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| Hours | Tues-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Guided 30-min. tours available by request (last tour 4:30pm) | ||
| Address | 1636 Parish Rd | ||
| Location | At Thoroughgood Lane | ||
| Transportation | From oceanfront, take I-264 W. to Exit 3, go north on Independence Blvd. (Va. 225), turn right on Pleasure House Rd., right on Thoroughgood Sq., left on Thoroughgood Dr., and follow the very small signs to the house | ||
| Phone | 757/460-0007 | ||
| Web site | www.vbgov.com | ||
| Prices | Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors and children 13-18, $2 children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger | ||
Frommer's Review
One of the oldest homes in Virginia and the most interesting of the trio discussed in this guide, this medieval English-style cottage sits on 4 1/2 acres of lawn and garden overlooking the Lynnhaven River. It was built around 1680 by one of Adam Thoroughgood's grandsons (historians believe its namesake didn't live in the house). The interior has exposed wood beams and whitewashed walls, and though the furnishings did not belong to the Thoroughgoods, they are original to the period and reflect the family's English ancestry.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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