Victorian Lodge on 70 Riverfront Acres, Surrounding Mountains
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
The Peregrine Lodge is located on a beautiful 70 acre Christmas tree plantation just 2 miles off Interstate 91 at Vermont Exit 7 It is nestled in the Connecticut River valley between the river and the Skitchewaug Mountain. This is in a very private and quiet location with beautiful views of the valley.
The Lodge is a one story building with 3 bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, one with a double bed and one with twin beds.In addition there are sleep sofas in both the great room and the family room.
There are two bathrooms, one with a jet tub and a separate shower. There are two gas fireplaces and two satellite HD TVs.There are two completely equipped kitchens, one with a dishwasher. The Lodge also has a washer dryer.
NOTE: The Lodge is configured so that anyone needing smaller, less expensive accommodations may rent a one bedroom unit of the Lodge or a two bedroom unit. Please call for details and pricing.
You may spend your days swimming, boating, hiking and touring in summer or simply resting in the beautiful setting. In winter you may choose to spend your day outdoors and then curl up by the fire and watch TV or read a book. Nightlife is available as well.
Local attractions include some of New England's loveliest towns. There are 6 nearby ski areas. Ski a family area or an awesome mountain. All Vermont is within a 2 hour drive. Shopping in the Manchester Village outlets just 60 minutes away.
Springfield village is 10 minutes away and has a movie theater, a supermarket in shopping center, restaurants, clubs, art galleries, etc. Nearby are many covered bridges, antique and 'junk' shops, romantic restaurants and beautiful snowmobile and X-country trails.
We offer FREE storage for snowmobiles, skis, and other equipment..
The 70 acre property is located on the west bank of the wide and deep Connecticut River. The river is controlled by dams and is very calm and also very clean and warm for swimming. Our large and secluded private dock is a 3 minute walk down the driveway from this property. We provide canoes, a rowboat and several tubes for fishing and frolicking on the river.
You will find that the charming country lane which runs along the riverbank is a perfect place for walking or bicycling.
For those of you who might prefer not to swim with the fishes, we have a large in ground pool.
There is very little traffic on the river road and only slightly more on nearby Route 5 so cycling, skating, walking, and jogging are safe for young and old. We have an assortment of elderly bicycles which you may use if you choose not to bring your own. We even have helmets. Excellent hiking is available at Ascutney State Park just a few miles away. A beautiful state boat landing is 2 miles away.
You will not run out of places to eat and drink on the property. The frog pond surrounded by wildflowers is inviting and so is the shady outdoor living and eating area by the in ground pool.
Adjacent to the gazebo is a sunny seating area located for viewing the nearby pool. There are picnic tables on the lawns as well. Your private out door covered living area has a view of the playground, bonfire area and picnic tables. The large dock is a very quiet inviting place for a picnic, reading or having drinks in the evening.
The village of Springfield, about 10 minutes away, makes life easy. There is a large shopping center many fast food places and about a dozen restaurants both casual and more serious.
The village center has a newly restored 3 screen movie theater. There are free tennis courts, nature preserves, a fitness center,l and even a lake and beach.
Nothing in Vermont is more than 2 hours away, including Ben and Jerry's and the Teddy Bear Factory.
A 20 minute drive takes you to Claremont, NH with its WalMart, unlimited shopping opportunities, 6 screen cinema, and good restaurants.
Nearby ski areas include Okemo, Magic, Stratton, Bromley, Sunapee, Suicide Six, and Killington which are all within 60 minutes of the farm.
We want to answer your questions in person, so do call us and ask for Sandra.
Be sure to look at all the many photos on our website for Christmas Trees of Vermont.
SMALL PETS ARE WELCOME BUT THERE IS A $50.00 SPECIAL CLEANING FEE.
FOR THE COMFORT OF OUR FUTURE GUESTS, WE DO NOT PERMIT SMOKING IN THIS FACILITY.
Property Type
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 6-10
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Air Conditioning
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Video Library
- VCR
- Music Library
- DVD Player
- Stereo
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Mobile Phone
- Telephone
Pool & Spa
- Jetted Tub
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Water View
- Waterfront
Activities
- Live Theater
- Hunting Small Game
- Paragliding
- Water Tubing
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Tennis
- Cross Country Skiing
- Rafting
- Parasailing
- Hiking
- Jet Skiing
- Hunting
- Skiing
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Freshwater Fishing
- Water Skiing
- Fly Fishing
- Hospital
- Theme Parks
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Playground
- Bird Watching
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Shopping
- Horseback Riding
- Sight Seeing
- Sledding
- Antiquing
- Fitness Center
- ATM/Bank
- Groceries
- Medical Services
- Hot Air Ballooning
Other Activities
Reviews
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Guestbook Comment
Guestbook Comment
- Guest Joanie H.
- Date of stay 10/01/06
- Review Submitted 10/17/06
Our stay in the Christmas Cottage was wonderful. Our family included myself, my grown daughter, my 81 year old mom, and our dog. The cottage suited all of us beautifully. The foliage, views, and hospitality was spectacular. It was quiet, close enough to drive to other towns. Even a shopping trip for my daughter to Manchester outlets was only 45 minutes away. My mom enjoyed feeding the chickens. There were many craft fairs going on in neighboring towns that we visited. The Connecticut River Valley was just gorgeous. And Peter gave us a wonderful tour of his historic home. The house was lucky to get Peter and Sandra as homeowners, as they have restored it magnificently. I hate to tell too many people about this special place, because we surely want to return again soon. Maybe even venture up to pick out that special Christmas tree that my mom has her eye on!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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End of Summer vacation!
End of Summer vacation!
- Guest Rebekah G.
- Date of stay 08/25/12
- Review Submitted 09/12/12
My family and I spent a week at the Christmas Cottage and had a wonderful time. It was so peaceful and relaxing. The weather was beautiful! There was plenty of room for the 6 of us (4 adults, 2 children). The house was clean and had everything you would need. The location was ideal, on the beautiful Connecticut River, and the views of the Vermont countryside and rows of Christmas tress from the cottage was picture perfect. My daughter had the best time fishing with her granddad off their pier, and canoeing with dad on the river. The owners Sandra & Peter, were really great, making sure we had everything we needed. Thank you so much!Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children.
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Great place to kick back and get away
Great place to kick back and get away
- Guest Christopher C.
- Date of stay 08/04/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
I took my wife, two small kids and mom here for the week and all of us, all ages, really found something to love. It's been newly redone and we were only the third guests to stay since the new addition was added on. It's a very relaxed, comfortable, open layout that suited us very well. The kids loved chasing the chickens and getting up close to the alpacas and goats. We also went tubing, fishing and canoeing on the adjacent Connecticut River and had a blast. But for us the highlight was probably our son learning to ride a bike without training wheels. The street and property are so quiet and open he had plenty of room to practice his new skill, which he mastered on an old bike we found in the barn. The owner, Peter, who is the consummate gentlemen and very helpful with tips about activities, insisted we take the bike home with us as a remembrance of that moment. Although the farm really feels "away from it all," there are a lot of fun things to do within an hour's drive from here. The kids loved the Montshire Museum of science, which is made for children and extremely well done. We also visited Hanover, home of Dartmouth, Woodstock, home of Billings Farm, and hiked down to Quichee Gorge which I'd highly recommend. All in all, a great and unique experience. We wanted a relaxing week somewhere rustic, and we got it. You'll enjoy this place.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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"The sweet cottage".
"The sweet cottage".
- Guest Lacey
- Date of stay 10/24/10
- Review Submitted 10/07/11
Hi, my name is Lacey I am 12 years old and I live in NJ. I enjoyed my stay at the cottage very much. The house was very cute, it has one full bed, a couch that has a pullout bed so two people can sleep. The cutest little kitchen, a nice size bathroom, and a flat screen TV. There is a little house next to the cottage that Peter built with a little porch. Inside there is a couch, TV, and a ladder to go up to the small loft where there are two twin beds. It would have been fun to stay in there. Also they have different kinds of animals that you can feed and pet, I really enjoyed that. I even got a chicken named after me, now how cool is that! The main owner’s house on the property was built in the late 1700’s and was owned by Lewis R, Morris that’s where Peter and Sandra live. They where nice enough to give me a tour and tell me about the history about the house. They where very nice, and helpful with information on things to do and places to visit. One of my favorite things was getting a great cup of hot coco, ask them about that. I really enjoyed my stay, and maybe we’ll get to come back. I hope the next tenants enjoy their stay also. :)Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers.
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A fantastic getaway
A fantastic getaway
- Guest Girtmer
- Date of stay 10/02/10
- Review Submitted 11/14/10
Dear Peter and Sandra, Please accept our apologies for the lateness of this note. We have savored and shared our fond memories of our visit with you every day since we departed. From the moment we arrived at the farm we felt as if we were honored guest that you had known for a long. We never sensed that we were viewed as outsiders, but rather as part of the family. Our every request was acted upon immediately. As a matter of fact you two, Charles and Tim seemed to continually be looking for ways to make our stay more pleasant without any request from us. Your generous hospitality was overwhelming!Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+.
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A fantastic getaway
A fantastic getaway
- Guest Girtmer
- Date of stay 10/02/10
- Review Submitted 11/14/10
Dear Peter and Sandra, Please accept our apologies for the lateness of this note. We have savored and shared our fond memories of our visit with you every day since we departed. From the moment we arrived at the farm we felt as if we were honored guest that you had known for a long. We never sensed that we were viewed as outsiders, but rather as part of the family. Our every request was acted upon immediately. As a matter of fact you two, Charles and Tim seemed to continually be looking for ways to make our stay more pleasant without any request from us. Your generous hospitality was overwhelming!Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car.
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A home from home
A home from home
- Guest Cancellera
- Date of stay 10/06/10
- Review Submitted 10/18/10
From the moment we arrived we felt welcome in the cottage. Our hosts, Peter and Sandra, had already provided everything to make us comfortable and at ease. The facilities were exactly as described, but there were also thoughtfully provided extras to add the personal touch. The area offers many opportunities for a wide range of daytime activities, as most other reviewers indicate. It also provides for those keen on astronomy: nighttime light pollution is very low in this part of the valley. We had an excellent week.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
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A Most Beautiful Setting
A Most Beautiful Setting
- Guest Beci B
- Date of stay 08/21/10
- Review Submitted 09/16/10
My vacation at Christmas Trees of Vermont was wonderful in every respect. All of my needs were immediately met by the gracious Mollica family. The setting is perfect for a Vermont getaway as I was surrounded by 1000's of Fraser fir trees & an orchard with apples, plums and pears.The friendly goats Jingle and Bell as well as the chickens added a special touch of the country life to my stay. Being accross the road from the Connecticut River was a bonus. Staying at the adorable Christmas Cottage is like walking back into history as it is furnished with lovely antiques. Everything was immpeccably clean and I would highly vacationing at CT of V for an authentic back to nature Vermont experience.Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Cozy Cottage
Cozy Cottage
- Guest Cindy
- Date of stay 07/10/10
- Review Submitted 08/24/10
Had a wonderful time in the very cozy Christmas Cottage. Scenery down the Connecticut River valley was super. Accomodations were clean and well maintained.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, pet owners, romantic getaway.
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Charming and cozy!
Charming and cozy!
- Guest Kimber
- Date of stay 07/01/07
- Review Submitted 12/23/07
We loved our week at the Christmas Cottage. It was perfect for the two of us. The cottage is quite small and would probably be uncomfortable for more than a couple. We loved roaming around the farm, feeding the roosters every evening, and drifting on the Connecticut River on the farm's canoe. Peter and Sandra are wonderful hosts who did everything possible to make us feel right at home!Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.
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Rates
WEEKLY- Saturday to Saturday High Season - Jun.15, 2013 - Sep.7, 2013 - $995/wk Low Season - Sep. 7, 2012 - Jun. 15, 2013 - $795/wk Christmas, New Years & Presidents weeks - $1695/wk Winter Season - Jan. 5, 2013 - Apr. 6, 2013 - booked 9% Vermont rooms tax on stays less than one month
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 1978
About the owner: Sandra and Peter Mollica are retired professionals from the Washington, DC area who enjoy the quality of life that Vermont has to offer. We love meeting people and making sure that they have a wonderful time.
Why the Owner Chose Springfield:
We have a passion for restoring old buildings. The property has our own restored 1793 home as well as two charmingly restored vacation rental houses.
We bought the property as a second home but found that we loved Vermont so much both winter and summer that we retired here.
The charm of Springfield is that, while the village is not huge, it has every convenience and is not a tourist trap. You are just a few minutes from anything you might want or need. Springfield has its own hospital and Dartmouth-hitchcock Medical Center associated with the Dartmouth College Medical School is just 45 minutes away.
Our location on the river is beautiful in all seasons.
We like to ski different areas depending upon our mood, conditions of snow and the weather. This location is ideal for that.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
There are many unique benefits that our guests love.
We have a petting zoo with alpacas, goats, ducks, chickens and cats. Young and old love this. We also have a large playground, bonfire area and fire pits for each house.
Some other benefits are as follows:
1 Peace and quiet are here but there is also so much to do that some guests never leave the property. It functions for them as a resort.
2. The beauty is incredible and the river, mountains, and surrounding historic villages are living postcards.
3. The two vacation houses plus Santa's House sleep a total of 23 persons. This makes it possible for large wedding groups, friends or family groups to stay on one property and have great times together. Catering is available.
Finally, we and our staff work hard to make sure that you have a good time. We are right here on site to help and advise you as well as to resolve any problems.
Contact us
- Primary: (802) 885-2088
- Secondary: (802) 885-9597 (Vermont, USA)
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Photos
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The Peregrine Lodge
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The Family Room
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The Living Room & Major Kitchen
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The Main Bath
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Two of Our Friends
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The pool
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River View
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Southern View
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The small kitchen
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The Living Room
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The Queen Bedroom
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The Twin Bed Room
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The River
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River Reflection
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An Eagle over the River
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