Scottland Yard Farm's - Upscale Rustic Garden House

Our rustic upscale Garden House is located at beautiful Scottland Yard farm!
It is the closest family rental unit to the pool and common areas, making it a big summertime hit for families with children and various adult friends getaways!
If your looking for a more secluded and tranquil getaway we advise renting the Peacock's Perch, Queens Quartets or Hobbit House. We also have 4 glamps (tents or cabins without showers or baths in the unit)

The kitchen in this little dwelling has a small under counter fridge with a tiny freezer, a small toaster oven, coffee pot, 2 burner cooktop, microwave and small sink.
All cooking and eating utensils are provided.

The bath has a shower, sink and toilet.
Bath towels, Turkish beach towels are provided. There is also blow dryer for your connivence.

The bedroom has a queen size bed. All linens are provided. The common room has 3 twin beds that also function as a lounging area. The linens are provided in the large cabinet in the bedroom. For our guests comfort and well being, all beds are required to be made with the mattress protectors provided!

*The Garden House isn't insulated and during the colder seasons, it can get chilly. This is a seasonal cabin, so please prepare for the weather accordingly. For our guests comfort and well being, we provide electric blankets and all beds are required to be made with the mattress protectors provided!

Outside is a lovely bistro table with umbrella just steps away from our natural pool. This unit has a charcoal grill and nearby that a fire pit.

This listing does accepts pets! Please refer to our house rules before deciding to bring Fido.

After a short walk you will find our Mercantile store, our Traveler’s trunk boutique and beautiful natural pool for swimming and relaxation. Every child 5 and under, or any non swimmer, must provide their own life jacket when in or around the pond. If any non swimmers are occupying the space without a life-jacket, they will be asked to leave the area.

The natural pool’s beauty is complete with a lovely gazebo, waterfall and our pet Koi! The Koi are always eagerly awaiting their koi treats from our guests. These treats can be purchased from our small Mercantile store along with horse treats, rabbit treats and bird treats. The mercantile also has snacks, local beverages and honey along with camp cooking supplies you may have forgotten. Our fun little travelers trunk boutique has some interesting finds from our travels as well as local homemade items!

Common areas:
In addition to the large natural pool there are swinging tree hammocks, a small children’s playground, a gazebo and plenty of bistro tables.

We border the lush and lovely Hammond Hill State forest. If you love cross country skiing, mountain biking and walks we border You have access to miles of state trails!! The barns and pastures are restricted from guests’ entrance.

Our farm and community:
Scottland Yard community consists of several small clustered homesteads. Each Sunday is ‘Sunday Funday’ BBQ at Scottland Yard farm from 2-7pm. Monday-Thursdays from 2-6 we have family as well as guest swimming at Scottland Yard. Guests only on Fridays and Saturdays have use of the natural pool. Our guests that are staying through Sunday or arriving for their 4:00 check-in are more than welcome to join us for this joyful time every Sunday!

There are over 200 wineries in the Fingerlakes Region and many are within an hours drive. The closest one to us is Six Mile Creek Vineyard about 5 miles away. Visit waterfalls or state parks such as Buttermilk Falls, Taughannock, Robert H. Treman, Ithaca Falls.

We really like the idea of the honor system and guests can settle up their purchases via different forms of payment, (Venmo, cash or checks) at time of purchase. We hope you chose to ‘just breathe’ with us here at Scottland Yard farm and look forward to sharing our magical space with you! https://youtu.be/cAcdaQkJXVk

ADDITIONAL FEES

Pet fee additional $35.00 per night per pet.
Additional fee of $35.00 per person per night after the initial 2 people
Cleaning Fee is a one time fee of $70.00 and is added to the accommodation price when booked

Rules
-Swim at own risk- no lifeguard on duty
-Dishes used by you are to be washed, dried and put away after each use.
-No smoking in the house! Ashtrays provided on property
-Pets fee is $35.00 per night per pet. They must be on leash at all times.
-Pets must get along with other pets and children.
-Pets may do their business in the nearby field. If business is done on the lawn it’s up to the owner to pick up and discard poop.
-Your pet must be crated inside if you leave him/her for any length of time.
– If you are bringing an infant under 2 you must provide all their bed and bedding needs or they may sleep with you.
– Minimum 2 night stay
– Quiet time begins at 10:00 PM. Please be conscious and respectful of other guests.


***July 4th weekend- please take it into consideration before booking. That weekend is celebrated here in the community.

There are fireworks (that can be heard) nearby at the neighbors homestead. Our July 4th weekend guests are invited to attend the neighborhood display. The display is not on our property. Our farm is located close enough that the fireworks are still loud. Dogs, fellow travelers, and/or children traveling with you may get frightened during the 15 minute display.

*Please note that during summer or fall droughts, which can happen from time to time, there may be occasional power outages due to weather conditions or road accidents. Most of the time, we have spring water available, but we may rotate in well water if needed. While the well water may have a sulfur smell, it is completely safe and actually excellent for skin and hair, despite its odor.

WiFi service can occasionally be impacted by weather, power outages, or provider-related issues that are outside of our control. While these situations are rare, we want guests to be aware and able to plan accordingly.

Notice Prior to Arrival:

Cell service in the area may be limited due to your carrier or weather conditions. We recommend reviewing all check-in instructions and directions in advance. For best results, consider taking a screenshot or printing them out before your trip, in case you experience limited connectivity upon arrival.

Once you are on the grounds, you’ll be able to connect to the Wi-Fi, which is provided in the listing details as well as in the information guest book in the black binder on the table.

Free Check in is from 3 p.m.- 9 p.m. A host or staff member will check you in.

No early in/check out's- no exceptions.

If you are needing to check in after 9 p.m. please contact us prior to your arrival for approval. A $35 late check in fee applies each hour after 9 p.m.

*The Garden House isn't insulated and during the colder seasons, it can get chilly. This is a seasonal cabin, so please prepare for the weather accordingly. For our guests comfort and well being, we provide electric blankets and all beds are required to be made with the mattress protectors provided!