Cozy Historic Hilltop Cottage with Mount Ascutney View

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

West Windsor, VT

Mt Ascutney State Park5 min drive
Blow-Me-Down Bridge14 min drive
Mount Ascutney23 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This exceedingly charming cottage on a wooded hilltop just outside of Brownsville has great views of Mt Ascutney and a burbling brook at the base of the hill. The historic converted early 1800's one room school house is filled with many antique furnishings. Hanging in the stairway are photographs of the house when it was the Hammond Hill School, with its teacher and her students. Enjoy the coziness of a gas fireplace in the living room or a wood fire in the chiminea on the deck. The cottage features a fully equipped and outfitted kitchen. Both bedrooms are upstairs, the master with a queen size bed and the second bedroom with a full-size double bed. The stairs are steep and may be a challenge for some individuals. All bed and bath linens are supplied.

Mt. Ascutney, only 5 minutes away, with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking or cross country skiing. There is easy access to the VAST trail network for snowmobiling, cross country skiing or snow shoeing. Mountain bikers will find some of the best single track trails in New England. Miles of great trails are accessible right from the house.
Ascutney Mountain Resort has many amenities including a shop for kayak and bicycle rentals. There is a full restaurant and bar available in the main lodge. In addition, the resort has outdoor tennis courts and a heated indoor swimming pool with an adjacent fitness room. There are several ski mountains in the area including Okemo, Killington, Suicide 6, Pico and Sunapee. There is no down hill skiing available at Ascutney. For you golfers, there are 5 courses only 15 to 45 minutes away.

The village of Woodstock, about 25 minutes from Brownsville is known world-wide for its artisans, its artists, and the galleries that show their works. It is also home to the Billings Farm, the Woodstock Inn and the Rockefeller Woodstock Resort. Nearby is the Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock.

Close to Woodstock is the Village of Quechee where you’ll find the famous glass works factory of Simon Pearce with its retail shop of glassware and wonderful restaurant.

Nearby on the Connecticut river is the Cornish Art Colony with the home of Augustus Saint-Gaudens and the Maxfield Parrish museum.

There really is something for everyone any time of year!

Keywords: Ascutney, foliage, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, trails, horses, trails, Woodstock, Quechee, Okemo, Hanover, GMHA, antiques, golf

Property manager

John

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

About the area

Windsor

This cottage is located in Windsor. Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge and Blow-Me-Down Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Billings Park and Trail and Quechee State Park. The Sustainable Farmer and Path of Life Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

West Windsor, VT

What's nearby

Mt Ascutney State Park - 5 min drive
Blow-Me-Down Bridge - 14 min drive
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site - 18 min drive
Mount Ascutney - 23 min drive
Billings Farm and Museum - 31 min drive

Getting around

Windsor Station - 14 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

The Hartland Diner - 21 min drive
Windsor Station Pub - 14 min drive
Harpoon Brewery - 19 min drive
Harpoon Outdoor Beer Garden - 19 min drive
Pizza Chef - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Historic Hilltop Cottage with Mount Ascutney View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Historic Hilltop Cottage with Mount Ascutney View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Historic Hilltop Cottage with Mount Ascutney View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Historic Hilltop Cottage with Mount Ascutney View located?

Situated in Windsor, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Mt Ascutney State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Paradise Park and Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center: Primary Care - Windsor. Brownsville Trail and The Sustainable Farmer are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Adrien J.

1 Jan 2024

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

Fantastic hilltop house

Fantastic hilltop house in the woods of Vermont; spotlessly clean, very comfortable and tastefully decorated, we had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria C., Springvale, USA

9 Jul 2023

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

Peaceful

We all enjoyed our stay here. After being in Niagara Falls for a few days it was nice to come here and relax before heading back to Maine. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. The cottage is so quaint and the amenities were wonderful. We all had a wonderful time! We hope to return someday….

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

5 Jul 2023

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

Truely charming, historical house

The house is nicely arranged and furnished. Everything necessary was supplied. Lovely deck with high quality gas grill. Well located for touring VT sites.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jamie O.

22 Jun 2023

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

Graduation

Everything was perfect for our stay!!! Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T., Greenbrier, AR

20 Jan 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

This property was the perfect accommodation for me and my husband as we road tripped across New England during the fall. The house was just as described. It sits on a bit of a hill. We enjoyed sitting on the deck with the small fire pit and drinking coffee. The house was cozy and close to town without being in town. I enjoyed the few historic pictures on the wall. I would recommend and if we are in this area again, I hope this property is available.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by John

Why they chose this property

Our parents bought the cottage in 1977 as a vacation home. They always enjoyed staying there in all seasons. We have kept the cottage in the family as it always brings back wonderful memories.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is the perfect setting and location to enjoy all that New England has to offer in any season or to just sit by the fire or on the deck and read a good book.

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