Our family just returned from a week-long stay at Rachel's beautiful Tyringham home and our only regret is that we didn't stay longer. From its picturesque mountain views to its private swimming pond, the property is the perfect place to unwind and recharge.
The farmhouse is spacious, charming, and elegantly furnished, and it had everything we needed to accommodate our family, including a fully equipped kitchen. We spent our days exploring the idyllic countryside surroundings, and swimming and fishing in the pond around the corner from the house. (The pond has a soft-sand beach and loads of beach toys for kids and a kayak and paddle board for adults.) In the evenings, the large, screened-in porch was the perfect place for family dinners and stargazing. There's even a smart TV if you need it, though our kids barely used it--they were much more interested in watching the cows from the nearby dairy farm eat their dinner in the field across from the house!
The location was perfect. The property feels quiet and secluded but it's just around the corner from several hiking trails, a great playground for the kids, and about a 10-minute drive from a major grocery store, liquor store, gas station, and the highway, as well as a short drive to Great Barrington, Stockbridge, etc.
Rachel and John were exceptional hosts--kind and extremely responsive when we needed anything. They made us feel right at home. We highly recommend their lovely property to anyone looking for a bucolic country holiday. We hope to return soon!