19th c. Barn in the Berkshires

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Cheshire, MA

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center19 min drive
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort19 min drive
Mount Greylock44 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Mason Hill Farm is a celebration of everything we love about the Berkshires. Mountain views, a rushing swimmable brook, an historic exquisitely-restored barn and outbuildings surrounded by lush forest and grazing sheep.

*** Follow us on instagram @mason_hill_farm ***

Built in 1815, historic Mason Hill Farm is a wondrous getaway in the heart of the Berkshires. Situated across eight acres, the original farmstead includes the central farmhouse, a renovated barn, animal stables, multiple cabins, and the blacksmithing studio. The barn features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a 6 burner Viking stove and oven, a central kitchen island and wood block countertops. For accommodations, the barn features two private queen bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms, and an additional semi-private bedroom within the historic stables. The large living room is complete with a wood burning stove and includes laundry facilities. There are two adjoining decks perfect for casual outdoor dining and grilling as well as meditative reading whilst listening to the rushing sound of Kitchen Brook--the beautiful trout stocked brook on the property. Enjoy evenings with sausages and s’mores around the outdoor fire pit or yoga overlooking the creek. Perfect for memorable summer vacations, fall foliage, and winter skiing.

Property manager

Jane Lowe

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number C0217340580

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cheshire

Located in Cheshire, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Clarksburg State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Berkshire Museum and Bousquet Ski Area. Hopkins Observatory and Zema's Nursery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cheshire, MA

What's nearby

St Mary's of the Assumption Church - 13 min walk
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center - 19 min drive
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - 19 min drive
Williams College - 28 min drive
Mount Greylock - 44 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield Station - 15 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Viking Pub - 8 min drive
Shire Breu-Hous - 17 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Dunkin' - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 19th c. Barn in the Berkshires pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 19th c. Barn in the Berkshires?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 19th c. Barn in the Berkshires?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 19th c. Barn in the Berkshires located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of St Mary's of the Assumption Church and Mount Greylock State Reservation. Adams Theater and East Hoosac Quaker Meetinghouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Amanda C.

15 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely refurbished barn

Beautifully refurbished barn. Retains plenty of rustic charm while still being comfortable. Super easy 20 minutes to Jiminy Peak ski resort. Kitchen has everything you could need except a microwave. Bathrooms with showers are adequate but not places to linger or luxuriate. Bathroom in front of house was very dark throughout our stay - could benefit from enhanced lighting. Nice bookshelf to browse. Wireless was hit or miss but Verizon cellular signal was decent. The hosts have curated a very thoughtful “off the grid” spot for guests who want to experience rustic - but not too rustic - charm.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot centrally located

We so enjoyed our stay in the barn. It was so comfortable and spacious - we ended up just hanging out more than we thought we would. There were many cute and thoughtful details - the lighting, decorations and, of course, a 1/2 dozen eggs from the farm. It's a quick drive to Mt. Greylock, North Adams, Mass MOCA and many restaurants. Couple things to know - there are no curtains on the windows so it's very bright, no TV and the bathrooms are located in each of the bedrooms. While this was not an issue for our family, it's just good to understand the layout. Would definitely recommend and hoping to get back there in the near future...

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

11 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Escape

This meticulously renovated barn is beautiful, cozy, and fun to stay in! The beds and leather furniture are very comfy, towels fluffy and the overall property lovely. Enjoyed visiting the sheep (especially sweet Eloise!) and having freshly laid eggs from Mason Hill’s own hens for breakfast.The brook and waterfalls are soothing to see and hear and the cemetery next door provided a peaceful place to walk daily. The hosts, Jane and Ian, are friendly and helpful, yet totally unobtrusive. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth D., Guilderland, NY

9 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Group Stay in the Berkshires

We loved this visit! Very cute house with plenty of space for our group. We loved being able to explore the creek and say hello to the animals. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Missy K.

26 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the Barn!!!

6 adults in our family and one 18 month old. Plenty of room for all of us. Adorable setting and outdoor space. We ate outside the 1st 2 nights after taking long local hikes. The kitchen table with benches is huge; so we all fit to eat and play card games. Besides the sheep out the window, my granddaughter saw a turkey walk by. A well stocked kitchen area made it easy for us to take turns preparing the food we brought. The kitchen sink and stove are much nicer than I have at home. 2 full bathrooms made it easy for us to get all our turns in quickly. The bed I slept in was very comfortable; we did not even need to use the bunch beds. Our hostess was very nice and did an adorable job on decorating the barn. My grown girls and I would all want it for our own house!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jane Lowe

Ian & Jane are young entrepreneurs who live in New York City and Cheshire, MA. Jane is an artist and Ian works in the food industry. They enjoy cooking, foraging for mushrooms and wild edibles, and playing with their two doggies.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the historical aspect of the property. There are five historic structures on the property some dating back to the 1700's. Mason Hill is located alongside of the historic Cheshire Cemetery which has stunning monuments and washed away gravestones dating back also to the 1700's. The property is very spacious and private with beautiful views, sounds of the brook, and is situated in the heart of the Berkshires.

What makes this property unique

Natural beauty, quiet, private, full gourmet kitchen, woodland trails, trout fishing in stocked brook, two additional rustic cabins and fire pit, stone and wooden meditation benches overlooking upper and lower gorge, cedar outdoor shower, 1/4 mi. to Appalachian Trail, 15 min to Jiminy Peak Ski Resort, 10 min away from Mt. Greylock