Country Cottages

• wonderful country cottage

  wonderful country cottage

  • Guest jo
  • Date of stay 04/20/13
  • Review Submitted 04/22/13
  We spent a lovely night at the cottage.. We were welcomed with fresh flowers in every room and even fresh baked cinnamon rolls on the kitchen table. It's a real old fashioned farm house with flowers all around it and right next to the citrus orchard, the flowers perfuming the air. The cottage is very clean and the beds are super comfy. We went shopping and for lunch on the way down from the bay area and then spent the evening at a nearby winery enjoying live music before coming back to get a good nite's sleep. We hope to repeat the pleasure in the future.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Ranch Views of the foothills

  Ranch Views of the foothills

  • Guest Julia Roper
  • Date of stay 10/09/12
  • Review Submitted 10/18/12
  If you have ever wanted to escape to a place and time untouched by the hustle and bustle of city life, this is the place to come. We stayed at the Cottage for five days in October 2012 and enjoyed fresh picked and squeezed Valencia juice every morning and walks in the surrounding citrus groves every afternoon. To cut the chill in the morning before coffee was ready, we flicked a switch and had the gas fireplace going. Staying here was more like visiting with favorite family members. There was plenty of privacy and places for our daughter to explore around the ranch. Next trip to Porterville, we plan on returning to stay with Joanie and Steve in their Cottage.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• restful treat

  restful treat

  • Guest ecma4
  • Date of stay 09/07/12
  • Review Submitted 09/11/12
  We stayed for 3 of the most restful nights ever! The cottage has everything you need for a night or a year. The pool was only steps from the back door and there were even pool floats provided. The yard was loaded with blooms all around the cottage.The fresh flowers placed in every room were beautiful and the fresh oranges made the sweetest OJ I've had in a long time. The family was warm and welcoming including the dogs. Original art adorned the cottage walls and were much enjoyed. This was by far the best "getaway" we've had. We were there for rest and visit family but the surrounding area really needs exploring next time! did I mention how comfortable the beds were!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Perfect getaway from stressful city life!

  Perfect getaway from stressful city life!

  • Guest Sandy
  • Date of stay 07/17/12
  • Review Submitted 07/25/12
  We just returned to Los Angeles after living three years in New Orleans. After only a few months of Los Angeles two sons (age 4, 12) and I needed to escape, and we planned this trip to visit family in Porterville and our first time going to Sequoia National Park. The Bella Vista cottage was the perfect little cottage we had been hoping for and more. From arrival we are greeted by a wonderful scenery of orange groves all around, the beautiful yellow cottage with blooming flowers, trees and swings for the kids. The cottage is clean, fully stocked with everything you will need. We felt so welcomed with a basket of delicious oranges and fresh flowers throught the cabin. Plenty of gameboards and books to keep the kids entertained, and the little one loved the bath tub for a refreshing bubble bath everyday. Joanie and Steve are delightful hosts and the boys both loved the farm so much and picking oranges right out of the tree. We were delighted by the tasty oranges and had the best fresh orange juice. Were hoping to come back again, my boys even wanted to move in and stay forever. The cottage was in the perfect location to visit Porterville family and drive to Visalia Transit center to take the city shuttle to Sequoia National Park. It was convenient if you dont want to drive up the mountain yourself. $15 roundtrip per person through out the summer. The shuttle took 2 hours to the giant forrest but due to construction and the 4,000ft elevation through very windy roads, taking the shuttle was a good choice for us.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great time in the orange grove!

  Great time in the orange grove!

  • Guest FarmChick
  • Date of stay 02/12/12
  • Review Submitted 02/22/12
  My husband and I loved our "Orange Ranch" experience while staying in the bunkhouse for almost a week! The bunkhouse was very clean and neat! We had a very relaxing get away while on our trip. The flowers were blooming and frogs were croaking in the pond! I enjoyed learning about the farm and came back with a greater appreciation of farming!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great time in the orange grove!

  Great time in the orange grove!

  • Guest FarmChick
  • Date of stay 02/12/12
  • Review Submitted 02/22/12
  My husband and I loved our "Orange Ranch" experience while staying in the bunkhouse for almost a week! The bunkhouse was very clean and neat! We had a very relaxing get away while on our trip. The flowers were blooming and frogs were croaking in the pond! I enjoyed learning about the farm and came back with a greater appreciation of farming!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• What a wonderful winter retreat.

  What a wonderful winter retreat.

  • Guest Dawn
  • Date of stay 12/23/11
  • Review Submitted 12/31/11
  This was our second stay at the cottage, and it was just as welcoming and cozy as we remembered. It was the best place to spend Christmas away from our home in Oregon. We enjoyed visiting our extended family in Porterville and then coming out to our own private "home away from home." Joanie was so sweet and the best hostess once again. We just can't say enough about how nicely the cottage is decorated and stocked. We highly recommend staying at Paternoster Farms.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Excellent weekend!

  Excellent weekend!

  • Guest patigonza
  • Date of stay 11/24/11
  • Review Submitted 11/26/11
  We spent 3 days at Paternoster Farm, we were 4 adults and 3 kids. The houses are beautiful and with amazing details. We had nice walks through the orange trees. We picked our own fruits!.... The kids were really excited with their rain boots walking in the mod... Just 1:30 hour to Sequoia Park.... Thank you Paternoster Family!!

  Recommended for: Families with young children.

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• Paternoster Farms is about the pleasures of life

  Paternoster Farms is about the pleasures of life

  • Guest Gracie
  • Date of stay 08/18/11
  • Review Submitted 09/23/11
  Joan and Steve Paternoster own 50 acres on which they grow oranges in the Central Valley of California. Visiting the Central Valley is always a fascinating experience - driving for miles and miles and miles among fruit and nut groves and vineyards. Paternoster Farm is a genuine working farm with lots of equipment, dogs and incredibly delicious oranges. The guest cottage was the first building on the property possibly dating back to the early 1900s. It is a charming blend of old and new. Original walls and windows contrast with new hardwood floors and a gas fireplace. The artful use of color gives the cottage a warm and cozy atmosphere. Each room features an eclectic mix of art and cheerful decor.It is truly a fun and interesting accommodation. When we visited in August the above ground pool was wonderfully refreshing and there were fresh flowers in 5 rooms! From the front porch we enjoyed an expansive view of neighboring orange groves. The cottage is family friendly with swings in the garden, cable TV, movies and 2 bathrooms. Behind the cottage is a charcoal grill and outdoor eating area. If you are looking for a unique and special place to stay Joan and Steve Paternoster are thoughtful and delightful hosts. Couldn't have been better. Very, very relaxing.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Stunning!!!

  Stunning!!!

  • Guest AnnaK
  • Date of stay 08/25/11
  • Review Submitted 09/19/11
  We just stayed for our second time at this cottage, and we will definitely come again! The farm is beautiful and tranquil, and the cottage is so sweet and comfortable. Our city girls just love having the ability to run free in the grass and loved playing with all the animals. This place has become so special to us, and some of our fondest family memories have been from staying at this cottage. The owners are very genuinely warm people and we have loved getting to know them. I can't say enough about how much we have love our time here!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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1 person ..... From $115/night
2 persons .... From $125/night .. $500/week(+$25 cleaning fee extra person)
3-4 persons .. From $150/night
* 2 night minimum stay

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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