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The Clifton
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The manor was finished in 1799 for Martha Jefferson Randolph, Thomas Jefferson's daughter, on about 100 acres of Albemarle countryside east of Charlottesville. The 1799 Restaurant cooks from the estate's organic vegetable and herb garden, and the house now works as a country inn and wedding estate.
- Opened 1983
- Neighborhood: Keswick
About The Clifton
- The manor dates to 1799 and was built for Martha Jefferson Randolph, Jefferson's daughter.
- The estate covers about 100 acres of Albemarle countryside with an organic vegetable and herb garden feeding the 1799 Restaurant.
- The Clifton is an independent boutique hotel and wedding estate, a different property from Keswick Hall a few miles away.
History
The Clifton occupies a 1799 manor at 1296 Clifton Inn Drive east of Charlottesville, built for Martha Jefferson Randolph. The house later operated as a country inn and is now an independent boutique hotel, restaurant, and wedding venue on about 100 acres. The 1799 Restaurant is named for the building year.
Restaurants and bars
- 1799 at the Clifton (Restaurant 1799) — Restaurant · Farm-to-table, classical technique, Virginia ingredients · Chef Aaron Bellizzi
Experiences
- Wine or distillery tours and tastings — Wine or distillery tours and tastings offered as part of meeting itineraries.
- Nature explorations — Nature explorations offered as part of meeting itineraries.
- Yoga and wellbeing — Yoga and wellbeing activities offered as part of meeting itineraries.
Amenities
- Infinity pool
- Hot tub
- Private lake
- Walking trails
- Croquet lawn
- Court tent locations
- Enchanting gardens
- Organic vegetable and herb garden
- Full-service menu and beverage planning
- Customized meeting itineraries
- Professional event planning staff
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Continental breakfast
- Luggage assistance
- Daily newspaper at Front Desk
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