As the owners of a historic bed and breakfast, we typically like to stay in unique accommodations when we travel. We were able to sneak away for a short weekend in early September and attend a Clemson home football game for the first time in years. We were looking for lodging in the Westminster area so we could visit friends who also have a place there. There were not any B&Bs in the immediate area, but we came across this historic farm cottage on VRBO. The location was perfect - only five minutes from our friends and a half hour from Clemson. The cottage is located on a family farm setting that is so quiet and peaceful. We had coffee on the front porch each morning taking in the sounds of birds chirping and the occasional moo of a cow. The rustic exterior of the cabin is somewhat deceiving as the interior has been nicely updated and furnished. There were only two of us staying, but the cottage could easily accommodate up to six people, as long as sharing one bathroom is okay. Check-in was simple. Durema, one of the owners, met us at the main house and shared some of the history of the farm and the family home. We could relate to the many challenges of keeping up a wooden structure from the 1800s as our houses were built in 1835 and 1879. While there are no restaurants close by, the cottage is just a short drive to the towns of Westminster, Seneca, Walhalla and Clemson. If we come back to the area and need lodging, we would definitely consider staying at the cottage again.
