Farmhouse close to Wedding venues, Wineries, breweries, shops. Dogs welcome!

Whindale Ranch is a scenic, quiet, well fenced 86 acre working cattle farm with beautiful rolling pastoral hills & a gentle meandering stream.
The recently renovated house is 0.5 mile off VA-230/Orange Rd. on a well maintained gravel road. Away from traffic & maddening crowd!
The space
The quaint 3 bedroom house will feel like home. Equipped with new appliances for your convenience.
Smart TV's in the living room, master bedroom & outdoor patio.
Separate office space with high speed internet (download 1000Mbps/Upload 600Mbps) & printer available for those that feel they have to do some work. Just bring your laptop. Fully air conditioned & heated to keep you comfortable anytime of the year.
If you’re not sitting comfortably on the front porch, covered patio or outside under the trees. You could be down at the picnic area next to the stream with your cooler, take a seat & soak in the tranquil ambiance. Or go splash in the shallow, cool, refreshing water!
Take a walk along the stream or spring fed water course. Abundant bird life including large Birds of Prey.
You might even see the Bald Eagles. Don't forget your binoculars!

Dogs are more than welcome, however we can't accommodate cats, sorry!

NOTE:
1. Cattle are relocated/removed in the Fall & brought back in the Spring.
2. Horses all year round but rotate around the paddocks.
2. Patio kitchen-counter water is switched off pre-winter & turned back on pre-summer. Exact dates depend on weather conditions.
Guest access
The Whole house, Outdoor patio & Property.
Functions & additional guests MUST be pre-approved by Dana or Torben.
NO ATV's or ANY off-road type vehicles are allowed to be used on the property by guests.
Other things to note
PLEASE READ - About ‘Whindale Ranch’

Note: Garbage collection - Mondays, early morning.
• We have a septic system. Please do not flush anything besides the toilet paper provided, or pour anything down the sink.
• There is a fire extinguisher under the sink
• Please feel free to use what we have provided, however please return all items back where you found them.
• Smoking is not allowed inside of the home. Smoking is allowed outside only. All smoking material must be disposed of and removed from the property. All areas of the property should be left free of cigarette butts.
• First Aid kit located in the cupboard by the Hall bathroom.
• Extra blankets & Pillows are in the cupboards of each room.
• Towels, hand towels and facecloths are located in the cupboard outside of the hall bathroom. Please leave all dirty laundry in the clothes basket provided in the mud/laundry room.
• Dish cloths, dish towels and hot mats are in the drawer to the right of the sink.
• Please do not cut on the kitchen counter tops, use the supplied cutting board
• Grill utensils - Tongs, Spatula, are in the drawer to the left of the sink.
• Coffee is in the right-hand upper cabinet by the sink.
• Internet: There is Wifi at the Ranch, Sign in info on the bookcase in the living room
• TV: There are many local channels available. The TV’s in the Living room, master bedroom & outdoor patio are smart TV’s so you can bring/use your own streaming devices. PLEASE Cover the Outdoor patio TV when not in use, especially during inclement weather conditions.
• Office: There is hardwired high speed internet connection in the office. Printer & paper provided for your use.
• A professional pest control company treats the house & outdoor area on a regular basis all year round. This however does not stop the odd insect from getting in when doors are opened.
• Nature walks: you are welcome to walk anywhere on the property, please remember this is a working cattle farm. Keep all Gates Closed. Cattle see dogs as predators and may give chase, so please make sure you do not walk among them when you have your dog with you.
PLEASE make sure your dogs don't chase the livestock.

Also be aware of the electric fence warning signs!

• Wildlife: Please keep in mind that there are Deer, Raccoons and Coyotes on the property
• Ranch livestock: PLEASE do not feed.
- Horses are young & could bite, plus there is an electric fence. So please be CAREFUL!
- Water is drawn 420 ft below ground level & filtered, so is absolutely safe to drink.



CHECK OUT Procedure:
•Please vacate the property by 11:00am
Note: Return furniture/equipment to original positions if they were moved for whatever reason.
•Wipe off kitchen counters and stove. Including Outdoor patio counters.
•Clean BBQ grills if you used them. Propane on the Porch, Charcoal & propane in the Outdoor patio.
- Clean out ash from the Fireplace in the Outdoor Patio if you used it.
• Remove food from refrigerator and freezer, including the patio mini-fridge.
• Wipe out refrigerator(s)
•Place all used bed sheets, pillowcases and towels in the clothes basket. (and any blankets if soiled)
•Please leave me a note of anything you think I need to change or improve. Let me know of any minor incidences such as broken dishes, glasses, utensils, and small appliance failures to me so that I may replace it for the next guest. I understand that accidents do happen.
•Put all trash in the green garbage can outside the kitchen and make sure the lid is securely closed so raccoons cannot get in and make a mess.
• Please clean up after your pets including muddy footprints!
• Roll up Porch Blinds if you used them.
• Call or message if you have any concerns or questions.
• P.S. Please leave a message in the guest book
Please post photos on #whindaleranch


LIABILITY
This home is privately owned. The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The homeowner is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest.
By using any of these items, the guest and members of the guest’s party are expressly assuming the risk of harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premises.

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