastries. Bookstore as well.
Beijing Kitchen: Take-out Chinese food
The Tavern: A large selection of steaks, seafood, sandwiches and more
