Often used by newlyweds, the Salyard Cottage is a very romantic getaway separated from the house. Includes a kitchen and a real wood-burning fireplace. Suites in the house are large and private, each having its own bath, with Queen- or King-size beds. All have working fireplaces for cozy fall nights and access to long verandas for relaxing and enjoying cool breezes or watching the stars in the summer.
The Woodrow Wilson suite has just been restored to its original condition with color coordinated period drapes, bedspread, matching furniture, and Wilson memorabilia. The suite, which is accessed by a beautiful walnut main stair hall, has tall windows providing breathtaking views of Smith Creek on one side and the mountains on the other. It is "very presidential." The Wilsons, who were friends of the family, were frequently at Rosendale. Sleeps 2
Restoration of the Joseph Salyard Cottage--named after one of Virginia's most eminent teachers and scholars who taught at Rosendale in the 1860s was completed in 2005. Its elegant interior and welcoming warmth, combined with a private bath, kitchen, and real wood burning fireplace makes it irresistible. Its perfect newlyweds. Sleeps 2
Read a book and soak in the original claw foot tub in your bedroom, or relax in our bath lounge with its double shower and four person state of the art sauna (operational in winter) . This restored (2008) suite as part of the "FDR living history project" features two rooms with rich walnut and oak trim, a fireplace, period furniture, and FDR memorabilia. A 1933 Rosendale Presidential luncheon list hangs in the suite. The suite is on the first floor and has a private entrance. Sleeps 4
The James Madison (1817-1825) suite is the original second floor bedrooms of the 1790 log cabin. It consists of two large rooms with the original heart pine flooring and exposed beam ceiling. It boasts a king size bed, a queen bed, an antique child's rope bed, child's dresser, and a private bath. This is an ideal family room. Sleeps 5
Restoration of the Andrew Jackson suite was completed on 1 April 2008, with period swag curtains, matching chairs, and brass beds (queen and single). The large room boasts a fireplace hearth, private entrance and bath, and opens up to a second floor 40' veranda which provides spectacular pastoral views, cool breezes during the day, and the perfect observatory for the starry southern sky at night. Sleeps 3Our Great Escape We stayed at Rosendale Inn because of the fabulous reviews about the Inn we found on Tripadvisor.com, the promise of tranquility and a starry night sky (we live in New York)--and we wanted to experience an authentic 19th Century plantation house (we are avid history buffs). The Inn exceeded our expectations. There was no traffic noise (you could even hear the flow of the river from our window), we hiked the 20 acres at the base of the mountain on which Rosendale is located, and discovered a “mansion” rich in history beyond our imagination. Paul, our host, an accomplished book author (we bought one of his books) and skilled conversationalist, shared tons of old photos of Rosendale history--and even a 1922 Harding invitation to a White House. Rosendale's “Museum room” is a must see. To top it off, our restored suite (two large rooms) and a king bed was pristine, light,and very comfortable. The gourmet breakfast(creatively presented fruits, Creole scrambled eggs, hash browns, and country sausage)was fantastic,and we made new friends at the breakfast table. We will definitely come back next year for our Great Escape II. Matthew and Jennifer T, May 2012
1790 Rosendale Inn
New Market, VA 22844
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Paul Murphy, Juanita Miller
(540) 740-4281
Circa 1790. Reflecting a genteel life and the southern traditions of hospitality, this well-preserved and authentically restored Victorian manor house mansion has grand verandas with two-story antebellum columns in the Shenandoah Valley. Gracing the base of the Massanutten Mountains between New Market and Harrisonburg, Virginia, half of the 20 pastoral acres are landscaped and include a river, a brook, a wooded preserve and a bird and deer sanctuary. Riding pastures and a picnic area are by the limestone spring house. Spacious guest suites feature antique furnishings. Many have fireplaces and one boasts a clawfoot tub. The bath lounge includes a four-person sauna. Enjoy a hearty healthy breakfast in the dining room which was the original log house perched on a hill overlooking Smith's Creek. The second-floor veranda offers spectacular views and cool breezes. Popular Endless Caverns is a seven-minute walk from the inn.
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