travel42 Hotel Review: The Clifton

The Clifton travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Seven miles southeast of town, this luxurious retreat stands in the shadow of Thomas Jefferson's hilltop Monticello home, which can be seen in winter when the trees are bare.

Listed on the National Register and surrounded by more than 100 acres of woods and lakes, this gracious colonial Revival manor was once Jefferson's daughter's home. The 1799 estate oozes charm and marvelous cuisine, and a visit to nearby vineyards pairs perfectly with a stay here. ...