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Historic 1888 3 bath 4 bedroom 11ppl. Farmhouse w/great views 15 min. from Midd

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The Old Fiddlers House approaching from the north
Southern entrance
Living room
Interior
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 111 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bridport, VT
  • Place, Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Chimney Point State Historic Site
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlebury College
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Gold room

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Single Futon

Master Suite

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Pineapple room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic 1888 3 bath 4 bedroom 11ppl. Farmhouse w/great views 15 min. from Midd

Tastefully restored and maintained property central to all of Vermont on quaint dirt road, with alpacas in pastures, chickens and ducks to feed. Furnished with antiques and full compliment of kitchen and laundry appliances and equipment, outdoor grill. Incredible Views into the Adirondack mountains, and across slate roof from 3 story deck. Only 15 min to Middlebury College ( you can spend that much time crossing town), nearby country stores and Lake Champlain bridge to heart of Adk's for side trips. Maybe even try some just laid, home raised eggs!

Cross country ski or snow shoe right out of backyard, pond available for swimming or skating in season. Road bike or Mountain bike right out of driveway into dirt lanes and challenge class 4 road less than a mile away.

If you want to hike or hit the big 5 ski slopes of the east in under an hour and a half, this is the place, central to Whiteface, Killington, Stowe, Okemo, Sugarbush- --ski a different area a each day and come home to cozy and warm fair and fireplace. Bring your own, or rent snowmobiles and enjoy an exciting day in the trail.

Simply relax in the solitude with the plethora of books and good movies. Historic farmhouse- with jacuzzi tub in the Top floor master suite for Mom and Dad, and a tub on the 2nd floor for the kids. If you are and extreme "Mudder" competitor you can slip thru the basement and right in to the shower in the first floor laundry.

We could go on and on, but it's a great place, with remaining historic touches, and a great way to save money and enjoy friend and family time. We might even include a tour of the Alpaca Ranch and open our alpaca shop next door, if you ask.

Whether a long winter weekend or week long respite or adventure in the summer, The Fiddler's House on Fiddler's Lane is a living piece of history you dont want to miss.



[THINGS WE CAN ADD: You can add information about the neighborhood, interesting places to see and how far are they from your property, things to do, and the refundable damage deposit that can possibly be given back to them if they can leave the property clean and proper as when they came in, we can use that as advantage if you do not want to collect cleaning fee.]
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
ONLY dogs in leash
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please close windows, turn off a/c, in winter turn heat down to 55
Place comforters, shams and blankets back on beds
Bring trash to kitchen
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No shoes in the house, inside slippers only

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bridport

Located in Bridport, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Champlain Bridge Marina and War Cannon Spirits are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chimney Point State Historic Site and D. A. R. State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Gunnison Lakeshore Orchards and Kevin P. Mahaney '84 Center for the Arts.
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Bridport, VT

What's nearby

  • Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Chimney Point State Historic Site - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Chimney Point Museum - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Champlain Bridge Marina - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Middlebury College - 20 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Port Henry Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Addison Four Corners Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gene's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Suzies - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 1888 3 bath 4 bedroom 11ppl. Farmhouse w/great views 15 min. from Midd pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic 1888 3 bath 4 bedroom 11ppl. Farmhouse w/great views 15 min. from Midd?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic 1888 3 bath 4 bedroom 11ppl. Farmhouse w/great views 15 min. from Midd on 2 Apr 2026 start from £344, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic 1888 3 bath 4 bedroom 11ppl. Farmhouse w/great views 15 min. from Midd?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Historic 1888 3 bath 4 bedroom 11ppl. Farmhouse w/great views 15 min. from Midd?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic 1888 3 bath 4 bedroom 11ppl. Farmhouse w/great views 15 min. from Midd located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Chimney Point State Historic Site, D. A. R. State Park, and Chimney Point Museum. Crown Point State Historic Site and Crown Point Light House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Great Stay

Had bridal party stay here for wedding weekend! Perfect time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

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

Wedding Stay

We had a wonderful time staying at Les and Jenny’s farmhouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave K.

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

Lovely home!

Great place with history and character!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol g.

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

Relaxing farmhouse weekend

We loved our stay! The hosts are wonderful, kind and very accommodating. The views and the location were perfect. The animals were a highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn S.

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

Great Location and Very Spacious

We had a great stay at the farmhouse. It was plenty of room for our family and very convenient to our cousin’s wedding venue. Lots to do very close with Snake Mountain and Lake Champlain just a few miles away. Les and Jenny are very attentive hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regan B.

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

Wedding Venue VRBO

We had a great time with Les and Jenny hosting our friends and family for our wedding at their beautiful venue! We had a few people stay in the VRBO and they loved it. The house was clean with great detail and perfect location to the venue and easy to get to Middlebury! I would highly recommend booking this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Family lodging for our wedding

This is a beautiful historic farm house that can easily house your entire family. Fully equipped modern kitchen, jacuzzi tub, and foosball table.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Bridport birthday celebration

Wonderful weekend. But no hot tub. Just a jet tub Loved the chickens, roosters, ducks and alpacas. Hosts were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conor F.

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

Wedding Weekend

Our stay at the farmhouse was amazing!! We got married at their venue The Vermont Wedding Barn and Les and Jenny were absolutely amazing to work with. Absolutely zero complaints. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd J.

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

Son’s wedding

Our son’s wedding was at the Wedding Barn. It was my wife and I first time to Vermont so included a mini vacation out of the trip. Les and Jenny were awesome! We had a great time. I highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Spacious get-away

When my son and his fiance told us of their plans to get married in Bridport VT at the Wedding Barn, we immediately looked for a place to house our big family. Les and Jenny's place came up and we were sold... enough bathrooms for everyone to get ready, a large kitchen and plenty of bedrooms. We had more than enough space and never ran out of hot water for the many showers. Les and Jenny could not have been better hosts, staying in close contact to make sure we were comfortable, and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend their property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Great place to spend with family

Our family stayed for over a week for our son’s graduation from Middlebury College. We had plenty of space and the farmhouse was very well stocked. It was -22 but we were able to stay warm with the gas fireplace and the space heaters in the kitchen. We cooked in a lot and the dining area was perfect to sit 6 of us around the table. The chickens and the alpacas were a bonus! Rustic farmhouse was quaint and spacious. Jenny and Les were very communicative and very helpful! I would recommend for families staying in the area and want some space away from town. Close to the Bridge to New York and to the town of Middlebury.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Pure Vermont Farmhouse

What a wonderful experience! The farmhouse is from 1880 (owners told us) with three full and recently remodeled bathrooms. I was afraid we would be cold, as it was chilly when we arrived, but it became very cozy, and those heavy wool blankets between the sheets and quilts really work! We cooked full meals for our extended family of eight, played rowdy card games around the table, and had fun feeding the chickens and alpacas our veggie scraps. The owners are very sweet, checked on us, their daughter lives next door - she brought us fresh eggs and is also very kind. We hiked, boys went snowboarding, and generally enjoyed touring lovely Vermont towns. Thank you, Les and Jenny, for sharing your wonderful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne A.

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

Lovely VT farmhouse!

Staying in this house was a wonderful experience. The hosts who own this farmhouse are wonderful people. They live just down the road and were so gracious in supporting all of our endeavors while at their house. We built a little wood fired pizza stove out of bricks in their yard and they let us do that. It was a wonderful way for us to celebrate our daughter’s and niece’s college graduations. We made homemade ravioli too while there and just so enjoyed the venue of the farmhouse and property. We were 8 to 10 people at max capacity (after Sunday dorm closure) and we fit perfectly even as 10 - 3 on the third floor, 6 on the second (all in beds, some shared queens, some twins), and one on the pullout couch. We loved the hosts and got to visit their Alpaca farm and see a new Alpaca baby, feed them (they have over 40), and also enjoy their puppy and cat (king of their own farm down the street). If you love VT rolling hills and farms and green, and enjoy a farmhouse stay, you will love staying here! This place needs and deserves to be busy post Covid! It was a quick drive into Middlebury and also many small quaint towns nearby. We did several swims/dips - at Dunmore & Silver Lake, at a gorge off the Tam trail, at a waterfall just outside Bristol, and at the Dog Team river. We did jumps at 3 of those places (into the water). We just love VT!! Thank you Jenny and Les for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Fantastic place for a small family reunion

The property was great and as described. Everyone was very comfortable during our 3 night stay, and it was great to see all of the Alpacas on the property. It was neat to stay in such an old house and imagine what it would have been like to live in it in the mid 1800's. Les and Jenny were very welcoming and helpful, they were even able to find a grill so we could BBQ!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

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

Beautiful antique home

My family and I enjoyed our stay in this authentic 1800s farmhouse. It is beautifully located in the middle of farm fields with lovely mountain views. One major highlight for our kids was feeding compost to the alpaca's at Les and Jenny's farm. The location is convenient to a variety of outdoors activities--we had fun winter hiking and cross country skiing in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Peace, quiet, and alpacas

Jennie and Les and daughter Grace were very helpful and accessible. They mainly left us alone as we preferred. The house is a large rambling old house that is also cozy and comfortable. The landscape is farmlands, animals, big sky, and close to a bridge across Lake Champlain to New York. Middlebury is a nice town to visit, not far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Lovely house for trips with big groups!

We were a group of college students looking to get off campus for thanksgiving break, cook, sleep and play some board games, and this place was perfect for us. We did a ton of cooking (10 young-adult mouths to feed!) and the kitchen was stocked full with everything we needed. The alpaca were quite cute and happily gobbled up our compost. The living room and gas stove are very cozy, the foosball table saw many high-intensity games, and the TV cupboard is stocked full with old-school DVDs and cassettes. Beds were comfortable, already made and rooms/bathrooms were supplied with everything. The farm is roughly an hour’s (brisk) walk from Lake Champlain and there is a dirt road that leads straight through Bridport to a small park by the lake. We caught some beautiful views on our way there and back. There is a bathtub with jaccuzi jets on the third floor which we were able to enjoy. Jenny and Les were extremely welcoming and hospitable, always making sure we had everything we needed, were happy to show us around their farm if we wanted (even drive us there given the rough weather), and the arrival and exit processes were extremely smooth. Would certainly recommend this lovely place for small and large groups alike!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AARON H.

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

AWESOME PLACE NICE AND QUIET!

Great time staying here while we explored the surrounding area. We have 5 kids and it gave us all room to relax, spread out, and sleep well while we stayed for nearly a week. Was a great central location for checking out the different towns and attractions in the area. We loved staying here! Hosts were very helpful, friendly, and accommodating. They live down the road and had a lot of helpful information. If we are ever back this way we would plan to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Les and Jenny Foshay

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We have been hosting guests for over 30 years now, and try our hardest to be sure you have the best time. It's an 150 year old farmhouse on an old dirt road, and things can come up. If you need something, don't hesitate to ask, and if it's with reason we'll do our level best to help, whether it's some item you need or a local "best' question. Jenny spends a whole day after each guest c leaning and personally cleans and will do a last minute walk thru to be sure we haven't missed a lady bug or a speck or dirt.

Why they chose this property

Very accessible to town and Pratt's Award winning Country Store by modern car and conveniences, but a genuine rural setting, surrounded by hundreds of acres of pastures and woods, you may even have a tractor drive by the house.

What makes this property unique

Historic... Historic... Historic...It is The Fiddlers House on Fiddlers' Lane, and did we say fully appointed with modern kitchen equipment for a chef and full laundry for the active family. WIFI. The adjoining caretaker apt (Separate unit, entries, utilities and driveway, yard so you have your privacy...) was probably the original house facing south and is built on log or stump piers, stone foundation and still has a well or "cistern" dating into the late 1700's.
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