Location: Lakeville, Connecticut, USA (Connecticut's N W Corner...Where ~Ct, NY, and Ma~ Meet)
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: Historic 1850 Country Farmhouse
My "Meadow House" is a very Charming, Country Elegant, Warm, Inviting, Serene, Relaxing, Comfortable Home that just offers EVERYTHING country living has to offer...right from my own front door! Without getting in your car and leaving, you can enjoy....Auto Racing and Spectating on the hill side with a romantic picnic on a blanket as Lime Rock Park is not just the FASTEST Road Course in North America....it is a PARK!.....or.....go Mountain hiking on my many footpaths on my mountainside....or....biking.....wildflower picking on my hillside....go over to the meadow and snowmobile, cross country ski....go sledding on my hill side....hunt....bird watch.....wildlife observe....swing in the hammock for two.....plan a barbeque and invite friends over....have a game of "touch" football.....play bocce.....or.....DO NOTHING but pet my Cat, "Pumpkin".
The "Meadow House" can be enjoyed if you require just one room and stay as a "Bed & Breakfast" guest....or.....you can rent the ENTIRE HOUSE for a weekend....or even longer....and when you stay at my Meadow House...you will fee like you just borrowed your friend's Vacation Home....because you just did !!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : In Windows
- Linens Provided : Luxury Beddings and Towels provided....even for the Outdoor Hot Tub
- Washer : Front Load, High Efficency
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Acres of Beautiful Meadow to park in.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Plenty of room for RV's, Trailers, Car Trailers, Boats, etc. in the Driveway and in The Meadow.
- Gas Fireplace (2) : Remote controlled Gas Fireplace in Main House Living Room and in the "Bunkhouse" apartment.
- Wood Fireplace : Huge Backyard Fire Pit surrounded by Oversized White Wicker Arm chairs and Loveseats.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3)
- Twin/Single Bed (6) : One Queen Room has a Single Bed in it as well....and The "Bunkhouse" apartment has 5 beds....3 on the ground, and 2 top Bunk beds.
- Bunk Bed (5) : 5 Bed "Bunkhouse" apartment
- Convertible Bed : Living room Sofa converts to a Queen Bed
- Child Bed : Blue Room Queen Bedroom has additional single bed as well for small families.
- Crib : Blue Bedroom has room for client's own porta-crib.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Outdoor Hot Tub under the Stars fits 2-4
- Shared Hot Tub : Outdoor hot Tub under the Srars fits 2-4
- Cable/Satellite TV (6) : EVERY Bedroom and the kitchen are on Satellite TV, with full house WiFi
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Many varied movies on DVD are in the house.
- Video Games (10) : Family board games are available (not video)
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully Stocked Country Kitchen in Main House, Kitchenette in "Bunkhouse".
- Shared Kitchen : All guests are welcome to use the Kitchen in the Main House
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Kitchens are fully stocked with all equiptment, pots and pans, and condiment staples.
- Refrigerator (3) : One large refrigerator in the Main House Kitchen, 1/3 refrigerator in the "Bunkhouse" apartment and 1 mini fridge available in the Laundry room.
- Microwave (2) : Main House and "Bunkhouse" have microwave ovens
- Catering Available : Many choices for any Catering needs are available....as well as Home Delivery Service from many area restaurants.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (2) : 2 Charcoal Webber Grills are avalable...please bring your own Charcoal....just to be sure you have plenty.
- Gazebo : Beautiful 12x20 Screen House houses: dining set, Bar and barstools, and White Wicker Loveseat with cocktal table, and even a little Bistro Set, for intamite dining or your morning coffee, ....all in a pest/sun free relaxed area.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : I am on a beautiful hikeing hillside, and opposite a huge Meadow for year round activities.
- Monument View : Birkshire Mountain Ranges abound!
- Communications
- Telephone : Phone available for INCOMING CALLS, to save your cell power.
- Cell Phone : AT&T works BEST in this area
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Entire House is WIFI connected
- Other Amenities
- Golf Cart may be available for transportation to and from Race Track. Sleds are available for sledding on my hillside. Water shoes are available for use going to and from the Tot Tub. OVERSIZED Robes are provided for Bathroom and Hot Tub use.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : "Pumpkin" our huge, but friendly Orange Cat, comes and goes as he pleases....feel free to give him water and food in the kitchen.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : "Bunkhouse" apartment has only a few, short steps.....easy to roll a wheelchair over.
- Kid Friendly : Plenty of Family Board Games and Toys are in the Main House....and Movies too!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : I rent to Adults, over 21, and to families. PLEASE, no High School or College Groups.
- Smoking Allowed : Outside on the Front Porch or in the Back Yard.
- Smoking Not Allowed : NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE or "BUNKHOUSE"!
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Auto Racing, Winery Tours, Baby Sitting, and in home Massage Appointments Available.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Smaller accommodations available for those who do not need an entire House.
Bedrooms/Bunkhouse only available.
Entire House .................... $300/night .. $5000/Month.
Main House without "Bunkhouse" .. $250/night .. $4500/Month..
Cash preferred (Checks accepted in advance)
Reservations held with Credit Card * $100 cleaning/$100 security charges per week.
No Cancellations within 2 weeks of reservation or card will be charged in full.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
My daughter still lives on Long Island but we have a beautiful Historic 1850 Farmhouse on a sprawling Meadow and Hillside that we retreat to for Country Get-Aways.....this is my home now, since I retired as a School Princilpal.....but it can also be YOUR Vacation Home too! You can join us as a "Bed & Breakfast" accommodation, or rent the Entire House for a weekend, or an extended stay! Custom Design YOUR VACATION, to fit YOUR NEEDS...as I am sure we can offer you exactly what you need for a very relaxing Country Vacation.
Why the Owner Chose Lakeville
This Historic Home is just SECONDS from the Main Gate at Lime Rock Park.....America's FASTEST Road Course...and the home of Skip Barber Racing School! My daughter and I are SCCA Racing Officials, and love the excitement of the Track, combined with the Serenity of the House on the other side of the Huge Meadow. Our location is right on The Appalachian Trail, minutes from The Housatonic River, Music Mountain, The Sharon Playhouse, rafting, cycling, golf, hiking right in my own backyard mountain paths, sledding on my own hillside, antiquing, winery tours, skiing, hunting, fly fishing, gourmet dining.....EVERYTHING Country Living has to offer!
The Unique Benefits of this Farmhouse
Bring Wildflowers home from your Vacation picked from the hil lside....visit "Lime Rock Park" for FREE with my Residents Passes (while they last), get up close and personal with famous Race Car Drivers and get, into the Paddocks for a Tour...enjoy the backyard like you were home and invite friends over for a Bar-B-Que, or nightly fire pit gathering in oversized White Wicker Armchairs, swing in the Hammock-for-two, take a soak in the hot tub, R E L A X!! E N J O Y!! YOU ARE AT HOME !!!
Property Photos
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- "The Meadow House" 1850 Historic "B & B" or Full House Rental - Lakeville B&B Farmhouse - Enjoy Auto Racing, Hiking, Biking and Snowmobiling
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- Living Room with Gas Fireplace / Tiffany and Spode Laced Dining Room - Lakeville B&B Farmhouse - Enjoy Auto Racing, Hiking, Biking and Snowmobiling
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- Lovely Sitting Room or Queen and Twin "Memory Foam" Futon Mattress - Lakeville B&B Farmhouse - Enjoy Auto Racing, Hiking, Biking and Snowmobiling
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- Deep Pillow Top Queen Mattress / Overlooks Weathered Barn and Garden
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- Cathedral Ceiling 5 Bed "Bunkhouse" Efficency Apartment with Fireplace
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