Romantic Historic Circa 1900 Farmhouse With Pond & Porch - 8 Miles to Brenham

Welcome to The Cottage at Chappell Hill. Some places are just places to sleep. This Victorian cottage farmhouse is something else entirely - stained glass, gingerbread trim, antiques with stories to tell. Sip coffee or wine on the expansive deck perched above a tranquil pond as birds serenade, deer prance at dusk, and fireflies light up the night. Known as the "Healing House" for decades, you'll feel it the moment you arrive. Only 1/2 mile from Chappell Hill's shops and diners. The perfect romantic retreat.

The Cottage is old-world European charm wrapped around modern comfort — the kind of place that reminds you why you love to travel in the first place.

The Cottage faces Main Street in the tiny, Hallmark-type town of Chappell Hill (population 300) — tucked away enough to exhale, close enough to everything worth doing. Guests have full private access to the entire 800 SF cottage, two porches, and fenced yard. The cottage sits on 0.60 acre, which you'll have all to yourself. No shared spaces or hovering owners here.

Modern Touches: Blazing fast Starlink Wi-Fi · Vegan toiletries · Organic linens · Phone charging station · Eye masks · Remote fireplace · Streaming TVs + DVD · Door code entry. Room details and amenities are captured in the photos — take a peek!

Historic Charm: Original shiplap walls · Victorian sash windows · Gingerbread trim · Oil Painting · Pressed tin ceiling · stained glass front door handcrafted in England · A German "Willkommen" sign welcomes you at the entrance — a nod to the original owner who built this cottage in the final year of the 19th century. German heritage is deeply woven into the fabric of this home and this small town. My German ancestors settled in this county in the 1800s and are buried in Brenham. I love sharing the cottage with others so they can create new memories, experience the beauty, explore the sites, and learn about the local history.

THINGS TO DO: There are so many sweet treats and adventures that await you...

Within 1/2 mile:
Beaver's Kitchen for breakfast and lunch — order the lemon berry pie. Grapevine on Main for live music and dinner. Carol's Bar for a nightcap with locals. Plus stroll the cute, unique shops. Explore the Chappell Hill Museum, the Circulating Library, and Texas' oldest bank still in its original location after 115+ years. Texas Star Winery is just across the creek behind the cottage — best reached by car.

Within 10 miles:
Blue Bell Creamery · Chappell Hill Lavender Farm · Chapelton Vineyards · Brazos Valley Brewery · Truth BBQ · LJ's BBQ · Chappell Hill Sausage Co. · Barnhill Center Theatre · Firemen's Museum · Antiques galore · Bird Trails · Bike trails · Music fans: Drake's ranch is 5 miles up the farm road

Within 20 miles:
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site · Antique Rose Emporium · Saddlehorn Winery · Windy Winery · Circle P Antiques & Collectibles

Message us if you have questions or would like help planning your get away.
We donate a portion of proceeds to non-profit animal and human charities. Wishing you many happy travels!