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Charming, private 2-bedroom cottage on classic New England farm in Washington CT

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A house with a well-maintained lawn and a wooden fence.
A two-story house with a front yard, a stone wall, and a small garden area with potted plants.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and two chairs.
A two-story house with a front yard and a picnic table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Washington, CT
  • Place, Steep Rock Preserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bantam Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Waramaug
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Futon and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming, private 2-bedroom cottage on classic New England farm in Washington CT

Located on one of the prettiest streets in Washington CT and abutting 900+ acre Hidden Valley section of Steep Rock Preserve, this adorable cottage is the perfect getaway. With 2 large bedrooms, wood-burning fireplace, AC, WiFi, and washer/dryer, guests will feel right at home. The cottage is in a private location on the farm, with its own back garden complete with Weber grill, and overlooks classic red New England barns as well as a large pasture for the farm's goats and pigs. 5 minutes from Depot town center, from Lake Waramaug, Frederick Gunn School, Rumsey Hall School, and the Mayflower Inn. Twenty minutes to Litchfield, Kent, Kent School, and Taft School. We hope you'll enjoy your stay at our cottage! (PS there are roosters on the farm and older plumbing so there’s not the most robust water pressure and showers must be taken sequentially)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4228348vb
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

About the area

Washington Depot

Located in Washington Depot, this cottage is in a rural area. Hopkins Vineyard and Valley Golf Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hollister House Garden and Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden. The Christmas Shop and Flanders Nature Center are also worth visiting.
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Washington, CT

What's nearby

  • Steep Rock Preserve - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Bantam Lake - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lake Waramaug - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Mount Tom State Park - 11 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Appalachian Trail - 40 min drive
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nicks Country Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪G.W. Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Popey's Ice Cream - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Arethusa Farm Dairy - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Marty's Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, private 2-bedroom cottage on classic New England farm in Washington CT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming, private 2-bedroom cottage on classic New England farm in Washington CT?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming, private 2-bedroom cottage on classic New England farm in Washington CT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, private 2-bedroom cottage on classic New England farm in Washington CT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, private 2-bedroom cottage on classic New England farm in Washington CT located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Steep Rock Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center and Mount Tom State Park. Hollister House Garden and Mount Bushnell State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cormac C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful cottage and gracious host. This is a perfect place for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George Zois T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming cottage. Very well equipped. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped! Great beds, linens, kitchen set up! Just a beautiful farm cottage in a perfect location for our visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying at the cottage! It is set in a wonderful location, very close to Washington Depot and The Frederick Gunn School. The property is exceptionally clean and charming. If you are considering renting, there are just a few practical things to know. The steps leading into the cottage consist of flat stones, which might pose a challenge for anyone with mobility issues. Additionally, while the kitchen is well-equipped with a modern refrigerator, a small dishwasher, a microwave, a small convection oven, a plug-in cooktop, and plenty of pots, pans, and utensils, it does not have a traditional full-sized oven or built-in range. It might not be ideal if you plan to cook elaborate meals and dine in, but it didn't affect us at all since we ate our meals off-site. Our host made the check-in process extremely easy and accommodating. We truly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning if there is availability the next time we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Well appointed and lots of room to relax, both indoor and outdoor. It was a perfect place to stay while we attended a wedding in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
We so enjoyed having you all visit - for a sadly rainy weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four of us were in town for a family party and really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It’s peaceful, cozy, very well appointed, and wonderfully decorated. We also enjoyed a visit with the goats!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nidhi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was perfect for us. The rooms were comfortable and cozy, location was great for us to get to several towns and parks for hiking, and while we didn’t do much cooking we were well equipped if we had wanted to. Ashleigh was a wonderful host, responding quickly to our questions and making time for us to meet the goats and pigs. You won’t regret your decision to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was exactly as advertised. The host communicated clearly and quickly. She checked to make sure we were good when the weather got bad! My daughter and I had a perfect girls weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashleigh was a perfect hostess answering any questions quickly and gave great instructions. The house was wonderful, comfy beds and full kitchen. We didn’t cook but it looked like anything needed was there. Very private and tranquil-ok, there is a rooster in the neighborhood but once he woke his ladies he quieted right down. Would have loved to stay longer and would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

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

Great stay!

Ashleigh was a great host. Everything you need to know about the property was on the listing - it is on a farm, so you will hear roosters throughout the day. The water pressure is low as described, so we did all take one shower at a time and had no issues.The property itself was very beautiful, spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed being able to see the goats and pigs and Ashleigh was very responsive with all communication before and during the stay. We also greatly enjoyed the bread and eggs that were made available.The property was also very close to town, so we were able to reach it quickly and easily. We were in town for a wedding, and the venue was also very close to the cottage, which made it very convenient to travel to and from. We would highly recommend staying at Ashleigh's cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
The goats loved meeting you all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Perfect, peaceful, cosy place for our family!

My family just spent a lovely week in this cottage. We came from CA and met up with my son who is an east coast college student, gathering our family to relax together in the peace of the countryside. While this cottage looks small on the outside, it actually has two spacious bedrooms, an office, a tv room, a living room, kitchen and laundry/mud room. It was the perfect size for the four of us. We had a blazing fire in the fireplace; we had all we needed to cook great meals; we felt so at home on the comfortable beds and couches, and enjoyed the lovely furnishings and details of this well-appointed cottage - the paintings, the books, the photos of the farm animals. Speaking of the animals – it was so nice to chat with the15 goats and scratch their chins and to see how friendly pigs are (they wag their tails when you talk with them!). Ashleigh was an attentive hostess and shared her eggs and her sourdough bread with us. She was quickly responsive to our questions. We had some absolutely gorgeous hikes in the preserve that abuts the property, enjoyed walking up the road to the horse farm, went into the charming little town center – which, as rumor has it, is the inspiration for Star Hollow in The Gilmore Girls. We did need to use only one shower at a time due to water pressure – this was not a problem for someone who knows old homes and grew up in one myself.. And all this – just about two hours from NYC – where we did go for a long day. Highly recommend! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

megan l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for us to spend a weekend for graduation at Frederick Gunn School! Bedrooms are large, place is clean, we had everything we needed. Loved seeing all the animals. Would highly recommend for a weekend get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

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