Historic Schoolhouse in Rural Vermont Beauty Spot

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Braintree, VT

Gifford Medical Center11 min drive
Norwich University36 min drive
Green Mountain National Forest51 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Living Room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This is a historic 19th century schoolhouse full of character with original blackboards and maps, but with all the creature comforts, including a brand new fitted kitchen fully equipped for fine dining. The schoolhouse is near to our farm with 250 acres of woods and open pastures which is stunning during the Autumn foliage. The area provides some of the top mountain biking and hiking trails in New England plus fishing, tubing and swimming in the local rivers. Vermont's renowned craft breweries and distilleries are in easy driving distance, as are foodie havens such as Stowe and Waterbury. Remote, restful but connected with our high speed fibre optic internet so also good if working is necessary.

Property manager

Philip Stoltzfus and Terrie Alafat

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

"This cute and cozy loft was perfect in every way!" JV

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

A crib is available upon request.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Randolph

Located in Randolph, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sugarbush Ski Resort and Blueberry Lake Cross Country and Snowshoeing Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Texas Falls Recreation Area and Silver Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Braintree, VT

What's nearby

Gifford Medical Center - 11 min drive
Norwich University - 36 min drive
Green Mountain National Forest - 51 min drive
Killington Resort - 58 min drive
Sugarbush Ski Resort - 58 min drive

Getting around

Randolph Depot - 11 min drive
Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 15 min drive
Wee Bird Bagel Cafe - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 11 min drive
One Main Tap and Grill - 11 min drive
Maple Soul - 37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Schoolhouse in Rural Vermont Beauty Spot pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Schoolhouse in Rural Vermont Beauty Spot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Schoolhouse in Rural Vermont Beauty Spot?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Schoolhouse in Rural Vermont Beauty Spot located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Gifford Medical Center and within 20 miles (32 km) of Texas Falls Recreation Area and Silver Lake State Park. Green Mountain National Forest and Norwich University are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

28 Oct 2023

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

Idyllic historic Schoolhouse

We stayed for 4 nights, having come from the UK to visit family in Vermont. Excellent communication with Terrie before our trip and Philip visited soon after our arrival to peronally welcome us. Peaceful, comfortable and comprehensively equipped, it was perfectly located for access to town and for exploring the local area. As a retired primary teacher, it was wonderful to see all the old school furniture, equipment and books.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

22 Oct 2023

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

Great get away!

Secluded and quaint! Just what we’re looking for! Owners were great

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Velvet H.

2 Oct 2023

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

Dartmouth Family Weekend

This amazing school house in rural Vermont was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the Fall colors. Well worth the 45 minute drive from Dartmouth as we were in town for Family Weekend. So clean and I wish I had more time to flip through the books in the house. The host left delicious homemade jam that we finished by the second morning.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

2 Oct 2023

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

Schoolhouse Rocks

A 19th century restored schoolhouse with all amenities to have a peaceful, relaxing stay in the Vermont countryside. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable bed. The location is perfect. Far away from any main roads, allow fora very peaceful stay. The location in the state, makes it a convenient place to drive to all the amazing sites in Vermont. If you are looking for some peace and quiet, with a good dose of historical charm, this is place to go.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol L., York, Maine

17 Sept 2023

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

History with modern conveniences!

A converted 1860 schoolhouse with many original features in idyllic Vermont countryside. Modern, well equipped kitchen, bedroom and bath and as well as great views in central Vermont!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Philip Stoltzfus and Terrie Alafat

Terrie is a born and bred New Englander having grown up on a farm in nearby N.H., and is an avid skier, hiker and maker of blueberry jam. Her husband Philip is a certified flatlander born abroad to a U.S. diplomatic family, who fell in love with Vermont at an early age. They live part of the year in London, England, but increasingly gravitate to the farm and are always there when the schoolhouse has visitors.

Why they chose this property

We bought the adjoining farm 25 years ago to ensure that our London raised children retained a connection with our US based family. Over the years it has proven a place of refuge for ourselves, our children, and our friends, enabling a reconnection with nature and rural ways that are quite remote to busy urban lives. When our neighbours asked us to buy the School House with its particularly deep history in the local community, we jumped at the chance as we saw it as a way of introducing others to this unique part of the world.

What makes this property unique

We were first drawn to the School House because of our desire to preserve an example of that iconic American rural institution, the one-room school house where a teacher taught children from kindergarten to 12th grade. We have kept the old blackboards, pre-WWII roll down maps, sandbox, calendars, and encyclopaedias which recapture that bygone era. The building now has an added bedroom, bathroom, and beautiful fitted kitchen, but the old school room itself is the magic of the place, with its big square space and many windows looking out to the surrounding farms. The area is covered with hardwoods so in Autumn the house is bathed in the spectacular fall colours that bring so many of us to Vermont.